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FOILFAST® PRINTER
MODEL 21 USER’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT - READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING THE FOILFAST PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE ONYOUR
COMPUTER. By installing the software, you indicate your acceptance of the following Powis Parker Inc. License Agreement (“Agreement”). If you do
not agree with the terms of this agreement, do not install the software on your computer.
POWIS PARKER INC.
LICENSE AGREEMENTAND WARRANTY FOR THE FOILFAST™ PRINTER
This Agreement is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and POWIS PARKER INC. (“Powis Parker”) regarding the use
of the Foilfast™ printer, which includes computer software and associated printed materials. By installing or copying the computer software, you are
agreeing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. If you do not agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement, please do not install the software.
If you do not agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement, you are not authorized to use the PRINTER or any portion thereof, including the
SOFTWARE. Any unauthorized use is a violation of the law and acts as a total nullification of all warranties.
1. COPYRIGHT. The SOFTWARE is protected by United States copyright laws and international copyright treaty provisions, as well as other
intellectual property laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE is licensed pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and is not sold. You may
not copy the printed materials accompanying the PRINTER or SOFTWARE except as specifically permitted herein.
2. GRANT OF SOFTWARE LICENSE. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Powis Parker hereby grants to you a non-exclusive, non-
transferable (except as expressly permitted herein), non-assignable license (without right to sublicense) to use the SOFTWARE on any computer
with an attached PRINTER. For purposes of this Agreement, the SOFTWARE shall be deemed in “use” on a computer when it is loaded into
temporary memory (i.e. RAM) or installed into permanent memory (e.g., hard disk, CD-ROM, or other storage device) of that computer. You may
make one (1) copy of the SOFTWARE for backup or archival purposes only.
3. RESTRICTIONS. You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE, but you may transfer the SOFTWARE and accompanying materials on a permanent
basis to a recipient acquiring the PRINTER, provided that you retain no copies and the recipient agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.
You may not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble or otherwise attempt to derive source code from the SOFTWARE. If the SOFTWARE is an
update or has been updated, any transfer must include the most recent update and all prior versions. You may not distribute copies of the
SOFTWARE to third parties. You may not copy, transfer or grant any rights in or to all or any portion of the SOFTWARE, except as expressly
provided herein. You must comply with all applicable laws regarding the use of the SOFTWARE. You may not modify or prepare derivative works
of the SOFTWARE. You may not transmit the SOFTWARE over a network, by telephone, or electronically by any means.
4. RIGHTS IN SOFTWARE. All rights and title in and to the SOFTWARE and any copies thereof are owned by Powis Parker or its suppliers. This
Agreement is not a sale and does not transfer to you any title or ownership interest in or to the SOFTWARE or any patent, copyright, trade secret,
trade name, trademark or other intellectual property right therein. You shall not remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices contained on or
within the SOFTWARE and shall reproduce such notices on any back-up copy of the SOFTWARE. All title and intellectual property rights in and
to the content that may be accessed through use of the SOFTWARE is the property of the respective content owner and may be protected by
applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties. This Agreement grants you no rights to use such content.
5. LIMITED WARRANTY. Powis Parker warrants that
(i) the PRINTER will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, assuming normal use, for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of
purchase; and
(ii) the SOFTWARE will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of
receipt. Powis Parker does not warrant the operation of PRINTER or the SOFTWARE to be uninterrupted or error-free. The limited warranty set forth in
this Section 5 covers only those defects which arise as a result of normal use of the PRINTER, and shall not apply in the event of any:
a) improper or inadequate maintenance;
b) unauthorized modifications or misuse;
c) damage due to accident, abuse or negligence;
d) operation of the PRINTER beyond the designated duty cycle;
e) operation outside of the environmental specifications for PRINTER;
f) operation of the PRINTER with a mechanical switchbox without the use of designated surge protector;
g) customer supplied software or interfacing;
h) operation of non-supported printing media;
i) use of other than POWIS PARKER specified foil cartridges;
j) improper site preparation and maintenance.
6. CUSTOMER REMEDIES.
a. If the Software proves defective during the applicable warranty period, you may return the defective disk to your local Powis Parker
products (Fastback®) dealer representative, along with a dated proof of purchase; the dealer representative will replace it free of charge. If the Software
proves defective after the applicable warranty period has expired, you may obtain a replacement disk by sending the defective disk and a check for the
purchase price to your local Fastback® dealer.

