User Manual
Phaser® 380
Color Printer
First printing October 1997
070-9662-01
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Copyright © Tektronix, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A. Unpublished rights reserved under the copyright laws of the
United States. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without permission of
Tektronix, Inc.
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The method of printing employed by a Tektronix Phaser 380 Color Printer is covered by U. S. Patent No.
5,372,852. Purchase of a Tektronix Phaser 380 Color Printer provides a purchaser with a license under claims 1,
3, 20, and 22 of the '852 patent, but not a license under other claims of that patent, which cover methods of
printing using inks having speciÞc properties. Use of solid-ink sticks Ñ manufactured by any other party and
having these speciÞc properties Ñ with a Tektronix Phaser 380 Color Printer is not licensed.
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Tektronix , Phaser , ColorStix , and Made for Each Other are registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.
TekColorª, PhaserShareª, PhaserPrintªand PhaserLinkª are trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.
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IntelliSelectª is a trademark, and Adobe , PostScript , Adobe Caslon, Adobe Garamond , Lithos , Trajan ,
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Adobe Wood Type , Blackoak , Carta , Tekton and Poetica are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Adobe Brilliantª Screens technology is a
trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated or its subsidiaries and may be registered in certain jurisdictions.
Apple, Macintosh, and AppleTalk are registered trademarks, and QuickDraw is a trademark of Apple Computer
Incorporated.
Timesª, Helveticaª, and Palatinoª are trademarks of Linotype-Hell AG and/or its subsidiaries.
ITC Avant Guard Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC Zapf Chancery and ITC Zapf Dingbats are registered trademarks of
International Typeface Corporation.
Kaufmann, Americana and Park Avenue are registered trademarks of Kingsley/ATF Type Corporation.
Barmeno is a trademark and Formata is a registered trademark of H. Berthold AG.
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Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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Novell NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
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UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open
Company Ltd.
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PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Corporation.
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PANTONE Colors generated by the Phaser 380 Color Printer are four- and/or three-color process simulations
and may not match PANTONE-identiÞed solid color standards. Use current PANTONE Color Reference
Manuals for accurate colors.
PANTONE Color simulations are only obtainable on these products when driven by qualiÞed Pantone-licensed
software packages. Contact Pantone, Inc. for a current list of qualiÞed licensees. © Pantone, Inc., 1988.
All trademarks noted herein are either the property of Tektronix, Inc., Pantone, Inc., or their respective
companies.
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Phaser® 380 Warranty
Tektronix warrants that the Phaser 380 printer will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If this product proves defective during the warranty period,
Tektronix, at its option, will either repair the defective product on-site without charge for parts and labor, or
provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
In order to obtain service under the one year on-site product warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix or its
authorized representative of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable
arrangements for the performance of service. Tektronix or its authorized representative will provide such
service at the CustomerÕs site, if required, without charge during the warranty period, if the service is
performed within the United States or outside the United States if the product is located in a normal on-site
service area. Outside the U.S., a description of the normal on-site service area can be obtained from the Local
Tektronix Subsidiary or Authorized Tektronix Distributor.
The maintenance tray in this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
ninety (90) days from the date of shipment or six (6) months where longer periods are required by law. If this
product proves defective during the warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, will either repair the defective
product without charge for parts and labor, or provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
This 90 day warranty applies only to maintenance trays returned to the designated Tektronix depot. For trays
returned to other locations, Customer will be assessed an applicable service charge. The preceding limitation
shall not apply within the European Economic Area, where trays may be returned for warranty service to the
nearest designated service depot regardless of the place of purchase.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or
inadequate maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty:
a. to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to
install, repair or service the product;
b. to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment;
c. to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies or consumables;
d. to repair a product that has been modiÞed or integrated with other products when the effect of such
modiÞcation or integration increases the time or difÞculty of servicing the product;
e. to repair damage or malfunction resulting from failure to perform user maintenance and cleaning at
the frequency and as prescribed in the user manual; or
f. to repair this product after the limit of its duty cycle of 10,000 pages per month has been reached; all
service thereafter shall be billed on a time and material basis.
THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT IN LIEU OF
ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TEKTRONIX' RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX
AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS
ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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Users safety summary
Terms in manual:
CAUTION Conditions that can result in damage to the product.
WARNING Conditions that can result in personal injury or loss of life.
Power source: Do not apply more than 250 volts RMS between the supply conductors or between either supply
conductor and ground. Use only the speciÞed power cord and connector. Refer to a qualiÞed service technician
for changes to the cord or connector.
Operation of product: Avoid electric shock by contacting a qualiÞed service technician to replace fuses inside the
product. Do not operate without the covers and panels properly installed. Do not operate in an atmosphere of
explosive gases.
WARNING Turning the power off using the On/Off switch does not de-energize the
printer. You must remove the power cord to disconnect the printer from the
mains. Keep the power cord accessible for removal in case of an emergency.
Safety instructions: Read all installation instructions carefully before you plug the product into a power source.
Terms on product: CAUTION A personal injury hazard exists that may not be apparent. For example, a
panel may cover the hazardous area. Also applies to a hazard to property
including the product itself.
DANGER
A personal injury hazard exists in the area where you see the sign.
Care of product: Disconnect the power plug by pulling the plug, not the cord. Disconnect the power plug if the
power cord or plug is frayed or otherwise damaged, if you spill anything into the case, if product is exposed to
any excess moisture, if product is dropped or damaged, if you suspect that the product needs servicing or repair,
and whenever you clean the product.
Ground the product: Plug the three-wire power cord (with grounding prong) into grounded AC outlets only. If
necessary, contact a licensed electrician to install a properly grounded outlet.
Symbols as marked on product:
DANGER high voltage:
Protective ground (earth) terminal:
Use caution. Refer to the manual(s) for information:
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WARNING: If the product loses the ground connection, usage of knobs and controls (and other conductive parts)
can cause an electrical shock. Electrical product may be hazardous if misused.
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Loading paper in the upper and lower trays 2-16
Loading transparencies in the media tray 2-18
Connecting the printer 2-20
Printer ports 2-20
PhaserShare network and serial connections 2-22
Installing PhaserShareª network cards 2-22
Parallel connection 2-23
SCSI peripheral devices 2-24
Selecting a SCSI hard disk 2-24
Turning on the printer 2-25
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Installing printer software for Window 95 2-32
Macintosh software 2-46
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Printing Basics
Overview 3-1
Printing from a PC 3-2
Using Windows printer drivers 3-2
Using the printerÕs front panel 3-2
Using the AdobePS 4 and Microsoft drivers with Windows 95 3-4
Using the Tektronix driver for Windows 3.1 3-6
If you are using PC/NFS 3-9
Using the Adobe PostScript driver for Windows 3.1 3-10
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All about media 3-28
Media sizes 3-29
Media weight 3-32
Margins and image area 3-33
Paper and ink handling tips 3-34
Media trays 3-35
Standard tray 3-35
Lower paper tray 3-37
Establishing a default media tray (optional) 3-37
Printing on letterhead 3-38
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If you are using an unsupported driver 4-9
Printing and using the color sampler charts 4-10
Methods of printing PANTONE Colors 4-11
Printer-specific PANTONE Colors 4-11
PANTONE Colors from swatch books 4-12
Using the Quick Collate option 4-13
Quick Collate and the Check Print option 4-14
Previewing with Check Print 4-15
Using Image Smoothing 4-17
Printing the Color Control Strip 4-18
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Cleaning the lower paper-pick roller manually 5-38
Cleaning for lower tray jams: paper-feed rollers 5-39
Cleaning for ink smears and transfix problems: internal paper path 5-41
Cleaning for ink smears: paper-exit path 5-43
Cleaning the maintenance tray blade (optional) 5-49
Waiting 30 minutes before moving 5-53
Removing the maintenance tray (B) 5-54
Locking the transit restraint 5-55
Changing line voltage 5-56
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Windows timeout: From Windows 95 6-28
Windows timeout: From DOS (and Windows 3.1) 6-29
PrinterÕs timeout 6-29
Printed colors are not what you expected 6-31
In general 6-31
Printing PANTONE Colors 6-32
Blue colors look too purple 6-32
Using the Tektronix halftone screens 6-33
Macintosh users 6-33
PC and workstation users 6-34
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Enabling and disabling the front panel menu 7-4
Front panel menu map 7-5
Printer Help Pages 7-6
Menu Map 7-6
Configuration Page 7-6
Startup Page 7-6
Demonstration Page 7-7
RGB and CMYK Color Samplers 7-7
Printer standby modes 7-8
Selecting the cleaning page source 7-9
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Media tray 8-5
600 x 300 dpi upgrade 8-6
PhaserShare network cards (recommended) 8-7
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Regulatory Information and Specifications
Canadian EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
regulatory standards 9-2
FCC Class B warning (for 115 VAC equipment) 9-2
Material Safety Data Sheets 9-3
MSDS for ColorStix ink sticks 9-4
MSDS for silicone oil 9-6
Specifications 9-8
Safety and emissions 9-9
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Chapter
1
Introduction
Overview
The Tektronix Phaser¨ 380 Color Printer uses TektronixÕ solid ink-jet
technology. Solid ink-jet refers to the melting of the solid inks inside the
printer which then resolidify quickly as the image is transferred onto paper.
The ink hardens so rapidly that it does not have time to bleed into the paper,
so the printed colors remain brilliant and well-deÞned.
With a fast print speed, low cost per copy, support for a wide range of paper
sizes and weights, Tabloid/A3 full-page bleeds and manual-feed duplex
capability, the printer is well suited to graphic arts environments.
From its universal media tray, the Phaser 380 printer produces laser-quality
color prints on transparency, peel-off label media, and paper up to 117 g/m2
(80 lbs.). The media tray recognizes seven sizes: Executive, A4, Letter, Legal,
Tabloid, A3 and Tabloid Maximum (for Tabloid/A3 full-page bleeds) and
supports printing of custom media sizes from 184.2 to 332.5 mm (7.25 to
13.1 in.) wide to 266.7 to 471.2 mm (10.5 to 18.55 in.) long.
Using the printerÕs manual-feed capability, you can print on envelopes and
non-glossy cover stock up to 181 g/m2 (100 lbs.). The manual feed slot also
supports printing of custom media sizes from 92.2 to 332.5 mm (3.63 to
13.1 in.) wide to 152.4 to 471.2 mm (6 to 18.55 in.) long.
For transparency printing, Tektronix offers specially formulated Letter-, A4-
and Tabloid Maximum-size transparencies to provide enhanced ink
adhesion, durability and superior print quality.
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Configurations. In its standard conÞguration, the printer provides
300 x 300 dots-per-inch (dpi) resolution color printing, 16 Mbytes of memory
and a total of 39 fonts. Adding the Extended Features option increases print
resolution and print performance, making it the choice for demanding print
jobs. The Extended Features option adds 600 x 300 dpi resolution printing,
32 Mbytes of memory (48 Mbytes total), print collation, Check Print, job
pipelining, Copystation software support and a total of 69 fonts. Additional
memory improves the printerÕs performance by ofßoading your computer
faster, improving processing speeds, allowing job pipelining, and providing
storage for more downloadable fonts.
Options and Accessories. The printer can be upgraded with a variety of
accessories to expand its capabilities. A Lower Paper Tray Assembly
increases the printerÕs paper printing capacity by 250 sheets. Having the
optional lower tray allows printing on both paper (lower tray) and
transparency media (upper tray) or different media sizes without changing
the media in the tray. Network options make the printer a fast, sharable
printing resource. A Printer Station, designed speciÞcally to support the
weight of a Phaser 380 printer and Lower Paper Tray Assembly, features
hinged doors, a removable drawer and lockable caster wheels. The Printer
Station raises the printer to a comfortable operating height while providing a
convenient location to store the printerÕs media supplies and consumable
components.
Network printing. The printer works with PCs, Macintosh computers, and
UNIX and VMS workstations, making it a resource that can be shared across
mixed platforms. Simultaneously active interface ports with automatic port
and protocol sensing and switching make the printer accessible in mixed
network environments. In addition to its standard bidirectional parallel
port, optional PhaserShare network interface cards provide Ethernet,
Token Ring or LocalTalk/serial connectivity.
Language support. You can make color prints from a variety of software
applications, since the printer incorporates AdobeÕs PostScript Level 2
software. The printer also accepts Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language
(HP-GL) Þles and monochrome PCL5 (Printer Command Language) Þles.
The printer can automatically switch between all three supported languages:
PostScript, HP-GL, and PCL5.
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Font support. The printer accepts Adobe Type 1 and Type 3 downloadable
fonts, TrueType fonts, PCL5, and a variety of user-deÞned fonts. To extend
font capacity, additional PostScript fonts can be downloaded to the printerÕs
memory or can be stored on a SCSI-connected external hard disk.
Color corrections. TekColorª Correction provides several user-selectable
color correction modes that let you optimize your color prints.
Print quality modes. The printer provides three print-quality modes that let
you balance print requirements between speed and quality.
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Fast Color mode for good print quality.
Standard mode for better print quality.
*Enhanced (600 x 300) dpi mode for the best text and image quality.
* Requires the printerÕs Extended Features option.
PhaserLink software printer control and information access. PhaserLinkª
software provides a breakthrough in printer control and information access.
Rather than use vendor-proprietary, printer-speciÞc, and platform-speciÞc
management utilities, PhaserLink software provides these functions using
HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol, the basis for World Wide Web
browsers). PhaserLink software lets you use a standard web browser to
view printer status, control printer conÞguration, and link to online
documentation via the World Wide Web.
Note
To use PhaserLink software, the printer must be connected to a
network running TCP/IP. Refer to the PhaserShare Network
Cards and Software System Administrator Manual for
complete details.
Easy to use and maintain. Designed for the graphic arts environment, the
printer is fast and easy to use. When the printer is low on ink, you just drop
in Tektronix ColorStix¨ solid-ink sticks and continue printing. Each
ColorStix solid-ink stick has a unique color and shape to simplify loading.
The printer produces consistently accurate and vibrant prints without the
need for user calibration.
To order ColorStix solid-ink sticks, transparencies, paper, or other supplies,
refer to the supplies information sheet that is shipped with the printer and
contact your local dealer or, in the United States and Canada, call Tektronix
at 1-800-835-6100.
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Introduction
Information roadmap
Tektronix provides information on the Phaser 380 printer in several ways:
User Manual
The Phaser 380 Color Printer User Manual (this manual) includes information
on setting up and using the printer:
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Hardware and software set up
Selecting print features in a driver
Caring for your printer
Maintaining print quality and troubleshooting problems
Diskettes
The printerÕs diskettes contain printer drivers, printer description Þles, color
sampler charts, and utility Þles.
CD-ROM
The printerÕs CD-ROM contains the same Þles as the printerÕs diskettes and
the contents of this user manual, as well as supplemental information, in
HTML and Adobe¨ Acrobat¨ (PDF) formats. For a list of CD-ROM topics,
refer to the Index at the back of this manual.
For instructions on installing and using the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view
PDF Þles, refer to the README Þles on the CD-ROM.
World Wide Web
If you have access to the Internet, you can view documentation topics and
answers to Frequently Asked Questions available at TektronixÕ web site:
http://www.tek.com/Color_Printers/userdoc/introduction.html
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2
Getting Set Up
At a glance
Installation of your printer involves these tasks:
1. Setting up the printer (page 2-2).
Putting all the pieces together: unpacking the printer and accessories,
Assembly, Printer Station and Phaser Copystation, loading the media
tray(s), loading ink sticks, and installing the maintenance tray.
Note
For instructions on installing a SCSI hard disk for font storage and/or
print collation, refer to the CD-ROM that came with your printer.
2. Connecting the power and interface cables (page 2-20).
3. Selecting a language for the front panel (page 2-29).
4. Installing printer driver software on your computer (page 2-31).
Using the Printer Software diskettes or the printerÕs CD-ROM
to install software Ð for example, drivers, PostScript Printer
Description (PPD) Þles and utility Þles Ð on a Macintosh, or a PC
running Windows 95, Windows 3.1, or Windows NT.
Caution
To ensure proper printer operation, install the printer on a ßat
surface having no more than 2 degrees of tilt. This is
approximately equivalent to lifting one side of the printer
16 mm (0.625 in.) off a level surface.
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Setting up the printer
What you get with your printer
The printer and its basic accessories are shipped in a single box. If you
ordered an optional PhaserShareª network card, Lower Paper Tray
Assembly, Printer Station, or Phaser Copystation, each is shipped separately.
The following items are shipped with the printer:
1. Quick-Start Installation guide
2. Phaser 380 printer ColorStix¨ ink starter pack
3. Paper tray (universal)
4. Power cord
5. Parallel cable adapter
6. Maintenance tray
7. Cleaning kit
8. Warranty registration card
9. Phaser 380 Color Printer User Manual
10. Phaser 380 Color Printer Quick Reference Guide
11. Tektronix Phaser 380 printer transparencies
12. Supplies information sheet
13. Phaser 380 printer driver software (CD-ROMs and diskettes)
14. Optional: Two-pack of each color ColorStix ink sticks
See ÒInterface cables and adaptersÓ on page 8-3 for additional information
on interface cables and adapters.
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Optional accessories
When you order one of the printerÕs optional accessories, each is shipped
separately.
1. PhaserShare™ network card (recommended). A PhaserShare
network interface card provides Ethernet, Token Ring or
LocalTalk/serial connectivity to PCs, Macintosh computers, and
UNIX and VMS workstations.
2. Lower Paper Tray Assembly (recommended). With a 250-sheet
capacity (paper only), the Lower Paper Tray Assembly adds
dual-tray printing capability to your printer. This is especially
useful if you commonly print on different sizes or types of media.
For example, you might want to print on transparencies,
letterhead, label media or Tabloid Maximum-size media from the
upper tray and use the lower tray for printing on an alternate size
of paper, such as Letter-size.
3. Printer Station (recommended). The Printer Station is designed to
safely support the weight of the Phaser 380 color printer
(100 kg/220 lbs.) and the printerÕs Lower Paper Tray Assembly
(36.8 kg /81 lbs.). Adding a Printer Station to the printer raises it to
a comfortable operating height, while providing a convenient
location to store the printerÕs supplies. The Printer Station features
hinged doors, a removable drawer, and lockable caster wheels.
4. Phaser Copystation. The Phaser Copystation adds easy-to-use,
walk-up color copying capability to the printer. Its front panel
controls the number of copies and selects among color, gray scale
and black-and-white copying modes. You can choose to make
copies reduced to 25% or enlarged to 200% of the originalÕs size,
and you can adjust copies for color balance and lightness.
5. SCSI disk for fonts and collation. A Tektronix-approved SCSI hard
disk is available for use with the printerÕs SCSI port to increase
font storage space and allow print job collation (Extended
Features option required). The Quick Collate feature performs
document collation in the printer, which is faster than the collation
feature that exists in some applications.
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Getting Set Up
Touring the printer
Use the following illustration to familiarize yourself with the printer.
1. Front-cover release
2. Front-panel menu display and buttons
3. Exit cover
4. Exit-cover release button
5. Ink-loading bins (under top cover)
6. Top-cover release
7. On/Off switch and access to I/O ports
8. Transit restraint lock
9. Media tray
10. Front cover
11. Maintenance tray (consumable item)
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Registering the printer
The printer is shipped with a warranty registration card.
1. Find the registration card that is appropriate for you
(U. S. or international versions).
2. Fill out the registration card and mail it.
By registering your printer with Tektronix, you are validating the product
warranty and you are ensuring that you will be sent information about
upgrades, services, and accessories as they becomes available.
Removing the packing material
Remove the packing materials and plastic bag surrounding the printer. The
Phaser 380 Color Printer Quick Reference Guide contains detailed illustrations
that show unpacking procedures.
Note
Save all boxes and packing material in case you need to ship the
printer later.
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Installing the optional Lower Paper Tray Assembly
A Lower Paper Tray Assembly for paper printing is available as an option.
Use Tektronix order number Z380LTA.
Caution
To avoid damage, let the printer cool down for at least 45 minutes
before you begin installing a Lower Paper Tray Assembly. This
provides sufÞcient time for the melted ink to solidify.
The Lower Paper Tray Assembly uses a universal tray with a capacity of
250 sheets of paper. The lower tray does not support printing of
transparencies. The Transparency/Paper switch on the side of the media
tray is ignored when the universal tray is installed in the Lower Paper Tray
Assembly.
Warning The printer is not permanently attached to the Lower Paper
Tray Assembly. When moving the printer, Þrst disconnect it
from the Lower Paper Tray Assembly and then move each unit
separately. Moving the printer incorrectly may cause damage
or personal injury.
The printer weighs about 100 kg (220 lbs.). Do not attempt to
lift the printer without the assistance of others. Always use the
four pull-out handles located under each corner of the printer
when moving it.
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Install the Lower Paper Tray Assembly using these steps:
1. Remove the paper tray from the Lower Paper Tray Assembly.
Note
To ensure proper printer operation, install the printer and Lower
Paper Tray Assembly on a ßat surface having no more than 2 degrees
of tilt. This is approximately equivalent to lifting one side of the
printer 16 mm (0.625 in.) off a level surface. The operating location
must be capable of safely supporting approximately 136 kg (300 lbs.).
To support this weight, the Printer Station is recommended for use
with the printer and Lower Paper Tray Assembly.
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2. Place the printer on top of the Lower Paper Tray Assembly.
3. Make sure that the left and right alignment pins Þt in the holes in
the base of the printer.
4. Plug the Lower Paper Tray Assembly cable into the printer.
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Installing the maintenance tray
The printer is shipped with a maintenance tray that must be installed before
printing is possible. The front panel displays a message indicating when the
maintenance tray is low, allowing you to make a limited number of prints
before the tray is depleted. To avoid printing delays, always keep an extra
maintenance tray available. When you reorder a replacement maintenance
tray for the printer, use Tektronix order number 436-0303-00.
Note
There is a 20-minute warm-up period required after installing a new
maintenance tray. As the printer initializes, it cycles the new
maintenance tray to prepare it for use. Noises during the warm-up
period are normal and are not an indication of a problem.
1. Open the front cover.
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2. Open the maintenance tray shipping box and remove the
maintenance tray. Refer to ÒReplacing the media tray separator
padÓ on page 5-10 for directions on using the replacement
separator pad included with each maintenance tray.
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3. Remove the packing materials from the maintenance tray. Retain
the plastic bag for disposal of the used maintenance tray.
4. Install the maintenance tray by sliding it into the printer. To
prevent jams at the media tray, be sure to push the maintenance
tray into the printer until both sides latch Þrmly into place.
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5. Close the front cover. After a short delay, the maintenance tray
begins an initialization process. You will hear a series of
ÒclickingÓ start-up noises that are normal and are not an
indication of problems with the printer.
Caution
If you move or ship the printer, be sure to remove the
maintenance tray to protect the printer from damage. Refer to
ÒMoving your printerÓ on page 5-53 for more information on
moving and shipping the printer.
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Loading ink sticks
The printerÕs standard accessories include a box containing one of each color
Phaser 380 ColorStix solid-ink sticks: magenta, cyan, yellow and black.
YouÕll need to load the box of ink sticks during printer set up. To ensure that
your printer is always available for use, immediately reorder and maintain a
stock of each color ink stick. Refer to ÒOrdering printer suppliesÓ on
page 8-2 for ordering information.
Caution
Tektronix Phaser 380 ColorStix ink is formulated speciÞcally
for use with the Phaser 380 printer. To avoid damaging the
printhead, only use Phaser 380 ColorStix solid-ink sticks.
1. Open the top cover. A color-coded label inside the top cover
corresponds to the color of each ink-loading bin.
2. Drop the appropriate color Phaser 380 ColorStix ink sticks into
each ink-loading bin. Ink sticks are uniquely shaped to Þt into the
correct ink-loading bin. Add up to three ink sticks for each color.
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3. After loading the colored ink sticks, close the top cover.
Note
To ensure optimum printing performance and best ink economy,
leave the printer turned on overnight and during weekends.
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Choosing media tray configurations
Standard media tray
Use the adjustable, 250-sheet media tray shipped with your printer for
paper, letterhead, label stock, and transparency print jobs. A media selector
switch located on the side of the media tray selects between paper and
transparency printing. Depending on the switch setting, the printer changes
the ink density to match the type of media used (paper or transparency).
Note
Printing with the media selector switch incorrectly set to Paper
(for transparency print jobs) or Transparency (for paper print
jobs) will result in lower-quality prints.
If you often print on transparencies or specialty papers, you can save time
and effort by purchasing a Lower Paper Tray Assembly. Having a lower tray
lets you quickly switch between printing on paper and transparencies by
simply making a selection in the printer driver. There is no need to load and
unload media from the tray when changing between different types or sizes
of media.
Optional Lower Paper Tray Assembly
For maximum ßexibility, youÕll want to add the optional 250-sheet Lower
Paper Tray Assembly to supplement the standard media tray. The lower
paper tray is convenient when you want to print on two different types,
weights or sizes of media. For example, you could load Tabloid-size Cover
paper in the upper tray and load Tektronix Tabloid Maximum-size Bond
paper in the lower tray. With dual-tray capability, you can make printer
driver selections that specify a print job by its paper size or by tray position
(upper or lower) without the need to leave your computer to switch trays.
Refer to ÒEstablishing a default media tray (optional)Ó on page 3-37 for
information on selecting between the upper and lower tray as the default
printing tray.
Note
Use the Lower Paper Tray Assembly only for paper print jobs. The
Lower Paper Tray Assembly ignores the Transparency position of
the media selector switch on the side of the lower paper tray.
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Loading media trays
The universal tray shipped with the printer recognizes seven media sizes:
Executive, A4, Letter, Legal, Tabloid, A3 and Tektronix Tabloid Maximum.
Tray-fed printing of custom media sizes ranging from 184.2 to 332.5 mm
(7.25 to 13.09 in.) wide to 266.7 to 471.2 mm (10.55 to 18.55 in.) long are also
supported. The printerÕs media tray accepts bond, book and cover paper
ranging from 60 to 117 g/m2 (16 to 80 lbs.).
The optional Lower Paper Tray Assembly uses the same tray as the printerÕs
ranging from 60 to 117 g/m2 (16 to 80 lbs.). Transparency printing from the
lower paper tray is not supported.
Note
The printer is designed to handle a wide variety of paper sizes,
weights and textures. However, you may Þnd that some types of
paper, for example heavy-weight, coated Tabloid Maximum stock,
require manual feeding for best operation.
For more information about media types, refer to ÒAll about mediaÓ on
page 3-28. For more information about printing on other types of media,
refer to ÒManual-feed printingÓ on page 3-41.
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Loading paper in the upper and lower trays
Note
The Lower Paper Tray Assembly accepts paper media only; it
should not be used for printing transparencies or label stock.
1. Prior to loading paper in a tray, fan the paper to release sheets that
are stuck together.
2. Load up to 250 sheets of paper in the media tray. A label on the
inside of the paper tray provides a Þll line to indicate the trayÕs
maximum capacity.
Note
Some thinner grades of paper may curl and cause media
feeding problems. Always load curled paper concave-
side down.
3. Pressing both blue tabs at the same time, adjust the
side and end stops to Þt snugly against the loaded paper.
4. Set the media selector switch on the side of the tray in the upper
position for Paper.
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Loading transparencies in the media tray
1. Prior to loading transparencies in the upper media tray, fan the
transparencies to release sheets that are stuck together. Always
handle transparencies by the edges and with both hands to avoid
Þngerprints and creases, which can result in poor print quality.
2. Load up to 100 transparency sheets in the upper media tray. A
label on the inside of the paper tray provides a Þll line to indicate
the trayÕs maximum capacity.
Note
If you are using Tektronix transparency media, you must position
the transparency notch in the back, right corner of the tray. Jams
will occur if transparencies are incorrectly loaded.
3. Pressing both blue tabs at the same time, adjust the side and end
stops to Þt snugly against the loaded transparencies.
4. Set the media selector switch on the side of the tray in the lower
position for Transparency.
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5. Insert the media tray into the printer.
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Connecting the printer
Printer ports
The printer is shipped with parallel and SCSI port connectors available on
the rear panel. In addition, the printer can support one optional
PhaserShareª network card.
Note
See ÒInterface cables and adaptersÓ on page 8-3 about ordering
cables for connecting the printer.
All ports and network protocols are simultaneously active. The printer
accepts print jobs on a Þrst-come, Þrst-served basis.
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TX
Ethernet® Card
RX
Second
Feeder
Parallel
SCSI Disk
Service
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Note
Make all printer connections before you turn on the printer.
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1. PhaserShare card port (optional)
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PhaserShare Ethernet card supporting TCP/IP, Novell NetWare,
EtherTalk, Telnet and FTP protocols.
PhaserShare Token Ring card supporting TCP/IP, Novell NetWare,
TokenTalk, Telnet and FTP protocols.
PhaserShare LocalTalk/Serial card.
The PhaserShare Network Cards and Software System Administrator
Manual contains all the information necessary for conÞguring and
using the optional network interfaces. Refer to ÒPhaserShare
network cards (recommended)Ó on page 8-7 for ordering
information.
The parallel port is a standard IEEE 1284 high-density port. The
adapter that is included with the printer may be used with
low-density parallel cables if an appropriate high-density cable is
not available.
3. SCSI port (standard)
The SCSI port is used only for connecting an external SCSI hard
disk or for connecting the Phaser Copystation. Refer to ÒSCSI
peripheral devicesÓ on page 2-24 for more information on the SCSI
port. Refer to ÒPhaser CopystationÓ on page 8-8 for more
information on the Phaser Copystation.
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PhaserShare network and serial connections
Optional PhaserShare cards provide Ethernet, Token Ring, or
LocalTalk/Serial connections for the printer. PhaserShare network cards
offer high performance and ßexible workgroup connectivity. All data input
ports and network protocols are simultaneously active. Print jobs are
processed on a Þrst-come, Þrst-served basis.
PhaserShare cards can be purchased initially with the printer or later as a
separate upgrade kit. For ordering information, refer to ÒPhaserShare
network cards (recommended)Ó on page 8-7.
Installing PhaserShare™ network cards
The PhaserShare Network Cards and Software System Administrator Manual
contains detailed information on installing, conÞguring and using the
optional network interfaces.
Caution
Observe static electricity precautions when installing a
PhaserShare network card.
1. Power down the printer. Do not unplug the printer; this preserves a
ground path to dissipate static charges. Unpack the network card.
Note
The Token Ring Network Card requires jumpers to be properly
positioned on the network card to support the speed of the network.
2. Remove the network card cover plate from the rear panel of the
printer. Slide the network card into the card slot and Þrmly push
it into place. Secure the card in place with its thumbscrews.
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3. Connect the appropriate network interface cable to one end of the
network cardÕs connectors.
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Parallel connection
The printer supports a standard (uni-directional) parallel port. The parallel
port can also be set for bi-directional communications using downloadable
utility Þles or from your World Wide Web browser. Refer to the on-line
manual on the printerÕs CD-ROM for instructions on using utility Þles to
control the parallel port. The CD-ROM and the PhaserShare Network Cards
and Software System Administrator Manual also covers other topics such as
disabling timeouts, bi-directional status reporting and the parallel port
pinout.
When connecting the printer to your computerÕs parallel port, you have two
options:
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Use the Tektronix parallel cable adapter (order number
013-0299-00) included with the printer and a standard PC-printer
cable (36-pin low-density Centronics connector to 25-pin DSUB
connector). The adapter converts the standard cable from a
low-density parallel connector to the high-density parallel
connector required for the printer.
■
Obtain an optional parallel cable from Tektronix (order number
012-1468-00). This cable features a 36-pin high-density parallel
connector for the printer and a 25-pin DSUB connector for the
computer.
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The SCSI port is used for connecting these optional peripheral devices:
■
Phaser Copystation
CopystationÓ on page 8-8 for ordering information.
