GCC Technologies Elite 12ppm Series User manual

USER’S MANUAL
G CC
T ECHNOLOGIES
EliteTM
12ppm

Contents
1: Introduction and Installation
Using this manual ...........................................................................1-1
Elite 12ppm highlights ...................................................................1-1
How to set up your Elite 12ppm ...................................................1-3
Overview .........................................................................................1-3
Why would I install PPD files or configure the control panel, printer
driver, or ports? ..............................................................................1-3
Setting up the Elite 12ppm .............................................................1-5
Choosing a location for the printer ..............................................1-5
Removing packing ..........................................................................1-6
The Elite 12ppm Configuration Page ............................................ 1-7
Installing or replacing the toner cartridge ................................... 1-7
Connecting power to the Elite 12ppm ........................................ 1-10
Using the paper tray .................................................................... 1-10
Using the Multipurpose feeder ................................................... 1-12
Elite 12ppm interface connections .............................................. 1-14
Supported network protocols ...................................................... 1-17
2: The Elite 12ppm control panel
Control panel (LCD) display window ............................................. 2-1
Control panel status LEDs .............................................................. 2-1
Control panel function keys ........................................................... 2-2
The Elite 12ppm menu system ........................................................2-5
Do I need to change control panel menus? .................................. 2-5

Language .........................................................................................2-5
Print Help Page .............................................................................. 2-6
Print (1) Sample Page (s) .................................................................2-6
Printer Info ......................................................................................2-6
Paper Handling .............................................................................. 2-7
Emulations .......................................................................................2-8
Interfaces .......................................................................................2-11
Info Pages ..................................................................................... 2-12
Print Control ..................................................................................2-12
3: Using a Macintosh
Software Installation ......................................................................3-1
Selecting the LaserWriter 8 printer driver .....................................3-3
Printing documents using the LaserWriter 8 printer driver .......... 3-5
Selecting Page Setup options .........................................................3-5
Page Attributes .............................................................................. 3-6
Selecting Print options .................................................................... 3-7
Manual feed printing ................................................................... 3-12
Naming the Elite 12ppm ............................................................... 3-13
4: Using Windows 3.1
Setting Windows 3.1 printing options ........................................... 4-3
Advanced Options ..........................................................................4-5
Port assignment- Windows 3.1 ...................................................... 4-5
Installing printer description files .................................................. 4-7
Printing from Windows 3.1 applications ...................................... 4-7

5: Using Windows 95
Windows 95 printing software overview ...................................... 5-1
Plug and Play installation .............................................................5-1
Using Add Printer ..........................................................................5-1
Solutions to possible software installation problems .................. 5-7
Exploring the Properties dialog box ............................................. 5-9
The Device Options page ..............................................................5-9
Updating printer memory ........................................................... 5-10
The Details page ............................................................................5-11
The Paper page ............................................................................5-11
The Graphics page ....................................................................... 5-12
The Fonts page ............................................................................5-12
The PostScript page ...................................................................... 5-12
Installing printer description files ............................................... 5-13
Installing printer description files using Windows Explorer ...... 5-13
Installing printer description files using an MS-DOS window .... 5-15
Printing from Windows 95 applications ..................................... 5-16
Selecting print options ................................................................ 5-16
The Print Properties dialog box ................................................... 5-17
6: Using Windows NT 3.51
Windows NT printing software overview ..................................... 6-1
Select and configure a communications port ............................... 6-4
Selecting Page Setup and Print options ......................................... 6-6
Print Setup options ........................................................................6-6
Print options ....................................................................................6-7

