Xante Accel-a-Graphix CT4 User manual

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CM-CTRLD-3rd 06-17-97
MNL037
Innovations In Output

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FCC Classification
Warning! Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. 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.
Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the
FCC Class A limits.
Power Information
Engine: 115/ 230 volts; 7A/4A; 805/ 920 watts
Power Cord
The power cord is the main disconnect device. It should be plugged into an
easily accessible outlet.
For 115 Volt Configuration:
The power cord to be used with 115 Volt configuration is minimum type
SJT (SVT) 18/3, rated 250 Volts ac, 10 Amps with a maximum length of 15
feet. One terminated in an IEC 320 attachment plug. The other end is
terminated in a NEMA 5-15P plug.
For 230 Volt Configuration
The power cord to be used with 230 Volt configuration is minimum type
SJT (SVT) 18/3, rated 250 Volts ac, 10 Amps with a maximum length of 15
feet. One terminated in an IEC 320 attachment plug. The other end is
terminated as required by the country where it will be installed.

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Le cable de transport d'energie que doit etre utilis'e la configuration 230
Volts est le type minimum SJT (SVT), 18/3, nominal 250 Volts ac, 10
Amps, 4.5 m long maximum. Un bout est raccorde comme exige par le pays
ou il sera utilis'e.
Das Netzkabel ist das haupfsachliche Diskonnektionsmittel, es sollte in eine
leicht erreichbare steckdos gesteckt werden.
Das Netzkabel kann mit einer 230 Volts Konfiguration verwonder werden
vom typ: Minimum VDE or HAR, 3 X 1.00 mm2, 250 V ac, 10 Amps,
maximal 4.5 m long. Ein Ende ontspriche dem Stecker IEC 320. Das andoro
Ende entspricht den Anfoderungen des entsprechenden Landes.
Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity
The Product Accel-a-Graphix CT4 has been designed and manufactured in
accordance with the following international standards:
EN 50081-1 “Generic Emissions Standard for Residential,
Commercial and Light Industrial Products of ” 01,
Feb. 1991
EN 50082-1 “Generic Immunity Standard for Residential,
Commercial and Light Industrial Products of ” 01,
Feb. 1991
EN 55022 “Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio
Interference Information Technology Equipment of ”
14, April 1987
IEC 1000-4-2 “Testing Measurement Techniques, Electrostatic
Discharge of ” 1995, First Edition
IEC 1000-4-3 “Testing and Measurement Techniques, Radio
Frequency, Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test of ”
1995 First Edition
IEC 1000-4-4 “Testing and Measurement Techniques, Electrical
Fast Transient/Burst Immunity Test of ” 1995 First
edition
MIL-STD-45662A “Calibration System Requirements”
EN 60950 “Safety of Information Technology Equipment
including Electrical Business Equipment”
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above
conforms to the above Directives and Standards
Place Mobile, Alabama
Date December 7, 1995 Robert C. Ross, Jr.
President

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form on a XANTÉ printer.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction.............................................................. 1-1
The XANTÉ Accel-a-Graphix CT4......................................... 1-3
About this Manual.................................................................... 1-4
Manual Conventions.......................................................... 1-5
Other Helpful Documentation.................................................. 1-6
About Your Controller ............................................................. 1-6
Controller Features ............................................................ 1-8
PostScript Typefaces ....................................................... 1-10
About XANTÉ Utilities ......................................................... 1-10
Warranty and Product Registration........................................ 1-11
Chapter 2 - Installation ................................................................ 2-1
Introduction.............................................................................. 2-3
Controller Location .................................................................. 2-3
Package Contents ..................................................................... 2-4
Controller Setup ....................................................................... 2-4
Unpacking the Controller .................................................. 2-5
Installing Options .............................................................. 2-6
Accessing the Controller Board and Bays .................. 2-6
Installing RAM Upgrades ........................................... 2-8
Installing Hard Disk(s).............................................. 2-10
Reassembling the Controller..................................... 2-14
Connecting the Power Cord ............................................ 2-16
Starting the Controller ..................................................... 2-16
Selecting an Interface............................................................. 2-17
Connecting in a Macintosh Environment ........................ 2-18
Connecting in a PC Environment .................................... 2-20
Connecting to the Parallel Port ................................. 2-20
Connecting to the Serial Port .................................... 2-21
Changing Serial Communication Settings ................ 2-23
Connecting to the Ethernet Port ...................................... 2-24
Unshielded Twisted Pair (10BaseT) Connection...... 2-25
Thin Coaxial Cable (10Base2) Connection .............. 2-25
Setting the EtherTalk Zone Name............................. 2-27
Connecting to a Printer.................................................... 2-29