■
Provides storage for additional downloadable PostScript fonts. You
can connect one or more SCSI external hard disks to the printer for
additional font storage. When you download a PostScript font to
an external disk, the font remains there until you remove it.
■
Allows for collation of print jobs on Phaser 380 printers with the
Extended Features option. Refer to ÒUsing the Quick Collate
optionÓ on page 4-13 for more information.
Refer to ÒSCSI hard diskÓ on page 8-8 for ordering information. Refer to
ÒInterface cables and adaptersÓ on page 8-3 for information on ordering
SCSI cables. Refer to the printerÕs CD-ROM for information on connecting
SCSI hard disks.
Selecting a SCSI hard disk
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For font storage. The Phaser 380 printer can use most SCSI hard
disks that support the full SCSI command set. Also, most SCSI hard
disks that work with an Apple LaserWriter will work with a
Phaser 380 printer. Contact your computer or Tektronix printer
dealer for more information. Tektronix offers a 1.2 Gigabyte SCSI
hard disk for font storage (order number Z350DSK).
■
For printer collation. To the use the collation feature available with
the printerÕs Extended Features option, youÕll need to obtain a SCSI
hard disk with up to 2 Gigabytes of storage capacity. Tektronix
offers a SCSI hard disk (order number Z350DSK) specially
optimized for use with Tektronix printers.
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Turning on the printer
After you have connected the interface cables, you are ready to connect the
power cord and turn on the printer. If you need to turn the printer off, wait
until the display shows Readyor the printerÕs name before powering it
down.
Caution
To avoid damaging the printer, make sure that the power
switch is in the off position before connecting the power cord.
If you move the printer to a location that requires a different type of power
cord, refer to ÒChanging line voltageÓ on page 5-56 for more information.
1. Plug the power cord into the printer and into a grounded outlet
capable of supplying a minimum of 15 Amps at 115 VAC.
2. Turn on the printer.
Note
To ensure optimum printing performance and best ink economy,
leave the printer turned on overnight and during weekends. The
printer automatically switches into a standby mode to reduce
power consumption during periods of infrequent use.
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Unlocking the transit restraint
Caution
To avoid damaging the printer, always turn the printer power
on and off using the rear panel On/Off switch. Turn the
printer power on before unlocking the transit restraint.
1. Turn the printer power on using the rear-panel On/Off switch.
2. The transit restraint lock is located on the right side of the printer.
Insert a wide ßat-blade screwdriver or large coin into the lock slot.
3. While pushing inward with slight pressure, turn the lock button
counterclockwise until it springs out ßush with the side of the
printer.
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Caution
If you move or ship the printer, be sure to lock the transit
restraint to protect the printhead from damage. Refer to
ÒMoving your printerÓ on page 5-53 for more information.
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As the printer warms up
The Þrst time you turn your printer on, it will take about 20 minutes to warm
up. The printerÕs front panel displays a percentage value to indicate its
progress. The warm-up cycle is complete when the front panel displays
100%.
As the printer initializes, you will hear a series of start-up noises that are
normal and are not an indication of problems with the printer. During
warm-up, the printer outputs a cleaning page as part of its initialization.
The printer is available for printing when it displays Readyor the printerÕs
name.
Turning off the Startup Page
After the printer has warmed up, it automatically prints a Startup Page. If
you want to turn off the Startup Page, you can do so through the front panel.
Refer to ÒFront panel overviewÓ on page 7-1 for instructions on using the
front panel. You can also control the Startup Page through a utility Þle
provided on the printerÕs CD-ROM, or through your World Wide Web
browser. Refer to the CD-ROM or the PhaserShare Network Cards and Software
System Administrator Manual, respectively, for information on utility Þles and
web browsers.
Front panel controls
When you Þrst turn on the printer, the Power and Error indicators on the
front panel are lighted. The printer takes about 20 minutes to completely
warm up. During the warm-up cycle, the Error indicator goes out, the
Power indicator ßashes, and the front panel displays a series of ÒWarming
upÓ messages.
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Status messages, such as Warming Up, appear on the top line of the display.
Button labels, such as Info, Cleanand Menu, appear on the lower line of
the display. Button labels identify a function for the corresponding button
located under the label. For example, to access other menus, press the
button located under the word Menu.
Ready
Power
Exit
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Accessing the front panel menu
With default settings, you access the front panel menu by pressing the Menu
button. System administrators may choose to limit access to front panel
menus, requiring users to know a two-button combination to gain full access
to menus. Refer to ÒEnabling and disabling the front panel menuÓ on
page 7-4 for more information.
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Selecting a language for the front panel
Messages that appear in the front panel window are in English by default.
To change the language to Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Japanese,
follow these steps.
1. When the printer is on and Readyor the printerÕs name appears,
press the Menubutton. The printer displays the Þrst selection in
the menu:
Help Pages
<---- ----> Menu
2. Using the left (<----)or right (---->)arrow buttons, scroll
through the selections until the following message appears:
Language
<---- ----> Menu
3. Press the Menubutton to access language selections. The printer
displays the following message:
Language:English*
<---- ----> OK
where the asterisk (*) indicates the currently selected language.
4. Using the left or right arrow buttons, scroll through the language
selections until you reach the appropriate setting.
5. Press the OKbutton to conÞrm your language selection.
6. Return to the top level of the menu by pressing the Exit button
until the printer displays the Readymessage.
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Help Pages overview
The printer has several Help Pages that you can print to learn more about
the printerÕs operation and conÞguration. Refer to ÒPrinter Help PagesÓ on
page 7-6 for a detailed list of available Help Pages. You can print the Help
Pages from the front panel; refer to the instructions below. You can also print
Help Pages using your World Wide Web browser; refer to the PhaserShare
Status Software User Manual for information.
Printing Help Pages from the front panel
After setting up the printer, you may want to print Help Pages to check that
the printer is operating correctly. A general description of printing Help
Pages from the front panel is described in the following steps. For detailed
steps on printing speciÞc Help Pages, refer to the on-line manual on the
printerÕs CD-ROM.
1. When the printer is on and the Readymessage or the printerÕs
name appears, press the Menubutton. The printer displays the
following message:
Help Pages
<---- ----> Menu
2. Press the Menubutton to access the Help Pages. The printer
displays the following message:
Menu Map
<---- ----> Print
3. Using the left (<----)or right (---->)arrow buttons, scroll
through these selections: Menu Map, Configuration Page,
Startup Page, Demonstration Page, RGB Color
Sampler, and CMYK Color Sampler.
4. Press the Printbutton to print the displayed page(s).
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PC/Windows software
Installer overview
The Phaser 380 printerÕs CD-ROM and diskettes include an installer
application that automatically installs the printerÕs software onto your
computerÕs hard disk. You can select a standard installation (Easy Install),
or select individual items (Custom Install) from the CD-ROM or diskettes.
Note
ATM software is available on a separate CD-ROM included with
the printerÕs Extended Features option. See ÒFont upgradeÓ on
page 8-6 for more information on fonts.
You may wish to make a note of the following information and refer to it
during the on-screen installation procedure.
Startup Page:
Extended Features: No
Phaser 380 - Base version
Extended Features: Yes
Phaser 380 - Extended version
2. To which port is your printer connected?
See the following topics for information on installing software for your
computer system:
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ÒInstalling printer software for Window 95Ó on page 2-32
ÒInstalling printer software for Windows NT 4.0Ó on page 2-34
ÒInstalling printer software for Windows NT 3.51Ó on page 2-38
ÒInstalling printer software for Windows 3.1Ó on page 2-42
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Note
If you are installing from ßoppy diskettes, you may need more
than one diskette depending on your Windows system. Keep all of
the printerÕs diskettes handy during the installation, and insert
each diskette when you are prompted by the installation program.
1. Insert either the printerÕs CD-ROM or the Phaser 380 Color Printer
Installer for Windows Disk 1 into the appropriate drive on your
computer.
2. Click the Start icon in the taskbar, and select Run.
3. Type in the drive for the CD-ROM or diskette, type SETUP, and
click OK.
4. Click Next in the two introduction screens in the Installer.
5. In the Select Installation Type dialog box, select either Easy
Installation or Custom Installation, and click Next.
Easy Installation
Custom Installation
The following files are copied to your
hard disk:
1. In the Driver Installation dialog box, select from the following options:
■ Drivers/PPDs
(installs driver files and printer description files)
■ QuarkXPress PDF
(installs an application-specific printer
description file, if the application is
found)
■ QuarkXPress PDF
(installs an application-specific printer description file, if the
application is found)
■ PhaserPrint Plug-in for Photoshop
(installs an application-specific plug-in,
if the application is found)
■ PhaserPrint Plug-in for Photoshop
(installs an application-specific plug-in, if the application is found)
2. Click Next.
■ Samplers
3. In the Custom Install: Select Utilities dialog box, select from the
(installs color sampler charts and a
fonts sampler)
following options:
■ Printer Utilities
(installs utility files for selecting printer features)
■ Network Utilities
(installs utility files for using the printer on a network)
■ Samplers
(installs color sampler charts and a fonts sampler)
Use the default Destination Directory or click Browse.
4. Click Next.
5. Files are copied to your hard disk.
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6. The Finish Installation dialog box contains instructions for
completing the printer software setup; click Next. The Add
Printer Wizard program is automatically launched.
Note
The setup instructions remain visible while the Add Printer
Wizard is running. If you click on the instructions dialog box,
press the <Alt><Esc> keys to see the Add Printer Wizard again.
7. In the Add Printer Wizard, click Next in the opening dialog box.
8. Select your printerÕs connection, either Local Printer or
Network Printer, and click Next.
9. In the Manufacturers/Printers dialog box, click Have Disk.
10. Type in the drive for the CD-ROM or diskette, and click OK.
11. Select your printer, and click Next:
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Tektronix Phaser 380 (standard printer conÞguration)
■
Tektronix Phaser 380 Extended (Extended Features option)
If you are not sure which version of the printer you have, check
the printerÕs Startup Page for Extended Features: Yes or No.
12. Select the port or network queue your printer is connected to, and
click Next.
13. Enter a name for the printer, and select the Phaser 380 as the
default printer if desired, and click Next.
14. Decide if you want to print a test page, Yes or No, and click
Finish.
15. In the Installation Completed dialog box, click Finish.
16. You may see a Restart Windows dialog box if the system needs to
update some Þles. Decide if you want to restart now or later, and
click OK.
Note
See the ÒAdobe PostScript Printer Driver User GuideÓ on the
printerÕs CD-ROM (USERGUIDE.PDF) for detailed
information on the AdobePS 4 driver.
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Installing printer software for Windows NT 4.0
If you are installing software from ßoppy diskettes, you may need more than
one diskette depending on your Windows system. Keep all printer diskettes
handy during the installation, and insert each diskette when you are
prompted by the installation program.
Note
If you are going to be using a printer on a network, refer to your
Windows NT manual for instructions on installing network
software (either Services for Macintosh (AppleTalk) or TCP/IP
print services (for TCP/IP; lpr print services).
1. Insert either the printerÕs CD-ROM or the Phaser 380 Color Printer
Installer for Windows Disk 1 into the appropriate drive on your
computer.
2. Click the Start icon in the taskbar, and select Run.
3. Type in the drive for the CD-ROM or diskette, type SETUP, and
click OK.
4. Click Next in the two introduction screens in the Installer.
5. In the Select Installation Type dialog box, select either Easy
Installation or Custom Installation, and click Next.
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Easy Installation
Custom Installation
The following files are copied to your
hard disk:
1. In the Driver Installation dialog box, select from the following options:
■ Drivers/PPDs
(installs driver files and printer description files)
■ QuarkXPress PDF
(installs an application-specific printer
description file, if the application is
found)
■ QuarkXPress PDF
(installs an application-specific printer description file, if the
application is found)
■ PhaserPrint Plug-in for Photoshop
(installs an application-specific plug-in,
if the application is found)
■ PhaserPrint Plug-in for Photoshop
(installs an application-specific plug-in, if the application is found)
2. Click Next.
■ Samplers
3. In the Custom Install: Select Utilities dialog box, select from the
(installs color sampler charts and a
fonts sampler)
following options:
■ Printer Utilities
(installs utility files for selecting printer features)
■ Network Utilities
(installs utility files for using the printer on a network)
■ Samplers
(installs color sampler charts and a fonts sampler)
Use the default Destination Directory or click Browse.
4. Click Next.
5. Files are copied to your hard disk.
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6. The Finish Installation dialog box contains instructions for
completing the printer software setup; click Next. The Add
Printer Wizard program is automatically launched.
Note
The setup instructions remain visible while the Add Printer
Wizard is running. If you click on the instructions dialog box,
press the <Alt><Esc> keys to see the Add Printer Wizard again.
7. In the Add Printer Wizard, click Next in the opening dialog box.
8. Select printer management, either My computer or Network
printer server, and click Next.
9. Select a local printer port, or follow these instructions for a
network port:
LPR port (for TCP/IP) setup instructions
AppleTalk port setup instructions
1. Click the Add Port button.
1. Click the Add Port button.
2. In the Printer Ports dialog box, under
2. In the Printer Ports dialog box, under Available Printer
Available Printer Ports, select LPR Port.
Ports, select AppleTalk Printing Devices.
3. Click the New Port button; the Add LPR
3. Click the New Port button.
compatible printer dialog box appears.
4. Under AppleTalk Printing Devices, double-click on the
4. For Name or address of host providing lpd,
type your printer’s IP address (or Host name if
known to the network).
appropriate zone (if there are multiple AppleTalk zones).
5. Select your Tektronix printer and click OK.
6. At the prompt: Do you want to capture this AppleTalk
Note: The printer’s IP address may be available
on the printer’s Configuration Page. If not, ask
your network administrator.
Printing Device?, click No.
Note: ClickingYes hides the printer from regular Macintosh
users, forcing them to use NT Server as a spooler, as long as
NT Server allows sharing of this printer.
5. For Name of printer or print queue on that
server, type in one of the following (use
uppercase letters):
7. Click OK.
8. In the Printer Ports dialog box, click the Close button to
■ PS for PostScript
■ AUTO for automatic selection
6. Click OK.
return to the Add Printer Wizard.
9. Click Next and continue with Step 10 below.
7. In the Printer Ports dialog box, click the Close
button to return to the Add Printer Wizard.
8. Click Next and continue with Step 10 below.
10. In the Manufacturers/Printers dialog box, click Have Disk.
11. Type in the drive for the CD-ROM or diskette, and click OK.
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12. Select your printer, and click Next:
■
Tektronix Phaser 380 (standard printer conÞguration)
Tektronix Phaser 380 Extended (Extended Features option)
■
If you are not sure which version of the printer you have, check
the printerÕs Startup Page for Extended Features: Yes or No.
13. Enter a name for the printer, and select the Phaser 380 as the
default printer if desired, and click Next.
14. Decide if you want to share the printer, Shared or Not shared, and
click Next.
If you are installing drivers for platforms other than Windows NT
4.0, for example Windows 95, a message appears during the
installation procedure asking for the location of printer Þles. If
you see this message, at the prompt, type in the CD-ROM drive
followed by \PPDS95NT.DVR, and click OK. Files are copied to
your hard disk.
If you are installing drivers for Windows NT 3.51 for platforms
other than i386, click Browse to locate the appropriate
subdirectory under \PPDS95NT.DVR\WINNT351on the printer's
CD-ROM.
15. Decide if you want to print a test page, Yes or No, and click
Finish.
16. In the Installation Completed dialog box, click Finish.
17. You may see a Restart Windows dialog box if the system needs to
update some Þles. Decide if you want to restart now or later, and
click OK.
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Installing printer software for Windows NT 3.51
If you are installing software from ßoppy diskettes, you may need more than
one diskette depending on your Windows system. Keep all printer diskettes
handy during the installation, and insert each diskette when you are
prompted by the installation program.
Note
If you are going to be using a printer on a network, refer to your
Windows NT manual for instructions on installing network
software (either Services for Macintosh (AppleTalk) or TCP/IP
print services (for TCP/IP; lpr print services).
1. Insert either the printerÕs CD-ROM or the Phaser 380 Color Printer
Installer for Windows Disk 1 into the appropriate drive on your
computer.
2. From the File menu, select Run.
3. Type in the drive for the CD-ROM or diskette, type SETUP, and
click OK.
4. Click Next in the two introduction screens in the Installer.
5. In the Select Installation Type dialog box, select either Easy
Installation or Custom Installation, and click Next.
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Easy Install
Custom Install
The following files are copied to your
hard disk:
1. In the Driver Installation dialog box, select from the following options:
■ Drivers/PPDs
(installs driver files and printer description files)
■ QuarkXPress PDF
(installs an application-specific printer
description file, if the application is
found)
■ QuarkXPress PDF
(installs an application-specific printer description file, if the
application is found)
■ PhaserPrint Plug-in for Photoshop
(installs an application-specific plug-in, if
the application is found)
■ PhaserPrint Plug-in for Photoshop
(installs an application-specific plug-in, if the application is found)
2. Click Next.
■ Samplers
3. In the Custom Install: Select Utilities dialog box, select from the
(installs color sampler charts and a fonts
sampler)
following options:
■ Printer Utilities
(installs utility files for selecting printer features)
■ Network Utilities
(installs utility files for using the printer on a network)
■ Samplers
(installs color sampler charts and a fonts sampler)
Use the default Destination Directory or click Browse.
4. Click Next.
5. Files are copied to your hard disk.
6. The Finish Installation dialog box contains instructions for
completing the printer software setup; click Next. The Print
Manager opens automatically.
Note
The setup instructions remain visible while the Print Manager is
running. If you click on the InstructionÕs dialog box, press the
<Alt><Tab> keys to see the Print Manager again.
7. From the Printer menu, select Create Printer.
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8. In the Create Printer dialog box, under Driver, select Other; the
Install Driver dialog box appears.
9. Type in the drive for the printerÕs CD-ROM or diskette, for
example D: and click OK.
10. In the Select Driver dialog box, under Printer Driver, select your
Phaser 380 printer, and click OK:
■
■
Tektronix Phaser 380 Extended (Extended Features option)
Tektronix Phaser 380 (standard printer conÞguration)
If you are not sure which version of the printer you have, check
the printerÕs startup page for Extended Features: Yes or No.
11. In the Create Printer dialog box, select a local printer port, or
follow the instructions below for a network port:
LPR port (for TCP/IP) setup instructions
AppleTalk port setup instructions
1. In the Print Destinations dialog box, under Available 1. In the Print Destinations dialog box, under Available
Print Monitors, select LPR Port and click OK; the
Print Monitors, select AppleTalk Printing Devices.
Add LPR compatible printer dialog box appears.
2. Click OK.
2. For Name or address of server providing lpd, type
your printer’s IP address (or Host name if known to
the network).
3. In the Available AppleTalk Printing Devices dialog
box, double-click on the appropriate zone (if there are
multiple AppleTalk zones).
Note: The printer’s IP address may be available on the
printer’s Configuration Page. If not, ask your
network administrator.
4. Select your Tektronix printer and click OK.
5. At the prompt: Do you want to capture this
AppleTalk Printing Device?, click No.
3. For Name of printer or print queue on that server,
Note: ClickingYes hides the printer from regular
Macintosh users, forcing them to use NT Server as a
spooler, as long as NT Server allows sharing of this
printer.
type in one of the following (use uppercase letters):
■ PS or PostScript
■ AUTO for automatic selection
4. Click OK.
6. In the Printer Properties dialog box, click OK.
5. Continue with the instructions in Step 12.
7. Continue with the instructions in Step 12.
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12. Select options in the PostScript Printer Setup dialog box, and
click OK.
Note: Enabling the Use Printer Halftoning option is
recommended.
13. In the Print Manager, from the Printer menu, select Exit.
14. In the Installation Completed dialog box, click Finish.
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Installing printer software for Windows 3.1
If you are installing software from ßoppy diskettes, you may need more than
one diskette depending on your Windows system. Keep all printer diskettes
handy during the installation, and insert each diskette when you are
prompted by the installation program.
1. Insert either the printerÕs CD-ROM or the Phaser 380 Color Printer
Installer for Windows Disk 1 into the appropriate drive on your
computer.
2. From the File menu, select Run.
3. Type in the drive for the CD-ROM or diskette, type SETUP, and
click OK.
4. Click Next in the two introduction screens in the Installer.
5. In the Select Installation Type dialog box, select either Easy
Installation or Custom Installation, and click Next.
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Easy Installation
Custom Installation
The following files are copied to your
hard disk:
1. In the Driver Installation dialog box, select from the following options:
■ Drivers/PPDs
(installs driver files and printer description files)
■ Tektronix Printer Driver
■ QuarkXPress PDF
■ QuarkXPress PDF
(installs an application-specific printer description file, if the
application is found)
(installs an application-specific
printer description file, if the
application is found)
2. Click Next.
■ Samplers
3. If you selected Drivers/PPDs in the previous window, the Custom
Install: Select Drivers dialog box appears. Select one of the following
drivers and click Next:
(installs color sampler charts and
a fonts sampler)
■ Adobe Printer Driver for Windows 3.1
■ Tektronix Printer Driver for Windows 3.1
Note: The Tektronix Printer Driver for Windows 3.1 must be installed in
the Windows directory (default Destination Directory). Do not change the
Destination Directory when installing the Tektronix driver unless you are
installing the driver on a network and you know the location of the
Windows directory on the network drive.
4. In the Custom Install: Select Utilities dialog box, select from the
following options:
■ Printer Utilities
(installs utility files for selecting printer features)
■ Network Utilities
(installs utility files for using the printer on a network)
■ Samplers
(installs color sampler charts and a fonts sampler)
Use the default Destination Directory or click Browse.
5. Click Next.
6. Files are copied to your hard disk.
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6. Select your printer type and click Next:
■
Tektronix Phaser 380 Base version (printerÕs standard
conÞguration)
■
Tektronix Phaser 380 Extended version (Extended Features
option)
If you are not sure which version of the printer you have, check
the printerÕs Startup Page for Extended Features: Yes or No.
7. The Finish Installation dialog box contains instructions for
completing the printer software setup; click Next.
8. In the Installation Completed dialog box, click Finish.
9. Continue with the setup instructions depending on the driver you
selected in the installer.
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Tektronix Driver for Windows 3.1:
Setup instructions
AdobePS 3 Driver for Windows 3.1:
Setup instructions
If you selected Easy Installation, or if you selected
If you selected the AdobePS 3 Driver for Windows 3.1 in
the Tektronix Driver for Windows 3.1 in the Custom the Custom Installation, continue with the following
Installation, continue with the following instructions:
instructions:
1. Open the Windows Control Panel.
1. In the Adobe installer, click Read or Skip in the
README.WRI dialog box to start the installation.
2. Open the Printers dialog box.
2. Click Continue in the PostScript Printer Driver Setup
3. Under Installed Printers, select your Phaser 380
dialog box. Files are copied to your computer.
printer, click Connect:
3. Click the Restart Windows button in the dialog box that
■ Phaser 380 (TekColor) Ext
appears.
(Extended Features option)
4. After Windows restarts, the Install PostScript Printer
■ Phaser 380 (TekColor)
from PPD dialog box opens. Select your printer in the list
and click Install:
(standard printer configuration)
4. Select the printer’s port, click OK.
■ Tektronix Phaser 380 Extended
(Extended Features option)
■ Tektronix Phaser 380
(standard printer configuration)
5. Click OK in the next dialog box.
6. Click Close in the Install PostScript Printer from PPD
dialog box.
7. Click OK in the information dialog box.
8. In the Control Panel, double-click Printers.
9. In the Printers dialog box, select the printer you just
installed, and click Connect.
10. In the Connect dialog box, select the port the printer is
connected to, and click OK.
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Macintosh software
Installer overview
The Phaser 380 printerÕs CD-ROM and diskettes include an installer
application that automatically installs the printerÕs software onto your
Macintosh hard disk. You can select a standard installation (Easy Install), or
select individual items (Custom Install) from the CD-ROM or diskettes.
Note
the printerÕs Extended Features option. See ÒFont upgradeÓ on
page 8-6 for more information on fonts.
Deciding which driver to install
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Select a driver
Install/setup the driver Use the driver
Phaser 380 Driver (based on the LaserWriter 7.1.2 driver)
see page 2-48
see page 2-48
see page 3-18
see page 3-18
■ Use this driver if you are printing large files and you want to disable
the background printing feature for better performance.
Apple LaserWriter 8.3.4 (recommended)
■ Use this driver if you prefer Apple’s PostScript driver.
■ Use this driver with applications such as PageMaker.
Phaser 380 GX Driver
see page 2-50
see page 3-19
■ Use this driver with QuickDraw GX.
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Using the Macintosh Installer
1. Insert either the Phaser 380 Color Printer Installer for Mac OS
Disk 1 or CD-ROM into the appropriate drive on your computer.
2. Double-click the Phaser 380 Installer icon. Click Continue until
the Easy Install window appears.
3. Select Easy Install or Custom Install:
Easy Install
Custom Install
1. Click Install to install the items listed in 1. Select Custom Install from the
the Easy Install window. pull-down menu.
2. For details on each item, click Read Me. 2. Select individual items to install.
3. Click the I buttons for information on
each item.
4. Click Install to install the selected items.
4. Continue with driver setup instructions depending on the driver
you are using.
Installer options
Custom Easy
Software
Installed location
Phaser 380 Driver
System Folder: Extensions
System Folder: Extensions
System Folder: Extensions
System Folder:Extensions: Printer Descriptions
Install
Install
Phaser 380 GX Driver
LaserWriter 8.3.4 Driver
Printer Descriptions
ColorSync Profile
System Folder: Preferences: ColorSync™
Profiles
Samplers
PhaserTools:Samplers
(Color sampler charts and a fonts sampler)
QuarkXPress PDF File
PhaserPrint Plug-in for Photoshop
Pantone Files*
QuarkXPress application folder:PDF folder
Photoshop application folder
PhaserTools:Pantone Files
Screen Fonts
Standard: System Folder:Fonts
Extended Features option: Install ATM software from a separate CD-ROM.
Printer Utilities
PhaserTools: Printer Utilities
PhaserTools:Network Utilities
Network Utilities*
* These files are available with the Custom Install options on the printer’s CD-ROM only.
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Setting up the Phaser 380 printer driver
The Phaser 380 printer driver is a Tektronix-modiÞed version of Apple's
LaserWriter 7.1.2 printer driver. Use the Phaser 380 printer driver if you are
using System Software 6.0.7, or 7.0 and later.
1. Install the printerÕs software as described on page 2-47. Choose
Easy Install to install all of the necessary software, or select
Phaser 380 Driver in the Custom Install window.
2. Select Chooser from the Apple menu.
3. Click on the Phaser 380 printer driver icon on the left side of the
Chooser. A list appears with the printers you have connected to
your Macintosh or printers that are available on a network. (If the
printer driver icon does not appear, check the cable connections on
your computer and printer.)
4. Click on the Zone your printer is in. See your network
administrator if you have questions.
5. Click on your Phaser 380 printer in the list of printers on the right
side of the Chooser.
Close the Chooser by clicking its close box.
Setting up the Apple LaserWriter 8.3.4 driver
The LaserWriter 8.3.4 driver uses printer-speciÞc PPDs (PostScript Printer
Description Þles) to learn a printerÕs page sizes, printing options, and media
type options. To use the LaserWriter 8.3.4 driver with a Phaser 380 printer,
do the following steps. If the printer is busy, it may take some time to
complete this conÞguration procedure; you may want to do this procedure
when the printer is idle. You only have to conÞgure a printer once.
Note
During installation, the LaserWriter 8.3.4 driver leaves other
versions of the LaserWriter driver (such as 7.x and 6.x) intact,
but overwrites an earlier version of the LaserWriter 8 driver, if
one exists.
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1. Install the printerÕs software as described on page 2-47. Select
Easy Install to automatically install all of the necessary software,
or select LaserWriter 8.3.4 Driver and Printer Descriptions in the
Custom Install window.
2. Open the Chooser.
3. Select the LaserWriter 8 driver icon.
4. Click on the Zone your printer is in. See your network
administrator if you have questions.
5. Select your printer from the list.
6. Still in the Chooser, click the Setup button to see a list of options.
7. A dialog box opens showing the PPD Þles you have installed in
the Printer Descriptions folder, in the Extensions folder, inside your
System Folder. Click one of the following PPDs and click Select:
■
■
Use TKPH3801.PPD with the standard version of the printer.
Use TKP380P1.PPD with the printerÕs Extended Features option.
Note
If you are not sure which conÞguration of the printer you have,
the printerÕs Startup Page lists this information under Extended
Features: Yes/No. See page 2-30 for instructions on printing a
copy of the printerÕs Startup Page.
8. In the dialog box that appears, select the appropriate items under
Installable Options then click OK.
9. Click the ChooserÕs close box.
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Setting up the Phaser 380 GX driver
If you are using Apple Macintosh QuickDraw GX and System Software 7.5
or later, use the Phaser 380 GX driver to print to your Phaser 380 printer.
■
■
non-QuickDraw GX applications.
QuickDraw GX does not work with non-QuickDraw GX printer
drivers. If you want to print from non-QuickDraw GX
applications with a driver such as the LaserWriter 8.3.4, you must
Þrst disable QuickDraw GX.
Note
Refer to the on-line manual on the printerÕs CD-ROM for details
on using the Phaser 380 GX driver.
1. Install the printerÕs software as described on page 2-47. Select
Easy Install to automatically install all of the necessary software,
or select Phaser 380 GX Driver in the Custom Install window.
2. Select Chooser from the Apple menu.
3. Click the Phaser 380 GX printer driver icon on the left side of the
Chooser. A list appears with the printers available on your
network. (If the printer driver icon does not appear, Restart your
Macintosh, and repeat the printer driver installation procedure;
also, check the cable connections on your computer and printer.)
4. Click on the Zone your printer is in. See your network
administrator if you have questions.
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5. In the Connect via ÞeldÕs pop-up menu, select your printerÕs
communication method:
■
■
The AppleTalk option is the standard network connection.
The Servers option is used to select a shared desktop printer.
6. Click on your Phaser 380 printer in the list of printers on the right
side of the Chooser.
7. Click the Create button to create a desktop printer. An icon of the
printer appears on the desktop with the same name as the printer
selected in the Chooser.
8. Close the Chooser by clicking its close box.
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Workstation software
PhaserPrint™ software for UNIX
For UNIX environments, Tektronix offers the optional PhaserPrintª
software. PhaserPrint software includes driver-selectable printer options,
and provides fast, raster Þle and screen copy printing to Tektronix color
printers. The printerÕs CD-ROM contains a demonstration copy of the
PhaserPrint software, and an on-line instruction guide, in the UNIXDEMO
directory. To purchase a licensed copy of PhaserPrint software, see page 8-9
for instructions.
Downloadable printer utility files
Note
Refer to the on-line manuals on the printerÕs CD-ROM for more
information on printing from a workstation.
If you do not have a licensed copy of PhaserPrint software, you can use the
PostScript utility Þles on the Phaser 380 printerÕs CD-ROM with UNIX and
VMS workstations. These Þles let you set up your spooling system to select
between media trays, print-quality modes, color correction modes, etc.
UNIX workstation users can access utility Þles in the following ways:
■
Copy the Þles from the Tektronix Phaser 380 printerÕs CD-ROM if
your system includes a CD-ROM drive. Workstation-speciÞc Þles
are located in the bin directory.
■
■
Copy the Þles from the printerÕs diskettes. Workstation Þles are
available in both Macintosh and PC format.
Access Tektronix via the Internet:
■
■
http://www.tek.com/Color_Printers/support Home page
ftp://ftp.tek.com/cpid/bbs/<platform>/380
Utility Þles
(where <platform> is pcs, macintosh, or unix)
Download utility Þles from the Tektronix Bulletin Board Service (BBS); refer
to the printerÕs CD-ROM for information.
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Printing Basics
Overview
Macintosh computers, and workstations.