7: Using Windows NT 4.0
Windows NT 4.0 printing software overview .............................. 7-1
Exploring the Properties and Document Defaults dialog boxes 7-5
The Properties dialog box ..............................................................7-5
The Device Settings page ............................................................... 7-5
Updating the printer driver ........................................................... 7-6
Other general items in the Device Settings .................................... 7-7
Other GCC-specific items in the Device Settings ............................ 7-7
The Document Defaults dialog box ................................................ 7-7
Opening the Document Defaults dialog box ................................. 7-7
GCC-specific items ......................................................................... 7-8
Other items in the Advanced page ................................................. 7-8
Installing printer description files ................................................... 7-9
Installing printer description files using Windows Explorer .......... 7-9
Installing printer description files using MS-DOS window .......... 7-11
Printing from Windows 4.0 applications ...................................... 7-12
Selecting print options ................................................................ 7-13
The Print Properties dialog box ................................................... 7-13
8: Using DOS
Overview of setup and printing from a DOS application ............. 8-1
Overview and setup and printing from DOS command line ........ 8-1
Port configuration – DOS ................................................................ 8-2
Selecting a printer driver ................................................................ 8-3
Using the Copy command ..............................................................8-4

9: Fonts
Introduction ....................................................................................9-1
Resident PostScript fonts ................................................................ 9-1
PCL resident font catalog ..............................................................9-4
Font compatibility ..........................................................................9-5
Downloading fonts from a Macintosh .......................................... 9-6
Additional LaserWriter Utility functions ....................................... 9-8
Downloading fonts from Windows ............................................... 9-9
Using an external hard disk with the Elite 12ppm ....................... 9-9
Initializing an external hard disk ................................................. 9-11
10: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Cleaning the rollers every 12,000 pages ..................................... 10-1
Handling and storing toner cartridges ......................................... 10-1
Toner spills ..................................................................................... 10-1
Packing the printer to transport it .............................................. 10-2
Printing Problems ........................................................................10-2
Detailed Troubleshooting ............................................................ 10-5
Diagnosing errors from print output ....................................... 10-11
Service and Support ...................................................................10-14
GCC’s World Wide Web site ....................................................... 10-14
Dealer and Service Center support ........................................... 10-14
Extended warranties ..................................................................10-14
Software upgrades ..................................................................... 10-14
Transporting your printer ........................................................... 10-14
Consumables, accessories, and upgrades .................................. 10-14

11: Adobe Acrobat
Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader ................................................. 11-1
Opening Documents with Acrobat Reader ................................. 11-2
Understanding the Acrobat Screen ............................................. 11-2
Moving Through Pages ................................................................ 11-2
Finding Text ................................................................................. 11-3
What’s on this CD-ROM ................................................................ 11-3
Appendices
A: Printer specifications ................................................................. A-1
B: Paper specifications and recommendations ..............................B-1
C: Adding memory to your printer ............................................. C-1
D: Adding and configuring optional paper trays ......................... D-1
E: QuickDraw GX ............................................................................E-1
F: PCL ............................................................................................... F-1
G: Interface connector pinouts .................................................... G-1
H: Radio and television interference ............................................ H-1
I: Elite 12ppm consumables and optional accessories .................. I-1
J: Glossary ....................................................................................... J-1
K: Warranties and Licenses ............................................................ K-1

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1: Introduction and Installation
Congratulations on your purchase of a GCC Technologies Elite 12ppm laser printer. You
now have a fast, high-quality, versatile solution for all your printing needs.
Using this manual
This manual has all the text of the Quick Install (printed) guide, along with further infor-
mation about configuring your printer and computer. To navigate around the manual, see
the section “Using Adobe Acrobat with the Elite 12ppm CD-ROM” either in this manual
or in the Quick Install guide. You’ll also find the Networking Guide, various installation
guides, and printer specifications. Elsewhere on this CD-ROM you’ll find printing software
for your computer.
Elite 12ppm highlights
Note: GCC makes several models of the Elite 12ppm. Your model may not incorporate all
these features.
True 1200 dots per inch printing
All Elite 12ppm models print at 600 or 300 dpi. The Elite 1212 also prints at a true 1200
dots per inch (dpi). All models give you razor-sharp text and detailed graphics.
Fast processing power
The AMD 29040 50 MHz RISC processor gives you faster printing of complex pages.
Full support for mixed-platform printing
The Elite 12ppm accepts jobs in PostScript Level 2 and PCL 5 formats from Macintosh,
Windows, MS-DOS, and UNIX based computers.
Low operational costs
The Elite 12ppm is an Energy Star compliant low power consumption printer, and its
one-piece microfine toner cartridge prints an average of 6,000 pages.
Full network capability
The Elite 12ppm comes with Ethernet to allow connection to an Ethernet network. It also
has LocalTalk as standard, and supports NetWare and TCP/IP.
WebAdmin remote printer management
If you have an Ethernet network that supports TCP/IP, you can remotely view and config-
ure any Elite 12ppm using a World Wide Web browser.