b. If the PRINTER proves defective during the applicable warranty period, the dealer shall, at its option, either:
(i) repair the PRINTER;
(ii) replace the PRINTER with one that is new or like-new, provided that the replacement has equivalent or better functionality than the one it
replaces; or
(iii) if the Fastback® dealer is unable to repair or replace a defective PRINTER covered by warranty, the dealer shall, within a reasonable
time after notification of defect, refund the purchase price for the PRINTER, provided that you return the defective PRINTER along with proof of
purchase.
7. NO OTHER WARRANTIES. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH IN SECTION 5 ABOVE, THE PRINTER AND
SOFTWARE ARE PROVIDED “AS-IS”, AND POWIS PARKER GRANTS NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR
OTHERWISE, REGARDING THE PRINTER, SOFTWARE OR RELATED MATERIALS, THEIR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
THEIR QUALITY, THEIR MERCHANTABILITY, OR OTHERWISE.
8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL POWIS PARKER
OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS
INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRINTER OR THE
SOFTWARE, EVEN IF POWIS PARKER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES
AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY.
9. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The SOFTWARE is provided with restricted rights. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the United
States Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at
DFARS 252.227-7013 or subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as
applicable.
10. MISCELLEANEOUS. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the United States and of the State of California without reference to conflicts of
laws principles. You shall not assign, sublicense or otherwise transfer the rights or license granted hereunder, by agreement or by operation of law,
without the prior written consent of Powis Parker, and all assignments in violation of this prohibition shall be null and void. This Agreement is the
complete and exclusive agreement of Powis Parker and you and supersedes all other communications, oral or written, relating to the subject matter
hereof. No change to this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought. The waiver or
failure of Powis Parker or you to exercise in any respect any right or rights provided for herein shall not be deemed a waiver of any further right
hereunder. If any provision of this Agreement is held unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.
11. POWIS PARKER PRODUCT SUPPORT. To obtain limited warranty service or product support, you should first contact your local Fastback®
(Powis Parker products) dealer. To locate the Fastback® dealer nearest you, you may call Powis Parker at 1-800-321-BIND or [phone]
between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific time, Monday through Friday.
Should you have any other questions concerning this Agreement, or if you desire to contact Powis Parker for any reason, please write: Powis Parker Inc.
775 Heinz Avenue Berkeley, CA 94710 or email: [e-mail].
Copyright© 1999 by Powis Parker Inc.
This guide may not be copied wholly or in part without prior written permission from Powis Parker Inc.
Regardless of the contents of this guide, Powis Parker Inc. will not bear the responsibility for negative effects incurred as a result of the operation of this
equipment.
The contents of this guide are subject to change without prior notification.
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this guide. However, if you should discover an error or an omission, please bring it to our attention.
PS/2 and AT are re gistered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows 95, Windows 98, and the
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Queue Kit, Queue Monitor, and Queue Watcher are registered trademarks of Apple Computer. Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered
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As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Powis Parker Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
POWIS PARKER INC.
775 Heinz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94710
Telephone: [phone], or [phone]
FAX: [phone]
www.powis.com
Printed in USA

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RADIO &TELEVISION INTERFERENCE
UNITED STATES. The equipment described in this guide generates and uses radio frequency
energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this guide, 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 digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
If necessary, you should consult your dealer or e xperienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. You may find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.
This booklet is a vailable from the United States Go vernment Printing Of fice, Washington,
D.C. 20402. The booklet number is 004-000-00345-4.
Note: Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s right to operate this equipment.
Peripherals used in conjunction with this equipment must be connected via shielded interface
cables. Use of unshielded interface cables may result in interference to radio and TV reception,
and may void the user’s right to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: P21
Trade Name: Foilfast™ Printer
Responsible party: Powis Parker Inc.
Address: 775 Heinz Avenue Berkeley, CA 94710 USA
Telephone number: [phone]
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause har mful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all of these instructions and save them for future reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from its power source before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing
serious damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings on the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation
of the product and to protect it from o verheating, do not block or cover these openings.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other
cushioned surfaces. This product should never be placed near or o ver a radiator or heat
register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation
is provided.
7. This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking
label of the AC adaptor. If you are not sure of the type of po wer available, consult your
dealer or local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord
will be walked on.
9. If an e xtension cord is used with this product, mak e sure that the total of the ampere
ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord
ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the w all outlet
does not exceed 15 amperes.
10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of f ire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
11. Except as explained elsewhere in this guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself.
Opening and removing those covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you
to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing on those compartments to
service personnel.
12. Unplug this product from its power source and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.
Adjust only those controls that are mentioned in the operating instructions, since
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