ÒConnecting the printerÓ on page 2-20.
If you havenÕt already installed the printerÕs software, refer to
ÒPC/Windows softwareÓ on page 2-31 or ÒMacintosh softwareÓ on
page 2-46 for instructions before continuing.
Refer to the following topics for speciÞc information:
■
■
■
ÒPrinting from a PCÓ on page 3-2
ÒPrinting from a MacintoshÓ on page 3-16
ÒPrinting from a workstationÓ on page 3-20
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Printing from a PC
You can print from a PC with or without a printer driver. The supported
printerÕs front panel.
Using Windows printer drivers
To select printer-speciÞc features, print from one of the following provided
drivers. See page 3-3 for a reference table listing the printing features, and
how to Þnd them quickly, in each of these drivers.
see page 3-4
see page 3-4
see page 3-6
see page 3-10
see page 3-12
see page 3-12
Windows 95 (Microsoft PostScript driver)
Windows 3.1 (Tektronix-modified Microsoft driver)
Windows 3.1 (AdobePS 3 driver)
Windows NT 3.51 (Microsoft PostScript driver)
Windows NT 4.0 (Microsoft PostScript driver)
Using the printer’s front panel
Refer to ÒFront panel overviewÓ on page 7-1 for instructions on using the
printerÕs front panel.
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Print features quick reference: Windows printer drivers
Windows 3.1 drivers
Windows 95 drivers
Windows NT 4.0 driver
Feature
AdobePS 3
PostScript
Tektronix driver
Microsoft PostScript
AdobePS 4 PostScript
Features tab
➥ Print Quality
Printers
Properties
Print
Print-quality modes
➥ Setup
➥ Device Options tab
➥ Printer features
➥ Print Quality
➥ Properties
➥ Advanced tab
➥ Printer features
➥ Print Quality
■
■
■
Fast Color
➥ Options
Standard
➥ Printer Features
Enhanced (600 x 300)*
➥ Print Quality
Features tab
➥ Color Correction
Printers
➥ Setup
Properties
Print
Color
correction
➥ Device Options tab
➥ Printer features
➥ Color Correction
➥ Properties
➥ Advanced tab
➥ Printer features
➥ Color Correction
➥ Options
➥ Printer Features
➥ Color
■
■
None
■
■
■
■
■
■
SNAP Press
Toyo
Vivid Color
(default)
DIC
Correction
■
Simulate
Display
FujiProof
Monochrome
■
■
SWOP Press
Use Printer
Setting
Euroscale
Press
■
Commercial
Press
Paper tab
➥ Paper Size
Printers
Properties
Print
Media size
➥ Setup
➥ Paper tab
➥ Paper Size
➥ Properties
➥ Advanced tab
➥ Paper/output
➥ Paper Size
■
■
■
■
■
■
Executive
Letter
Legal
Tabloid
A3, A4, A5
Tabloid Extra
■
■
■
■
■
■
Personal Env.
#10 Envelope
ISO B4/B5/B6
C6 Envelope
DL Envelope
Custom
➥ Paper Size
Paper tab
➥ Paper Source
Printers
Properties
Print
Media trays
➥ Setup
➥ Paper tab
➥ Paper Source
➥ Properties
➥ Advanced tab
➥ Paper/output
➥ Paper Source
■
■
■
Upper
Lower
Paper
■
■
■
Transparency
Manual Paper
➥ Paper Source
Manual
Transparency
Features tab
➥ Quick Collate
Printers
Properties
Print
Quick Collate*
➥ Setup
➥ Device Options tab
➥ Printer features
➥ Quick Collate
➥ Properties
➥ Advanced tab
➥ Printer features
➥ Quick Collate
■
■
On
Off
➥ Options
➥ Printer Features
➥Quick Collate
Features tab
➥ Check Print
Printers
➥ Setup
Properties
Print
Check Print*
➥ Device Options tab
➥ Printer features
➥ Check Print
➥ Properties
➥ Advanced tab
➥ Printer features
➥ Check Print
■
■
On
Off
➥ Options
➥ Printer Features
➥Check Print
Features tab
➥ Image Smoothing
Printers
Properties
Print
Image Smoothing
➥ Setup
➥ Device Options tab
➥ Printer features
➥ Image Smoothing
➥ Properties
➥ Advanced tab
➥ Printer features
➥ Image Smoothing
■
■
On
Off
➥ Options
➥ Printer Features
➥Image Smoothing
Features tab
➥ Color Control Strip ➥ Setup
Printers
Properties
Print
➥ Properties
Color Control Strip
➥ Device Options tab
➥ Printer features
➥ Color Control Strip
■
■
On
Off
➥ Options
➥ Advanced tab
➥ Printer features
➥ Color Control Strip
➥ Printer Features
➥Color Control Strip
* These features are available with the printer’s Extended Features option only.
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To select printing options, follow these steps:
1. From the taskbar, select Start. In the menu that appears, select
Settings, then Printers.
2. In the Printers window, click the Phaser 380 printer icon with the
right mouse button, then select Properties from the menu.
3. Click the following tabs to see printing options; refer to your
Windows 95 documentation for more information on tabs and
options.
■
Click the Details tab to access timeout settings and other options.
■
Set the Timeout settings if your printer is connected to a local port.
Not Selected: Type a value in this text box to change the
number of seconds Windows waits before notifying you that a
printer is off-line. The default is 15 seconds, and is
recommended.
Transmission Retry: On large or multiple-page documents
you may see an Alert message that the printer is no longer
accepting data before the job is completely sent to the printer.
To avoid these unnecessary timeouts, set this option to a larger
value, such as 900 seconds (15 minutes). Type a value
between 45 and 999 in this text box; the Windows default
setting is 45 seconds.
■
Click the Paper tab to see media options, such as media sizes,
media trays, and media types.
■
Click the Graphics tab to see graphics options.
Note
To change the print quality modes (dpi settings), use the Print
Quality selections in the Device Options tab. These Print
Quality selections override the Resolution Options in the
Graphics tab.
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Note
If you are using host color correction, you need to make selections
in the Graphics and Device Options tabs. Refer to the on-line
manuals on the printerÕs CD-ROM for more information on host
color correction.
■
Click the Device Options tab to see printer-speciÞc options.
■
Select Printer Features, such as Color Corrections.
■
Select Installable Options, such as the Optional Lower Tray.
■
Click the PostScript tab to see PostScript-related options.
The PostScript header contains important PostScript information
■
that must accompany each print job; it is not a banner page printed
with each job. If an option is not selected, an error message is
displayed on your computer screen and your job does not print.
Click one of the following in the PostScript header Þeld:
Select Download header with each print job. This option
downloads PostScript header information with each print job.
This is the recommended setting.
Click the Send Header Now button to save the PostScript
header information in the printer, then select the Assume
header is downloaded and retained option. This option
makes print Þles a little smaller and faster than the Þrst option,
but you need to click the Send Header Now button every time
the printer is turned on.
■
Click the Advanced button to see more options. Select Use
PostScript Level 2 features. Click OK when Þnished.
Note
For faster printing, select Binary communications protocol
under Data format.
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Using the Tektronix driver for Windows 3.1
To select printing options, follow these steps:
1. From the Control Panel, double-click the Printers icon.
installed printers.
3. Click the Set As Default Printer button if you want to select your
printer as the default.
4. Click the Connect button; the Connect dialog box appears.
5. Select the port your printer is connected to.
The printerÕs conÞguration page contains the information you
need to set up the printerÕs port. Refer to ÒPrinting Help Pages
from the front panelÓ on page 2-30 for instructions on printing a
ConÞguration Page.
Interface
Parallel
Serial
Select
LPTx
Then do the following
Go to Step 6.
COMx
Go to Step 6.
Network
Network port
(LPTx or COMx)
1. Click the Network button to open
the Printers-Network
Connections dialog box.
2. Fill in each item based on your
configuration, then click OK.
Refer to your Microsoft Windows
documentation for details, or ask
your network administrator for help.
Note
You can use CONNECT TO FILE to save a document as a
PostScript Þle instead of sending it to the printer. For more
information, see your Microsoft Windows documentation.
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6. Set the Timeouts. These options regulate your computerÕs
communications with its printer ports.
■
Device Not Selected: Type a value in this text box to change the
number of seconds Windows waits before notifying you that a
printer is off-line. The default is 15 seconds, and is recommended.
■
Transmission Retry: On large or multiple-page documents you
may see an Alert message that the printer is no longer accepting
data before the job is completely downloaded to the printer. To
avoid these unnecessary timeouts, set this option to a larger value,
such as 850 seconds (14 minutes, 10 seconds). Type a value
between 45 and 850 in this text box; the Windows default setting is
45 seconds.
7. Click OK to return to the Printers dialog box, then click the Setup
button. A dialog box appears with the name of the printer you
selected across the top. Use this dialog box to select paper source,
paper size, number of copies, and image orientation.
Note
You may want to set the number of copies from your application
because the number of copies in the Setup dialog box remains the
same until you change it again. Also, if you are printing multiple
copies, make sure the Transmission Retry is set for at least
600 seconds (10 minutes).
8. From the Setup dialog box, click the Options button to see the
Options dialog box. Refer to your Microsoft Windows
documentation for details on the options in this dialog box. Make
sure the Color check box is on to print in color. Select one of the
following header options:
■
Make sure the Send Header with Each Job check box is on to
download PostScript header information with each print job. This
is the recommended setting.
■
Click the Send Header button. In the Send Header dialog box,
select either Printer or File, and click the Send Now button. This
saves the PostScript header information in the printer. This option
makes print Þles a little smaller and faster, but you need to click the
Send Now button every time the printer is turned on.
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9. From the Options dialog box, click the Printer Features button to
see the Tektronix Printer Features dialog box. Make color
correction and print quality selections in this dialog box. Click OK
to return to the Options dialog box.
10. From the Options dialog box, click the Advanced button to see the
Advanced Options dialog box. Make sure the Use PostScript
Level 2 Features check box is checked on.
Note
The Use PostScript Level 2 Features option affects the print
time of bitmapped (raster) images by improving the image
transfer time from the computer to the printer, and by improving
the image processing time in the printer. This option is only
available to applications that use this Tektronix driver with
Tektronix PostScript Level 2 printers, such as the Phaser 380
printer. When this box is checked, the Compress Bitmaps
option is unavailable (grayed-out).
11. Click OK until you return to the Printers dialog box, then click
Close.
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If you are using PC/NFS
If you have PC/NFS software installed on your computer, you need to make
the following selection in the Network Options dialog box:
1. From the Main window, double-click the Print Manager icon.
2. From the Options menu in the Print Manager, select
Network Settings.
3. In the Network Options dialog box, uncheck the
Print Net Jobs Direct box.
4. Click OK.
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Using the Adobe PostScript driver for Windows 3.1
To select printing options, follow these steps:
1. From the Control Panel, double-click Printers.
2. In the Printers dialog box, select the Tektronix Phaser 380 printer,
then click Setup. A dialog box appears with the printerÕs name
across the top.
3. Click the following tabs to see printing options; refer to your
Windows documentation for more information on tabs and
options.
■
■
Click the Paper tab to see media options, such as media sizes,
media trays, and media types.
Click the Features tab to see printer-speciÞc options, such as color
corrections.
■
Set the Timeout settings.
Not Selected: Type a value in this text box to change the
number of seconds Windows waits before notifying you that a
printer is off-line. The default is 15 seconds, and is
recommended.
Transmission Retry: On large or multiple-page documents
you may see an Alert message that the printer is no longer
accepting data before the job is completely sent to the printer.
To avoid these unnecessary timeouts, set this option to a larger
value, such as 900 seconds (15 minutes). Type a value
between 45 and 999 in this text box; the Windows default
setting is 45 seconds.
■
Click the PostScript tab to see PostScript-related options.
■
In the Performance Options Þeld, select the Use PostScript Level 2
Features option.
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■
Click the Job Control tab to see job-related options.
The PostScript header contains important PostScript information
■
that must accompany each print job; it is not a banner page printed
with each job. If an option is not selected, an error message is
displayed on your computer screen and your job does not print.
Click one of the following in the PostScript Header Þeld:
■ Select Download Each Job. This option downloads PostScript
header information with each print job, and is the recommended
setting.
■ Select the Already Downloaded option to save the PostScript
header information in the printer, then click the Download
button. This option makes print Þles a little smaller and faster
than the Þrst option, but you need to click the Download button
every time the printer is turned off or reset.
■
For better performance, select the Binary Mode option.
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Using the Windows NT 3.51 PostScript driver
If you are using Microsoft Windows NT, follow the instructions in
ÒInstalling printer software for Windows NT 3.51Ó on page 2-38 to install a
Windows NT PostScript driver with a Phaser 380 printer. You can select
printer page sizes in the driver for Windows NT applications, however,
TekColor color corrections and other PostScript Level 2 features are not
supported by the Windows NT driver. Refer to page 3-24 for instructions on
selecting color corrections from the printerÕs front panel or from
downloadable utility Þles. Refer to your Microsoft Windows NT
documentation for details on features in the Windows NT driver.
Using the Windows NT 4.0 PostScript driver
Setting up installed options
Note
If you are not sure which printer options you have installed, the
printerÕs Startup Page lists some of this information, such as
SCSI hard disks. You can print a copy of the Startup Page from
the printerÕs front panel.
1. From the Properties dialog box, click the Device Settings tab.
2. In the Device Setting sheet, scroll to the end of the list to
Installable Options.
3. Under Installable Options, highlight Optional Lower Tray.
4. In the box that appears at the bottom of the window, click
Installed.
5. Select other options you have installed.
6. Click OK to return to the Control Panel.
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Making default settings
1. From the Properties dialog box, click the Device Settings tab.
2. In the Device Settings sheet, locate Form To Tray Assignment.
3. Under Form To Tray Assignment, highlight the Þrst tray.
4. In the box that appears at the bottom of the window, select the size
media you will be using in that tray.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for each installed tray.
6. Click OK to return to the Control Panel.
Selecting a printer's Default Document Properties
Note
Document properties set from an application always override
document defaults set in the printer's Document Properties
sheets. However, if an application does not set a document
property (such as page orientation or paper size), the printer
defaults to the document properties set in the printer's
Document Properties sheets.
1. From the Control Panel, open the Printers folder.
2. With the right mouse button, click on the printerÕs icon.
3. With the left mouse button, click on Document Defaults.
4. Click the Advanced tab to change any printer features, including
TekColor color corrections.
5. Click the Page Setup tab to see other features.
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Selecting printer options within an application: Print
1. From the File menu, select Print; the Print dialog box appears.
You can select a different printer and other settings in this
dialog box.
2. Click on the Properties button; the Printer Document Properties
sheet appears.
3. Click the Advanced tab to change any printer features, including
TekColor color corrections. This tab displays the same
information as the Document Defaults Properties Advanced tab.
4. Click the Page Setup tab to see other features. This tab displays
the same information as the Document Defaults Properties Page
Setup tab.
Note
Changes to any of these settings overrides the Default Printer
Properties settings in the Printers folder.
Selecting printer options within an application: Page Setup
Note
If changing the Printer Driver settings through Page Setup
causes problems with the application you are using, then change
the Printer Driver settings through Print under the File menu,
described on page 3-14.
1. Select Page Setup from the File menu; the Page Setup dialog box
appears.
2. Select Paper Size and Source.
Note
Selecting Printer Folder Setting as the Paper Source uses the
default setting made under Document Defaults in the Printers
folder. To change this setting, select a different Source in
Page Setup.
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3. Click the Printer button; another Page Setup dialog box appears.
You can select a different printer here.
4. Click the Properties button; the Printer Document Properties
sheet appears.
5. Click the Advanced tab to change any printer features, including
TekColor. This tab displays the same information as the
Document Defaults Properties Advanced tab.
6. Click the Page Setup tab to see other features. This tab displays
the same information as the Document Defaults Properties Page
Setup tab.
Note
Changes to any of these settings overrides the Default Printer
Properties settings in the Printers folder.
Printing from DOS
Refer to the on-line manuals on the printerÕs CD-ROM for information on
printing from DOS.
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Printing from a Macintosh
To print from a Macintosh, you need a printer driver. Installing one of the
supported drivers allows you to select printing features right from your
selections from the printerÕs front panel.
Using Macintosh printer drivers
drivers. See page 3-17 for a reference table listing the printing features, and
how to Þnd them quickly, in each of these drivers.
Phaser 380
see page 3-18
see page 3-18
see page 3-19
Apple LaserWriter 8.3.4
Phaser 380 GX
Using the printer’s front panel
Refer to ÒFront panel overviewÓ on page 7-1 for instructions on using the
printerÕs front panel.
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Print features quick reference: Macintosh printer drivers
Feature
Phaser 380 driver
Apple LaserWriter Phaser 380 GX driver
8.3.4 driver
Print
Print
Printing
Print-quality modes
➥ TekColor
➥ Options
➥ Printer Driver Defaults
■ Fast Color
➥ Print Quality
➥ Print Quality
➥ Print Quality
■ Standard
■ Enhanced (600x300)*
Print
Print
Printing
Color correction
➥ TekColor
➥ Options
➥ Printer Driver Defaults
■ None
■ Toyo
➥ Color Correction
➥ Color Correction
➥ Color Correction
■ Vivid Color
■ DIC
■ Simulate Display
■ SWOP Press
■ SNAP Press
■ Euroscale Press
■ Commercial Press
■ FujiProof
■ Monochrome
■ Use Printer
Setting
Page Setup
➥ Paper
Page Setup
➥ Paper
Page Setup
➥ Paper
Media size
■
■
■
■
■
■
Executive
Letter
Legal
Tabloid
A3, A4, A5
Tabloid Maximum
■
■
■
■
■
■
Personal Env.
#10 Envelope
ISO B4/B5/B6
C6 Envelope
DL Envelope
Custom**
Print
Print
Printing
Media tray selection
➥ TekColor Options
➥ Paper Source
➥ Printer Driver Defaults
■ Upper
■ Lower
■ Paper
■ Transparency
➥Tray Selection
➥Tray Selection
➥Tray Selection
■ Manual Paper
■ Manual
Transparency
Print
Print
Printing
Quick Collate*
➥ TekColor
➥ Options
➥ Printer Driver Defaults
■ On
➥ Quick Collate
➥ Quick Collate
➥ Quick Collate
■ Off
Print
Print
Printing
Check Print*
➥ TekColor
➥ Options
➥ Printer Driver Defaults
■ On
➥ Check Print
➥ Check Print
➥ Check Print
■ Off
Print
Print
Printing
Image Smoothing
➥ TekColor
➥ Options
➥ Printer Driver Defaults
■ On
➥ Image Smoothing
➥ Image Smoothing
➥ Image Smoothing
■ Off
Print
Print
Printing
Color Control Strip
➥ TekColor
➥ Options
➥ Printer Driver Defaults
■ On
➥ Color Control Strip
➥ Color Control Strip
➥ Color Control Strip
■ Off
*
These features are available with the printer’s Extended Features option only.
** Available only with the LaserWriter 8 driver.
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■
From the File menu, open the Page Setup dialog box. Use the
Paperpop-upmenutoselecttheprinterÕssupportedpapersizes.
■
From the File menu, open the Print dialog box.
In the Print dialog box, click the TekColor button to see the TekColor
Options dialog box. Select printer-speciÞc features as desired, such as
media trays and color corrections.
Using the Apple LaserWriter 8.3.4 driver
■
From the File menu, open the Page Setup dialog box. Use the
Paper pop-up menu to select the printerÕs supported paper sizes.
■
From the File menu, open the Print dialog box. Select paper trays
in the Paper Source Þeld.
In the Print dialog box, click the Options button to see the Print Options
dialog box. Select printer-speciÞc features listed in the bottom half of the
dialog box.
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Using the Phaser 380 GX driver
Note
Refer to the on-line manuals on the printerÕs CD-ROM for details
on using the Phaser 380 GX driver.
Printing with a desktop printer
■
If you are using QuickDraw GX applications, do one of the
following:
■
Select any desktop printer in the Print dialog box.
■
Drag a document onto a desktop printer icon. The application
corresponding to the document opens, prints the document, and
then quits.
■
If you are using non-QuickDraw GX applications, do one of the
following:
■
Print to the default desktop printer with the Print command from
the File menu.
■
Drag a document onto a desktop printer icon. The application
corresponding to the document opens, displays the Print dialog
box, and waits for you to click Print. After printing the document,
the application quits.
Selecting printing options
Most of the commands in the Printing menu are standard QuickDraw GX
driver commands, and are documented by Apple (see the Macintosh Guide
on-line document for details). The last group of commands in this menu are
printer-speciÞc.
Use the Printer Driver Defaults command in the Printing menu to set
default options for the selected desktop printer.
Note
The printer defaults dialog box is also available through the Print
command in the File menu for QuickDraw GX applications.
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Printing from a workstation
Overview
You can print from a UNIX or VMS workstation through Ethernet, Token
application that generates color PostScript.
To use the TekColor color corrections and other printer features, use one of
the following methods:
■
PhaserPrintª software for UNIX workstations functions like a
printer driver for selecting printing options, and provides fast
screen copy printing.
■
■
PhaserSymª software and EasyCopy/X for VMS workstations
provides proper communication with the printer.
The menus on the printerÕs front panel let you select printing
options; refer to ÒFront panel overviewÓ on page 7-1 for
instructions on using the front panel.
■
Downloadable utility Þles let you select printing options; refer to
the on-line manuals on the printerÕs CD-ROM for instructions.
UNIX workstations
For UNIX environments, Tektronix offers the optional PhaserPrintª
software. PhaserPrint software offers driver-selectable printer options and
provides fast, raster Þle and screen copy printing to Tektronix color printers.
PhaserPrint software is available for these workstations:
Workstation
Operating System
Sun
SunOS 4.1.3
Solaris 2.x
SGI
IRIX 5.2, 5.3, 6.x
HPUX 9.0.5, 10.x
AIX 3.2, 4.x
HP 9000 700/800
IBM RS/6000
DECstation
DEC Alpha
Ultrix 4.0, 4.4
OSF/1 3.0, 3.2
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PhaserPrint software works with the workstationÕs native spooling system
to print PostScript Þles and raster Þles in these formats:
Sun Raster Format (SRF)
xwd
BMP (Microsoft Windows)
PCX (Paintbrush)
SGI RGB
PBM (Portable Bitmap)
HP Starbase
TIFF baseline with these extensions:
■ CCITT Bi-level Encoding
■ LZW compression
■ Pack Bits compression
■ JPEG compression
The printerÕs CD-ROM contains a demonstration copy of PhaserPrint
software and an on-line instruction guide in the UNIXDEMO directory. If
you would like to purchase a licensed version of PhaserPrint software,
contact your dealer, local Tektronix ofÞce, or in the United States,
call 1-800-835-6100.
VMS workstations
To print from VMS workstations, the optional PhaserSymª utility, a VMS
print symbiont, functions as a driver for selecting printing options, and as a
queue manager. PhaserSym software is compatible with DEC workstations
running VAX/VMS version 5.0 and later. PhaserSym software
communicates over the printerÕs optional TCP/IP Ethernet interface, and is
required for proper communication with the printer.
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Printing from specific applications
For printing from most applications, follow the instructions in
ÒPC/Windows softwareÓ on page 2-31 or ÒMacintosh softwareÓ on
page 2-46 to install drivers and printer software. Refer to the following
application notes for details on a few applications with special requirements.
For hints and tips on printing from a speciÞc application, you can get
information in the following places:
■
World Wide Web: If you have access to the Internet, you can
view selected topics on the Phaser 380 printerÕs web page:
http://www.tek.com/Color_Printers/userdoc/introduction.html
■
HAL: Request a document catalog from HAL or EuroHAL,
TektronixÕ automated fax systems. Refer to ÒUsing the automated
fax systemsÓ on page 6-3 for instructions.
Applications tips
QuarkXPress
To use the printer with QuarkXPress, use the installer application on the
printerÕs CD-ROM or diskettes to install the PDF printer description Þle.
The Þle is installed automatically with Easy Install. Refer to instructions on
installing the printerÕs software. Once the Þle is installed, the printerÕs name
appears alphabetically in the list of installed printers in the QuarkXPress
custom Page Setup dialog box. In the list, select Phaser 380 rather than
Tektronix Phaser 380.
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Adobe Photoshop
The PhaserPrintª software plug-in operates within the Photoshop
application to improve the image data transfer time from your computer to
your printer. Use the installer application on the printerÕs CD-ROM or
diskettes to install the PhaserPrint software plug-in. The Þle is installed
automatically with Easy Install. Refer to the instructions on installing the
printerÕs software. Once the Þle is installed, open the File menu, choose
Export, and select PhaserPrint to make printing selections. Refer to the
on-line manuals on the printerÕs CD-ROM for details on using the
PhaserPrint software plug-in.
Pantone
If you are using an application that produces PANTONE Colors, see the
on-line manual on the printerÕs CD-ROM for information on color library
Þles available for speciÞc applications
Other applications
To use the printer with Adobe PageMaker or Macromedia FreeHand, and
other applications, use the installer application on the printerÕs CD-ROM or
diskettes to install the PPD printer description Þles. Refer to the instructions
on installing the printerÕs software. Once the Þles are installed, you can use
them to set up a PPD-driven printer driver, such as the Apple LaserWriter
8.3.4 or AdobePS 4 for your printer.
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Selecting print features
This printer supports several ways to select print features:
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■
■
Through a supported printer driver (recommended)
Use these selections to override the settings on the printerÕs
front panel.
From the printer’s front panel
Use these settings only when printing from a non-supported
driver.
Using PhaserLink software
If your network is running TCP/IP and you have a World Wide
Web browser, you can use this browser to view printer status and
select printer features. Refer to the PhaserShare Status Software User
Manual for complete information.
■
Sending PostScript utility files to the printer
Use these settings only when printing from a non-supported
driver. You can Þnd detailed information on the printerÕs
CD-ROM and the Phaser 380 printerÕs web page:
http://www.tek.com/Color_Printers/userdoc/introduction.html
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Print features quick reference: Printer’s front panel
Feature
Feature
Front Panel
descriptions
See
page 3-26
Print Quality Menu
Print-quality modes
■ Fast Color
■ Standard
■ Enhanced (600 x 300)*
page 3-27
TekColor Correction Menu
Color correction
■ None
■ Vivid Color
■ Display
■ SWOP Press
■ SNAP Press
■ Euroscale Press
■ Commercial Press
■ Toyo
■ DIC
■ FujiProof
■ Monochrome
See
page 3-33
not appli
cable; determined by media tray
Media size
■ Executive, Letter, A4
■ Legal, Tabloid, A3
■ Tabloid Maximum
See
Printer Defaults Menu
Media tray selection
■ AutoSelect***
■ Media Tray**
■ Upper***
➥ Default Tray Menu
■ Lower***
■ Paper
■ Transparency
not applicable
Quick Collate*
See
page 4-13
See
Printer Defaults Menu
➥ Check Print
➥ Check Print Timeout
Printer Defaults Menu
➥ Image Smoothing
Check Print*
page 4-15
■ Enabled
■ Disabled
See
page 4-17
Image Smoothing
■ On
■ Off
*
**
Only available with the printer’s Extended Features option.
Only available when the lower paper tray is not present.
*** Only available when the lower paper tray is installed.
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Print quality modes
Using the printer drivers provided with your printer, you can select from
three print quality modes:
Fast Color Produces the fastest full-color prints. This print-quality mode is
not available for transparency printing. Transparency prints made with this
setting are printed using the Standard print-quality mode instead.
Standard The default print-quality setting for full-color printing. Select this
print-quality mode for the fastest printing of transparencies.
Enhanced (600 x 300) Available with the Phaser 380 printerÕs Extended
Features option. Used for PANTONE Color matching (set TekColor
Correction to None). For paper printing, select this print-quality mode for
the best text quality and the smoothest color blends. For transparency
printing, select this print-quality mode to produce transparencies with the
most vibrant colors, the smoothest color gradations and color sweeps, and
the highest durability.
Print speed
Print speeds listed in the following table are based on the time it takes the
printer to make a single print. Printing of Tabloid Maximum-size
transparency is supported only from the manual feed slot.
Print-quality mode
Paper print speed
Transparency print speed
Fast Color
A4/Letter: 3.5 ppm
A4/Letter: not supported
A3/Tabloid Maximum: 2.0 ppm A3/Tabloid Maximum: not supported
A4/Letter: 2.5 ppm A4/Letter: 1.5 ppm
A3/Tabloid Maximum: 1.3 ppm A3/Tabloid Maximum: manual feed slot
Enhanced (600 x 300) A4/Letter: 1.2 ppm A4/Letter: 0.64 ppm
A3/Tabloid Maximum: 0.6 ppm A3/Tabloid Maximum: manual feed slot
Standard
ppm is pages per minute
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Color corrections
The printer provides TekColor Dynamic Correction software, which consists
of the following color correction modes. Refer to ÒColor correction
descriptionsÓ on page 4-6 for more information.
Color correction mode
Description
None
No correction made to colors. Used with the 600 x 300 (Enhanced) print quality
mode for PANTONE Color matching.
Vivid Color
Display
Default setting. Produces the brightest possible colors.
Adjusts color to closely approximate the colors on a standard display screen.
SWOP Press
Specification for Web Offset Publications. Typically used to match U.S. press
standards.
SNAP Press
Specifications for Non-Heat Advertising Printing. Use this option with newsprint
paper to preview works for a non-heat web offset printing press.
¨
Euroscale Press
Commercial Press
Toyo
Used to match equivalent 3M Matchprint proofs.
¨
Used to match commercial 3M Matchprint proofs.
This option is designed to match Toyo printing inks on coated paper.
DIC
This option is designed to match Dai Nippon printing inks on coated papers.
FujiProof
This option is typically used in the United States. It is designed to match the Fuji
Color Art System for commercial North American proofs.
Monochrome
Prints a color image as a monochrome gray scale. Outputs color page masters in
black-and-white for photocopying.
Use Printer Setting
Uses the color correction mode specified in the printer’s front panel setting rather
than any printer driver setting.
Vivid Color, the default color correction mode, is generally recommended.
You can view an approximate sample output of some color corrections at the
bottom of the printerÕs Startup Page. Refer to ÒStartup PageÓ on page 7-6 for
more information.
Note
If your printer is networked and you have changed the front panel
settings, make sure that you tell other users on the network. Printer
settings affect all prints made with non-supported drivers.
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All about media
The printer prints on a variety of paper sizes and grades, transparencies, and
full-sheet, peel-off label stock (such as Avery 5160). The size and grade of
paper you select depends on your printing needs and whether you are using
the paper tray or manually feeding media into the printer. Tektronix offers a
Tabloid Maximum-size paper that measures 332.49 x 471.17 mm (13.09 x
18.55 in.) to accommodate printing of Tabloid/A3 full-size bleeds.
You can recycle the paper printed on this printer the same way you would
recycle paper from any laser printer.
Caution
To avoid damaging your printer, do not use perforated paper or
three-holed paper.
Tektronix Phaser 380 printer transparency media offers enhanced ink
adhesion and print quality for overhead transparencies. The Lower Paper
Tray Assembly is not intended for use with transparencies or label stock. If
you attempt to print transparencies from the lower tray, lower-quality prints
will result.
Caution
Do not use paper or transparency media intended for ink-jet or
thermal-wax printers. Tektronix does not guarantee printer
performance on non-Tektronix transparency media.
Tektronix Phaser 380 printer inks are specially formulated to ensure the best
print quality and long-term reliability.
Caution
Tektronix Phaser 380 ColorStix ink is formulated speciÞcally
for use with the Phaser 380 printer. To avoid damaging the
printhead, only use Phaser 380 ColorStix solid-ink sticks.
For information on ordering TektronixÕ paper and transparency media, refer
to the supplies information sheet included with your printer or ÒOrdering
printer suppliesÓ on page 8-2.
