Xante FilmMaker 4 User manual

i
110/220 volt edition
XANTÉ CORPORATION
2800 Dauphin St., Suite 100
Mobile, AL 36606-2400
P.O. Box 16526, Mobile, AL 36616-0526
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.xante.com
FilmMaker 4 v4
6/16/03

iibb
Trademarks
XANTÉ®, Accel-a-Writer®, and ScreenWriter®are registered trademarks and X-ACT™ and
FilmStar™ are trademarks of XANTÉ CORPORATION.
Adobe®, Adobe®Illustrator®,Adobe
®PageMaker®, Adobe®Photoshop®, Adobe®PostScript®,
Acrobat®, Minion®, Adobe®Type Manager®, ATM®, Aldus®, and the ATM®and PostScript®logos
are registered trademarks and Adobe®Acrobat®Reader™, AdobePS™, and Adobe®PostScript®
3™ are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain
jurisdictions. Apple®, AppleTalk®, ColorSync®, EtherTalk®, LaserWriter®, AppleShare®, Mac®OS,
Mac®, Power Macintosh®, QuickDraw®, QuickTime®, TrueType®, and Macintosh®are registered
trademarks and LocalTalk™, Balloon Help™, and SimpleText™ are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
Akzidenz-Grotesk®is a registered trademark of Berthold Types Limited Corporation.
DEC®is a registered trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation.
InstallShield®is a registered trademark of InstallShield Software Corporation. Intel®and
Pentium®are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. ITC Bookman®is a registered
trademark of International Typeface Corporation, registered in the United States Patent and
Trademark Office and some foreign countries. ITC typefaces are copyrighted © by the
International Typeface Corporation.
Helvetica®, New Century Schoolbook®, and Times®are registered trademarks of Linotype AG
and/or its subsidiaries.
FreeHand™ is a trademark of Macromedia, Inc. Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows NT®, and
OpenType®, are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Installer VISE®is a registered
trademark of MindVision, Inc.
Netscape Navigator®is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation in the
United States and other countries. Novell®, NDPS®, and NetWare®are registered trademarks of
Novell, Inc.
PowerQuest®is a registered trademark of PowerQuest.
QuarkXPress®and Quark are registered trademarks of Quark, Inc.
Preps®is a registered trademark and ScenicSoft™ is a trademark of ScenicSoft, Inc. Solaris™
is a trademark of Sun Micro Systems, Inc.
UL®is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratory. UNIX®is a registered trademark of
UNIX Systems Laboratories, Inc. ENERGY STAR®is a registered trademark of the US EPA.
Ethernet®and Xerox®are registered trademarks of Xerox Corporation.

iii
All other brand and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of
their respective holders.
Manual Notice
XANTÉ CORPORATION reserves the right to make changes to this manual and to the
equipment described herein without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure that this
manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, XANTÉ CORPORATION makes no
warranty of any kind including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose with regard to this manual.
XANTÉ CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for, or liability for, errors contained in this
manual or for incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of the furnishing of this
manual, or the use of this manual in operating the equipment, or in connection with the
performance of the equipment when so operated.
Proprietary
The digitally encoded software included with the XANTÉ FilmMaker 4 printer is copyrighted ©
1998-2003 by XANTÉ CORPORATION. All Rights Reserved. Patent Pending. This software
may not be reproduced, modified, displayed, transferred, or copied in any form or manner or
on any media, without the express written permission of XANTÉ CORPORATION.
Copyright
This manual is Copyrighted © 1998-2003 by XANTÉ CORPORATION. All Rights Reserved.
Printed in the USA. This manual may not be copied in whole or in part, nor transferred to any
other media or language without the express written permission of XANTÉ CORPORATION.
Safety Information
The printer generates a small amount of ozone gas during image transfer in the printing process.
When shipped from the factory, the printer meets the Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) standard
for ozone emission.
An invisible laser beam which radiates inside the laser printer’s scanner unit can
cause permanent eye damage. DO NOT disassemble or try to adjust the laser
scanner unit.
FCC Classification
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.

ivbb
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
100/120 V Version:100/120 VAC (90-132 V), 50/60 Hz (47-63 Hz), 6.5 A
220/240 V Version:220/240 VAC (198-264 V), 50/60 Hz (47-63 Hz), 3.2 A
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.
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.

v
Power Conservation
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, XANTÉ CORPORATION has
determined this product meets the ENERGY STAR®guidelines for
energy efficiency. This printer enters a low-power state after 30 minutes
of inactivity. This complies with the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR Program,
but is not an EPA endorsement of the product.
Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity
The Product FilmMaker 4 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

vibb
Colophon and Credits
This manual was written using Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
Illustrator, and FreeHand. The typefaces for the main body of the manual are Minion, Akzidenz
Grotesk, Times, Helvetica, Symbol, and Courier.
◊◊◊