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Better halftones with AccuGray
GCC’s exclusive AccuGray software ensures that halftones reproduce with consistent
brightness, regardless of the screen frequencies used, making for more detailed photo-
graphs.
Edge to edge printing
The Elite 12ppm can print an area right up to the edge of the paper for full bleeds.
All ports active feature
The Elite 12ppm can accept print jobs from a Bidirectional Parallel port and LocalTalk/
Serial and Ethernet networks at the same time.
Flexible paper handling
The Elite 12ppm has a 250-sheet paper tray that can accept paper up to legal size (8.5 x 14
inch, 215.9 x 355.6 mm), and also includes an additional paper feed source for envelopes
and postcards.
Full featured front panel display
The font panel display of the Elite 12ppm displays messages that make it easy to configure
and control the printer; you get continuous information as jobs print.
SCSI interface (1200 dpi model only)
The Elite 1212 has a SCSI interface that allows you to connect an external SCSI hard drive
for additional font storage and faster printing.
Novell NEST Support (1200 dpi model only)
The Elite 1212 supports Novell’s NEST system which allows you to connect an Elite 12ppm
to a Novell network without needing to dedicate a computer as print server.
Environmentally friendly
The Elite 12ppm emits extremely small amounts of ozone, well within the safety limits, and
is engineered to reduce dust emissions for a healthier work area.
Optional equipment
A 500-sheet paper tray and an envelope feeder are available options to make the Elite
12ppm the printer you need.
Fast and easy ordering of upgrades and consumables
Replacement toner cartridges and optional equipment are available from your GCC dis-
tributor or direct from GCC at 1-800-422-7777. Visit our web store at www.gccdirect.com.

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How to set up your Elite 12ppm
Overview
You’ll carry out these steps to get your printer up and running:
• Selecting a location for the printer.
• Unpacking the printer and connecting it to a power outlet.
• Installing the toner cartridge.
• Connecting the printer to a computer or network.
The detailed instructions for these steps are in this section of the manual.
Once you have the printer physically set up, you’ll install software on every computer that
will use it. This includes:
• Installing the printer driver on a Macintosh or Windows computer.
• Installing PPD (PostScript Printer Description) and other files, if necessary.
• Configuring the control panel, driver, and ports, if necessary.
The detailed instructions for these steps are in the appropriate section of this manual,
according to which type of computer or operating system you use.
Why would I install PPD files or configure the control panel, printer
driver, or ports?
Installing PPD files
Although the standard software install gives the computer all the details of the printer, a
few software applications need you to install special files. If you don’t have any of these
applications on your computer, you don’t need to install the files. GCC supplies PPD files
for these applications:
• Adobe Illustrator® for Windows, versions 4.0 and 4.1.
• Adobe PageMaker® for Windows, versions 5.0 and 6.0.
• Aldus FreeHand® for Windows, all versions up to 4.0.
• MacroMedia FreeHand® for Windows, version 5.0.
• QuarkXPress® for Windows.
• Aldus FreeHand for Macintosh, versions 3.0 and 3.1.
• Aldus PageMaker for Macintosh, version 4.2.
• Adobe Separator for Macintosh, versions up to 3.2.