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Media sizes
Media tray sizes. The standard paper tray and optional Lower Paper Tray
Assembly tray recognize seven different media sizes: Executive, A4, Letter,
Legal, Tabloid, A3 and Tabloid Maximum (for Tabloid/A3 full-size bleeds).
Printing of custom media sizes is also supported. Refer to ÒMargins and
image areaÓ on page 3-33 for details on the size of the image area.
The following table presents guidelines for selecting media sizes for use with
the printerÕs upper and lower media trays.
Media tray sizes
Media size
Executive
Letter
Dimensions
184.15 x 266.70 mm (7.25 x 10.5 in. )
215.90 x 279.40 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)
210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 in.)
215.90 x 355.60 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)
279.40 x 431.80 mm (11 x 17 in.)
297 x 420 mm (11.69 x 16.54 in.)
332.49 x 471.17 mm (13.09 x 18.55 in.)
A4
Legal
Tabloid
A3
Tektronix
Tabloid Maximum*
Custom sizes
Width: 184.2 to 332.5 mm (7.25 to 13.09 in.)
Length: 266.7 to 471.2 mm (10.5 to 18.55 in.)
* Allows printing of Tabloid/A3 full-size bleeds.
Note
When the media size set in the printer driver does not match the
actual media loaded in the tray, then images larger than the
mediaÕs dimensions may be clipped.
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Relative media sizes. The following illustration shows the relative sizes of
the media that the printerÕs media tray recognizes.
1. Executive
2. Letter
3. A4
4. Legal
5. A3
6. Tabloid
7. Tektronix Tabloid Maximum
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Manual feed sizes. The printerÕs manual feeder recognizes seven different
Þxed media sizes: Executive, A4, Letter, Legal, Tabloid, A3 and Tabloid
Maximum (for Tabloid/A3 full-size bleeds). The manual feeder also
supports printing of custom media sizes, as well as printing of envelopes.
The following table presents guidelines for selecting media sizes for use with
the printerÕs manual feeder.
Manual feed sizes
Media size
Dimensions
Custom sizes
Width: 92.2 to 332.5 mm (3.63 to 13.1 in.)
Length: 152.4 to 472 mm (6 to 18.55 in.)
Fixed sizes
Executive, A (US letter), A4, Legal, Tabloid,
A3, Tabloid Maximum
Personal envelope
#10 envelope
C6 envelope
92.07 x 156.09 mm (3.625 x 6.5 in.)
104.77 x 241.29 mm (4.125 x 9.5 in.)
114 x 162 mm (4.49 x 6.38 in.)
110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 in.)
DL envelope
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Media weight
The following table lists the supported weights for paper media printed
from the media tray and from the manual feeder.
Note
Some thinner grades of paper may curl and cause media
feeding problems. Always load curled paper concave-
side down in the media tray.
Refer to ÒMargins and image areaÓ on page 3-33 for details on the size of the
image area.
Guidelines for paper weight
Input method
Grade
Bond
Weight
2
Media tray
60 to 150 g/m (16 to 28 lb.)
2
Book
60 to 117 g/m (40 to 80 lb. )
2
Cover
167 to 179 g/m (60 to 65 lb.)
2
Manual feeder
Bond
60 to 150 g/m (16 to 28 lb.)
2
Book
60 to 117 g/m (40 to 80 lb.)
2
Cover
187 to 218 g/m (8 to 10 pt.)
2
Bristol/Index
Envelope
163 to 181 g/m (90 to 100 lb.)
2
90 g/m (24 lb.)
Note
The printer is designed to handle a wide variety of paper sizes,
weights and textures. However, you may Þnd that some types of
paper require manual feeding for best operation. Examples of this
could be heavy weight, Tabloid Maximum coated stock or light
weight book stock.
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Margins and image area
The image area is the part of the media where the printer is capable of
printing. When the printer places an image on the media, the image area is
always somewhat smaller than the actual media size. You may need to
adjust the page margins in your application software to match the printable
image area. The printer must be set for the correct size media through
printer driver settings.
Note
For maximum print speed on Letter-size media, set left and right
margins in your application to 7.3 mm (0.29 in.) or larger. For
duplex landscape print jobs, keep both margins for the narrow ends
of the paper at 9 mm (0.35 in.) to avoid image offset problems.
Media image areas
Media size
Executive
Letter
Image area
174.15 x 252.70 mm (6.86 x 9.95 in.)
205.90 x 265.40 mm (8.11 x 10.45 in.)
200 x 283 mm (7.87 x 11.14 in.)
205.90 x 341.60 mm (8.11 x 13.45 in.)
269.40 x 417.80 mm (10.61 x 16.45 in.)
287 x 406 mm (11.3 x 15.98 in.)
322.49 x 457.17 mm (12.70 x 18 in.)
Media size minus standard margins*
A4
Legal
Tabloid
A3
Tabloid Maximum
Custom
* Standard margins (5 mm top and sides; 9 mm bottom)
The following illustration shows the printable image area and top, side and
bottom margin dimensions for the printer.
5 mm (0.2 in.)
9 mm (0.35 in.)
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Paper and ink handling tips
■
Keep the media supplies, trays, and ink in covered containers.
Dust and dirt can be transferred to the paper, resulting in poor
print quality.
■
■
To avoid having the paper stick together, gently fan the media
before loading it into the media tray.
Paper that has been sitting out of its sealed wrapper can become
distorted, causing paper jams. Keep paper sealed until you are
ready to use it for printing.
■
■
Do not use paper that has been creased or wrinkled.
Some thinner grades of paper may curl and cause
media feeding problems. Always load curled paper
concave-side down in the media tray.
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Media trays
Standard tray
The printer is shipped with a universal media tray that accepts both paper
and transparency media. The media tray supports media sizes ranging from
184.2 to 332.5 mm (7.25 to 13.09 in.) wide to 266.7 to 471.2 mm (10.55 to
18.55 in.) long.
The media tray holds approximately 250 sheets of paper or 100 sheets of
transparency media. A media selector switch on the side of the tray selects
between paper and transparency print jobs. A label on the inside of the
media tray provides Þll lines to indicate the trayÕs maximum capacity for
paper and transparencies.
Note
Printing with the media selector switch incorrectly set to Paper
(upper switch position) for transparency prints or Transparency
(lower switch position) for paper prints results in lower-quality
prints.
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Changing media sizes. The media tray uses two adjustable, blue-colored
guides to hold paper and transparency media in position. Each guide has
two tabs that operate independently. To adjust a guide, press both tabs at
the same time and slide the guide in or out to position it against the media.
1. Tab number 1 controls the stop position of the guide at seven Þxed
media sizes: Executive, A4, Letter, Legal, Tabloid, A3 and Tabloid
Maximum.
2. Tab number 2 controls the stop position of the guide in small
increments for all other (custom) media sizes.
2
1
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Note
If tab number 1 in the rear of the tray is not locked in one of seven
Þxed-media positions, the printer sees the media as a custom size and
must measure the media during the Þrst print job to determine the
actual media size. Image clipping can occur when the printer
encounters ÒunknownÓ media sizes.
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Lower paper tray
The Lower Paper Tray Assembly, using the same universal media tray,
operates identically to the printerÕs standard tray with one exception. It
does not support printing of transparencies, and therefore ignores the
position of the media-selector switch on the side of the media tray.
Note
The Lower Paper Tray Assembly accepts paper media only; do not
use it with transparencies or label stock. If you attempt to print
transparencies from the lower tray, lower-quality prints will result.
Establishing a default media tray (optional)
When you add the Lower Paper Tray Assembly to your printer, you then
have the option of selecting which tray (the upper or lower) is the default
tray for printing. You can set the default media tray selection through the
printerÕs front panel, through PhaserLink software (refer to the PhaserShare
Network Cards and Software System Administrator Manual), or a PostScript
utility Þle (refer to the printerÕs CD-ROM). When using a supported printer
driver, driver selections override the printerÕs default media tray setting.
When the Lower Paper Tray Assembly is Þrst installed, the default media
tray selection is set to AutoSelect. With this selection, the printer
automatically switches to the upper tray if the lower tray becomes empty. If
paper of the same size exists in the upper tray slot, then printing resumes.
However, if a different size media is installed, then the printer prompts you
to load paper in the Lower Paper Tray Assembly. With the AutoSelect
setting, you can choose between two different media sizes (or types) loaded
in the printer directly from the printer driver. The printer then decides
which media tray contains the appropriate media for the print job.
Other default media tray selections (Upper, Lower,Paper,Transparency)
let you explicitly set printing with no automatic tray-switching capability. This
is valuable if you have, for example, common ofÞce paper in the Lower Paper
Tray Assembly and letterhead in the upper paper tray. You can have the default
media tray selection set for printing ofÞce paper in the lower tray. If you are
using an unsupported printer driver and want to print on letterhead in the
upper tray, you will need to change the default media tray setting to Upper.
(Users with supported printer drivers can choose between the upper and lower
trays directly from the printer driver.)
If you print transparencies using a non-supported driver the printer uses a
paper print mode, producing unsatisfactory results. To print transparencies,
use a supported printer driver and explicitly select Transparency.
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Printing on letterhead
Letterhead must be loaded face up in the media tray with the bottom edge of
the page closest to the media tray handle. Set the media selector switch on
the side of the printer to Paper. A label inside the media tray indicates the
trayÕs maximum paper capacity, approximately 250 sheets.
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Caution
Some letterhead may be printed using ink that will offset onto
printer internal parts during printing, requiring you to
perform cleaning procedures. Run several test sheets of
letterhead to check for letterhead smearing before attempting a
large print job.
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Printing transparencies
Tektronix transparency media is recommended for use in this printer, as it
provides optimal image quality, enhanced ink adhesion, and durability.
Tektronix transparency media is available in A, A4 and Tabloid Maximum
sizes.
Note
Do not use transparency media intended for ink-jet or
thermal-wax printers. For best results, use Tektronix Phaser 380
printer transparency media.
1. Load Tektronix transparencies in the media tray with the notched
corner of the sheet in the back-right corner of the tray.
Note
Jams will occur if transparencies are incorrectly loaded.
2
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2. When you are printing transparencies using the standard media
tray, load up to 100 transparency sheets in the tray. A label inside
the media tray indicates the trayÕs maximum transparency
capacity.
3. Set the media selector switch on the side of the media tray to
Transparency and install the media tray in the printer.
4. When you print, use a supported printer driver and specify
Transparency to obtain the correct print mode for transparency
media.
Transparency quality tips
■
■
■
■
■
Handle transparencies by the edges and with both hands to avoid
Þngerprints and creases, which can result in poor print quality.
To avoid having the transparencies stick together, gently fan the
media before loading it into the media tray.
Place slip sheets between printed transparencies or use a
protective cover to prevent contact between transparencies.
If your transparency prints have slightly darker bands running the
length of the print, you may need to clean the media-feed rollers.
Refer to ÒCleaning for ink smears and transÞx problems: internal
paper pathÓ on page 5-41.
■
Select the Standard print-quality mode in the printer driver for
the fastest color printing of transparencies. Use the Enhanced
(600 x 300) print-quality mode (Extended Features option) to
produce transparencies with the most vibrant colors, the
smoothest color gradations and color sweeps, and the highest
durability.
■
■
Use large type on overheads; 18-point type or larger works well.
Use yellow or other light colors for text on solid-color
backgrounds.
Note
Do not load transparencies in the Lower Paper Tray Assembly. To
avoid a jam condition, do not re-use transparencies that have been
fed through the printer once (for example, after a jam).
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Manual-feed printing
1. Select Manual Feed from a supported printer driver.
2. Click on the Print button.
3. Go to the printer and open the manual-feed cover using the
recessed Þnger tab.
4. Adjust the guide on the inside of the manual-feed cover to match
the media you are using. Always feed the narrow edge of the media
Þrst.
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5. When prompted by the front panel, feed the narrow edge one
sheet of paper or transparency media until it stops. Use the
following illustrations to help orient the media in the manual-feed
slot.
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Manual-feed letterhead: When you manually feed letterhead, orient the
letterhead face-down and feed the bottom edge Þrst.
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Manual-feed duplex prints: When you manually feed a paper sheet for
second-side (duplex) printing, youÕll need to rotate the paper differently
depending on whether you are printing portrait or landscape images.
Portrait
Landscape
2
1
1
2
3
3
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Manual-feed transparencies: When you manually feed Tektronix
transparencies, orient the transparency notched corner closest to you with
the notch on the right side.
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Manual-feed envelopes: When you manually feed envelopes, orient the
envelope with the printing side face down and the hinge of the ßap on the
left side.
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6. After the Þrst sheet enters the printer, wait for the front panel to
prompt you again before feeding the next sheet.
5
6
5 Sec.
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Note
A jam error will occur if you feed the second sheet of media into
the manual-feed slot before the front panel prompts you.
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Duplex printing
The printer supports duplex printing from the manual-feed slot.
Note
Frequent duplexing increases the need to perform paper feed roller
cleaning procedures. Refer to ÒIdentifying cleaning proceduresÓ on
page 5-16 for more information.
When you manually feed a paper sheet for second-side (duplex) printing,
youÕll need to rotate the paper differently depending on whether you are
printing portrait or landscape images.
Note
When printing two-sided landscape documents, maintain a
minimum margin of 9mm (0.35 in.) on the leading and trailing
(narrow) edges of the paper. Maintaining at least a 9mm margin
lets you to avoid offset problems between the front and back sides of
your document. If your application allows, you can rotate either
the front or the back side image 180¡ to avoid margin offset issues.
a. Portrait duplex printing
b. Landscape duplex printing
a
b
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Note
A jam error will occur if you feed the second sheet of media into
the manual-feed slot before the front panel prompts you.
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Printer languages: PostScript, HP-GL, PCL5
The printer supports PostScript Level 1 and Level 2, and HP-GL
(Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language) printer languages. Additionally, the
printer supports the monochrome PCL5 (Printer Command Language)
printer language.
The default language for the parallel port is PostScript. For information on
default language for other interface ports, refer to the PhaserShare Network
Cards and Software System Administrator Manual.
If you want to print HP-GL or PCL5 Þles on a port set to PostScript, you
must set up that printer port for that type of data or enable Adobe
IntelliSelectª automatic language selection. Refer to the CD-ROM or
TektronixÕ World Wide Web site for instructions.
If automatic language selection is enabled, you can send PostScript, HP-GL,
and PCL5 Þles to the printer and the printer automatically detects the type of
Þle and prints it. You can change the default language so that the next time
you turn on the printer, it is set to receive PostScript, HP-GL, or PCL5 data
on a speciÞc port.
The printer has default values for the HP-GL parameters, such as pen color
and pen width. However, you can change these values. Refer to the
printerÕs CD-ROM or TektronixÕ World Wide Web site for instructions.
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Fonts
For general information on fonts, you can request a document catalog from
HAL or EuroHAL, TektronixÕ automated fax systems. Refer to ÒUsing the
automated fax systemsÓ on page 6-3 for instructions on using HAL and
EuroHAL. For instructions on downloading fonts and printing a fonts
sampler, see the on-line manuals on the printerÕs CD-ROM.
Resident typefaces (PostScript)
The printer accepts Adobe Type 1 and Type 3 downloadable fonts, TrueType
fonts, PCL5 and a variety of user-deÞned fonts. To extend font capability,
the printer supports a SCSI-connected external hard disk for storage of
additional fonts. Refer to the printerÕs CD-ROM or TektronixÕ World Wide
Web site for more information.
The Phaser 380 printerÕs standard conÞguration is shipped with a set of 39
resident fonts in the following typeface families:
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Printer’s Extended Features option
If you have the printerÕs Extended Features option, ATM software and
69 fonts are included on a separate CD-ROM. ATM software helps your
computer to display these fonts on screen as they will appear in your prints.
Follow the instructions on the CD-ROM to install and use the fonts. Refer to
ÒExtended Features upgradeÓ on page 8-4 for more information. The
Extended Features option CD-ROM includes the standard 39 fonts in
addition to the following 30 fonts:
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Beyond the Basics
Refer to the following topics:
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■
■
■
■
■
■
■
Working with color
TekColor corrections Ñ making the best selection
Using color sampler charts
Methods of printing PANTONE Colors
Using the Quick Collate option
Previewing with Check Print
Using Image Smoothing
Printing Color Control Strip
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Working with color
Whether you are producing color reports, memos, graphs, charts, overhead
transparencies for presentations, color handouts, or design comps, there are
a few things to keep in mind when using color.
■
■
■
■
A large area of color looks more saturated (brighter) than a small
area of the same color.
A color looks brighter against a dark background than it does
against a white background.
Colors look different due to the background color or to the
surrounding colors.
The appearance of a color varies with the type and amount of
light, for example ßuorescent lighting versus sunlight.
General guidelines
■
Keep a document or design simple and consistent.
■
Select colors that look good together and that reinforce your
message.
■
■
Check your application for standard palettes to get you started.
Use a color scheme of Þve or six shades, and in a series of images,
use the colors in a consistent manner throughout the series.
■
■
Use color to highlight the most important information, such as a
bar or pie segment in a chart or graph.
Use color to show relationships between objects, such as a range of
values. Objects with a similar meaning or value should be in
similar colors.
■
■
Use color as graphic elements in the design of newsletters, logos,
and brochures.
Avoid red and green combinations; these colors are hard for
people with red/green color blindness to distinguish.
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TekColor corrections — making the best selection
The printerÕs TekColor color correction options provide simulations of
different color devices. Follow these basic guidelines so that the printer
accurately reproduces the colors you want on your prints.
■
For typical printing purposes, select the Vivid Color option before
printing.
■
For particular graphic arts effects, there are several printing press
standards to choose from:
SWOP Press (SpeciÞcations for Web Offset Publications)
SNAP Press (SpeciÞcations for Non-Heat Advertising Printing)
Commercial Press
Euroscale Press
DIC (Dai Nippon Ink on Coated Paper)
FujiProof
Toyo
■
For engineering and scientiÞc imaging applications, try printing
with the Simulate Display option.
Color corrections can be selected from printer drivers, set in the printer with
downloadable utility Þles, or set from the printerÕs front panel.
TekColor color corrections are performed in the printer. To use ColorSync
color matching on a Macintosh, or to use host color correction in
Windows 95, refer to the printerÕs CD-ROM or TektronixÕ World Wide Web
site for additional information.
Note
TekColor color corrections do not affect colors speciÞed in the
PostScript Level 2 international color standard CIE XYZ
developed by the Commission Internationale de lÕEclairage
(International Commission on Illumination).
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Deciding which color correction to use
Color printers and computer display screens produce color differently.
Printers use the subtractive primaries CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and
black), and produce color when light is reßected off the paper. Computers
use the additive primaries RGB (red, green, blue) with a light-emitting CRT
screen. The printer and the computer screen each have a different range of
possible colors they can produce, with some overlap between them.
Software application packages specify color in different ways, for example
as CMYK or RGB, or they may give you a choice. Get to know your
applications so you can work more effectively.
There are methods available offering a Þner degree of control over color. The
TekColor color corrections, selectable from drivers, the printerÕs front panel,
and downloadable utility Þles, provide the easiest method of adjusting
printed colors. You can also use one of the following Color Management
Systems (CMS) supported by printer proÞles:
■
■
ColorSync on a Macintosh
Windows 95 Image Color Matching (ICM).
Refer to the on-line manuals on the printerÕs CD-ROM for
details on these color systems.
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Printing objective or problem
Turn off all color corrections
Color correction to use
None
Using PANTONE Colors
Brightest, most vibrant colors
Vivid Color
Overhead transparency presentations
Blue colors are printing too purple
Colors are washed out or faded
Colors should match computer display screen*
Colors are too dark
Simulate Display
Colors should match a printing press standard
SWOP Press
Euroscale Press
Commercial Press
SNAP Press
DIC
FujiProof
Toyo
Print in gray scale
Monochrome
Use printer’s current color defaults
Use Adobe’s standard color conversions**
Use Printer Setting
Raw CMYK
Raw RGB
* For other ways of matching the screen’s colors, use ColorSync color matching on a Macintosh
or use host color correction in Windows 95 (refer to the printer’s CD-ROM or Tektronix’ World
Wide Web site for more information).
**These utility files are described in the on-line manual on the printer’s CD-ROM.
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Color correction descriptions
Turning off all color corrections
If you do not want to use any TekColor color corrections, you can specify no
corrections from a supported driver, with a PostScript utility Þle, from the
printerÕs front panel or through PhaserLink software. Select None when
you are doing the following:
■
■
Using applications that do their own color adjusting
Using ColorSync on a Macintosh or host color correction in
Windows 95
■
Printing PANTONE Colors
Printing the brightest colors and a truer blue
The Vivid Color option is the best choice for the brightest, most vibrant
prints. This option also makes printed blue appear less purple by reducing
the amount of magenta used to print blue colors. Other colors in the
cyan-blue-purple-magenta range in the image are also adjusted to
compensate for the adjusted blue. Colors in the red-orange-yellow-green
range are not affected. This selection is good for making presentation
graphics, such as overhead transparencies, and for bright-looking colors that
donÕt need to match the screenÕs colors or printing press colors.
Vivid Color adjusts CMYK colors using a method that adds black to other
components. This option prints more saturated (darker) colors and may be
useful for printing overhead transparencies for presentations from some
applications, such as CorelDRAW!. Use this option if you have speciÞed a
color in the CMYK system, and the color has a black component, and the
color appears lighter than you expected when printed.
Simulating display screen colors
The Simulate Display option makes printed colors approximate the colors
on a standard display screen. This selection should improve the
screen-to-printer color accuracy for most applications that donÕt perform
their own color corrections. This selection is best for applications that deÞne
colors as RGB (red, green, blue), HLS (hue, lightness, saturation), or HSB
(hue, saturation, brightness).
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Closely match printing press colors
There are several printing press color correction options. Each press option
conforms to a different printing standard. Use a press option if you are
previewing work for a four-color job to be printed on a printing press. These
options simulate a four-color commercial printing press, not solid spot
colors, such as PANTONE Colors.
Note
If you are selecting PANTONE Colors in your application, use the
TekColor None option; see page 4-6 for details. Also, use the None
option with other color management systems, such as EÞColor.
Printing press color corrections
Press option
SWOP Press
Inks
Base (paper)
Target match (equivalent 3M Matchprint®)
SWOP/soy publication
SWOP: Specification for Web Offset Publications
This option uses specifications for color separation films and
color proofing that are used to ensure the consistency of
printed colors between different publications. This option is
typically used in the U.S.
Tends to be high-volume, web press printing.
Commercial Press commercial commercial
This option is typically used in the U.S., and is characterized
to match commercial 3M Matchprint proofs.
Tends to be high-quality, sheet-fed printing.
Euroscale Press
DIC
Euroscale
publication
This option is typically used in Europe, and is characterized to
match the equivalent 3M Matchprint.
Dai Nippon publication
This option is designed to match Dai Nippon printing inks on
coated papers.
FujiProof
Fuji Color
publication
This option is typically used in the United States. It is
designed to match the Fuji Color Art System for commercial
North American proofs.
Toyo
Toyo
publication
newsprint
This option is designed to match Toyo printing inks on coated
paper.
SNAP Press
SNAP
SNAP: Specifications for Non-Heat Advertising Printing
This option uses a set of production standards for printing on
uncoated and newsprint papers. This option is targeted to
match typical colors for this type of printing in the U.S. Use
this option if you are previewing work for a non-heat web
offset printing press using newsprint paper.
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Printing in gray scale
The Monochrome option prints your color image as a monochrome gray
scale (shades of gray between black and white). Use this option to print
page masters for photocopying in black-and-white.
Using the printer’s current color defaults
The Use Printer Setting option is available only in the supported drivers.
This option sends no color correction information to the printer. It uses the
current default in the printer to process colors for printing. The printerÕs
default can be one of the following:
■
Any option selected in the TekColor Corrections menu on the
printerÕs front panel.
■
■
One of the color correction utility Þles sent to the printer.
Vivid Color is the factory default color correction selection.
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Special considerations
If your Phaser 380 printer is shared on a network
Another user may use the downloadable color correction utility Þles, or the
printerÕs front panel, to change the printerÕs default color correction setting.
If this situation occurs, the prints you make through a non-supported driver
may not print as expected. Refer to ÒSharing the printer on a networkÓ on
page 6-38 for details on how the color corrections interact with the driver
settings for either supported or non-supported drivers.
Application color corrections
Some applications (such as CorelDRAW!) perform color corrections to
improve screen-to-printer color matching. The TekColor color correction
options in the supported drivers adjust colors in the printer after the
application has performed its color corrections.
■
If the application uses CIE (Commission Internationale de
lÕEclairage) colors, the TekColor corrections will not be applied.
■
If you select a TekColor color correction option in a driver other
than None, the selection may override the features of another
color management system.
■
■
If you try one of the TekColor color correction options in a
supported driver and the printed results are not what you
expected, then select the None option and try reprinting your
image.
Select the None TekColor color correction option in a supported
driver if you are using ColorSync color matching on a Macintosh,
host color correction in Windows 95, or any other color
management system (refer to the printerÕs CD-ROM or TektronixÕ
World Wide Web site).
If you are using an unsupported driver
If you are not using one of the printer drivers shipped with the printer, or
another PPD-driven driver, then use the downloadable utility Þles or the
printerÕs front panel to set the default color correction.
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Printing and using the color sampler charts
as speciÞed from within an application, will look when printed. Having a
pre-printed sample of each color can help you save time in selecting the right
color for your use. Each chart can be printed on Letter-size paper.
The printerÕs color sampler Þles are available from a variety of sources,
according to the following table:
Printing color sampler charts
Color Sampler Charts
Print from the
front panel
Print from CD-ROM and
diskettes
Download from World Wide Web
Visit the Tektronix web site:
See page 2-30.
See “Printing the Color Sampler
http://www.tek.com/Color_Printers/support/
or use PhaserLink software to print sampler
charts from your web browser.
Charts” on the CD-ROM.
CMYK sampler chart*
(cyan, magenta, yellow,
and black color model)
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
RGB sampler chart*
(red, green, and blue color
model)
HSB sampler chart*
(hue, saturation, and
brightness color model)
Not available
Not available
yes**
yes**
PANTONE sampler chart
*
You can also use Tabloid-size paper for printing two Letter-size pages on each sheet.
** These sampler charts are unavailable via PhaserLink software.
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Methods of printing PANTONE Colors
There are two ways of working with PANTONE Colors:
■
ÒPrinter-speciÞc PANTONE ColorsÓ on page 4-11 are process
color simulations of PANTONE Spot Colors.
■
ÒPANTONE Colors from swatch booksÓ on page 4-12 let you
specify PANTONE Colors for printing on a press.
Printer-specific PANTONE Colors
Your printer can produce process color simulations of PANTONE Spot
Colors. Use the following instructions when printing proofs for these types
of print jobs:
■
■
■
Printing proofs with one or more spot colors and black (no process
colors) for Þnal output on a printing press.
Printing proofs with spot colors and process colors for Þnal output
on a 5+ color printing press.
Printing proofs with spot colors for Þnal output on your
Phaser 380 printer.
1. Refer to the on-line manuals on the printerÕs CD-ROM to print a
copy of the printer-speciÞc PANTONE Color chart.
2. Use the individual color reference numbers on the chart to select
spot colors within an application.
3. When you print your Þle, use the None color correction.
4. If you are printing proofs with spot colors and process colors for
Þnal output on a 5+ color printing press: For any color that will
be printed as a process color (not a spot color), replace the
printerÕs PANTONE process colors with standard PANTONE
Colors within the application before separating the Þle for
plates.
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PANTONE Colors from swatch books
In some applications, you can select PANTONE Colors from a swatch book.
These colors can be proofed on your Phaser 380 printer before Þnal printing
on a printing press. Use the following instructions when printing proofs for
these types of print jobs:
■
Printing proofs for Þnal output on a 4-color printing press (no spot
colors).
■
Printing proofs with spot colors and process colors for Þnal output
on a 5+ color printing press.
1. Select PANTONE Colors within an application using the
individual color values from a PANTONE Colors swatch book.
2. Print your Þle to a Phaser 380 printer with the Commercial Press
color correction. (The proof colors may not be completely
accurate, but the PANTONE Colors will be printed correctly on a
printing press.)
3. When you are satisÞed with the proof, the Þle can be separated for
plates without adjustment to the Þle.
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Using the Quick Collate option
The Quick Collate option in the supported drivers performs document
collation in the printer. This is faster than the collate option that exists in
some applications because applications send each page to the printer in
sequence, as many times as necessary to provide the requested number of
copies. With the Phaser 380 printerÕs Quick Collate option, the job is sent
only once, and then multiple collated sets are produced by the printer.
Note
The Quick Collate feature requires that the printer be conÞgured with
the Extended Features option. The printer must also be connected to a
1.2-Gigabyte external SCSI hard disk before collation is possible.
Tektronix offers a SCSI hard disk optimized for use with Tektronix
printers; refer to ÒSCSI hard diskÓ on page 8-8 for ordering information.
Application collation
1
1
2
2
Set 1
3
3
Set 2
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1
1
2
2
Set 1
3
3
Set 2
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The number of pages that can be collated at one time depends on
these factors:
■
■
The number of hard disks attached to the printer.
Complexity of the pages to be collated.
According to these factors, the printer collates in sequential sets as many
pages as will Þt in the available disk space. For example, you have a
150-page job and you request 4 copies. Because the print job is very
complex, all of its description will not Þt on the hard disk. In this case, the
printer divides the job into two segments and prints in this manner:
4 sets of pages 1 through 99
➊
1
1
1
1
99
99
99
99
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
Set 4
4 sets of pages 100 through 150
➋
100
100
100
100
150
150
150
150
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
Set 4
Quick Collate and the Check Print option
When you use the Phaser 380 printerÕs Quick Collate option in combination
with the Check Print option, only the Þrst page of the Þrst set is printed
before pausing for review.
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Previewing with Check Print
When sending a multiple-page Þle to the printer through the driver, you can
select Check Print to preview the Þrst page of the job and determine if the
job is printing as expected before proceeding with the remainder of the job.
This is especially useful when printing a large job.
The ability to access Check Print from the driver is enabled and disabled in
the printerÕs front panel. You can also set the timeout in the front panel (the
timeout is the amount of time the printer will wait after sending the Þrst
page of a Þle, before it continues with the remainder of the job).
By default, access to Check Print is enabled, with a default timeout of
5 minutes. Refer to ÒFront panel menu mapÓ on page 7-5 for information on
navigating the front panel menus.
Use the following instructions to select the Check Print option in the printer
driver:
1. Select Check Print in a supported driver:
Windows 95 PostScript driver
(AdobePS 4 or Microsoft):
Select Check Print in the Printer features
field in the Device Options tab.
Tektronix driver for Windows 3.1:
Select Check Print options in the Tektronix
Printer Features dialog box, available by
clicking the Printer Features button in the
Options dialog box.
Adobe PS3 driver for Windows 3.1: Select Check Print in the Features tab.
LaserWriter 8.3.4 driver:
Select Check Print in the Print Options dialog
box, available by clicking the Options button in
the Print dialog box.
Phaser 380 driver:
Select Check Print in the TekColor Options
dialog box, available by clicking the TekColor
button in the Print dialog box.
Phaser 380 GX driver:
Select Check Print in the TekColor printing
extension in the Print dialog box (or in the
Printer Driver Defaults dialog box available
from the Printing menu).
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2. Check your Þrst print. At the Check Print message on the
printerÕs front panel, press one of the buttons:
■
Reprint: Reprints the Þrst page, then the printer pauses again for
the duration of the selected timeout or until you press one of the
buttons. This feature is useful, for example, when you need to
reposition letterhead to print in the correct orientation.
■
■
Cancel: Cancels the print job.
Continue: Continues printing the entire print job.
