Xante Accel-a-Writer 8200 User manual

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Chapter 9 - Options
Chapter Overview
Paper Handling Options
Optional Paper Feeder
Optional Cassette Supporter
Extra Wide Print Option
Resolution Upgrades
Installing Resolution Upgrades
RAM Upgrades
Installing RAM Upgrades
Ethernet Upgrade
Installing the Ethernet Upgrade

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Notes

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Introduction
This chapter covers the available options for your Accel-a-Writer
8200 printer, which includes the paper handling options—the paper
feeder, extra cassettes, and the cassette supporter. It also includes the
extra wide print option as well as the RAM (memory), resolution,
and Ethernet upgrades.
Note: Be sure to check any readme files included with the XANTÉ
Utilities for your printing environment. Any changes or new
options since this manual was printed, will be listed in them.
Paper Handling Options
Your printer offers several ways to increase its paper handling
capacity. The standard printer has two 250 sheet cassettes (one letter/
A4 and one ledger/A3 cassette). However, only one cassette can be
used at a time unless you add the optional paper feeder which allows
you to attach another 250 sheet cassette to the printer.
If you still need an even higher capacity, you can add an optional
cassette supporter. This raises the optional feeder so that a 500 sheet
cassette will fit into it.
Optional Paper Feeder
With the addition of the optional paper feeder, a second paper
cassette can be added to your printer. This provides versatility. For
example, if you use both letter and ledger size paper, you can load
250 sheets of letter paper in one cassette and 250 sheets of ledger
paper in the second one used with the feeder. Or, by ordering an
extra letter or ledger cassette, you could run 500 sheets of the same
size paper. Plus, you still have the fold down tray where you can
load a third size of paper.
For more details on the feeder, see “Using the Optional Paper
Feeder” in chapter 6.

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Installing the Paper Feeder
To install the paper feeder
1. Unpack the paper feeder and, with the connector to the back
left, set the feeder next to the printer.
2. Make sure the feeder’s two securing locks, one on each side
under the lock icons, are pulled forward so that they are open
(fig. 9.1).
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Fig. 9.1 Open the Feeder’s Securing Locks
3. Turn off your printer and disconnect the power cord and all
interface cables.
4. Remove the connector cover from the back left corner of the
printer (fig. 9.2).
Fig. 9.2 Remove the Connector Cover

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Warning! The printer weighs approximately 60 lbs (27.24 kg).
Have someone help you lift it.
5. With someone’s help, lift the printer up and align it over the
feeder (fig. 9.3).
Paper
Feeder
(Optional)
250 Sheet
Paper Cassette
Letter (or A4) Size
(Standard/Optional)
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Fig. 9.3 Align the Printer and Feeder
6. Gently lower the printer onto the feeder (fig. 9.3).

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7. Plug the connector from the feeder into the socket in the
printer (fig. 9.4). Then, replace the connector cover on the
printer.
Fig. 9.4 Connect the Feeder to the Printer
8. Latch the two securing locks on each side of the feeder by
reaching under the icons and pushing the lock toward the back
of the printer (fig. 9.1).
9. Reconnect the power cord and all interface cables.
10. Slide a filled, 250 sheet paper cassette into the feeder.
11. Turn on your printer.
If the cassettes are the same size, you may want to chain them so that
when one empties, the printer automatically begins drawing from the
second one. For details, see “Tray Chaining” in chapter 6.
Note: If you try to chain the two cassettes with different size media
in each, you will get a PAPER OUT message when the first
paper tray is empty.
Optional Cassette Supporter
If you need a higher capacity than the 250 sheets gained with the
paper feeder, you can add a cassette supporter and 500 sheet
letter/A4 tray. This supporter raises the feeder so that a 500 sheet
letter/A4 (only) size cassette will fit into it.

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Installing the Cassette Supporter
To install the cassette supporter
1. Unpack the supporter and, with the open end to the front, set
the supporter next to the printer.
2. Turn off your printer and disconnect the power cord and all
interface cables.
Warning! The printer weighs approximately 60 lbs (27.24 kg).
Have someone help you lift it.
3. With the help of someone else, lift the printer/feeder unit up
and align it over the supporter, making sure the pegs on the
supporter line up with the holes on the feeder (fig. 9.5).
Cassette
Supporter
(Optional)
500 Sheet
Paper Cassette
Letter (or A4) Size
(Optional)
MANUAL
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FEED RESET TEST ENTER MENU TRAY
SELECT
LETTER
Fig. 9.5 Attach the Cassette Supporter
4. Gently lower the printer/feeder unit onto the supporter (fig. 9.5).
5. Reconnect the power cord and all interface cables.