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Initializing the Hard Disk....................................................... 2-30
Initializing the Hard Disk with the Macintosh ................ 2-30
Initializing the Hard Disk with the PC ............................ 2-31
Chapter 3 - Macintosh Setup....................................................... 3-1
Introduction.............................................................................. 3-3
Before You Begin .................................................................... 3-3
Configuring Your Controller ................................................... 3-3
Loading the Drivers........................................................... 3-3
Using Auto Setup .............................................................. 3-4
Using Manual Setup .......................................................... 3-5
Installing XANTÉ Utilities (Macintosh) ................................. 3-7
Readme File....................................................................... 3-7
Utilities Folder................................................................... 3-7
Downloader................................................................. 3-7
XANTÉ Command Center.......................................... 3-8
XANTÉ Linearizer...................................................... 3-8
Downloads Folder ............................................................. 3-8
Initialize Disk.ps ......................................................... 3-8
Parmdump.ps .............................................................. 3-8
Sysparm.ps .................................................................. 3-8
Drivers Folder.................................................................... 3-9
Aldus PPD Folder ....................................................... 3-9
QuarkXPress PDF Folder ........................................... 3-9
Printer Descriptions Folder ............................................... 3-9
PSPrinter Driver and User Guide .................................... 3-10
Mac Watermark Plug-in Folder....................................... 3-10
Default Curves Folder ..................................................... 3-10
Installing XANTÉ Command Center..................................... 3-10
Installing XANTÉ Linearizer ................................................ 3-12
Using Printer Fonts ................................................................ 3-13
Downloading to Controller Memory or the Hard Disk ... 3-13
Listing Downloaded Fonts .............................................. 3-15
Removing Downloaded Fonts ......................................... 3-15
Before You Print .................................................................... 3-17
General Pre-Printing Procedures ..................................... 3-17
Chapter 4 - PC Setup ................................................................... 4-1
Introduction.............................................................................. 4-3
Before You Begin .................................................................... 4-3

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Installing the XANTÉ Utilities (PC)........................................ 4-3
Directories on the Utilities Disk ........................................ 4-4
Main Directory............................................................ 4-4
PS_FILES Directory ................................................... 4-4
Installing XANTÉ Command Center....................................... 4-6
Command Center Setup (Windows 3.1 or 3.11) ............... 4-6
Command Center Setup (Windows 95)............................. 4-6
Windows Setup ........................................................................ 4-7
Printing the Windows Driver Guide.................................. 4-7
Installing the Driver in Windows 3.1 or 3.11.................... 4-8
Setting up the Driver in Windows 3.1 or 3.11................... 4-9
Installing the PPD in Windows 3.1 or 3.11 ..................... 4-10
Installing Driver and PPD in Windows 95 ...................... 4-10
Deleting Previous Driver Versions.................................. 4-14
Loading and Removing Printer Fonts .................................... 4-16
XANTÉ Command Center..................................................... 4-17
Chapter 5 - Configuration ........................................................... 5-1
Introduction.............................................................................. 5-3
Accel-a-Graphix CT4 Control ................................................. 5-3
The Front Panel........................................................................ 5-3
The Display Window......................................................... 5-4
Front Panel Lights (LEDs) ................................................ 5-4
Front Panel Keys ............................................................... 5-5
The Menu Structure ................................................................. 5-6
Selecting Menu Options .................................................... 5-7
Recommended Printer Settings ......................................... 5-9
The Main Menus ...................................................................... 5-9
The Print Menu ...................................................................... 5-10
The Printer Menus ........................................................... 5-11
The Enable Menu...................................................... 5-12
The HP Palette Menu ................................................ 5-12
The Media Width Menu............................................ 5-13
The Matte Menu........................................................ 5-13
The Screen Menu............................................................. 5-13
The Cascade Menu .......................................................... 5-14
The Across Menu ............................................................ 5-15
The Best Fit Menu ........................................................... 5-16
The Orientation Menu ..................................................... 5-17
The Automatic Reduction Menu ..................................... 5-18

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The Maximum Width Menu............................................ 5-18
The Save Media Menu .................................................... 5-19
The Margins Menu .......................................................... 5-20
The Job Menu ........................................................................ 5-20
The Erase All Menu ........................................................ 5-21
The Clear Trap Menu ...................................................... 5-22
The Printer Menus ........................................................... 5-22
The Hold Menu ......................................................... 5-23
The Resume Menu .................................................... 5-23
The Restart Menu...................................................... 5-23
The Cancel Menu...................................................... 5-23
The Miscellaneous Menu ....................................................... 5-24
The Units Menu............................................................... 5-25
The Initial Job Menu ....................................................... 5-25
The Timeout Menu .......................................................... 5-25
The Language Menu........................................................ 5-25
The RAM Disk Menu...................................................... 5-26
The Raster Mode Menu ................................................... 5-26
The Test Menu................................................................. 5-27
The Interface Menu................................................................ 5-27
The RS232 Menu............................................................. 5-28
The Enable Menu...................................................... 5-28
The Mode Menu........................................................ 5-29
The Baud Rate Menu ................................................ 5-29
The Parity Menu ....................................................... 5-29
The Flow Control Menu ........................................... 5-29
The Data Bits Menu .................................................. 5-29
The Stop Bits Menu .................................................. 5-29
The Spool Menu........................................................ 5-30
The Parallel Menu ........................................................... 5-30
The Enable Menu...................................................... 5-31
The Mode Menu........................................................ 5-31
The Buffer Menu....................................................... 5-31
The Spool Menu........................................................ 5-31
The LocalTalk, EtherTalk, and LinePrinter Menus......... 5-32
The Enable Menu...................................................... 5-32
The Spool Menu........................................................ 5-33
The Novell Print Server Menu ........................................ 5-33
The Enable Menu...................................................... 5-34