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Using Image Smoothing
Image Smoothing blends the adjacent colors in an image so that color
transitions are less noticeable. Image smoothing is typically used when the
image being printed is at a lower resolution than the printerÕs output
resolution. For example, printing an image downloaded from the World
Wide Web at 72 dpi using the printerÕs Standard print-quality mode
(300 dpi). Images printed using Image Smoothing will appear with less
sharp detail but with smoother color transitions. Image Smoothing is not
recommended for printing 300-dpi or 600-dpi images.
The Image Smoothing feature that appears in the printer driver is enabled
and disabled in the front panelÕs Printer Defaults menu. There are two
ways of selecting Image Smoothing:
■
■
In a supported printer driver, check the Image Smoothing box on.
Download a PostScript utility Þle to the printer to turn on Image
Smoothing. Use the following utility Þles for your computer type:
Macintosh file name
PC file name
Image Smoothing On
Image Smoothing Off
SMOOTHON.PS
SMOTHOFF.PS
Refer to the on-line manual on the printerÕs CD-ROM for
instructions on downloading utility Þles.
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Printing the Color Control Strip
The Color Control Strip feature in supported printer drivers prints a band
of colors along the bottom edge of your print job. Use this feature to check
the consistency of printed colors between prints made on this printer and
other printers.
The colors on the strip are the printerÕs eight primary and secondary colors:
cyan, magenta, yellow, black, red (magenta and yellow), green (cyan and
yellow), blue (cyan and magenta), and black (cyan, magenta, and yellow).
The colors are printed at 100 percent saturation or brightness, and also at
50 percent. The colors reßect the current color correction selected in the
driver. The printed band also includes information about the Þle, such as
File (Þle name), Color ProÞle (color correction), and the Date/Time of
printing.
To use the Color Control Strip, refer to the quick reference tables for
Windows (page 3-3) and for Macintosh (page 3-17) that contain instructions
on selecting the Color Control Strip in the driver you are using.
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5
Caring for Your Printer
Overview
The following topics will help you to care for the printer and keep it in peak
operating condition:
■
Adding ink
Add ink when the ink level drops to one-half stick. The front
panel displays an Ink Lowmessage indicating when to add ink.
■
Emptying the waste liner
Empty the excess ink from the waste liner when a front panel
message tells you that the waste liner is full or anytime you
remove the maintenance tray.
■
■
■
Replacing the maintenance tray
Replace the maintenance tray when a front panel message
indicates that the maintenance tray is low.
Replacing the media tray separator pad
Replace the media tray separator pad when you begin to notice a
wear pattern on the pad and media mispicks become frequent.
Cleaning the printer
Describes how to clean the printer to solve speciÞc print problems:
light stripes or missing colors, ink smears on prints, and problems
picking paper or transparencies from the media tray.
■
Moving the printer
Describes the steps you must take to properly move the printer
from one location to another.
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Adding ink
Approximate time to complete: 1 minute
The printer uses Phaser 380 ColorStix¨ solid-ink sticks. The front panel
displays a message telling you when the printer is low on ink, giving you
time to reorder. When the printer is out of ink, it displays an Out of Ink
message. Add up to three ink sticks of each color to the printer before
continuing to print.
1. Open the top cover. A color-coded label inside the top cover
corresponds to the color of each ink-loading bin.
2. Drop the appropriate color Phaser 380 ColorStix ink stick into the
ink loading bin that appears low. Each ink stick is uniquely
shaped to Þt into the correct ink-loading bin.
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2
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3. After loading the appropriate color ink stick, a front panel
message directs you to close the top cover.
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The print-quality setting and ink coverage per print affect the printerÕs ink
consumption. To reorder additional ink sticks, contact your local dealer or,
in the United States, call Tektronix at 1-800-835-6100 to locate a dealer near
you.
Printer ink sticks
016-1540-00
016-1541-00
016-1542-00
016-1543-00
Phaser 380 ColorStix solid ink — 2 Black sticks
Phaser 380 ColorStix solid ink — 2 Cyan sticks
Phaser 380 ColorStix solid ink — 2 Magenta sticks
Phaser 380 ColorStix solid ink — 2 Yellow sticks
Ink handling tips
■
■
■
Phaser 380 printer ColorStix ink is formulated speciÞcally for use
with the Phaser 380 printer. Only Tektronix ColorStix ink is
certiÞed for PANTONE Color matching.
To ensure optimum print quality and best performance, leave the
printer turned on overnight and during weekends. This reduces
cleaning cycles which consume ink.
Keep ink sticks clean by storing them in their original containers
until you are ready to use them. The ColorStix ink sticks may
break if dropped; handle them with care.
Caution
Use only Phaser 380 ColorStix ink sticks. The Phaser 380
printer cannot be used with solid-ink ColorStix ink sticks
intended for other Phaser printers.
Do not load used ink into the printer. Reusing waste ink ruins
the printhead and invalidates the printerÕs warranty.
Discard broken ink sticks. Loading broken pieces of ink sticks
can cause the ink-loading system to jam.
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Emptying the waste liner (A)
Approximate time to complete: 3 minutes
The waste liner (A) fits inside the maintenance tray (B) which is located
behind the front cover. You should empty the waste liner when the front
panel displays the following message:
Waste Liner (A) Full
Open Front Cover
Note
It is important that you empty the waste liner when the printer
prompts you, even if it does not appear to be full.
1. Open the front cover.
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Some surfaces inside the printer may be hot. Be careful not to
touch the areas marked with this caution icon:
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2. When you open the front cover, the following message appears:
Waste Liner (A) Full
Remove Tray (B)
3. Grasp the maintenance tray by the front handles and lift up while
sliding it out of the printer.
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You may notice an accumulation of ink, paper dust and drum
ßuid on the maintenance tray blade of a used maintenance tray.
These deposits are normal and do not affect its operation. Refer to
ÒCleaning the maintenance tray blade (optional)Ó on page 5-49 for
more information.
Note
Once the maintenance tray has been partially used, it will leak
drum ßuid if tipped. Place the maintenance tray on a ßat surface
after removing it from the printer. Contact with the waste ink
and drum ßuid poses no known health risk, but can permanently
stain clothing. Refer to ÒMSDS for silicone oilÓ on page 9-6 for
more information.
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4. Lift one end of the blue waste liner by its handle to release it from
the maintenance tray; remove the waste liner from the
maintenance tray.
5. Empty the contents of the waste liner by twisting it. Used ink is
nontoxic; it can be treated as normal ofÞce waste.
Caution
Do not load used ink into the printer. Reusing waste ink ruins
the printhead and invalidates the printer warranty.
6. Replace the waste liner in the maintenance tray.
a. Place the side opposite the handle into the maintenance tray
Þrst.
b. Press down Þrmly on the handle end of the waste liner to lock
it into place. Make sure that the waste liner is fully seated in
the maintenance tray.
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Note
If you break a waste liner, you can obtain a replacement waste
liner from Tektronix (order number 436-0308-00).
7. Replace the maintenance tray in the printer.
8. Close the front cover.
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Replacing the maintenance tray (B)
Approximate time to complete: 22 minutes
The printer uses the maintenance tray, located inside the printer behind the
front cover, prior to each printing and during cleaning operations. A front
panel message tells you when the maintenance tray is low, allowing you to
make a limited number of prints before the tray is depleted. Install a new
maintenance tray to continue printing. Each replacement maintenance tray
has a print capacity of approximately 10,000 prints. To avoid printing
delays, keep an extra maintenance tray available for use in the printer.
Note
There is a 20-minute warm-up period required after replacing the
maintenance tray. As the printer initializes, it cycles the new
maintenance tray to prepare it for use. Noises during the
warm-up period are normal and are not an indication of a problem
with the printer.
To order a maintenance tray (Tektronix order number 436-0303-00), contact
your local dealer or, in the United States, call Tektronix at 1-800-835-6100.
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1. Open the front cover.
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Caution
Some surfaces inside the printer may be hot. Be careful not to
touch the areas marked with this caution icon:
2. When you open the front cover, the following message appears:
Caution Hot Surfaces
Install New Tray (B)
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3. Grasp the maintenance tray by the front handle and lift up while
sliding it out of the printer.
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You may notice an accumulation of ink, paper dust and drum
ßuid on the maintenance tray blade of a used maintenance tray.
These deposits are normal and do not affect its operation. Refer to
ÒCleaning the maintenance tray blade (optional)Ó on page 5-49 for
more information.
Note
Once the maintenance tray has been partially used, it leaks drum
ßuid if tipped. Never ship a partially used maintenance tray.
Contact with the waste ink and drum ßuid poses no known health
risk, but can permanently stain clothing. Refer to ÒMSDS for
silicone oilÓ on page 9-6 for more information.
4. Install a new maintenance tray in the printer.
5. Close the front cover and wait for the printer to warm-up.
6. To prevent leaking, seal the used maintenance tray in the plastic
bag from the new (replacement) maintenance tray. Treat the used
maintenance tray as normal ofÞce waste.
Note
When you install a new maintenance tray in the printer, the
printer enters a warm-up cycle lasting approximately 20 minutes.
Noises during the warm-up cycle are normal and not an
indication of problems with the printer.
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Replacing the media tray separator pad
Approximate time to complete: 2 minutes
The printer uses a separator pad in the media tray to help separate sheets of
media being drawn from the tray. If you often experience problems with the
printer picking multiple sheets from the upper media tray or lower paper
tray, you may need to replace the media tray separator pad. A visible wear
pattern on the separator pad is also an indication that it is time to replace the
separator pad.
Noises that result from picking and feeding transparency media is
normal and is not an indication that the separator pad should be
replaced.
A replacement separator pad and installation instructions are included in
each maintenance tray box. To avoid media picking problems, replace the
separator pad in the media tray each time you replace the printerÕs depleted
maintenance tray.
Note
Media feeding problems can also be caused by incorrectly loading
the tray. Refer to ÒLoading media traysÓ on page 2-15 and
ÒMedia weightÓ on page 3-32.
1. Remove the upper or lower tray from the printer.
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2. Remove any media loaded in the tray and turn the tray over.
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b
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3. Locate the two blue-colored tabs associated with the replaceable
separator pad. Pinch the two blue tabs together to release the
separator pad from the media tray and push it out from the tray.
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4. Remove and discard the old separator pad.
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5. Install the new replacement separator pad. An alignment guide
on the separator pad assembly ensures proper installation.
Note
When properly aligned, the separator pad should slide easily into
position. The separator pad will not operate properly if
incorrectly installed.
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6. Replace media into the tray and install the tray into the printer.
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Cleaning the printer
Periodically cleaning the printer keeps it in peak operating condition.
Automatic cleaning procedures to cure many problems are available
through the front panel by pressing the Cleanbutton. Front panel messages
guide you through the necessary steps to perform cleaning procedures.
Cleaning pages
The printer occasionally prints a cleaning page as part of a self-maintenance
operation. This helps the printer maintain the highest quality printing
possible. You can clean the printer anytime you see light stripes on your
prints by running the Clean:Light Stripescleaning procedure from the
front panel. Discard the cleaning page as normal ofÞce waste.
1. Red
2. Green
3. Blue
4. Black
1 2 3 4
Phaser® 380 Cleaning Page
This page prints to maintain optimal print quality.
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Cleaning supplies
When you receive your new printer, it includes these cleaning supplies:
1. Cleaning tray
2. Foam swabs
3. Lint-free wipes (dry)
4. Cleaning cards
5. Plastic bottle for dispensing isopropyl alcohol
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Some cleaning procedures require you to use cloth wipes or swabs saturated
with isopropyl alcohol. Since shipping regulations prohibit supplying
alcohol or pre-soaked cleaning materials with the printer, you must supply
90% pure isopropyl alcohol (available at pharmacies). You can obtain
pre-soaked alcohol wipes by ordering a separate cleaning kit from Tektronix
or by ordering them in packs of 10 (Tektronix order number 006-7824-01).
Reordering cleaning kit supplies
To reorder the cleaning kit (Tektronix order number 016-1520-00), contact
your dealer or local Tektronix ofÞce. In the United States, call:
1-800-835-6100, or order by fax: (503) 682-2980. When you re-order the
cleaning kit, youÕll automatically receive isopropyl alcohol-saturated wipes
in place of the dry wipes.
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Using isopropyl alcohol
In general, it is best to use the purest isopropyl alcohol (99%) available to
you. You can use 90% pure isopropyl alcohol, but if you do, you must wait
after cleaning to make sure that printer parts are completely dry. 99%
isopropyl alcohol dries quickly; 90% isopropyl alcohol may take several
minutes to dry.
Caution
Do not use rubbing alcohol because it can contain water and
oils that leave undesirable residue on the printer parts. Never
use water to clean the printerÕs internal components. Failure
to follow these instructions may invalidate your printerÕs
warranty.
Whenever the cleaning instructions refer to a lint-free cloth moistened with
isopropyl alcohol ( ), you can substitute a pre-soaked alcohol cloth ( ). When the
A
B
cleaning instructions direct you to use an alcohol-soaked swab, you can use
the extra alcohol in a pre-soaked alcohol cloth packet to moisten the
swab (C).
Warning Alcohol is ßammable; keep alcohol-soaked cloths and swabs
away from hot surfaces.
The reorder cleaning kit (order number 016-1520-00) includes these
pre-soaked alcohol cloth packets.
A
B
C
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Identifying cleaning procedures
appropriate cleaning procedure.
Light stripes or missing colors
Problem type
Solution
Missing or light-colored stripes on prints. Refer to “Cleaning for light stripes: printhead” on
page 5-17.
Media jams at the upper or lower tray
Problem type
Paper-pick or jamming problems at the Refer to “Cleaning for upper tray jams: media pick roller”
upper tray. on page 5-20.
Solution
lower tray.
Media jams inside the front cover
Problem type
front cover
rollers” on page 5-28.
Oil, ink smears or random streaks
Problem type
Solution
Oil (drum fluid) on a print.
Refer to “Cleaning for ink smears and transfix problems:
of a page.
internal paper path” on page 5-41.
Refer to “Cleaning for jams and ink smears: media-feed
rollers” on page 5-28.
Refer to “Cleaning for ink smears: paper-exit path” on
page 5-43.
Refer to “Cleaning the maintenance tray blade (optional)”
on page 5-49.
Media sticking to transfix roller
Problem type
Solution
Media wrapping around black transfix
roller inside the exit cover.
Refer to “Cleaning for ink smears and transfix problems:
internal paper path” on page 5-41.
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Cleaning for light stripes: printhead
Approximate time to complete: 3-10 minutes
If your prints have 2.5 mm (1/10 in.) lengthwise stripes that are the wrong
color or have missing colors, you can correct the problem by cleaning the
printhead. The printer automatically executes a printhead cleaning
sequence when you run the Clean:Light Stripesroutine from the front
panel.
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1. When the printer is on and the Readymessage or the printerÕs
name appears, press the Cleanbutton. The printer displays the
Þrst selection in the menu:
Clean:Light Stripes
<---- Clean Test
2. Press the Cleanbutton once again.
3. A series of front panel messages indicate the condition of the
printer as it progresses through a sequence of automatic cleaning
routines. The printer outputs a cleaning page at the end of the
cleaning sequence that you may discard as normal ofÞce waste.
4. When the cleaning sequence is completed, the printer displays the
following message:
Clean:Light Stripes
<---- Clean Test
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5. To conÞrm that the problem has been corrected, press the Test
button to print a test page. Check for any missing color bars on
the test page.
1. Black
2. Cyan
3. Magenta
4. Yellow
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6. If one or more of the color bars are still missing, repeat the
cleaning sequence. Press the Cleanbutton once again to initiate a
more aggressive cleaning sequence. When cleaning ends, the
printer outputs a cleaning page that you may discard as normal
ofÞce waste.
If the second cleaning sequence does not cure the light stripes or
missing colors problem, you can press the Cleanbutton for a
third time.
7. If your prints still have color stripe problems after the third
cleaning sequence, service may be required.
8. Return the printer to normal operation by pressing the Exit
button.
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Cleaning for upper tray jams: media pick roller
If you are experiencing media feeding problems including mispicks and
multiple picks at the upper media tray, you can generally correct the
problem by cleaning the media-pick roller with isopropyl alcohol. Refer to
ÒUsing isopropyl alcoholÓ on page 5-15 for more information.
The printer guides you through the necessary steps to perform automatic
cleaning procedures. You will need the pick roller cleaning tray included in
the cleaning kit when you run the Clean: Media Tray Jamsroutine
from the printerÕs front panel. You can also clean the media pick roller
manually using an alcohol-soaked cloth; refer ÒCleaning the upper pick
roller manuallyÓ on page 5-24.
1. When the printer is on and the Readymessage or the printerÕs
name appears, press the Cleanbutton. The printer displays the
Þrst selection in the menu:
Clean:Light Stripes
<---- Clean Test
2. Press the left arrow(<---)button until the following message
appears:
Clean:Media Tray Jams
<---- Clean Test
For printers equipped with a Lower Paper Tray Assembly, the
following message appears:
Clean:Jam At Upper Tray
<---- Clean Test
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3. Press the Cleanbutton. A front panel message prompts you to
install the cleaning tray in the upper media tray.
a. Remove the upper media tray from the printer. Remove all
print media from the media tray.
b. Remove the cleaning tray from the cleaning kit and open the
tray lid to reveal the cleaning tray sponge.
c. Lightly wet the cleaning tray sponge with isopropyl alcohol
(A
); a bottle is provided in the cleaning kit for the alcohol.
Alternately, you can squeeze the alcohol from two pre-soaked
alcohol wipe packets to moisten the cleaning tray sponge (B).
Caution
Do not use rubbing alcohol because it can contain water and
oils that leave undesirable residue on the printer parts. Never
use water to clean the printerÕs internal components. Failure
to follow these instructions may invalidate your printerÕs
warranty.
A
B
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d. Place the cleaning tray in the media tray so that the trayÕs
sponge pad is nearest the paper trayÕs handle. Press the two
tabs underneath the cleaning tray into the two square notches
provided in the media tray.
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e. Gently insert the upper media tray with the cleaning tray into
the printer.
4. Press the Cleanbutton. The printer cleans the media-pick roller
while displaying the following message:
Cleaning
5. When the cleaning operation is complete, a message instructs you
to remove the cleaning tray.
6. Remove the upper media tray from the printer.
7. Remove the cleaning tray from the media tray.
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8. To remove paper dust, use a clean cloth or a dry brush to wipe the
separator pad located inside the media tray near the paper trayÕs
handle.
Note
If the separator pad appears worn or the printer is picking
multiple sheets of media, consider replacing the separator pad.
Refer to ÒReplacing the media tray separator padÓ on page 5-10
for more information.
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9. Use a clean cloth or a dry brush to wipe the cork pad located in the
bottom of the media tray.
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10. Reload media in the media tray. Replace the upper media tray in
the printer.
11. Press the Exit button to return to normal operation. Store the
cleaning tray in its original packaging for later use.
If media-feed problems persist, you may need to manually clean
the media-pick roller by hand with an alcohol-soaked cloth.
Cleaning the upper pick roller manually
1. Remove the upper media tray from the printer.
2. Open the front cover.
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3. Grasp the maintenance tray by the front edge and lift up while
sliding it out of the printer. Place the maintenance tray on a level
surface.
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Note
Once the maintenance tray has been partially used, it leaks drum
ßuid if tipped. Contact with the drum ßuid poses no known
health risk; refer to ÒMSDS for silicone oilÓ on page 9-6 for more
information.
4. Locate the top of the media-pick roller behind the black rubber
transport rollers. To clean the top surface of the media-pick roller,
use either the pre-packaged alcohol-soaked cloth or a lint-free
cloth folded into a two-inch square and soaked with alcohol.
Caution
Hot surfaces exist behind the upper paper-feed rollers. To avoid
personal injury during cleaning procedures, do not reach in behind
the paper-feed rollers.
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5. Scrub the surface of the media-pick roller thoroughly. If the
cloth becomes dirty, discard it and use another.
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6. Replace the maintenance tray in the printer.
7. Close the front cover.
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8. Locate the bottom of the media-pick roller according to the
following illustration.
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9. Using an alcohol-soaked cloth, scrub the bottom surface of the
pick roller thoroughly.
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10. Replace the upper media tray in the printer.
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Cleaning for jams and ink smears: media-feed rollers
Approximate time to complete: 5 minutes
If you have already performed the ÒCleaning for ink smears: internal paper
pathÓ cleaning procedure but ink smear problems persist, clean the upper
and lower paper feed rollers.You should clean the upper and lower media
feed rollers if any of the following conditions exist:
Media is consistently jamming behind the front cover or at the
manual-feed slot.
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Ink smear problems persist after you have performed the
ÒCleaning for ink smears: internal paper pathÓ procedure.
The media feed rollers carry the print media from the media tray and
manual-feed slot through the printer. Occasionally, stray ink particles
become attached to the paper feed rollers creating slick or contaminated
surfaces. When media feed problems or ink smears appear on prints, you
can generally correct the problem by scrubbing the media feed rollers using
an alcohol-soaked cleaning card. Refer to ÒUsing isopropyl alcoholÓ on
page 5-15 for more information.
Sample ink smear: media feed rollers
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1. When the printer is on and the Readymessage or the printerÕs
name appears, press the Cleanbutton. The printer displays the
Þrst selection in the menu:
Clean:Light Stripes
<---- Clean Test
2. Press the left arrow(<---)button until the following message
appears:
Clean:Feed Rollers
<---- Clean Test
3. Press the Clean button and the following message appears:
Clean:Upper Feed Rollers
<---- Clean Cancel
4. Press the Clean button and the following message appears:
Open Front Cover
Cancel
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5. Open the front cover.
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6. The following message appears:
Turn Upper Feed Rollers
Clean Cancel
Caution
Hot surfaces exist behind the upper paper-feed rollers. To avoid
personal injury during cleaning procedures, do not reach in
behind the paper feed rollers.
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7. There are two sets of upper media-feed rollers located above the
maintenance tray. One set of rollers is rubber; the other set is
white plastic. Turning the upper rubber rollers also turns the
upper plastic rollers.
To clean the upper rollers, wet the front and back sides of a
cleaning card and place it between the upper black and white
rollers at the far left side of the printer. While Þrmly holding the
cleaning card against the rollers, press the Clean button on the
front panel to turn the rollers.
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8. After the printer turns the rollers several times, move the cleaning
card to the right to continue cleaning the upper media-feed rollers.
9. Repeat Steps 8 and 9 until all upper media-feed rollers have been
cleaned. If a cleaning card becomes dirty during cleaning, discard
it and use another.
10. Press Exitand the printer displays the following message:
Clean:Upper Feed Rollers
<---- Clean Cancel
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11. Press the left arrow(<---)button until the following message
appears:
Clean:Lower Feed Rollers
<---- Clean Cancel
12. Press Clean, the following message appears:
Turn Lower Feed Rollers
Clean Cancel
13. There are two sets of black, lower media-feed rollers located below
the maintenance tray.
To clean the lower media-feed rollers, wet the front and back sides
of a cleaning card and place it between the two sets of rollers at the
far left side of the printer. While Þrmly holding the cleaning card
against the rollers, press the Clean button on the front panel to
turn the rollers.
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14. After the printer turns the rollers several times, move the cleaning
card to the right to continue cleaning the lower media-feed rollers.
15. Repeat Steps 14 and 15 until all lower media-feed rollers have
been cleaned. If a cleaning card becomes dirty during cleaning,
discard it and use another.
16. Close the front cover. If the problem persists, refer to the
procedure for cleaning ink smears in the paper exit path.
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Cleaning for lower tray jams: paper pick roller
If you are experiencing media feeding problems including mispicks and
multiple picks at the Lower Paper Tray Assembly, you can generally correct
the problem by cleaning the media-pick roller with isopropyl alcohol. Refer
to ÒUsing isopropyl alcoholÓ on page 5-15 for more information.
The printer guides you through the necessary steps to perform automatic
cleaning procedures. You will need the pick roller cleaning tray included in
the cleaning kit when you run the Clean: Media Tray Jamsroutine
from the printerÕs front panel. You can also clean the media pick roller by
hand using an alcohol-soaked cloth; refer ÒCleaning the lower paper-pick
roller manuallyÓ on page 5-38.
1. When the printer is on and the Readymessage or the printerÕs
name appears, press the Cleanbutton. The printer displays the
Þrst selection in the menu:
Clean:Light Stripes
<---- Clean Test
2. Press the left arrow(<---)button until the following message
appears:
Clean:Jam At Lower Tray
<---- Clean Test
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3. Press the Cleanbutton. A front panel message prompts you to
install the cleaning tray in the lower paper tray.
a. Remove the lower paper tray from the printer. Remove all
paper from the paper tray.
b. Remove the cleaning tray from the cleaning kit and open the
tray lid to reveal the cleaning tray sponge.
c. Lightly wet the cleaning tray sponge with isopropyl alcohol
(A); a bottle is provided in the cleaning kit for dispensing the
alcohol. Alternatively, you can squeeze the alcohol from two
pre-soaked alcohol wipe packets to moisten the cleaning tray
sponge (B).
Caution
Do not use rubbing alcohol because it can contain water and
oils that leave undesirable residue on the printer parts. Never
use water to clean the printerÕs internal components. Failure
to follow these instructions may invalidate your printerÕs
warranty.
A
B
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d. Place the cleaning tray in the lower paper tray so that the
trayÕs sponge pad is nearest the paper trayÕs handle. Press the
two tabs underneath the cleaning tray into the two square
notches provided in the media tray.
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e. Insert the paper tray with the cleaning tray into the Lower
Paper Tray Assembly.
4. Press the Cleanbutton. The printer cleans the paper-pick roller
while displaying the following message:
Cleaning
5. When the cleaning operation is complete, the following message
appears:
Remove Cleaning Tray
6. Remove the paper tray from the printer.
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7. Remove the cleaning tray from the paper tray.
8. To remove paper dust, use a clean cloth or a dry brush to wipe the
separator pad located inside the paper tray near the paper trayÕs
handle.
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9. Use a clean cloth or a dry brush to wipe the cork pad located in the
bottom of the media tray.
10. Reload paper in the paper tray. Replace the paper tray in the
Lower Paper Tray Assembly.
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11. The front panel re-displays the following message:
Clean:Jam At Lower Tray
<---- Clean Test
12. Press the Exit button to return to normal operation. Store the
cleaning tray in its original packaging for later use.
If media feed problems persist, you may need to manually clean
the media-pick roller by hand with an alcohol-soaked cloth.
Cleaning the lower paper-pick roller manually
1. Remove the lower paper tray from the Lower Paper Tray
Assembly.
2. Locate the media pick roller according to the following
illustration.
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3. Using an alcohol-soaked cloth, wipe the pick roller to remove any
paper dust.
4. Replace the lower paper tray in the printer.
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Cleaning for lower tray jams: paper-feed rollers
Approximate time to complete: 5 minutes
The Lower Paper Tray AssemblyÕs paper-feed rollers carry the paper from
the lower paper tray up to the printerÕs feed rollers. Occasionally, paper
particles become attached to the Lower Paper Tray AssemblyÕs paper feed
rollers creating slick or contaminated surfaces. When media feed problems
occur from the lower tray, you can generally correct the problem by
scrubbing the paper-feed rollers using an alcohol-soaked cleaning card.
1. When the printer is on and the Readymessage or the printerÕs
name appears, press the Cleanbutton. The printer displays the
Þrst selection in the menu:
Clean:Light Stripes
<---- Clean Test
2. Press the left arrow(<---)button until the following message
appears:
Clean:Feed Rollers
<---- Clean Test
3. Press the Cleanbutton and the following message appears:
Clean:Upper Feed Rollers
<---- Clean Cancel
4. Press the left arrow(<---)button until the following message
appears:
Clean:Lower Tray Rollers
<---- Clean Test
5. Press the Cleanbutton; a front panel message prompts you to
remove the upper media tray.
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6. Remove the upper media tray from the printer and the following
message appears:
Turn Lower Tray Rollers
Clean Cancel
7. To clean the lower paper trayÕs rubber transport rollers, wet the
front and back sides of a cleaning card and place it into the slot
provided on the top of the Lower Paper Tray Assembly. Starting
at the far left side of the printer, push the cleaning card down into
the slot until it contacts the rubber transport rollers.
Note
Guide marks molded into the Lower Paper Tray Assembly
indicate the left and right boundaries of the area to be cleaned.
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8. While Þrmly holding the cleaning card against the rollers, press
the Clean button on the front panel to turn the rollers. Each
button press turns the rollers several revolutions.
9. After the printer turns the rollers several times, move the cleaning
card to the right to continue cleaning the lower transport rollers.
10. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 until all rollers have been cleaned. Press the
Exitbutton and replace the media tray in the printer.
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Cleaning for ink smears and transfix problems: internal paper path
Approximate time to complete: 3-20 minutes
If your prints have oil stains, stray ink marks on the front or the back, or the
media is wrapping around the transÞx roller inside the top cover, you can
correct the problem by cleaning the printerÕs internal paper path. The printer
automatically feeds sheets of paper through the print path when you run the
Clean:Ink Smearsroutine from the front panel.
Sample ink smear: internal paper path
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1. When the printer is on and the Readymessage or the printerÕs
name appears, press the Cleanbutton. The printer displays the
Þrst selection in the menu:
Clean:Light Stripes
<---- Clean Test
2. Press the left arrow (<---)button until the following message
appears:
Clean:Ink Smears
<---- Clean Test
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3. Press the Cleanbutton. The printer displays the following
message:
Clean:Ink Smears
Quick Extended
4. Press the Quickbutton. After a short delay during the warm-up
period, the printer begins an automatic sequence of feeding 5
clean sheets of paper from the upper media tray.
A front panel message indicates the number of sheets remaining to
be fed. For example:
Cleaning:Using 5 Sheets
Caution
Always use clean sheets of paper to clean the paper path. Do
not reuse cleaning sheets. Large-format, high-grade paper
heavier than 150 g/m2 (28 lbs.) works best.
5. When the cleaning sequence is complete, inspect the last sheet of
paper fed through the printer. If it is not clean, repeat the cleaning
sequence using the Extendedcleaning routine.
Note
The Extended cleaning routine takes approximately 20 minutes
to complete. After a short warm-up period, the printer feeds 10
sheets of paper, then Þnishes the cleaning routine with a short
cool-down period.
6. Return the printer to normal operation by pressing the Exit
button.
If the ink smears problem persists after running clean sheets of
paper through the paper path, refer to the procedures for cleaning
media feed rollers and the paper exit path. If the ink smears
problem persists after running clean sheets of paper through the
paper path, refer to the procedures for cleaning paper feed rollers
and the paper exit path.
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Cleaning for ink smears: paper-exit path
Approximate time to complete: 10 minutes
If you have already performed the ÒCleaning for ink smearsÓ cleaning
procedure but problems persist, you should clean the paper-exit path. Refer
also to ÒCleaning for jams and ink smears: media-feed rollersÓ on page 5-28.
If you have already performed the ink smear cleaning procedures for the
internal paper path and the paper feed rollers but problems persist, you
should manually clean the paper exit path.
Occasionally stray ink particles become attached to the exit Þngers, rollers
and guides under the exit cover, causing ink streaks or marks on the top
edge, front or back of prints. When this occurs, you must clean these parts
using both dry and alcohol-soaked swabs or cloths. Refer to ÒUsing
isopropyl alcoholÓ on page 5-15 for more information.
Sample ink smear: paper exit path
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1. When the printer is on and the Readymessage or the printerÕs
name appears, press the Cleanbutton. The printer displays the
Þrst selection in the menu:
Clean:Light Stripes
<---- Clean Test
2. Press the left arrow(<---)button until the following message
appears:
Clean:Feed Rollers
<---- Clean Test
3. Press the Clean button and the following message appears:
Clean:Upper Feed Rollers
<---- Clean Cancel
4. Press the left arrow(<---)button until the following message
appears:
Clean:Exit Rollers
<---- Clean Test
5. Press the Clean button and the following message appears:
Turn Exit Rollers
Clean Cancel
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6. To clean the rubber exit rollers from the outside of the printer,
place an alcohol-soaked cleaning cloth against the rubber rollers in
the exit tray (where the prints are ejected). Start from the far left
side of the printer.