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Table of Contents
Service, Support and Supplies .................................................... 7
Product Label .............................................................................. 8
Chapter 1 Major Functions and Operations ...................................... 9
Getting Your Foilfast Printer Ready ................................................10
Getting Your Printer Ready ............................................................................ 10
Removing the outside packing materials ............................................................... 10
Opening the front cover ......................................................................................... 10
Removing the carriage packing material ............................................................... 11
Closing the front cover ........................................................................................... 12
Locating the printer ................................................................................................ 12
Installing the Output Tray ....................................................................................... 12
Using the Dust Cover ..................................................................................... 13
How to assemble the Dust Cover .......................................................................... 13
How to set the Dust Cover ..................................................................................... 13
Connecting Cables for Windows .................................................................... 14
Connecting the printer to your computer ............................................................... 14
Power cord connections ........................................................................................ 15
Connecting SCSI Cables for Macintosh ......................................................... 16
How to attach the Macintosh interface module ...................................................... 16
Power cord connections ........................................................................................ 18
Connecting USB Interface Cables for Macintosh ........................................... 19
Connecting the printer to your computer ............................................................... 19
Power cord connections ........................................................................................ 20
Name and Function of Each Printer Part .......................................21
Foilfast Printer (Front View) ............................................................................ 21
Foilfast Printer (Rear View) ............................................................................ 22
Foilfast Printer (Rear View with Macintosh interface module) ........................ 22
Inside the Foilfast Printer ............................................................................... 23
Control Panel ................................................................................................. 24
Installing Foil Cartridges ................................................................ 25
Identifying Foil Cartridge and Cover Types .................................................... 25
Installing Cartridges ....................................................................................... 26
Exchanging Cartridges .................................................................................. 28
Loading Sheets ..............................................................................29
Loading Sheets .............................................................................................. 29

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Installing the Printer Driver for Windows ........................................ 31
Purpose of the Printer Driver ......................................................................... 31
System Requirements ................................................................................... 31
Installing the Printer Driver ............................................................................ 31
Turning the Power On and Off ....................................................... 32
Turning on the Power ..................................................................................... 32
Turning off the Power ..................................................................................... 32
Printing Operations ........................................................................ 33
Print Mode ..................................................................................................... 33
Single Ink Printing (one foil color) .................................................................. 34
Requirements ................................................................................................ 34
Multiple Ink Printing (multiple foil colors) ........................................................ 39
Requirements ................................................................................................ 39
Installing the Printer Driver for Macintosh ...................................... 45
Purpose of the Printer Driver ......................................................................... 45
Preparing for Installation ................................................................................ 45
System Requirements ................................................................................... 45
Contents of the Installation Disc .................................................................... 46
Installing the Printer Driver ............................................................................ 46
Using Balloon Help ........................................................................................ 47
Selecting the Powis Parker Foilfast Printer Driver .......................................... 47
Turning the Power On and Off ....................................................... 49
Turning on the Power ..................................................................................... 49
Turning off the Power ..................................................................................... 49
Printing Operations ........................................................................ 50
Print Mode ..................................................................................................... 50
Single Ink Printing (one foil color) .................................................................. 51
Requirements ................................................................................................ 51
Multiple Inks Printing (multiple foil colors) ...................................................... 56
Requirements ................................................................................................ 56

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Chapter 2 Printer Driver .................................................................. 63
WINDOWS: Printer Driver Setup ...................................................64
How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Dialog Box ......................................... 64
Print Settings .................................................................................65
MACINTOSH: Printer Driver Functions ...........................................68
Using the Chooser ......................................................................................... 68
Page Setup Dialog Box .................................................................................. 71
Print Dialog Box ............................................................................................. 73
Using Background Printing ............................................................78
Error Display ..................................................................................82
Error Display .................................................................................................. 82
Appendix ......................................................................................... 83
Cleaning the Printer .......................................................................85
Cleaning the Main Unit .................................................................................. 85
Cleaning the Print Head ................................................................................. 85
Cleaning the Platen ....................................................................................... 87
Cleaning the Feed Roller ............................................................................... 87
Indicator Lights Summary ..............................................................88
Normal Printing Mode .................................................................................... 88
Indicator light status .............................................................................................. 88
Alarm status shown by indicator lights .................................................................. 88
Troubleshooting .............................................................................89
What To Do if a Foil Cartridge is Stuck in the Carriage .................................. 89
What To Do When an Error Occurs................................................................ 89
Ready /Insert Button Functions ..................................................................... 90
Clearing Sheet Jams ..................................................................................... 91
Troubleshooting for Windows ......................................................................... 92
Troubleshooting for Macintosh ....................................................................... 99
Specifications ............................................................................................... 108
General Specifications ................................................................................. 108
DIP Switches ............................................................................................... 109
Printable Area .............................................................................................. 109
Available Supplies ........................................................................ 110
Supplies List ................................................................................................ 110
Premium Foil Cartridges...................................................................................... 110
Foilfast Covers ..................................................................................................... 110
Options ................................................................................................................ 110