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6. Slide a filled 500 sheet paper cassette into the feeder.
7. Turn on your printer.
Since you now have two available paper cassettes, you may want to
chain them so that when one empties, the printer automatically
begins drawing from the second cassette. For details, see “Tray
Chaining” in chapter 6.
Note: If you use the chaining option on your printer, both paper
cassettes must have the same size media installed. If you try
to chain the two cassettes with different size media in each,
you will get a PAPER OUT message when the first paper
tray is empty.
Extra Wide Print Option
Your Accel-a-Writer 8200 offers two types of oversize printing
capabilities for 19.00" and 25.00" size media, standard and extra
wide.
The media sizes and imageable areas are as follows:
Media Imageable
Size Areas
Standard 19" 11.81" x 19.00" 11.73" x 18.93"
(300 mm x 483 mm) (298 mm x 481 mm)
Standard 25" 11.81" x 25.00" 11.73" x 24.93"
(300 mm x 635 mm) (298 mm x 633 mm)
Extra Wide 19" 12.00" x 19.00" 11.97" x 18.93"
(305 mm x 483 mm) (304 mm x 481 mm)
Extra Wide 25" 12.00" x 25.00" 11.97" x 24.93"
(305 mm x 635 mm) (304 mm x 633 mm)
If the extra wide print option is installed, the printer automatically
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sizes of 12.00" x 19.00" and 12.00" x 25.00" respectively. You can
still print the standard page sizes by using a software application and
entering the narrower sizes.
If you order the extra wide print option with your printer, it will be
installed before the printer ships. If you order this option later, the
printer must be returned to XANTÉ for installation.
To order later, contact XANTÉ Technical Support for an RMA
(Return Merchandise Authorization) number. Printers without RMA
numbers will not be accepted. You are responsible for shipping
costs. You can reach XANTÉ Technical Support at 800-926-8393 in
the US and Canada, at 95-800-926-8393 in Mexico, or at 334-342-
4846 elsewhere from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Central time Monday
through Thursday or 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Resolution Upgrades
Your Accel-a-Writer 8200 comes standard with 600 x 600 dpi
resolution and enough RAM to handle this resolution.
Note: Occasionally, a complex, large file or one with heavy
graphics may require more than standard memory to print.
This also varies depending on the chosen resolution, and
when printing on 18.50", 19.00", and 25.00" oversized
media, you will need more than standard memory.
When you upgrade to higher resolutions, your printer memory
requirements will change. For example, 12 to 20 MB give you 600 x
600 dpi capability, 20 to 40 MB give you 800 x 800 dpi capability,
and 40 MB or more offers 1200 x 1200 dpi printing. See “RAM
Upgrades” later in this chapter for details on the optional memory
upgrades.

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Installing Resolution Upgrades
The resolution upgrades come with their own user’s guides which
includes installation instructions. The instructions also cover
troubleshooting your resolution upgrade.
RAM Upgrades
Your Accel-a-Writer 8200 is delivered with 12 MB of standard
RAM (Random Access Memory) which can be upgraded to a
maximum 64 MB using 4 or 16 MB SIMM (Single In-line Memory
Module) RAM. These upgrade modules allow the printer to handle
larger, more complex graphics and text files with more downloaded
fonts.
When you add an optional resolution upgrade, the RAM upgrades
provide the extra memory necessary for higher resolution and
oversized printing. See “Resolution Upgrades” earlier in this chapter
for details on the optional resolution kits.
Installing RAM Upgrades
Required Tools: • A small magnetized Phillips screwdriver
• An antistatic wristband
Caution: Static electricity can destroy circuit boards, such as your
controller board, SIMMs (RAM), and resolution
upgrades. Be sure to wear the anti-static wristband.
To install the RAM upgrade.
1. Turn off your printer and disconnect the power cord and all
interface cables.
2. Put on the anti-static wristband following the directions on the
package.