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7. While Þrmly holding the cleaning cloth against the exit rollers,
press the Clean button on the front panel to turn the exit rollers.
8. Move the cleaning cloth to the right to continue cleaning the exit
rollers and repeat Steps 6 and 7. If the cleaning cloth becomes
dirty during cleaning, discard it and use another.
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9. To check the condition of the exit Þngers, Þrst open the front cover.
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10. Open the exit cover using the blue release button located inside
the front cover at the top of the printer.
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11. To clean excess ink particles and drum ßuid from the blue-colored exit
Þngers, gently wipe the top surface of each Þnger using a dry swab.
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Caution
To avoid damaging the print drum and exit Þngers, never
scrape excess ink with a tool or Þngernail. Use a dry swab
provided with the cleaning kit.
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Note
If ink ßakes from the exit Þngers fall into the printer, they can
cause print quality problems. Refer to ÒCleaning for ink smears
and transÞx problems: internal paper pathÓ on page 5-41.
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12. To clean the white plastic exit rollers, place and hold an
alcohol-soaked cloth on top of each roller while turning the
individual roller with your thumb or foreÞnger.
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Caution
To avoid damaging the print drum and exit Þngers, never
scrape excess ink with a tool or Þngernail. Use only the
materials provided with the cleaning kit.
13. Close the exit cover and the front cover.
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Cleaning the maintenance tray blade (optional)
During normal use, you may notice an accumulation of ink, paper dust and
drum ßuid on the maintenance tray blade. In most cases, build-up of
deposits on the blade does not affect the operation of the maintenance tray.
Cleaning of the blade is not normally necessary.
If, however, you notice oil streaks or spots on your prints, cleaning the
maintenance tray blade may eliminate the problem. Cleaning the
maintenance tray felt pad near the maintenance tray blade is not
recommended.
Caution
Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the maintenance tray blade.
Use of isopropyl alcohol will damage the blade and shorten the
rated life of the maintenance tray.
1. Open the front cover.
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2. Grasp the maintenance tray by the front handle and lift up while
sliding it out of the printer. Place the maintenance tray on a level
surface.
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Note
Once the maintenance tray has been partially used, it leaks drum
ßuid if tipped. Never ship a partially used maintenance tray.
Contact with the waste ink and drum ßuid poses no known health
risk, but can permanently stain clothing. Refer to ÒMSDS for
silicone oilÓ on page 9-6 for more information.
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3. Using a dry, lint-free cloth, clean one end of the maintenance tray
blade by lightly wiping the blade from the center and moving
outward. Pay particular attention to cleaning the upper edge of
the blade closest to the felt pad. Cleaning the sides of the blade is
not necessary and is not recommended.
Caution
Damage to the maintenance tray blade can occur if the cleaning
cloth catches and lifts the end of the blade. Always wipe the
blade by starting near the center and moving outward. Never
expose the maintenance tray blade to isopropyl alcohol or other
cleaning solvents.
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4. Clean the other end of the blade by wiping from the center of the
blade and moving outward in the opposite direction.
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5. Install the maintenance tray in the printer.
6. Close the front cover and wait for the printer to warm up.
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Moving your printer
Before moving the printer, follow these three important steps as described
later in detail.
1. Turn off the printer and wait for at least 45 minutes.
2. Remove the maintenance tray (B).
3. Lock the transit restraint.
Waiting 45 minutes before moving
Caution
To avoid damaging the printer, let the printer cool down for at
least 45 minutes before you move it so that the ink has time to
solidify. Failure to wait 45 minutes will likely result in an ink
spill that will damage the printerÕs internal components.
Before you move the printer, wait for the printer to display the Ready
message or the printerÕs network name, then turn off the printer using the
rear-panel On/Off switch.
Warning The printer weighs about 100 kg (220 lbs.). Do not attempt to
lift the printer without the assistance of others. Always use the
four pull-out handles located under each corner of the printer
when moving it.
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Removing the maintenance tray (B)
1. Remove the maintenance tray from the printer, keeping it level.
Remove, empty, and replace the waste liner if it contains large
deposits of waste ink. Refer to ÒEmptying the waste liner (A)Ó on
page 5-4 for detailed instructions. Refer to the information on the
maintenance tray if you need detailed instructions.
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The maintenance tray contains drum ßuid that leaks if the tray is
tipped. Keep the maintenance tray level and in a sealed plastic
bag while transporting it.
Caution
To avoid damaging your printer and invalidating your
printerÕs warranty, remove the maintenance tray before
moving the printer. Always store a used maintenance tray in a
leak-proof package. When handling the maintenance tray, keep
it level. Never ship a partially used maintenance tray. Contact
with the drum ßuid poses no known health risk. Refer to
ÒMSDS for silicone oilÓ on page 9-6 for more information.
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Locking the transit restraint
Refer to the following illustration while performing these steps.
1. When the printer displays the Readymessage or the printerÕs
name, power it down using the rear-panel On/Off switch. The
printer places the printhead in the locking position.
Caution
To avoid damaging the printerÕs internal components, always turn
the printer power off and lock the transit restraint before moving the
printer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the printerÕs
internal components and may invalidate your printerÕs warranty.
2. Locate the transit restraint on the right side of the printer and
insert a coin into the transit restraint slot.
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3. While pressing inward with medium pressure, turn the transit
restraint slot in a clockwise direction to lock the printhead in
position. The lock button is recessed from the side of the printer
when fully engaged.
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Changing line voltage
If you move the printer to a country that uses a different line voltage, the
printer automatically switches to use the new line voltage. The new location
may require a different power cord; contact your local Tektronix ofÞce or
dealer for details.
Warning To avoid damaging the printer, turn the printer power off using
the On/Off switch before changing the power cord. To avoid
risk of electric shock, do not remove any of the printerÕs covers.
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Troubleshooting
If you need help
If you need assistance, contact your local Tektronix dealer or sales
representative or any of these listed resources:
Type of service
How to access
Details
Product Support
U. S. and Canada
1-800-835-6100
Monday through Friday
6:00 am to 5:00 pm PST
(hardware and software
troubleshooting and
service repair)
Australia
Italy
1800 811 177
1678 77261
Austria
0 660 5804
Japan
81 3 3448 4872
Belgium
0800 1 5059
Korea
82 2 528 5299
Brazil
0800 16 0220
Luxembourg
0800 2853
Denmark
Norway
80 01 81 76
800 11782
Eastern Europe/Middle East
+44 1908 68187
65 356 3900
Singapore
Finland
Spain
0800 1 14494
900 97 4499
France
05 90 85 41
Sweden
020 795 177
Germany
0130 82 10 68
Switzerland
155 9493
Hong Kong
Taiwan
852 2585 6688
886 2 765 6362
India
91 80 225 2996
The Netherlands
06 0221647
UK
0800 558668
All other locations, contact local Tektronix dealers
or local Tektronix offices.
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Type of service (cont'd.)
Online services
How to access (cont'd.)
Details (cont'd.)
World Wide Web
www.tek.com/Color_Printers/
www.tek.com/Color_Printers/support/colcare.html
(503) 685-4504
Technical Support
Tektronix Bulletin Board
Service (BBS)
24 hours per day,
7 days per week
Anonymous FTP server
ftp.tek.com/Color_Printers
24 hours per day,
7 days per week
HAL automated fax system
(503) 682-7450
direct outside U. S., Canada
1-800-835-6100
toll-free for U. S., Canada
24 hours per day,
7 days per week
EuroHAL automated fax system Refer to “Using the automated fax systems” on page 6-3
in this manual.
OzHAL automated fax system
(Australia)
02 9878 0332 or 1-800-650-633 toll-free
24 hours per day,
7 days per week
Email update notices
(see below)
www.tek.com/Color_Printers/support/subscribe.html
Receiving email update notices
Using the World Wide Web, you can register to receive email notiÞcation of
new printer drivers, accessories and upgrades for your Tektronix Phaser
color printer as they become available. To subscribe to this free service,
simply follow these steps:
1. Point your browser to the Tektronix web site:
http://www.tek.com/Color_Printers/support/subscribe.html
2. Enter your email address and select your model of Phaser color
printer from the pull-down list.
3. Click the subscribe button.
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Using the automated fax systems
As an alternative to other resources, and to provide up-to-date information
quickly, Tektronix has set up HAL (Highly Automated Library), EuroHAL
and OzHAL interactive, automated fax systems. These automated fax
systems provide Macintosh, PC, and workstation users with the latest
technical hints and tips (like color adjustments), solutions to common
technical problems, and application notes for software problems (such as
CorelDRAW! and QuarkXPress).
If you have a fax machine and a touch-tone voice telephone, you can order a
HAL catalog, listing all of the information offered by HAL. You may call
HAL, EuroHAL or OzHAL from anywhere in the world. The fax systems
are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Use EuroHAL to order a catalog or individual documents in Europe
EuroHAL includes many documents, some in English and some in other
European languages. If a local version of the document you want is
available, EuroHAL will send it in your language. Otherwise, it will send
English documents.
Country
Austria
Numbers
Belgium
Denmark
Finland
Holland
Italy
00 44 1908 681839
Norway
Switzerland
France
0800 90 81 86
Germany
Spain
0130 819 220
07 44 1908 681839
009 44 1908 681839
01908 681839
Sweden
UK
Other countries
+44 1908 681839
(where + is your country’s
International Access Code)
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Front panel messages
The front panel displays messages indicating the condition of the printer.
Some messages, such as Standbyand Warming Up, simply provide status
information. These messages do not require user action. Error messages,
such as Jam:Open Front Cover, require you to perform some action such
as remove a paper jam. Use the information in the following table to
determine an appropriate action for each type of message.
You can learn more detailed information regarding the problem by checking
the associated seven-digit error code that is stored in the printerÕs
Service Support/Fault History front panel menu. Refer to the Phaser 380
printerÕs web page for more information:
http://www.tek.com/Color_Printers/userdoc/introduction.html
The printer may display a numeric error code when it detects certain types
of problems. If you see a numeric error code, Þrst write down the number.
Try turning off the printerÕs power and wait at least 15 seconds before
turning the power on again. If that does not solve the problem, call your
local Tektronix ofÞce for assistance or call Tektronix Service in the U.S. and
Canada at 1-800-835-6100.
Front panel messages
Message
Explanation/Action
The printer is waiting for confirmation of the print job
from the front panel.
Check Print
The waste liner (A) in the printer’s maintenance
tray (B) is full. Open the front cover, remove the
maintenance tray and empty the blue waste liner.
Empty Waste
Liner (A)
The paper fed into the printer was shorter than that
specified.
Incorrect Media Size
Ink Low/Out of Ink
■ Use an approved media size.
■ Feed the narrow edge of the paper first into the
manual-feed slot.
The Ink Lowmessage appears when ink level drops
to one-half stick. Open the top cover and add the
appropriate color of ColorStix solid ink stick.
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Front panel messages (cont'd.)
Message
Explanation/Action
Maintenance tray (B) is empty. Open the front cover,
remove the maintenance tray and replace it with a
new maintenance tray.
Install New Tray (B)
Open the front cover, press the exit cover release
button and remove the jammed paper.
Jam At Exit Tray
■ The printer’s output tray may be too full. Remove
your prints from the output tray.
■ The paper fed into the printer was shorter than that
specified or longer than 493.5 mm (19.5 in.). Use
an approved media size.
manual-feed slot.
Open the front cover and remove the paper jam from
the manual-feed slot or behind the front cover.
Jam:Open Front Cover
■ The media may be too narrow to transfer the entire
image off of the drum. Check that the specified
page size in the printer driver matches the actual
media size.
■ The media may be skewed. Check for proper
adjustment of paper guides in the tray and at the
manual-feed slot.
to “Cleaning for jams and ink smears: media-feed
rollers” on page 5-28.
from the media tray, try feeding it from the
manual-feed slot.
Open the exit cover and remove the paper jam.
Jam:Open Exit Cover
■ The printer’s output tray is too full; remove your
prints.
■ The media may too light or too heavy. Refer to “All
about media” on page 3-28.
■ If the printer is feeding multiple sheets of media,
refer to “Cleaning for upper tray jams: media pick
roller” on page 5-20.
■ You may need to clean the paper exit path; refer to
“Cleaning for ink smears: paper-exit path” on
page 5-43.
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Front panel messages (cont'd.)
Message
Explanation/Action
There is a paper jam at the upper media tray as
opposed to the lower paper tray. Remove the upper
media tray and the jammed media.
Jam:Remove Upper
Tray
Jam:Remove Media
Tray
media pick roller” on page 5-20 and “Cleaning for
jams and ink smears: media-feed rollers” on
page 5-28.
■ Remove all media present in the tray when running
an automatic pick-roller cleaning operation.
■ Do not remove the media tray during a print job.
There is a paper jam at the lower paper tray as
opposed to the upper media tray. Remove the lower
paper tray and the jammed paper.
Jam:Remove Lower
Tray
■ You may need to clean the paper-pick or paper-feed
rollers. Refer to “Cleaning for lower tray jams:paper
pick roller” on page 5-34 and “Cleaning for lower
tray jams: paper-feed rollers” on page 5-39.
■ Remove all media present in the tray when running
an automatic pick-roller cleaning operation.
■ Do not remove the paper tray during a print job.
Remove the media from the manual-feed slot and
re-insert it.
Jam:Retry Manual
Feed
The printer is attempting to clean an image off of the
printer drum but requires a larger sheet of paper to do
so. Load the tray with several sheets of paper; the
correct size is indicated by xx.
Load xx Media
The printer requires a sheet of paper for cleaning but
the media tray contains transparency. Feed a sheet
of paper into the manual-feed slot.
Manual Feed Paper
Tray (B) Low
The Tray (B) Lowmessage appears when the
maintenance tray is nearly empty. Open the front
cover, remove the maintenance tray, and replace it
with a new one.
Unlock the transit restraint on the right side of the
printer before sending print jobs.
Unlock Transit
Restraint
Add paper or transparencies to the standard media
tray.
Upper Media Tray
Empty
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Front panel messages (cont'd.)
Message
Explanation/Action
Insert paper or transparency in the manual-feed slot.
Waiting For Manual
Feed
The print job specifies paper but the printer detects
that the transparency tray is installed. Load paper in
the media tray and press OK.
Waiting For Paper
Check that the media selector switch on the side of
the tray is set for Paper.
The print job specifies transparency but the printer
detects that the paper tray is installed. Load
transparency in the media tray and press OK.
Waiting For
Transparency
Check that the media selector switch on the side of
the tray is set for Transparency.
Open the front cover, remove the maintenance
tray (B) and empty the waste liner (A).
Waste Liner (A) Full
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Problems and solutions
Refer to the following tables if you encounter problems with the printer.
Media feeding or jamming problems
Symptom
Media feed or pick
problems at the upper
tray.
Use standard weight paper or Tektronix transparency
media. Do not load the tray beyond the fill line. Paper tray
capacity is 250 sheets paper or 100 sheets transparency.
and reload with the concave side facing down in the media
tray.
Check that the maintenance tray is fully latched.
If you are printing Tabloid Maximum transparency from the
media tray, try feeding it from the manual-feed slot.
on page 5-20. Refer to the cleaning procedure “Cleaning
for media tray jams: media pick rollers.”
Paper feed or pick
problems at the lower
paper tray.
“All about media” on page 3-28.
Refer to “Cleaning for lower tray jams: paper pick roller” on
page 5-34.
Some light-weight grades of paper may curl and cause
mispick problems. Remove the curled media from the tray
and reload with the concave side facing down in the media
tray.
Paper jamming inside the Remove and re-latch the maintenance tray. Refer to
printer.
“Replacing the maintenance tray (B)” on page 5-7. For
detailed instructions, refer to the information on replacing
the maintenance tray. Also refer to “Media jams.”
Refer to “Cleaning for jams and ink smears: media-feed
rollers” on page 5-28. Refer to the cleaning procedure
“Cleaning for ink smears: paper feed rollers.”
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Media feeding or jamming problems
Symptom
Solution
Paper jamming at
manual-feed slot.
Wait for the front panel prompt before feeding paper.
Make sure that the proper page size is selected for the
slot. Align paper against the left edge of the manual-feed
slot.
media. Refer to “All about media” on page 3-28.
Select Manual Feed and the appropriate page size in the
printer driver.
Refer to “Cleaning for jams and ink smears: media-feed
rollers” on page 5-28.
Image quality problems
Symptom
Solution
Missing or light color
stripes on prints.
Refer to “Cleaning for light stripes: printhead” on
Ink streaks or oil on front, Refer to “Identifying cleaning procedures” on page 5-16.
back or edges of print.
Transparency print
quality poor.
Use Tektronix transparency media. Specify
Transparency in a supported printer driver. Refer to
“Transparency quality tips” on page 3-40.
Envelope print quality
poor.
Envelope seams may cause minor print artifacts with
solid-fill images. Reduce the image color saturation or
adjust the image position to avoid printing on envelope
seams.
600 x 300 dpi prints look 600 x 300 dpi mode is not included in the Phaser 380
like 300 dpi quality.
printer’s standard configuration. Refer to “Print quality
modes” on page 3-26.
Print is wrinkled.
■ You may be using paper that is too thick or thin. Refer
to “All about media” on page 3-28.
■ Seams on envelopes can cause envelopes to wrinkle.
Try a lighter-weight envelope.
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Image quality problems (cont'd.)
Symptom
Solution
the wrong color, or
margins are not correct.
or print driver. Refer to “Printing and installation
problems” on page 6-12.
■ Make sure that the paper is not curled. Also refer to
“Cleaning for jams and ink smears: media-feed rollers”
■ Macintosh users need to leave Background Printing
■ PC users need to turn off print spooling through the
Printer Properties.
Colors do not print as
expected.
■ Refer to “TekColor corrections — making the best
selection” on page 4-3 for details on how to select
TekColor color corrections.
■ You may have attempted to print transparency but did
not specify transparency as the print media in the
printer driver. Refer to “Transparency quality tips” on
page 3-40 for more information.
■ Refer to “Printed colors are not what you expected” on
page 6-31 for more tips.
■ Refer to “Printing and using the color sampler charts”
on page 4-10.
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Image quality problems (cont'd.)
Symptom
Solution
Image prints in
black-and-white instead
of color.
■ PC users: Be sure to use a driver that supports color
PostScript. If you are running Windows, use the
workstation” on page 3-20 for information on drivers.
using color option in the print dialog box.
■ Macintosh users: Use a supported color PostScript
printer driver and the Phaser 380 printer’s PPD file.
Select Color/Grayscale in the Print Options dialog
box. Refer to “Printing from a Macintosh” on page 3-16
for more details on how to print from a Macintosh.
■ You may need to install application-related files such as
a PDF file for QuarkXPress.
PC Users: Refer to “PC/Windows software” on
page 2-31 for information.
Macintosh Users: Refer to “Macintosh software” on
page 2-46 for information.
■ You may have incorrectly sent the Monochrome
TekColor color correction utility file to the printer or
changed the correction to Monochrome from the front
panel.
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Network problems
Symptom
Solution
The printer doesn’t
appear in the Chooser
on a Macintosh.
■ Always make network connections before turning on
the printer. Turn the printer off, wait at least 15 seconds
and turn the printer’s power on again.
■ Check the termination; refer to the documentation for
your network adapter or connector for information on
termination.
■ Check the configuration page to get the zone name
and printer name. Refer to “Printer Help Pages” on
page 7-6. Make sure that the correct zone and printer
name have been selected in the Chooser.
■ If you have changed the printer’s name, did you make
it a unique name (not the same as any other printer in
the zone)?
■ Make sure that the correct network is selected in the
Network Control Panel.
Printing and installation problems
Symptom
Solution
You have problems
printing from a specific
application.
(such as QuarkXPress and PageMaker) from the
Tektronix World Wide Web site:
http://www.tek.com/Color_Printers/userdoc/introduction.html
■ Information on printing from specific applications is
also available by contacting HAL, the Tektronix
automated information system. Refer to “Using the
automated fax systems” on page 6-3
Text prints in Courier
font.
The font you have specified is not available. The
standard Phaser 380 printer supports 39 resident fonts.
An additional 30 fonts are optionally available, for a total
of 69 fonts. Other fonts must be downloaded or available
on a SCSI font disk. Refer to “Fonts” on page 3-46.
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Printing and installation problems (cont'd.)
Symptom
Solution
The printer processes an ■ PC users: If you are using the serial or parallel port,
image but does not finish
printing (the printer times
out).
use the MODE command to set the PC’s
MODE LPT1:,,P (for parallel port LPT1)
MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,P (for serial port COM1)
printer. Click the Connect button. Change the
■ Parallel port printing: If you get a timeout from the
Connect dialog box, change the Ports selection from
LPTX to LPTX.DOS. (Some Windows installations
may say LPTX.OS2; X is either 1, 2 or 3.)
■ Load the error handler from the front panel and resend
the print job. Refer to “Using a PostScript error
handler” on page 6-27 for more information.
The file does not print or Make sure that you have the printer set up to receive the
it prints unexpected data. appropriate language (PostScript, HP-GL, or PCL5) for
that file. Refer to “Check the printer’s language mode” on
page 6-25 for more information.
The area of paper that
the printer prints on is
smaller than the media
size.
See “Margins and image area” on page 3-33 for more
details. To maximize the image area, you may have to
adjust the margins in your application software.
First print has smaller
than expected image.
Print appears to be
reduced to fit
Printer is unable to determine media size loaded and is
defaulting to a small image size. During first print, printer
measures paper size and scales image to correctly fit
paper on subsequent print jobs.
Executive-size media.
Images on consecutive
prints are correctly sized.
■ Be sure the correct media size is specified within the
printer driver.
■ Move the paper guides inside the media tray or at the
manual feed slot and ensure the guides lock into
position.
■ If your application uses additional printer description
files, be sure these are selected from within the
application and the correct media size is specified
within the printer driver.
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Printing and installation problems (cont'd.)
Symptom
A Macintosh printed
image has shifted or the
margins are not correct.
■ You should install a supported printer driver and the
Phaser 380 printer PPD onto your Macintosh to select
the Macintosh Installer” on page 2-47 for information.
■ Turn off Background Printing through the Chooser.
■ Refer to the topic “Printing from a Macintosh” on
page 3-16 for details on how to print from a Macintosh.
The front panel never
indicates that it is
processing a job.
printer. Try printing the same file to another PostScript
printer. If the file prints, then the problem could be with
the interface cable. Refer to “Interface cables and
adapters” on page 8-3 for information on ordering
Tektronix interface cables.
■ Check to see if a print job is stuck in the print queue.
■ Refer to “Using a PostScript error handler” on
Handler to determine the cause of the problem.
■ Turn the printer’s power off and wait at least
15 seconds before turning the power on again.
A Macintosh file does not ■ You may need to expand printer memory. Refer to
print and a virtual
memory (VM) error
appears.
“Memory upgrade” on page 8-6 for more information.
complex paths in vector-based graphics.
Files sent during
power-up do not print.
Before printing a file, wait until the printer’s front panel
displays Readyor the printer’s name.
The printer processes a Do not set the wait timeout to 0. Also, print files should
file sent via the serial or not have extra characters after the End-of-Job character
parallel port but does not (Ctrl-D). Refer to “If your file doesn’t print” on page 6-21.
print.
Also refer to the on-line manual on the printer’s CD-ROM
for information on setting timeouts and
Ctrl-D characters.
The printer processes a Do not set the wait timeout to 0. Also, print files should
file sent via the serial or not have extra characters after the End-of-Job character
parallel port. Another file (Ctrl-D). Refer to “If your file doesn’t print” on page 6-21.
sent to a different port Also refer to the on-line manual on the printer’s CD-ROM
causes your computer or for information on setting timeouts and
network interface to
lock up.
Ctrl-D characters.
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Printing and installation problems (cont'd.)
Symptom
Solution
The printer processes a To recover, press the Wakeupor Cancelbutton or
file sent via the serial or turn the printer’s power off, wait at least 15 seconds, and
parallel port and the job
turn the power on again. (If you reset the printer, you
prints successfully. After must send the print job again.) To prevent this condition,
printing, the printer goes do not set the wait timeout to 0. Also, print files should
into Standby mode, but
doesn’t come out of
Standby mode for the
next print job.
not have extra characters after the End-of-File character
The Startup Page prints If the printer detects a non-fatal error at power-up, the
although you disabled it. Startup Page prints, even if you have disabled it. A red
box on the Startup Page identifies the type of error. The
printer’s power-up self-test can detect problems that do
not necessarily make the printer completely inoperable.
Examples of these non-fatal errors include faulty printer
ports and some memory failures. The printer may
require service.
You requested printing at The standard configuration of the Phaser 380 printer
600 x 300 dpi but the
page was output at
300 dpi print quality.
supports 300 dpi resolution printing. 600 x 300 dpi
printing for paper is optionally available. Refer to “Print
quality modes” on page 3-26. Refer to “Printer Help
Pages” on page 7-6 to find out about printing the
Configuration Page.
Operational hints
Hint/Symptom
Solution
Printer consumes ink at
a fast rate.
Leave the printer on. Each time you turn off the printer,
and then turn it on again, it performs a cleaning routine
which consumes ink. To ensure optimum printing
performance and best economy, leave the printer turned
on overnight and during weekends.
When the printer sits idle, it automatically switches to a
standby level that keep it ready to use, but reduces
energy consumption. Pressing a front panel button,
opening a cover or sending a print job “wakes” the
printer.
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Operational hints (cont'd.)
Hint/Symptom
Solution
Ink Lowmessage
appears when ink bins
are full.
Apply pressure to each row of ink sticks in the loading bin
to make sure they are not jammed.
Delayed printout.
See “Printer standby modes” on page 7-8.
Printer outputs two prints Printer is clearing print drum and reprinting image. Refer
after a jam is cleared.
to “All about media jams” on page 6-17.
Turn off the Startup
Page.
Refer to “Startup Page” on page 7-6.
Maintenance tray is
locked inside printer.
The printer locks the maintenance tray until it has cooled
down. Wait for a few minutes and try removing it again.
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All about media jams
Use the following guidelines to help prevent paper and transparencies from
jamming inside the printer.
■
■
tray to latch it Þrmly into the printer.
Periodically clean the printer to keep it operating in peak
condition. Refer ÒIdentifying cleaning proceduresÓ on page 5-16.
Fan the paper or transparency media before loading it into the
media tray. For additional information on loading media trays,
refer to ÒAll about mediaÓ on page 3-28.
■
Use standard grade paper of the appropriate weight; use the
manual-feed slot for thick papers. Refer to ÒMedia weightÓ on
page 3-32 for more information.
■
■
Wait until a front panel message prompts you before feeding a
second sheet of paper or transparency into the manual-feed slot.
Keep paper and other supplies clean and free from dust. Paper
that has been sitting out of its sealed wrapper can become
■
Do not use paper that has been creased or wrinkled.
After you clear the jammed media, the printer feeds a cleaning page to
remove a partial image that may be on the printdrum. Once the printdrum
is cleared, the printer outputs the original image on a second page. The
source of the cleaning page (upper tray is default) is selected through the
Cleaning Page Sourcefront panel menu selection when a Lower Paper
Tray Assembly is installed. If you have letterhead or transparencies in the
upper tray, you can change the source of the cleaning page to avoid using
letterhead for the cleaning page. Refer to ÒSelecting the cleaning page
sourceÓ on page 7-9.
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Locating jammed media
Paper jams can occur in these places:
1. Inside the exit cover
2. Inside the front cover
3. At the manual-feed slot
4. At the upper media tray and Lower Paper Tray Assembly.
1
2
3
4
4
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Caution
Some surfaces inside the printer may be hot. Be careful not to
touch the areas marked with this caution icon:
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Removing jammed media
To avoid ink smears inside the printer, always try to pull jammed paper or
transparency media out through the top of the printer (the exit cover). If the
jammed media cannot be cleared from the exit cover, open the front cover
the media tray and check for jammed media.
Follow these guidelines when you remove jammed media:
■
Use both hands to gently pull the media through its normal path
out the top of the printer (exit cover), if possible.
■
■
Do not use excessive force pulling the media; it may tear.
After removing the jammed media, inspect it for tears. Leave no
media scraps in the printer.
■
If your prints have ink smears after clearing a jam condition, refer
to ÒCleaning for ink smears: paper-exit pathÓ on page 5-43.
Follow these steps when removing jammed media:
1. Check for jammed media that has partially exited the printerÕs exit
cover. Remove any jammed media by pulling the media out
through the top of the printer.
2. Open the front cover and check for jammed media.
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3. If necessary, open the exit cover using the blue release button
located inside the front cover, at the top of the printer.
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4. Using both hands, pull the jammed media out the top of the
printer.
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5. If necessary, remove the media tray to locate and clear jammed
media.
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If your file doesn’t print
If you've conÞgured a supported driver for your printer but your printer
isn't printing, try the following suggestions. If these suggestions fail to solve
the problem, use the Tektronix PostScript Level 2 error handler utility to
page 6-27 for information on using the error handler.
General things to check for
Macintosh users
■
Open the Chooser and select a supported driver, such as the
LaserWriter 8.x, and your printer.
■
If the driver isnÕt installed or properly set up with your printer,
refer to ÒMacintosh softwareÓ on page 2-46 for instructions.
■
■
Try turning off Background Printing.
Close the Chooser and try printing again.
■
■
If you are having trouble printing from the Finder in System 7.1,
for example if the driverÕs dialog boxes are not opening, it may be
because the Finder doesnÕt have enough allocated memory.
Reinstall a supported driver to automatically allocate enough
memory for printing from the Finder.
For PCI-based PowerMacs, you should be using the latest version
of Open Transport, available from Apple Computer.
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Windows users (general)
■
Check to make sure that you have conÞgured the communications
ports and the Handshake option correctly. Refer to ÒPrinting Help
Pages from the front panelÓ on page 2-30 for information on
printing a ConÞguration Page.
■
Make sure that you are using the correct cables for your computer
and printer. See ÒInterface cables and adaptersÓ on page 8-3 for
cable information.
Windows 3.1 users
■
Make sure that your printer is connected to the port you selected
in the driverÕs Printers/Connect dialog box.
■
Check the Options dialog box to make sure Printer, not
Encapsulated PostScript File, is selected in the driverÕs
Print To box.
■
If the error message Windows Header has not been
downloaded to the printerappears on your computer
screen, click the Job Control tab and click one of the options for
PostScript Header. Refer to ÒUsing the Adobe PostScript driver
for Windows 3.1Ó on page 3-10 for details on the Job Control tab.
■
■
■
Make sure that your printer is connected to the port you selected
in the driverÕs Details tab.
Make sure that the correct port is selected in the driverÕs Details
tab.
If the error message Windows Header has not been
downloaded to the printerappears on your computer
screen, click the PostScript tab and click one of the options for
PostScript Header. Refer to ÒUsing the AdobePS 4 and Microsoft
drivers with Windows 95Ó on page 3-4 for details on the
PostScript tab.
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If you are using PC/NFS
If you have PC/NFS (Personal Computer/Network File System) software
installed on your computer, you need to make the following selection in the
Network Options dialog box:
2. From the Options menu in the Print Manager, select
Network Settings.
3. In the Network Options dialog box, uncheck the
Print Net Jobs Direct box.
4. Click OK.
If you can’t print from Windows to an LPT port
■
Load the PostScript error handler utility; refer to ÒUsing a
PostScript error handlerÓ on page 6-27 for details.
Windows 3.1
If your printer is connected through an LPT (parallel) port and your
document doesnÕt print, try the following:
1. Double-click the Printers icon in the Control Panel.
2. In the Printers dialog box, choose your printer from the list of
installed printers.