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Thank You !
And congratulations!
You have purchased a revolutionary product. Our Foilfast™ printer allows you to do
what only professional foil stampers have been able to do, until now: print customized
text and designs in br illiant foil colors, with e xcellent clar ity, on a v ariety of co ver
materials. All in less than a minute.
Now you can design and pr int your own document covers right on your desktop, in
real time—for just a few cents per print. Personalize individual copies of a report, add
your company logo, include your client’s name on your next proposal: the possibilities
are endless.
Connect the Foilfast printer to your Mac or PC , create a design using y our favorite
software application, choose your colors and print. It’s that easy. Whether you choose
our popular Foilfast composition covers or our ClearCovers™, the Foilfast prints crisp,
bright images and text with excellent clarity. We’ve even included a feature allowing
you to print your design’s mirror image, so you can print on the inside of your document’s
ClearCover, creating a striking, professional look.
The Foilfast printer is only one of our revolutionary document finishing products, and
we hope you ask your Fastback® dealer about Fastback document binders and the
PowisPrinter™. And we invite you to visit us on the web at www.powis.com.
If you have any comments, please contact the Fastback dealer from whom you pur-
chased the Foilfast printer. To locate your local Fastback dealer, call us at 1-800-321-
BIND.
We thank you very much for your purchase. And we hope you enjoy using your Foilfast
printer.
Sincerely,
Powis Parker Inc.

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Service, Support and Supplies
For US Customers
We hope y ou enjoy your Foilfast™ printer, and w e want to mak e your Foilfast
ownership a satisfying experience. If at any time, you would like technical assis-
tance, ser vice or supplies , your Fastback® dealer is a vailable to help y ou. To
locate your Fastback dealer, call Powis Parker customer ser vice at 1-800-321-
BIND.
Service
If the software disc proves defective during the applicable warranty period, you
may return the defective disc to your local Fastback dealer, along with a dated
proof of purchase; the dealer representative will replace it free of charge.
If the printer proves defective during the applicable warranty period, your Fast-
back dealer will either:
(i) repair the printer;
(ii) replace the pr inter with one that is ne w or lik e-new, pro vided that the
replacement has equivalent or better functionality than the one it replaces; or
(iii) if the F astback dealer is unab le to repair or replace a def ective printer
covered by warranty, the dealer will, within a reasonable time after notification
of defect, refund the purchase pr ice for the pr inter, provided that y ou return
the defective printer along with proof of purchase.

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Product Label
The label for this product can be found in the location shown below:
Location of Label

Chapter 1
Major Functions and
Operations
Learn the Major Functions and
Operations of Your Foilfast Printer
This chapter descr ibes how to set up y our pr inter, the
name of each par t of your printer and how it functions,
how to insert the cartridges and cover sheets, and how
to install the pr inter driver software. Read this chapter
before you use the printer for the first time.

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Chapter 1 - Major Functions and Operations
Getting Your Foilfast Printer Ready
Set up your Foilfast printer by performing the following steps:
• Get your printer ready.
Remove the packing materials.
• Connecting cables.
Connect the printer to your computer with a printer cable and to a suitable AC
power source with the power cord.
Getting Your Printer Ready
Get your printer ready by removing the packing materials from inside and outside
the printer.
Caution
This printer is shipped with tape, spacers, and other packing
materials to prevent delicate parts from being damaged while in
transit.Remove these packing materials before using the printer.
If the printer is used while these packing materials are still
present, damage to the printer or malfunction may occur.
Removing the outside packing materials
The printer is shipped with packing materials to prevent damage during transit.
Please remove the tape (three locations) from the pr inter cover before going to
the next step. (See illustration for locations.)
Opening the front cover
Open the front co ver to remove the inside pac king material. To open the front
cover, push the front cover release button. Gently lower the front cover with your
hand. Do not let it drop without support.
Remove the tape