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3. Open the fold down tray by grasping the top corners and
pulling out and down (fig. 9.6), or if it is open already and has
media loaded, remove the media.
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Fig. 9.6 Open the Fold Down Tray
4. Open the front cover by pulling up on the release latch and
tilting the cover towards you (fig. 9.7).
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Fig. 9.7 Open the Front Cover

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5. Locate and remove the two screws securing the output tray to
the printer (fig. 9.8) using the magnetized screwdriver and
being careful not to drop the screws into the printer.
Remove the Two
Output Tray Screws
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Fig. 9.8 Remove the Screws from the Output Tray

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6. Lift up slightly on the front of the output tray and then gently
push it back to release the tray’s securing pegs (fig. 9.9).
7. Disconnect the front panel cable by gently pulling the end of
the cable out of the controller board connector (fig. 9.9) to free
the output tray from the printer. Then, set the output tray aside
for now.
Connect Front
Panel Cable
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Fig. 9.9 Remove the Output Tray

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8. Remove the 7 screws on the EMI shield (fig. 9.10) using the
magnetized screwdriver, being careful not to drop any screws
into the printer. Then, lift off the EMI shield and set it aside.
Fig. 9.10 Remove the EMI Shield
9. Install the new RAM in the controller board (fig. 9.11) using
the following procedure.
Bank 1
Bank 2
Bank 3
Bank 4
Fig. 9.11 The Controller Board

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Note: RAM banks must be filled in order from the back
(Bank 1) to the front (Bank 4). If you mix 4 and 16
MB RAM upgrades, any 16 MB SIMMs must be
installed first followed by 4 MB SIMM. For example,
if you have two 16 MB and one 4 MB SIMMs, the 16
MB SIMMs should be in Banks 1 and 2 and the 4 MB
SIMM in Bank 3. Then, if you purchase a 16 MB
upgrade, you should remove the 4 MB SIMM from
Bank 3 and replace it with the 16 MB upgrade; then
install the 4 MB SIMM in Bank 4.
a. If there is an open bank and the upgrade SIMM is the
same size or smaller than those in filled banks, skip to
step d.
b. Use your thumbs to pull open the two bank latches, one
on each end (fig. 9.12).
Fig. 9.12 Open the Bank Latches

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c. Tilt the SIMM forward towards you to a 45˚ angle and
slide it up and out of the bank (fig. 9.13).
d. Remove the upgrade SIMM from its protective bag.
e. Align the new SIMM at a 45˚ angle toward you (with the
notched corner down and to the left) over the appropriate
bank (fig. 9.13). Then insert the SIMM into the bank’s
connector.
45°
90°
Notch
Fig. 9.13 Installing a SIMM
Caution: A SIMM only fits in one direction. Do not
force a SIMM in place. If it does not go in
easily, realign it making sure that the
notched corner is down and to the left and
that the SIMM seats correctly in the bank.
f. Gently push the SIMM toward the back and up to a 90˚
angle (fig. 9.13) until the two bank latches snap in place
in front. You may have to hold the two latches out while
pushing the SIMM into place, and then release them.
g. If you have another SIMM to install repeat steps a
thorough f. If not, go to step 10.

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10. Lower the EMI shield back in place and replace the seven
original screws to secure it (fig. 9.14).
Fig. 9.14 Replace the EMI Shield
11. Reconnect the end of the front panel cable to the printer’s
controller board (fig. 9.15).
12. Replace the output tray making sure the pegs at the back of the
tray seat in the holes on the printer. Then, replace the two
original screws to secure the tray to the printer (fig. 9.15).
Connect Front
Panel Cable
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Fig. 9.15 Replace the Output Tray

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13. Close the front cover.
14. Close the fold down tray.
15. Reattach the interface cables and power cord.
16. Turn on your printer.
Note: If you want to confirm the memory upgrade, check the
start-up page. To print a test start-up page, take the printer
off line and press the Test ←key. Then check the page for
the amount of RAM listed.
Ethernet Upgrade
The Ethernet upgrade is designed to support EtherTalk, Novell
NetWare print server, and TCP/IP protocols in an Ethernet
environment on thinnet coax (10Base2) or twisted-pair (10BaseT).
XANTÉ’s EtherTalk interface is designed to work on EtherTalk
Phase 2 networks.
Installing the Ethernet Upgrade
The Ethernet upgrade comes with its own user’s guide which
includes installation instructions. Follow those instructions. The
manual also covers configuring and troubleshooting your Ethernet
upgrade.
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