3. Click the Connect button; the Connect dialog box appears.
4. Refer to ÒFixing timeout problems in WindowsÓ on page 6-28 for
instructions on Þxing timeout problems.
5. Click OK.
Note
You can also try changing your port connection from LPTx to
LPTx.DOS (where x is 1, 2, or 3).
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1. Select Start in the taskbar on your screen.
2. In the menu that appears, select Settings.
3. In the next menu, select Printers; the Printers window appears.
4. Click on your printerÕs icon and select Properties from the
File menu.
5. Click the Details tab.
6. Click Add Port.
7. Click Other.
8. Make sure Local Port is highlighted, then click OK.
9. Type LPTx.DOS (where x is 1, 2, or 3).
10. Click OK.
11. In the Details tab, the Print to the following port should be
LPT.DOS (unknown local port).
Note
Your systemÕs LPT.VXD Þle may require an update; refer to your
Microsoft documentation for details.
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Check the printer’s language mode
If your Þle doesnÕt print, the language on the printerÕs port you are using
may have been changed.
1. Print a copy of the printerÕs ConÞguration Page to see the language
mode on each port. Refer to the on-line manual on the printerÕs
CD-ROM for instructions on printing a ConÞguration Page.
2. If the printer port you are using has the wrong language set for the
type of application you are using, send one of the following utility
Þles to the printer:
■
■
■
To print PostScript Þles, use the PSCRIPT.PS Þle to set up a port to
receive PostScript. Refer to the on-line manual on the printerÕs
CD-ROM for details.
To print HP-GL Þles, use the HPGL.PS Þle to set up a port to receive
HP-GL. Refer to the on-line manual on the printerÕs CD-ROM for
details.
To print PostScript, or HP-GL, or Monochrome PCL5 Þles
interchangeably, use the AIS.PS Þle to set up a port for automatic
language selection. Refer to the on-line manual on the printerÕs
CD-ROM for details.
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PostScript printing errors
Note
systems. Refer to ÒUsing the automated fax systemsÓ on page 6-3
for instructions on using these systems.
If you get a PostScript error when printing from PageMaker, FreeHand,
QuarkXPress, or Canvas, you may be using an older version of the printer
description Þle. Other common mistakes include selecting the wrong PPD
or PDF Þle, incorrect timeout settings, corrupt image data, and bad cable
connections.
The PostScript error handler utility can provide useful information about
your particular printing problem. Refer to ÒUsing a PostScript error
handlerÓ on page 6-27 for details on this utility.
You can check TektronixÕ on-line services to see if the printer-related Þles
you have are the most recent. Refer to the on-line manual on the printerÕs
CD-ROM or ÒIf you need helpÓ on page 6-1 for information on TektronixÕ
online services. To determine the date of the Þle you are using, do the
following:
■
■
■
Macintosh users:
Select (highlight) a printer description Þle. From the File menu
choose Get Info. Make a note of the version date.
Windows 3.1 users:
In the File Manager, check a printer description ÞleÕs creation date.
Make a note of the version date.
Windows 95 users:
In the Windows Explorer, check a printer description ÞleÕs creation
date. Make a note of the version date.
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Using a PostScript error handler
The error handling utility is useful for diagnosing problems when a job
doesnÕt print. This utility installs a PostScript error-handling function in the
printer to help determine the cause of some PostScript printing problems.
PostScript errors are printed on a page with other status information when
an error occurs. This utility can be useful to programmers for debugging
PostScript code.
You can enable and disable the error handler through the printerÕs front
panel menu (Printer Defaults menu), through PhaserLink software (refer to
the PhaserShare Network Cards and Software System Administrator Manual), or a
PostScript utility Þle (refer to the printerÕs CD-ROM).
Once youÕve enabled the error handler through the front panel or through
PhaserLink software, the error handler remains active until you manually
disable it. Cycling the printerÕs power does not disable the error handler. If
you use a PostScript utility Þle to enable the error handler, you can disable it
by cycling the printerÕs power.
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Fixing timeout problems in Windows
If print jobs are timing out and not printing, you may need to increase the
timeout values in Windows and in the printer.
Try one of the following procedures to change the Windows timeout. If the
Windows procedure doesnÕt work for you, try the DOS procedure. Then,
follow the procedure to change the printerÕs timeout.
Windows timeout: From Windows 3.1
1. Open the Control Panel from the Main menu.
2. Double-click the Printers icon to open the Printers dialog box.
3. Click your printerÕs icon.
4. Click the Connect button to open the Connect dialog box.
5. Increase the Transmission Retry to 950 seconds by typing in the
new number.
6. Click OK.
Windows timeout: From Windows 95
1. Click the Start icon in the taskbar on your computer screen; a
menu appears.
2. Move the cursor over Settings; another menu appears.
3. In the menu, click Printers; the Printers window appears.
4. In the Printers window, select the Phaser 380 printer icon (or
Phaser 380 Extended if you have the printerÕs Extended Features
option). From the File menu, select Properties.
5. Click the Details tab and increase the Transmission Retry to 999
seconds (or higher).
6. Click OK.
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Windows timeout: From DOS (and Windows 3.1)
Note
To use this procedure, the printer must be connected directly to
your computer, not on a network.
1. At the DOS prompt, issue the DOS MODE command by typing
the following:
MODE LPT1:,,P
2. Start Windows 3.1.
3. Open the Control Panel from the Main menu.
4. Double-click the Printers icon to open the Printers dialog box.
5. Click the Connect button to open the Connect dialog box.
6. Change the port selection from LPT1 to either LPT1.DOS or
LPT1.OS2, depending on the options you see in the dialog box.
7. Click OK.
Printer’s timeout
Note
This is the basic procedure for changing one of the printerÕs
timeout values. For more information on the printerÕs timeouts,
refer to the on-line manual on the printerÕs CD-ROM.
You can use the Set Timeouts (Macintosh) or TIMEOUTS.PS (PC) Þle to
change the PostScript and HP-GL job and wait timeout values. When sent to
the printer, your edited version of the timeouts Þle changes the values in the
printer, but only while the printer is turned on; if the printer is turned off or
reset the values return to their defaults. To restore your desired timeout
settings, you must send your edited timeouts Þle to the printer again. Any
drivers that allow the job timeout and wait timeout values to be changed
will override the printers timeout settings when using that driver. These
include the Adobe driver, Windows 95 driver and Windows NT drivers. The
Macintosh LaserWriter drivers (versions 7.1.2 and 8) automatically set only
the wait timeout to 300 seconds.
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Note
The TIMEOUTS.PS Þle affects printer operation. If the printer is
shared on a network, using this Þle may affect the prints requested
by other users.
1. Locate the utility Þles in the PHSR380 directory on the printerÕs
CD-ROM.
2. Copy the TIMEOUT.PS Þle to your hard disk.
3. Open the Þle using a text editor. The default value is 40 seconds
for the wait timeout. Change the value in the WaitTimeOut line to
999.
4. Use one of the following methods to send the TIMEOUTS.PS Þle
to the printer:
■
■
PC users: Use the DOS COPY command to send the Þle to the
printer. (Windows 3.1 users can also use the Copy command in the
File Manager.)
Workstation users: Send the Þle to the printer as you would any
PostScript Þle.
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Printed colors are not what you expected
■
■
Check the printer settings in the printer driver.
Try selecting another Color Correction option. Supported printer
drivers provide access to the various TekColor color corrections.
Refer to ÒColor correction descriptionsÓ on page 4-6 for more
information.
■
■
If you are not using a supported driver and are sharing the printer
with other users on a network, another user may have changed
the printer's default color adjustment setting. Refer to ÒSharing
If you use the driver's Use Printer Setting option and printed
colors are not what you expected, check the following:
■
■
A selection may have been made in the TekColor Correction menu
on the printer's front panel. These settings change the printer's
color correction setting.
A color correction utility Þle may have been downloaded to the
printer. These Þles change the printer's color correction setting.
Refer to ÒSharing the printer on a networkÓ on page 6-38 for
details on how these settings affect prints made from a driver.
■
If you are using a color management system, make sure to set the
printerÕs TekColor color correction to None. Refer to the
documentation supplied with your particular color management
system.
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Printing PANTONE Colors
If a Phaser 380 printerÕs printer-speciÞc PANTONE Colors are not printing
as expected, make sure you are printing with Enhanced (600 x 300) mode
with color corrections set to None. Refer to ÒPrinting the PANTONE Color
ChartÓ in the on-line manual on the printerÕs CD-ROM for more
information.
There are many variables in process reproduction of colors simulated by the
Phaser 380 printer, any one of which may affect the quality of the PANTONE
Color simulation, including:
■
■
■
■
Type of ink used on printing press
Type of ink Þlm used on printing press
Effective Þnal resolution
Dot structure/halftones
If you have questions about PANTONE Color Matching, you can get
information in the following places:
■
HAL: Request a document catalog from HAL or EuroHAL,
fax systemsÓ on page 6-3 for instructions on using HAL and
EuroHAL.
■
World Wide Web: If you have access to the Internet, you can view
selected topics on the Phaser 380 printerÕs web page. Access the
printerÕs documentation from this web address:
http://www.tek.com/Color_Printers/userdoc/introduction.html
Blue colors look too purple
If printed blue colors look too purple, print your document with the
Vivid Color color correction. Refer to ÒTekColor corrections Ñ making the
best selectionÓ on page 4-3 for more information.
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Using the Tektronix halftone screens
Tektronix halftone screens are designed for Tektronix printers, and improve
print quality over application-set halftone screens. The Setscreen Off
(SCRENOFF.PS) utility Þle redeÞnes some PostScript operators, such as the
applications from overriding the Tektronix proprietary halftone screens.
Use the following utility Þles, depending on your computer type, to control
application-deÞned halftone screens in your prints.
Macintosh file name
PC file name
Setscreen On
Setscreen Off and
LaserWriter Utility
SCREENON.PS
SCRENOFF.PS
Macintosh users
1. Refer to ÒUsing the Macintosh InstallerÓ on page 2-47 for
instructions on installing the utility Þles from the Phaser 380
printerÕs CD-ROM.
2. Select the appropriate printer in the Chooser.
3. In the PhaserTools folder on your computerÕs hard disk, locate the
LaserWriter Utility and double-click its icon to start the application.
4. From the Utilities menu, choose Download PostScript File.
5. Select either the Setscreen On or the Setscreen Off Þle from the list,
then click Open. (These Þles were installed in the Printer Utilities
folder, inside the PhaserTools folder.)
6. At the prompt Save PostScript output as:you are asked
for a Þle name for saving printer output. Use either the default
name given in the edit box or type a new name. Click Save to
send the Þle to the printer.
7. If no output is returned by the printer, the LaserWriter Utility
displays a dialog box; click OK continue.
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PC and workstation users
1. Locate the utility Þles in the PHSR380 directory on the printerÕs
CD-ROM.
2. Copy the Þles that you need to your computerÕs hard disk or use
them directly from the CD-ROM.
3. Use one of the following methods to send the SCREENON.PS or
the SCRENOFF.PS Þle to the printer:
■
■
PC users: Use the DOS COPY command to send the Þle to the
printer. (Windows 3.1 users can also use the Copy command in the
File Manager.)
Workstation users: Send the Þle to the printer as you would any
PostScript Þle.
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Selecting page sizes in Windows applications
In some Windows applications, you can select printer page sizes in a Print
Setup dialog box accessed from the File menu. If you use a Print Setup
dialog box to select the Phaser 380 printer from your application, some page
sizes may not be visible in the list.
If the Phaser 380 printer page size you want to use is not visible in the list, do
the following:
Windows 3.1
1. From the Main window, open the Control Panel and double-click
the Printers icon.
2. In the Printers dialog box, select the Tektronix Phaser 380 printer
in the list of printers.
3. Click the Setup button.
4. In the Setup dialog box, select the page size you want and
click OK.
5. Return to your application. If you open the Print Setup dialog
box again from within your application, the page size selection
may be blank. The page size you just selected in the driver is still
selected, it is just not visible in the list.
6. Print as usual.
If you open the Print Setup dialog box from within an application, and the
page size selection is blank, the blank represents the page size last selected
from the printer driver through the Control Panel. You can leave the page
size selection blank and print as usual, or you can select another page size
from the list.
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Windows 95
1. Click the Start icon in the taskbar on your computer screen; a
menu appears.
2. Move the cursor over Settings; another menu appears.
3. In the menu, click Printers; the Printers window appears.
4. In the Printers window, select the Phaser 380 printer icon, then
select Properties from the File menu.
5. Click the Paper tab.
6. Choose your page size, and click OK.
7. Return to your application.
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Fonts printing incorrectly from Windows
If fonts are printing incorrectly from Windows, make sure you installed the
correct printer with either the Tektronix driver for Windows 3.1, or with the
Windows 95 PostScript driver.
■
If you have the standard version of the printer, you should have
installed Tektronix Phaser 380.
■
If you have the printerÕs Extended Features option, you should
recognize and use all of the printerÕs fonts.
If you select Tektronix Phaser 380 Extended and you have only
the standard version of the printer with 39 fonts, any of the
additional fonts selected within an application are printed in the
Courier typeface.
If you are not sure which version of the printer you have, print a copy of the
printerÕs Startup Page. The standard conÞguration has 39 fonts and
16 Mbytes of memory; the Extended Features option has 69 fonts and
48 Mbytes of memory. Refer to ÒPrinting Help Pages from the front panelÓ
on page 2-30 for instructions on printing a Startup Page.
Refer to the instructions on installing the printer and drivers.
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Sharing the printer on a network
Driver, utility files, and front panel interactions
If your Phaser 380 printer is shared by other users on a network, using the
downloadable utility Þles or the printerÕs front panel to change the printerÕs
default color correction setting can affect prints made by other users.
■
When you print from a supported driver with any TekColor color
correction selection except Use Printer Setting, the driver selection
overrides the following selections for prints made from the driver:
■
A color correction utility Þle, if one has been downloaded to the
printer.
■
The selection on the printerÕs front panel TekColor Corrections
menu.
■
When you print from a supported driver with the Use Printer
Setting option, your images are printed with one of the following
selections:
■
A color correction utility Þle, if one has been downloaded to the
printer.
■
The selection on the printerÕs front panel TekColor Corrections
menu.
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■
When you print from a non-supported driver, your images are
printed with one of the following selections:
■
printer.
■
The selection on the printerÕs front panel TekColor Corrections
menu.
■
If the colors on your prints are not what you expected, and your
system administrator has disabled some of the printerÕs front
panel menus, Þnd out what settings are in effect and whether a
color correction utility Þle has been downloaded to the printer.
You can also print a ConÞguration Page to see the current color
correction selection; see ÒPrinting Help Pages from the front
panelÓ on page 2-30 for instructions.
If the LaserWriter Utility does not work
The LaserWriter Utility cannot be used if the printer is connected to a print
server. See your system administrator to temporarily remove the printer
from the print server to download any of the PostScript utility Þles.
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Using the Front Panel
Front panel overview
The printerÕs front panel provides you with information about the printerÕs
operation, as well as buttons for accessing printer menus.
Front panel indicators
The front panel also includes two indicator lights:
1. Power (green LED)
2. Error (red LED)
Power
Error
1
2
Exit
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Indicator
1. Power
On
Blinking
Off
The printer is off, not ready,
The printer is on and ready for
operation.
The printer is in standby mode,
processing, or printing an image. or there is an error.
The printer is in interactive mode:
you have pressed the Menu
button.
2. Error
If the indicator is on after the
power-up sequence, the printer’s
controller board detects an error
that is not user-correctable; the
printer requires service.
The printer requires attention: ink Normal operation: there
is low, for example.
are no print engine or
controller board errors.
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Front panel buttons
1. The Exitbutton allows you to perform these menu functions:
■
Back up a level in the menu without making a selection.
Exit the menu.
■
2. Button 2, labeled Info, lets you cycle through information such as
the printerÕs name, print server name, and the printerÕs IP
address. Pressing Infoduring a print job displays the job name
and job source. When you enter the front panel menu by pressing
Menu, Button 2 has this function:
■ <---- Scroll backward through the available selections.
3. Button 3, labeled Cleanduring normal operation, lets you access
the cleaning menus. When you enter the front panel menu by
pressing Menu, Button 3 changes meaning as you select
sub-menus:
■ ----> Scroll forward through the available selections.
■ Cancel Cancel a print job or selection.
■ Confirm ConÞrm an address change (IP, Broadcast, Gateway).
4. Button 4, labeled Menuduring normal operation, lets you enter the
front panel menu. After entering the menu, Button 4 changes
meaning as you select submenus:
■ Menu
Provides access to submenus.
■ Print Executes the selected print.
■ Test
Performs a test print or paper feed operation.
Accepts the selected value.
■ OK
Exit
1
2
3
4
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Two-line display
The two lines of the display have the following functions:
Line 1
■
Displays status messages such as Ready, Printing or the
printerÕs name.
■
■
Displays operation errors and warnings such as Out Of Ink.
Displays the names of menus and parameters you can set.
Line 2
■
Displays button labels such as <----for previous, ---->for next,
Infofor displaying printer information, Menufor access to a
menu of selections, Cleanfor access to cleaning menus, and
Printand OKto make selections.
Warming Up
Info
1
Power
Error
Clean
Menu
2
Exit
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Refer to ÒFront panel messagesÓ on page 6-4 for a description of the front
panel messages. For a roadmap to the front panel menu selections, refer to
ÒFront panel menu mapÓ on page 7-5.
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Enabling and disabling the front panel menu
The printer allows a system administrator to lock the front panel menu by
downloading a utility Þle. In this protected mode, you can print the pages in
the Help Pages menu, but cannot modify any settings in the rest of the menu.
For more information on enabling and disabling the front panel menu, refer
to the printerÕs CD-ROM or the World Wide Web.
When the front panel is enabled, all front panel menu selections are
available.
■
Press the Menubutton. The front panel displays the following
message:
Help Pages
<---- ----> Menu
When the front panel is disabled and you press the Menubutton, the display
shows only the pages in the Help Pages menu (without the heading):
Configuration Page
<---- ----> Print
To access the entire menu with the front panel disabled, you must use a
special key sequence to enter the menu.
■
Press and hold down the Menubutton and press the Exitbutton.
The front panel displays the following message:
Help Pages
<---- ----> Menu
The full set of menus is now available.
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Front panel menu map
Phaser® 380 Menu Map
<---
--->
scrolls backward through available selections
scrolls forward through available selections
enters the next sub-menu
Menu
Press
Menu
Exit
OK
exits without making a change
accepts the displayed value as the new setting
Help Pages
<---
<---
--->
Exit
Exit
Exit
Menu
Menu Map
Configuration Page
Startup Page
Demonstration Page
RGB Color Sampler
CMYK Color Sampler
Page Count
--->
View
Vivid Color (default)
Display
SWOP
Euroscale
Commercial
SNAP Press
Toyo
DIC
FujiProof
Monochrome
None
TekColor Correction
<---
--->
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
Print Quality
Fast Color
Enhanced (600 x 300)
Standard (default)
<---
<---
<---
--->
Exit
Exit
Exit
Exit
Exit
Exit
Default Tray
Startup Page
SCSI Startup Mode
Cleaning Page Source
Error Handler
Image Smoothing
Energy Star
Check Print
Media Size Check
Printer Defaults
--->
Serial Settings
Baud Rate
Data Bits
Stop Bits
Parity
Flow Control
--->
Network Settings
TCP/IP
EtherTalk or TokenTalk
NetWare
HTTP
<---
--->
Service Support
Cool Down For Power Off Engine FW Version
Head Serial Number
Calibration Date
Head Version
Fault History
Purge Volume
<---
--->
Language
English (default)
Español
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
Japanese
<---
--->
Extended Features required.
Appears when lower paper tray is installed.
Appears when appropriate PhaserShare™ card is installed.
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Printer Help Pages
The printer has several Help Pages that you can print from the front panel to
learn more about the printer.
Menu Map
The menu map provides a graphical view of the front panel menus. The
menu map can be used as a convenient navigation aid for quickly
determining the location of menu items. An online version of the menu map
is also available on the World Wide Web.
Configuration Page
The conÞguration page lists information on the printerÕs hardware and
software conÞguration and current settings. This page is especially useful
during network installation and troubleshooting. You can print the
ConÞguration Page through the front panel, by sending a PostScript
language Þle to the printer (refer to the printerÕs CD-ROM), or through the
World Wide Web (refer to the PhaserShare Status Software User Manual).
Startup Page
The Startup Page lists the number of pages printed, installed interface ports,
software version numbers, installed RAM memory, the number of fonts in
memory, and other useful information. By default, printing of the Startup
Page is enabled on power up.
Printing of the Startup Page can be enabled and disabled through the front
panel menu, by sending a PostScript language utility Þle to the printer, or
through a web browser using PhaserLink software (refer to the PhaserShare
Status Software User Manual). If the printer detects a non-fatal failure, it
automatically prints a Startup Page containing diagnostic information
regardless of the Startup Page setting in the front panel menu.
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Demonstration Page
You can print copies of a sample demonstration page through the front panel
or through the World Wide Web (refer to the PhaserShare Status Software User
Manual.)
RGB and CMYK Color Samplers
The RGB and CMYK color samplers provide multi-page charts containing
color samples and their corresponding color values based on the RGB and
CMYK color models. Print these charts to help you select colors for use in
your documents. You can print the color sampler charts through the front
panel or from the printerÕs CD-ROM.
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Printer standby modes
You can change or disable Energy Star settings through the front panel (refer
to ÒFront panel menu mapÓ on page 7-5) or through the World Wide Web
(refer to the PhaserShare Status Software User Manual.)
Idle for 4 hours When the printer is idle for more than 4 hours, it goes into a
standby mode that keeps the printer ready to use yet reduces energy
consumption.
The printer exits standby mode when you send a Þle to the printer, press any
front panel button, install or remove a media tray, or open any cover. For
example, adding ink causes the printer to exit standby mode. When the
printer exits this standby mode, it is ready to print in about 5 minutes.
Energy Star mode When the printer is idle for the time set in the Energy Star
front panel menu, it cools down completely. When the printer exits the
Energy Star mode, it is ready to print in about 20 minutes.
For printers ordered with the Energy Star option, the Energy Star default is
set to 1 hour. After an hour of inactivity, the printer begins a cool-down
cycle that requires a 20 minute warm-up period before being ready to use
again. Increasing the Energy Star value from 1 hour keeps the printer ready
for printing and eliminates the warm-up period. In the printerÕs standard
conÞguration, the Energy Star default is set to 120 hours.
Since the printer uses ink during warm-up from a power-off condition and
when exiting Energy Star mode, you can reduce ink consumption by leaving
the printer on. To ensure optimum printing performance and best ink
economy, leave the printer turned on overnight and during weekends.
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Selecting the cleaning page source
The printer picks sheets of paper from a designated media tray as part of its
self-maintenance and jam recovery routines. The default cleaning page
source for the printer is the upper tray. When the Lower Paper Tray
Assembly is installed, you can change the source of the cleaning page to the
lower tray to prevent the printer from using transparencies or letterhead
loaded in the upper paper tray.
You can change the cleaning page source through the front panel or by
sending a PostScript language Þle to the printer (refer to the printerÕs
CD-ROM). To change the cleaning page source from the printerÕs front
panel, follow these steps:
1. While the Readymessage or the printerÕs name is displayed,
press the Menubutton. The printer displays the setup menu:
Help Pages
<----
---->
Menu
2. Using the left arrow (<----)or right arrow (---->)buttons,
scroll through the selections until the following message appears:
Printer Defaults
<----
---->
Menu
3. Press the Menubutton to access the printer defaults settings.
4. Using the left arrow (<----)or right arrow (---->)buttons,
scroll through the selections until the following message appears:
Cleaning Page Source
<----
---->
Menu
5. Press the Menubutton to access the cleaning page source settings.
Cleaning Page Source:Upper
<----
---->
OK
6. Scroll through the settings until you reach the one you want. Press
the OKbutton to conÞrm the setting.
7. To return to the top level of the menu, press the Exit button until
the printer displays the Readymessage.
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8
Supplies, Accessories,
and Expanding Your
Printer
Tektronix supplies: the mark of quality
Tektronix supplies are developed and tested as a total system Ñ printer, ink,
and media. These system components work together to produce consistent,
high-quality color images. For the best results, order Tektronix supplies.
Caution Tektronix Phaser 380 ColorStix¨ ink is formulated speciÞcally
for use with the Phaser 380 printer. Only Tektronix ColorStix
ink is certiÞed for PANTONE Color matching. To avoid
damaging the printhead, only use Phaser 380 ColorStix
solid-ink sticks in the printer.
Customizing your printer
Tektronix offers upgrade and accessory kits to expand your printerÕs
capabilities. To order upgrade kits, refer to the following information
provided or the supplies information sheet that was shipped with the
printer and contact your local dealer or Tektronix ofÞce. In the United
States, call Tektronix at 1-800-835-6100.
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Ordering printer supplies
For a complete list of printer supplies, refer to the supplies information sheet
that was shipped with the printer and contact your local dealer or, in the
United States, call Tektronix at 1-800-835-6100.
Printer supplies and accessories
Order number
016-1540-00
016-1541-00
016-1542-00
016-1543-00
016-1554-00
016-1555-00
016-1567-00
016-1130-00
016-1194-00
016-1255-00
016-1254-00
016-1139-00
016-1140-00
016-1142-00
016-1368-00
016-1143-00
016-1369-00
436-0303-00
436-0308-00
016-1520-00
016-1646-00
006-7824-01
118-9548-00
070-9662-00
070-9538-01
070-9539-01
063-2673-00
063-2830-01
063-2664-XX
Description
Phaser 380 ColorStix Solid Ink — 2 Black sticks
Phaser 380 ColorStix Solid Ink — 2 Cyan sticks
Phaser 380 ColorStix Solid Ink — 2 Magenta sticks
Phaser 380 ColorStix Solid Ink — 2 Yellow sticks
A-size Tektronix transparency*, 50 sheets
A4-size Tektronix transparency*, 50 sheets
Tabloid Maximum-size Tektronix transparency*, 50 sheets
Transparency sleeves, A-size, 3-hole, open on 2 ends, 50 per pack
Transparency pockets, A-size, 3-hole, open on 1 end, 50 per pack
Tabloid Maximum-size Tektronix paper, 250 sheets, 176 g/m2 (Cover 65 lbs.)
Tabloid Maximum-size Tektronix paper, 500 sheets, 99 g/m2 (Bond 24 lbs.)
Tabloid-size Tektronix paper, 500 sheets, 90 g/m2 (Bond 24 lbs.)
A3-size Tektronix paper - no watermark, 500 sheets, 90 g/m2 (24 lbs.)
Letter-size Tektronix paper, 250 sheets, 176 g/m2 (Cover 65 lbs.)
Letter-size Tektronix paper, 500 sheets, 90 g/m2 (24 lbs.)
A4-size Tektronix paper, 250 sheets, 176 g/m2 (Cover 65 lbs.)
A4-size Tektronix paper, 500 sheets, 90 g/m2 (24 lbs.)
Phaser 380 printer maintenance tray (includes waste ink liner and tray separator pad)
Phaser 380 printer waste ink liner
Cleaning kit: cleaning tray, cleaning cards, alcohol wipes, foam swabs, bottle
Cleaning cards, pack of 5
Pack of 10 lint-free, alcohol-soaked cleaning wipes
Media tray separator pad (included with maintenance tray 436-0303-00)
Phaser 380 Color Printer User Manual
PhaserShare Network Cards and Software System Administrator Manual
PhaserShare Status Software User Manual
Phaser 380 printer Drivers and Utilities diskette set
Phaser 380 Quick Reference Guide
Phaser 380 printer CD-ROM; standard and Extended Features configurations
(XX Ordering versions: -00 English, -10 French, -20 Italian, -30 German, -40 Spanish,
-70 Simplified Chinese, -80 Traditional Chinese, -90 Korean)
063-2665-00
Adobe Type Manager software CD-ROM, used with Extended Features configuration
* Tektronix transparency offers enhanced ink adhesion and superior print quality.
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Interface cables and adapters
The following cables and adapters are available through Tektronix or your
dealer. Contact your dealer for other cables and adapters.
Printer interface cables and adapters
Order number Description
Connectors and cable length
012-1468-00
Parallel cable
36-pin high-density plug to 25-pin DSUB plug;
3 meters (9.84 feet)
Connects the printer’s parallel port to a PC or workstation parallel port.
Parallel/Centronics adapter parallel adapter: converts 36-pin low-density IEEE
013-0299-00
1284-B plug to 36-pin high-density IEEE 1284-C plug
Adapts your system’s existing low-density, Centronics parallel cable connector to the printer’s
high-density parallel connector.
012-1465-00
012-1299-00
013-0297-00
SCSI-2 HD to SCSI-1 LD cable
50-pin high-density plug to 50-pin low-density plug;
2.0 meters (6.56 feet)
Connects the printer’s SCSI port to a hard disk drive or the Phaser Copystation SCSI port.
SCSI-1 LD to Macintosh SCSI cable 50-pin low-density plug to Macintosh SCSI 25-pin plug
Combine with 013-0297-00 to connect the printer’s SCSI port to a hard disk drive with
Macintosh SCSI 25-pin plug.
SCSI-1 LD to SCSI-2 HD adapter
SCSI adapter: converts 50-pin low-density plug to
50-pin high-density plug
Use with either 012-1465-00 or 012-1299-00 to convert a low-density SCSI connection to a
high-density SCSI connection.
012-1379-00
012-1380-00
Serial (RS-232) Null modem cable
9-socket receptacle to 9-socket receptacle;
1.8 meters (6 feet)
Connects the printer’s serial port to a PC or workstation serial port.
Serial (RS-232) Null modem cable 9-socket receptacle to 25-socket receptacle;
1.8 meters (6 feet)
Connects the printer’s serial port to a PC or workstation serial port.
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Extended Features upgrade
In its standard conÞguration, the Phaser 380 printer offers Fast Color and
Standard color printing modes, 16 Mbytes of RAM memory, and 39 fonts.
The Extended Features upgrade consists of a replacement ROM and
additional memory, both of which are required.
The Extended Features upgrade is especially suited for workgroups,
enhancing the printerÕs performance in the following ways:
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Adds 600 x 300 dpi printing mode. Used for the best text quality
and the smoothest color blends on paper. Produces transparencies
with the most vibrant colors, the smoothest color gradations and
color sweeps, and the highest durability.
provides job pipelining to speed printer throughput and
ofßoading of print jobs from your computer, faster processing of
image data, and additional storage for more downloadable fonts.
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Adds 30 fonts for a total of 69 fonts.
Adds software support for Phaser Copystation.
Provides a Check Print feature allowing you to review the Þrst
page of a document or multi-page print job before continuing.
Refer to ÒPreviewing with Check PrintÓ on page 4-15 for more
information.
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Provides a collation feature for printing several copies of a
multiple-page document. Refer to ÒUsing the Quick Collate
optionÓ on page 4-13 for more information. Requires use of an
approved external SCSI hard disk; refer to ÒSelecting a SCSI hard
diskÓ on page 2-24 for more information.
To determine if your printer has the Extended Features option, check the
printerÕs Startup Page. For information on the Startup Page, refer to ÒPrinter
Help PagesÓ on page 7-6. To order the Extended Features upgrade for a
Phaser 380 printer, use Tektronix order number Z380FX.
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Lower Paper Tray Assembly (recommended)
An optional, 250-sheet Lower Paper Tray Assembly for paper printing lets
you conÞgure the printer for dual-tray printing capability. Two trays are
especially useful if you commonly print on several sizes and types of media.
For example, you might want to print on transparencies, letterhead, label
media or Tabloid Maximum-size media from the upper tray and use the
lower tray for printing on an alternate size of paper, such as Letter-size.