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Removing the carriage packing material
There are three (3) items to be removed from the inside of the printer.
1.Remove the cardboard carriage packing material that is to the left of the car-
riage.
2.Press down on the blue paper release lever found to the right of the carriage.
Remove the tape from the metal fr ame that holds the small white f oam car-
riage packing material in place and remove the foam piece.
3.Remove the tape located on the left side of the carriage by gently grasping the
tape and pulling slightly toward the left and forward at the same time. You need
to remove the tape in one piece.
Front cover
release button
Front cover
Make sure nothing is
under the cover.
Carriage packing material
Carriage packing material
Release lever
q
w
w
Carriage
e
tape
WINDOWS & MACINTOSH – Getting Your Printer Ready

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Chapter 1 - Major Functions and Operations
Caution
Do not remove the white pad or the cleaning pad at the left end
of the platen. They are there to clean the print head. Removing
them can cause the printer to malfunction. The cleaning pad
can be replaced when it gets dirty. Do not touch the cover-open
sensor, which is located inside the printer on the left end.
Closing the front cover
Close the front cover after removing the carriage packing material.
Caution
When closing the front cover, never slam it shut. The ink car-
tridges can become dislodged and damage to the printer may
result.
Situating the Printer
After removing the pac king material from the outside and inside of the pr inter
and reading the section “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS” (located on
page 2), position the printer in an appropriate location. Ensure there is enough
space to use your printer easily.
Installing the Output Tray
Place the printer on the output
tray as shown in the picture.
During printing, gently pull the
output tray all the way out.
OutputTray
Make sure nothing is on
the output tray.
Cleaning pad
Cover open sensor
White pad
Platen

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Using the Dust Cover
Use the dust cover when the printer is idle and when using Composition Covers.
How to assemble the Dust Cover
Assemble the dust cover as shown below.
How to place the Dust Cover
Use the dust cover, as dust may cause a malfunction.
Slide the dust cover into place.
Bend the incised part
inside as shown in the
figure
Bend the incised part
inside as shown in the
figure.
This part of the dust cover
must be in contact with the
printer case.
Dust Cover Sheets
WINDOWS & MACINTOSH – Getting Your Printer Ready

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Chapter 1 - Major Functions and Operations
Connecting Cables for Windows
When your printer is properly set up, connect the printer to your computer with a
printer cable and to a suitable AC power source with the power cord.
• Connect the printer to your computer.
• Connect a power cord to the printer.
Connecting the printer to your computer
1. Make sure that the power to your computer is completely
turned off. If the computer is running, quit all running ap-
plications, shut down the system, and turn off the power.
Caution
Both printer and computer must be unplugged before connect-
ing or disconnecting the printer cable. Otherwise, damage or
malfunction may result.
2. Connect the printer to the computer with a standard par-
allel or bidirectional printer cable. Secure the printer cable
to the connectors on the printer and on the computer.
Note
When using your printer with a Macintosh computer, connect
the printer to the computer using a Macintosh interface module.
Bi-directional printer cable
Printer connector
Accessory connector for
Macintosh interface module

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Power cord connections
1. Plug the power cord into the power cord socket on the
printer. Make sure the power cord is securely seated in
the socket.
2. Plug the free end of the power cord into a suitable AC
power source (such as a wall socket or power strip).
Caution
Power to the printer is completely cut off only when the cord is
unplugged. Place the printer where you can easily unplug it
from the power source. Also, pull the plug and not the cord
when unplugging the printer.
Power
source
Plug
Power cord socket
Power cord
WINDOWS – Getting Your Printer Ready

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Chapter 1 - Major Functions and Operations
Connecting SCSI Cables for Macintosh
When your printer is properly set up, connect the printer to your Macintosh with a
SCSI cable, and to a suitable AC power source with the power cord.
• Connect the printer to your computer.
• Connect a power cord to the printer.
How to attach the Macintosh interface module
When using your printer with a Macintosh computer , connect the pr inter to the
computer using a Macintosh interface module as shown in the pictures below.
1) Turn off the power to your printer, computer, and all SCSI devices connected.
Unplug the power cord from the power source and the printer.
2) Remove the rectangular plastic connector co ver located to the r ight of the
printer port. Grab the tab at the bottom of the connector cover, pull it up, and
twist it until the cover breaks away.
3) Angle the Macintosh interface module so that the tab on top of the module
slips under the top edge of the PC pr inter cable slot. The top edge of the
module should rest against the frame of the printer.
4) Gently press the bottom of the module until it clicks into place.
Caution
When you connect the Macintosh interface module, make sure
that the printer power has been turned off. Never plug in the
power cord before connecting the module. Doing so can cause
the printer to malfunction.
Macintosh interface module