To order an optional Lower Paper Tray Assembly, use Tektronix order
number Z380LTA.
Printer Station (recommended)
The Printer Station is designed to safely support the weight of the Phaser 380
color printer (100 kg/200 lbs.) and the printerÕs Lower Tray Assembly
(36.8 kg /81 lbs.). Adding a Printer Station to the printer raises it to a
comfortable operating height, while providing a convenient location to store
the printerÕs media supplies and consumable components, such as
maintenance trays, transparency media, and ColorStix ink sticks. The
Printer Station features hinged doors, a removable drawer, and lockable
caster wheels. The Printer Station measures approximately 51.5 cm
(20.25 in.) high, 59.7 cm (23.5 in.) wide and 62.2 cm (24.5 in.) deep.
To order the Phaser 380 Printer Station, use Tektronix order number:
Z380CRT.
Media tray
The printer is shipped with a Universal-size media tray that holds
approximately 250 sheets of paper or 100 sheets of transparency media.
Additional trays can be ordered for convenience. If you often print
transparencies or letterhead, you can save time and effort by purchasing a
second media tray and dedicate it for printing special paper types. Having
separate trays for each type of media lets you easily print on multiple media
types by simply swapping trays. There is no need to load and unload trays
when changing between media types.
To order an additional Universal-size media tray, use Tektronix order
number 436-0323-00.
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Memory upgrade
16 Mbytes of Memory. In its standard conÞguration, the Phaser 380 printer has
16 Mbytes of memory. You can upgrade the printer to 48 Mbytes or
64 Mbytes of memory to gain printing features and improve performance.
Note The Startup Page reports how much RAM memory is installed in
the printer. For information on the Startup Page, refer to
ÒPrinter Help PagesÓ on page 7-6.
48 Mbytes of Memory. Upgrading to 48 Mbytes of memory provides
600 x 300 dpi printing, support for job collation, 30 additional fonts, the
Check Print feature, support for the Phaser Copystation, and job pipelining.
Refer to ÒExtended Features upgradeÓ on page 8-4 for detailed information.
64 Mbytes of Memory. Upgrading to 64 Mbytes of memory provides
additional space for more downloadable fonts and improves job pipelining
to speed printer throughput and ofßoading of print jobs from your
Total memory
48 Mbytes
Upgrade from 16 Mbytes
Order Z380FX
Upgrade from 48 Mbytes
Not applicable
64 Mbytes
Order Z380FX and ZMA16
Order ZMA16
You can add an additional 30 fonts to the standard 39 fonts by upgrading to
the Extended Features conÞguration. Refer to ÒExtended Features upgradeÓ
on page 8-4 for more information. Refer to ÒFontsÓ on page 3-46 for more
information on font typefaces.
600 x 300 dpi upgrade
You can upgrade the Phaser 380 printer to print with 600 x 300 dpi resolution
print quality by ordering the Z380FX upgrade. Refer to ÒExtended Features
upgradeÓ on page 8-4 for more information.
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PhaserShare network cards (recommended)
Tektronix PhaserShareª network cards offer high-performance network
connectivity for your color printer. PhaserShare network cards can be easily
installed in your printer.
Order number
Description
Z350FP1
Adds Ethernet interface; includes support for
Novell NetWare, EtherTalk, TCP/IP, Telnet and FTP.
Z350FP3
Z350FP4
Adds LocalTalk/Serial interface.
Adds Token Ring interface; includes support for Novell
NetWare, TokenTalk, TCP/IP, Telnet and FTP.
Benefits of networking the printer
Adding a PhaserShare network card to your printer makes it an efÞcient,
sharable printing resource in network environments. Network connections,
such as Ethernet, offer signiÞcant speed improvements compared to the
standard parallel communication connection. Several varieties of
PhaserShare cards allow the printer to be seamlessly integrated into popular
network conÞgurations. All ports and protocols are simultaneously active,
allowing the printer to be used in mixed environments.
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Phaser Copystation
The Phaser Copystation adds easy-to-use, walk-up color copying capability
to the Phaser 380 Color Printer.
The CopystationÕs front-panel controls let you specify the number of copies
and select among color, gray scale and black-and-white copying modes.
You can choose to make copies reduced to 25% or enlarged to 200% of the
originalÕs size, and you can adjust copies for color balance and lightness.
printer network and for operating instructions, refer to the
Phaser CopyStation User Manual.
SCSI hard disk
A SCSI hard disk can be used with the printerÕs SCSI port in the following
ways:
External font storage. You can connect one or more external SCSI hard disks
to the printer for additional font storage. Refer to ÒSCSI peripheral devicesÓ
on page 2-24 for more information.
External collation disk. For printers with the Extended Features option, you
can connect a 1.2-Gigabyte SCSI hard disk for multi-page job collation.
Tektronix offers a SCSI hard disk (order number Z350DSK) that is optimized
for use with Tektronix printers. Refer to ÒUsing the Quick Collate optionÓ
on page 4-13 for more information.
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PhaserPrint for UNIX software
For printing in Unix environments, Tektronix offers PhaserPrintª for UNIX
software. PhaserPrint software provides fast raster Þle and screen copy
printing to Tektronix color printers. PhaserPrint software also provides
a graphical user interface for push-button control of Tektronix
printer features. PhaserPrint software works with the workstationÕs native
spooling system to print PostScript Þles and raster Þles in the Sun Raster
Format (SRF), xwd, SGI RGB, and other formats.
The printerÕs CD-ROM contains a demonstration copy of the PhaserPrint
software and an on-line instruction guide in the unixdemo subdirectory
under the unix directory. Refer to ÒPrinting from a workstationÓ on
page 3-20 for more information.
Note To order PhaserPrint software, use Tektronix order number
4690F20.
PhaserSym
For printing in VMS environments, Tektronix offers PhaserSymª.
PhaserSym is a VMS print symbiont for DEC OpenVMS VAX, and DEC
OpenVMS AXP machines. PhaserSym facilitates communication between
VMS hosts and Tektronix Phaser printers. PhaserSym requires that the
Phaser printer include Ethernet support.
Note To order PhaserSym, use Tektronix order number 4690F41.
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9
Regulatory Information
and Specifications
Declaration of conformity
Tektronix, Inc.
Color Printing and Imaging Division
P.O. Box 1000
Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-1000 U.S.A.
declares, under our sole responsibility, that the product
Phaser 380 printer (Z380)
to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standard(s)
or other normative document(s):
For the
EN55022:1986
Limits and Methods of measurement of radio
interference characteristics of Information
Technology Equipment. Class B level.
For the
Limit for Harmonics current emissions.
EN61000-3-2
For the
EN50082-1:1994
Electromagnetic compatibility Generic immunity
standard Part 1: Residential, Commercial and Light
Industry.
IEC801-2:1984
IEC801-3:1984
IEC801-4:1988
IEC1000-4-2:1993
IEC1000-4-4:1993
EN61000-4-11:1993
ENV50140:1993
ENV50141:1993
Following the provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
89/336/EEC.
For the
EN60950
Safety of Information Technology Equipment
including Electrical Business Equipment.
Following the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
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Canadian EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
regulatory standards
■
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
■
Le prŽsent appareil numŽrique nÕŽmet pas de bruits
radioŽlectriques dŽpassant les limits applicables aux appareils
numŽriques de la classe B prescrites dans le R•glement sur le
brouillage radioŽlectrique ŽdictŽ par le ministere des
Communications du Canada.
FCC Class B warning (for 115 VAC equipment)
The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio frequency
energy. If it is not installed and used properly in strict accordance with
TektronixÕ instructions, it may cause interference with radio and television
reception.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B veriÞed digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Warning Changes or modiÞcations not expressly approved by Tektronix
can affect emission compliance and could void the userÕs
authority to operate this product. To ensure emission
compliance, use shielded interface cables.
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Material Safety Data Sheets
Proper management of environmental resources protects the well-being of
our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities we are a part
of worldwide.
Tektronix establishes and maintains sound environmental management
practices to accomplish this goal and to assure compliance with the laws,
regulations, and orders of the responsible governmental authorities
wherever Tektronix and its subsidiaries operate.
Tektronix, Inc. is complying with government regulations by providing
Material Safety Data Sheets for our products.
Color Printing and Imaging Division
Tektronix, Inc.
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MSDS for ColorStix ink sticks
Section I – Product identification
Trade name and Tektronix part number:
ColorStix® Solid Ink — Black
ColorStix® Solid Ink — Cyan
ColorStix® Solid Ink — Magenta
ColorStix® Solid Ink — Yellow
016-1540-00
016-1541-00
016-1542-00
016-1543-00
Section II – Information on ingredients
Ingredients:
Fatty amide waxes, Rosin ester, Phthalate ester, Black, cyan, magenta, or yellow dye
Section III – Hazards identification
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: Contact unlikely. If any particles get into the eye, flush thoroughly with water.
Skin: Not an irritant based on test results.
Inhalation: Not an expected route of exposure.
Ingestion: Not an expected route of exposure. See section XI.
Section IV – First aid measures
None indicated. This product is a waxy solid and should not cause health hazards when used as intended.
Section V – Fire fighting measures
Flammable Properties:
Flash point: Above 93.3° C (200° F) NFPA class 3B.
Fire & explosion hazards: These inks will burn. No unusual hazards are expected.
Section VI – Accidental release measures
Spill Or Leak: Not applicable.
Section VII – Handling and storage
Handling: None.
Storage: Avoid high temperatures.
Section VIII – Exposure control – personal protection
Exposure Guidelines: No special protection indicated when used as intended. TLV/PEL: None established.
Section IX – Physical and chemical properties
Appearance: Waxy, solid. Black, blue, red or yellow in color.
Odor: None.
Solubility: Not water soluble.
Section X – Stability and reactivity
Stability: Stable.
Incompatibility With Other Materials: None.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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Section XI – Toxicological information
Toxicity: Non-toxic orally.
Irritation: Not an irritant based on standard tests.
Sensitization: Not a sensitizer based on standard tests.
Carcinogenicity: Components or product not listed by IARC, NTP or OSHA.
Section XII – Ecological information
No known impact.
Section XIII – Disposal considerations
These products are not a hazardous waste as specified in 40CFR 261. Dispose in accordance with all Federal,
State, and Local regulations.
Section XIV – Transport information
D.O.T.: Not regulated.
NMFC: 101720 Sub. 3 - Ink, Printing, N.O.I., Class 55.
Section XV – Regulatory information
TSCA: All components of these inks are listed in the Toxic Substances Control Act inventory as verified by our
suppliers.
SARA: Not reportable.
RCRA: TCLP below hazardous waste levels set by EPA.
CERCLA: No reportable quantity for this material.
California Prop. 65: Not listed.
Section XVI – Other information
Original preparation date: August 23, 1994 R.C.
Tektronix, Inc.
P.O. Box 500
Chemical Documentation
Mail stop 55-769
Beaverton, Oregon 97077
Printer information: 1-800-835-6100
MSDS information: (503) 627-7255
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MSDS for silicone oil
Section I – Product identification
Trade name and Tektronix part number:
Silicone fluid (found in maintenance tray)
006-7912-00
Product use: Used in Tektronix Phaser 380 color printers.
Section II – Information on ingredients
Ingredients
Polydimethylsiloxane
CAS Number: 63148-62-9
Hazardous Ingredients:
None. This is not a hazardous material as defined by the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard.
Section III – Hazards identification
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: Direct contact may cause temporary discomfort with mild redness and dryness similar to windburn.
Skin: A single prolonged exposure (24 to 48 hours) causes no known adverse effect.
Inhalation: Not an irritant to respiratory passages.
Ingestion: Swallowing large amounts could cause discomfort.
Section IV – First aid measures
Eyes: Flush immediately with water.
Skin: Wipe off and wash with soap and water.
Inhalation: Not a likely route of exposure.
Oral: No first aid should be needed.
Section V – Fire fighting measures
Flammable Properties: Flammable limits not determined.
Flash point: 284.9° C (545° F), minimum open cup.
Fire & explosion hazards: No unusual hazards known.
Section VI – Accidental release measures
Spill Or Leak: Wipe with absorbent material and dispose in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
Section VII – Handling and storage
Handling: No special requirements.
Storage: No special requirements.
Section VIII – Exposure control – personal protection
Exposure Guidelines: None established.
Engineering Controls: None needed when used as intended in Tektronix printers.
Eye Protection: None needed.
Skin Protection: None should be needed.
Respiratory Protection: None needed.
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Section IX – Physical and chemical properties
Appearance: Colorless liquid.
Odor: Slight.
Solubility: Not water soluble.
Section X – Stability and reactivity
Stability: Stable. Traces of formaldehyde may form if heated in air above 149° C (300° F ). Normal operating
temperature in this printer is 50° to 60°C (148 to 166° F).
Incompatibility With Other Materials: Oxidizing compounds can cause a reaction.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section XI – Toxicological information
Acute oral LD50: Greater than 50 ml/Kg (G.P.).
Eye Irritation: Very mild irritant, normal after 24 to 48 hours.
Skin: Not a skin irritant.
Mutagenicity: Negative in activation and non-activation systems.
Section XII – Ecological information
No known impact.
Section XIII – Disposal considerations
Observe all Federal, State, and Local regulations. See section XV.
Section XIV – Transport information
D.O.T.: Not regulated.
Section XV – Regulatory information
EPCRA section 313 Reportable Ingredients: None.
California Prop. 65: Not listed.
Canadian WHMIS: Not considered a hazardous chemical.
TSCA: This product is listed in the Toxic Substances Control Act inventory as verified by our suppliers.
OSHA: Not considered a hazardous material as defined by 29CFR1910.1200 Hazard Communication.
Section XVI – Other information
Original preparation date: October 21, 1994 R.C.
Tektronix, Inc.
P.O. Box 500
Chemical Documentation
Mail stop 55-769
Beaverton, Oregon 97077
Printer information: 1-800-835-6100
MSDS information: (503) 627-7255
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Specifications
Printer tilt
Place the printer on a level surface with no more than 2¡ tilt in any direction.
Equivalent to raising one corner of the printer approximately 16 mm
(0.625 in.).
Caution
Tilting the printer more than 2¡ causes drum ßuid to leak from
the maintenance tray resulting in damage to your printer not
covered by the printerÕs warranty.
Temperature
Operating:
Nonoperating:
Storage:
15¡ C to 35¡ C (59¡ F to 95¡ F)
Ð30¡ C to +60¡ C (Ð22¡ F to 140¡ F)
Ð30¡ C to +60¡ C (Ð22¡ F to 140¡ F)
Humidity
Operating:
Nonoperating:
10% to 80% Relative Humidity, noncondensing
10% to 95% Relative Humidity, noncondensing
Altitude
Operating:
Nonoperating:
0 to 2,400 meters (0 to 8,000 feet)
0 to 15,000 meters (0 to 50,000 feet)
Primary voltage ranges
87 Ð 128 VAC, 115 VAC nominal
174 Ð 250 VAC, 220 VAC nominal
Frequency range
48 to 66 Hz
AC input ratings
115 VAC, 12 Amps
220 VAC, 6 Amps
Print quality and Pages Per Minute (ppm) speed
Fast Color
mode
Standard
mode
Enhanced
mode
A4/Letter-size paper
A4/Letter-size transparency
3.5 ppm
2.5 ppm
1.5 ppm
1.2 ppm
Not
0.64 ppm
supported
A3/Tabloid Maximum-size paper∆ 2.0 ppm
1.3 ppm
0.6 ppm
Left and right margins for Letter-size media set to 7.3 mm (0.29 in.) or larger.
Tabloid Maximum transparency supported only from the manual-feed slot.
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Power consumption
Operating power consumption: 150 to 600 Watts
Meets Energy Star power conservation requirements
with the Energy Star timeout set to one hour.
Printer Dimensions
Height: 50.7 cm (20 in.)
Width: 59.9 cm (23.6 in.)
Printer Clearances
Depth:
64.2 cm (25.3 in.)
Weight: 100 kg (220 lbs.)
Top:
45.7 cm (18 in.)
Left side: no restrictions
Front:
no restrictions
Right side: 10.2 cm (4 in.)
Bottom: no restrictions
Rear:
10.2 cm (4 in.)
Lower Paper Tray Assembly Dimensions
Height: 20.9 cm (8.25 in.)
Depth:
64.2 cm (25.3 in.)
Width: 59.9 cm (23.6 in.)
Weight: 36.8 kg (81 lbs.)
Safety and emissions
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Listed: UL 1950 Information Technology Equipment.
■
CertiÞed: CSA Standard C22.2 No. 950ÐM 89, Safety of
Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business
Equipment.
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T†V licensed: EN60950.
Class B compliant computing device pursuant to sub-part J of Part
15 of FCC rules.
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Conforms to EC EN55022;1986, EN61000-3-2, EN50082-1;1994.
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B
banding on prints, cleaning 5-17
blue color adjust 4-6
Color Matching
Help Pages and Menus
Improving Print Speed
Printing from DOS
Printing from UNIX and VMS Workstations
Printing the Color Sampler Charts
Using Different Printer Language modes
Using Fonts
C
cables
ordering 8-3
Cancelbutton 7-2
Changing media tray sizes 3-36
Check Print
resetting the timeout 4-15
Chooser
Using the PrinterÕs Parallel Port
Background Printing 6-10
zones 6-12
CIE colors 4-3
A
Cleanbutton 2-28
cleaning
accessories
alcohol 5-15
optional 2-4
cleaning page 5-13
cleaning page after jam 6-17
cleaning page at power up 2-27
cleaning tray, in kit 5-14
cleaning tray, using 5-22
cleaning tray, wetting 5-21
duplex 3-44
ordering 8-2
standard 2-2
adapters, ordering 8-3
adding ink 5-2
adding memory 8-6
adjusting printed colors 4-3
Adobe IntelliSelect 3-45
Adobe Photoshop
plug-in installation 2-47
plug-in overview 3-23
Adobe PostScript driver 3-10
alcohol
ink smears 5-41
internal paper path 5-41
jams at upper tray 5-16
jams inside front cover 5-16
kit reorder number 5-14
light stripes or missing colors 5-17
lower tray jams, feed rollers 5-39
lower tray jams, pick roller 5-34
maintenance tray blade 5-49
overview 5-13
pre-soaked cloth 5-15
applications
color adjusting 4-9
QuickDraw GX 2-50
asterisk (default setting) 2-29
ATM software 3-47
automatic language selection 3-45
AutoSelect button 3-37
paper feed problems 5-28
precautions 5-15
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ColorStix¨ ink sticks
adding 5-2
pre-soaked cloth 5-15
printdrum 5-47
order numbers 5-3
printhead 5-17
precautions 5-3
separator pad, lower tray 5-37
separator pad, upper tray 5-23
supplies, illustrated 5-14
upper pick rollers 5-20
upper tray jams 5-20
Cleaning Page Source
cleaning after jam 6-17
instructions for selecting 7-9
CMYK Sampler, Macintosh utility Þle 4-10
CMYK.PS, PC utility Þle 4-10
Collate option
Commercial Press color correction
description 4-7
Macintosh printer driver 3-18
communication ports 3-6
ConÞguration Page
enabling and disabling 7-6
printing 2-30
Confirmbutton 7-2
connections
parallel port 2-23
using with the Check Print option 4-14
color
adjusting or correcting 4-3
how to use 4-2
problems with 6-31
color charts
CMYK 4-10
HSB 4-10
D
demonstration pages
printing 2-30
creating 2-50
diskettes
drivers 2-1
utilities 2-1
display colors, simulating 4-6
DOS, printing from 3-15
drivers
RGB 4-10
Color Control Strip
printing 4-18
color corrections
Commercial Press 4-7
Euroscale Press 4-7
from an application 4-9
Macintosh printer driver 3-18
modes described 3-27
Monochrome 4-8
no corrections 4-6
installing
sampler charts 4-10
Simulate Display 4-6
SWOP Press 4-7
Macintosh 2-48
QuickDraw GX 2-50
use printer setting 4-8
Vivid Color (blue) 4-6
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using
F
Fast Color print mode 3-26
fax back system (HAL) 6-3
features
Macintosh 3-18
Windows 95 3-4
selecting in a Windows driver 3-3
fonts
drum ßuid
cleaning 5-46
precaution 5-9
duplexing
Adobe Type 1 and Type 3 3-46
listed on startup page 8-6
memory upgrade required 8-6
order number 8-6
PCL5 fonts 3-46
resident typefaces 3-46
standard 3-46
manual feed overview 3-44
TrueType 3-46
upgrade fonts 3-46
front panel
E
emissions 9-9
emptying the waste liner 5-4
enable/disable ConÞguration Page 7-6
enable/disable Startup Page 7-6
Energy Star
power requirements 9-9
standby mode description 7-8
Enhanced (600 x 300) print mode 3-26
envelopes
manual feed sizes 3-31
error codes and messages 6-4
Error indicator 2-27
errors, PostScript 6-26
Ethernet
button descriptions 7-2
Check Print 4-15
display line description 7-3
displays 2-27
indicator lights 7-1
operation 7-1
front panel menu
accessing with Menubutton 2-28
limited menu selections 2-28
selecting a language 2-29
front panel menu map 7-5
network problems 6-12
PhaserShare card and protocols 2-21
EuroHAL, automated fax system 6-3
Euroscale Press color correction
description 4-7
G
getting help 6-1
gray scale, printing in 4-8
GX printer driver, see QuickDraw GX printer
driver
Macintosh printer driver 3-18
Exit button 7-2
Extended Features, printer 8-4
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ink smears
cleaning 5-43
H
HAL Ñ Highly Automated Library 6-3
halftone screens, printer 6-33
handling media 3-34
hard disk, SCSI
identifying 5-16
media feed rollers 5-28
preventing 6-19
installers
selecting 2-24
PC, using 2-31
installing
Help pages
printing 2-30
ink 2-13
types available 7-6
HP-GL 3-45
HSB.PS, PC utility Þle 4-10
Lower Paper Tray Assembly 2-8
maintenance tray 2-11
I
J
image area 3-33
image problems
clipping 3-29
job pipelining 1-2
L
symptoms and solutions 6-9
Image Smoothing 4-17
indicators
label stock supported 3-28
language modes,checking 6-25
languages
Error 2-27
default 3-45
Power 2-27
front panel 2-29
printer 1-2
LaserWriter 8.x driver, using 2-48
leave printer on 2-27
letterhead
information access
PhaserLink 1-3
ink
adding 5-2
adding at setup 2-13
ColorStix ink sticks 1-3
handling waste ink 5-6
loading precautions 5-3
stains 5-50
loading 3-38
manual feed orientation 3-42
running a test sheet 3-38
light or missing stripes
cleaning 5-17
identifying 5-17
line voltage selection 5-56
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LocalTalk/serial connection 2-22
locking front panel menus 7-4
Lower Paper Tray Assembly
Þll label 3-35
manual feed media
Macintosh printer driver 3-18
media
handling tips 3-34
image area 3-33
installing tray 2-8
loading tray 2-16
loading curled paper 2-16
Media Sampler kit 2-15
size 3-29
LPT port problems 6-23
types 3-28
weight 3-32
media jam
cleaning 5-13
locating 6-18
prevention guidelines 6-17
media selector switch 2-14
media tray, changing media sizes 3-36
media trays
M
Macintosh printer driver
Page Setup dialog box 3-18
Print dialog box 3-18
selecting printer in Chooser 2-48
TekColor Options dialog box 3-18
Macintosh utility Þles
CMYK Sampler 4-10
HSB Sampler 4-10
RGB Sampler 4-10
Setscreen Patch 6-33
maintenance
capacity 2-14
Þll label 2-18
installing 2-17
loading 2-15
lower tray jams, feeding 5-39
lower tray jams, picking 5-34
order numbers 8-5
paper weight supported 2-15
selecting 2-14
cleaning page 5-13
cleaning the printer 5-16
maintenance tray
selecting a default media tray 3-37
types 3-35
installing 2-11
location 2-11
order number 5-7
replacing 5-7
types of media 2-14
memory
advantages of upgrading 8-6
order numbers 8-6
Menubutton 2-28
menu map 7-5
warm-up "noises" 2-11
when to reorder 2-11
maintenance, schedule 5-1
manual feed
overview 2-30
duplexing orientation 3-42
letterhead 3-42
paper jam message 3-43
printing 3-41
sizes supported 3-29
transparency 3-42
Microsoft Windows NT PostScript printer
driver, updating 3-12
mispick
paper pick, lower tray 5-34
paper pick,upper tray 5-20
missing jets, cleaning 5-17
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Monochrome color correction
description 4-8
locking the transit restraint 5-55
precautions 5-54
P
packing material
removing 2-7
Page Setup dialog box
Macintosh printer driver 3-18
PANTONE
Colors, printing 6-32
paper 3-28
N
acceptable types 3-28
cleaning lower feed rollers 5-39
cleaning lower pick rollers 5-34
cleaning upper pick rollers 5-20
duplex warning 3-28
feed roller cleaning 5-31
image area 3-33
network connections
order numbers 8-7
PhaserShare cards 2-20
rear panel ports 2-21
No color correction
letterhead, loading 3-38
loading curled media 2-16
recycling 3-28
size, manual feed 3-31
size, tray 3-29
description 4-6
tray sizes 3-29
upper pick roller cleaning 5-20
weight 3-32
paper feed roller cleaning 5-39
paper jam
O
oil (printer drum ßuid)
cleaning exit path 5-46
precaution 5-5
cleaning 5-13
locating 6-18
on/off switch 2-27
ordering
manual feed message 3-43
two prints after jam 6-17
paper sizes
Tabloid Maximum 3-28
paper tray
cables and adapters 8-3
maintenance tray 2-11
part numbers and descriptions 8-3
supplies 8-2
OzHAL, automated fax system 6-2
order numbers 8-5
Paper tray switch
paper 2-16
transparency 2-18
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paper, lower pick roller cleaning 5-34
parallel cable
PhaserSym
capabilities 8-9
connection 2-23
ordering 8-3
order number 8-9
parallel port
PostScript
cable 2-23
errors, general 6-26
default language 3-45
PC utility Þles
PostScript Header
Windows 3.1 driver 3-11
printing Þles 3-45
CMYK.PS 4-10
HSB.PS 4-10
RGB.PS 4-10
timeout 6-29
TIMEOUTS.PS 6-29
PC/NFS
Network Option 3-9
troubleshooting 6-23
PCL5 3-45
Power indicator 2-27
power switch location 2-25
PowerPoint users, image quality solution 6-10
print a truer blue 4-6
Printbutton 7-2
Phaser 380 (LaserWriter 7.1.2-based) printer
driver, see Macintosh printer driver
Phaser 380 Extended Features 3-26
Phaser Copystation
capabilities 8-8
order number 8-8
SCSI port 2-21
PhaserLink software
overview 1-3
Print dialog box
Macintosh printer driver 3-18
print features
selecting color corrections 3-24
selecting print quality modes 3-24
speed 3-26
print quality
600 x 300 dpi 8-6
Enhanced (600 x 300 dpi) 3-26
Macintosh printer driver 3-18
memory upgrade required 8-6
selecting print quality modes 3-24
Standard 3-26
selecting features 3-24
PhaserPrint
Photoshop plug-in installation 2-47
PhaserPrint for UNIX
order number 8-9
PhaserShare cards
advantages of networking 8-7
conÞguring 2-21
print speed
selecting print quality modes 3-26
printdrum
cleaning 5-47
printer
connecting 2-22
order numbers 8-7
upgrade kits 2-22
halftone screens 6-33
Printer Command Language 1-2
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printer control
PhaserLink 1-3
selecting features 3-24
problems and solutions
image quality 6-8
media feeding and jamming 6-8
network problems 6-12
protected menus 7-4
generic 3-37
installing
Macintosh 2-48
QuickDraw GX 2-50
printing transparencies 3-40
using
Q
quick reference
QuickDraw GX
desktop printers
printer languages
default 3-45
printer quality
creating 2-50
installing 2-50
printing from
GX-aware applications 3-19
Printing menu
Fast Color 3-26
printer standby modes 7-8
PRINTER.INF, updating Windows NT
driver 3-12
printing
languages 3-45
manual feed 3-41
test page 5-18
transparencies 3-39
when to use 2-50
two pages after jam 6-17
printing color sampler charts 4-10
Printing menu, QuickDraw GX printer driver
Start Print Queue command 3-19
Stop Print Queue command 3-19
printing on a network 6-38
printing press color corrections 4-7
printing problems 6-21
R
registration card 2-7
repacking your printer 5-54
repair
shipping box 2-7
replacing the maintenance tray 5-7
replacing the separator pad 5-10
resident typefaces, PostScript, PCL5 3-46
RGB Sampler, Macintosh utility Þle 4-10
RGB.PS, PC utility Þle 4-10
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T
safety and emissions 9-9
SCSI hard disk
Tabloid Maximum 3-28
TekColor
selecting 2-24
options 3-27
SCSI port
Tektronix Bulletin Board Service (BBS) 2-52
Tektronix URL 6-2
Testbutton 5-18
connecting external font disk 2-24
connecting Phaser Copystation 2-24
selecting a cleaning page source 7-9
selecting a default media tray 3-37
selecting a front panel language 2-29
selecting a print-quality mode 3-26
separator pad, replacing 5-10
serial interface
timeouts
Windows 3.1 driver 3-10
Windows printer driver 3-7
TIMEOUTS.PS, PC utility Þle 6-29
Token Ring
PhaserShare card and protocols 2-21
touring the printer 2-6
transit restraint
connection 2-22
Setscreen Patch, using
from a Macintosh 6-33
from a PC 6-34
Simulate Display color correction
description 4-6
location 2-26
locking before moving printer 5-55
unlocking before use 2-26
Transmission Retry
Macintosh printer driver 3-18
solid-ink jet 1-1
speciÞcations 9-8
Standard print mode 3-26
standby modes 7-8
Startup Page
Windows 3.1/Tek driver 3-7
Windows 95/Adobe & Microsoft driver 3-4
Transmission Retry, Windows 3-10
transparency
acceptable types 3-28
handling tips 3-34
after warmup 2-27
enabling and disabling 7-6
non-fatal error 6-15
manual feed printing 3-42
maximum capacity 3-39
order numbers 8-5
printing 2-30
printing from generic driver 3-37
printing from Tektronix driver 3-40
printing instructions 3-39
size 3-29
stripes in prints, cleaning 5-17
supplies, ordering 8-2
SWOP Press color correction
description 4-7
tray types 8-5
Macintosh printer driver 3-18
Transparency tray switch 2-18
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trays, paper, selecting
troubleshooting
weight, paper 3-32
Windows 3.1 driver
Features tab 3-10
image quality problems 6-9
network problems 6-12
Job Control tab 3-11
Paper tab 3-10
PostScript header 3-11
PostScript tab 3-10
problems with printer fonts 6-37
problems with setting page sizes 6-35
timeout PostScript driver 3-10
timeout problems 6-28
using 3-10
two prints after jam 6-17
U
UNIX workstations
installing printer software 2-52
URL of web site 6-2
Use Printer Setting color correction
description 4-8
used ink 5-4
using color 4-2
Windows 95 driver
Details tab 3-4
Device Options tab 3-5
Graphics tab 3-4
Paper tab 3-4
PostScript Header 3-5
PostScript tab 3-5
problems with printer fonts 6-37
timeout problems 6-28
using Adobe and Microsoft drivers 3-4
using PostScript driver 3-10
Windows printer driver
conÞguring 3-6
timeouts 3-7
workstation software
PhaserPrint 3-21
utilities
CD-ROM 2-1
diskettes 2-1
utility Þles 2-52
V
Vivid Color color correction
description 4-6
Macintosh printer driver 3-18
PhaserSym 3-21
workstations
PhaserPrint software 8-9
World Wide Web
W
warming up
Energy Star 7-8
sequence 2-27
waste liner
PhaserLink software 1-3
URL 6-2
emptying 5-4
ßuid precautions 5-5
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