vii
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Installation................................................ 1-1
FilmMaker 4 ............................................................................................................ 1-1
About this Manual................................................................................................... 1-1
Manual Conventions......................................................................................... 1-3
Printer Features ....................................................................................................... 1-4
Installation ............................................................................................................... 1-5
Printer Location ................................................................................................ 1-6
Printer Package .................................................................................................. 1-6
Printer Overview ............................................................................................... 1-8
Toner Cartridge ................................................................................................. 1-8
Handling the Toner Cartridge .................................................................... 1-8
Removing and Installing the Toner Cartridge ........................................... 1-9
Standard Cassette ............................................................................................ 1-11
Multipurpose Feeder ....................................................................................... 1-13
Multipurpose Feeder Tip .......................................................................... 1-15
Connecting the Power Cord ........................................................................... 1-15
Turning the Printer On ................................................................................... 1-16
Turning the Printer Off ................................................................................... 1-17
Printing a Startup Page ................................................................................... 1-17
Printer Ports Overview ................................................................................... 1-18
Selecting the Printer Interface ........................................................................ 1-18
Required Equipment: Parallel......................................................................... 1-18
Required Equipment: Ethernet ...................................................................... 1-19
Required Equipment: USB ............................................................................. 1-19
Warranty and Product Registration ..................................................................... 1-19
Chapter 2 - Macintosh Setup .................................................................... 2-1
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 2-1
Port Connection: Ethernet Port.............................................................................. 2-1
Configuring EtherTalk ...................................................................................... 2-1
Configure the Macintosh for EtherTalk ..................................................... 2-2
Change the EtherTalk Zone Name ............................................................. 2-2
Before Beginning Software Installation and Configuration.................................. 2-2
Language ............................................................................................................ 2-3
Macintosh OS X Printer Installation................................................................ 2-4
Configuring Your Printer from an OS X System ............................................. 2-9

viii
Adobe PostScript Printer Driver and Printer PPD Installation (OS 9) .............. 2-11
Install Printer................................................................................................... 2-12
Install the PostScript Driver (AdobePS) (OS 9) ............................................ 2-14
AdobePS Driver Manual Installation ............................................................. 2-16
XANTÉ FilmMaker 4 PPD Manual Installation............................................ 2-17
Configuring the PPD............................................................................................. 2-18
Configuring Printer Options ................................................................................ 2-19
Printer Specific Options ................................................................................. 2-19
Fast Imaging .............................................................................................. 2-19
Gamma ...................................................................................................... 2-20
Media Weight ............................................................................................ 2-21
Mirror Print .............................................................................................. 2-21
Optimize Output For................................................................................ 2-22
Screen (LPI) .............................................................................................. 2-22
Screen Shape (Dot Shapes)....................................................................... 2-22
Smooth Shading ........................................................................................ 2-22
Additional Printer Specific Options for Adobe PageMaker .......................... 2-23
TraySwitch (Tray Chaining) ..................................................................... 2-23
Installed Memory ...................................................................................... 2-23
Optional Tray ............................................................................................ 2-23
Installing Auxiliary Utilities .................................................................................. 2-23
Install Adobe Acrobat Reader ......................................................................... 2-23
Install ATM (Adobe Type Manager) .............................................................. 2-26
Install PS3Fonts ............................................................................................... 2-28
View Manuals ........................................................................................................ 2-30
Register Online ...................................................................................................... 2-32
Access XANTÉ Online Support ............................................................................ 2-33
Miscellaneous Procedures ..................................................................................... 2-34
CD-ROM PostScript Files and Programs: Feature Access ............................ 2-34
Using Adobe Downloader............................................................................... 2-34
File Menu................................................................................................... 2-35
Special Menu ............................................................................................. 2-35
PS Files Folder ................................................................................................. 2-36
Using the Browser: Feature Access ................................................................. 2-37
Printer Home Page .......................................................................................... 2-37
Printer Configuration ..................................................................................... 2-38
Informational Pages (Start Page, Low Toner Page, and Network Page) . 2-38

ix
Network (EtherTalk, General, and TCP/IP Configuration) ................... 2-39
PostScript Features (AccelaFont, DPI, Linearization, LPI, Margins, More
X-ACT, and VM)................................................................................. 2-42
Print Quality (EP1, Fuser Temperature, NEIT, and Print Density) ....... 2-52
Reset Factory Defaults .............................................................................. 2-56
Storage Devices (Hard Disk and RAM Disk) .......................................... 2-56
Trays and Media ........................................................................................ 2-58
Printer Information ........................................................................................ 2-60
Diagnostic Information ............................................................................ 2-60
General Information ................................................................................. 2-61
I/O Settings ............................................................................................... 2-62
Installed Options....................................................................................... 2-65
Printer Maintenance ....................................................................................... 2-65
Printer Security ............................................................................................... 2-66
Login and Logout...................................................................................... 2-66
Set Password .............................................................................................. 2-67
Change/Reset the Password ...................................................................... 2-68
Utility Pages ..................................................................................................... 2-68
XANTÉ Web Access (XANTÉ Web Site, Register Printer, and Help) ..... 2-69
Managing Fonts............................................................................................... 2-70
Reconfiguring the PPD after Adding Options ..................................................... 2-72
Adobe Web Site Access .......................................................................................... 2-73
Older Application Support ................................................................................... 2-74
Application PPDs and PDFs Files .................................................................. 2-74
App Drivers Folder.................................................................................... 2-75
PageMaker 5 PPD Folder .......................................................................... 2-75
QuarkXPress PDF Folder ......................................................................... 2-75
ScenicSoft Preps Folder ............................................................................ 2-76
CHAPTER 3 — PC Setup ......................................................................... 3-1
Port Connections..................................................................................................... 3-1
Parallel Connection........................................................................................... 3-1
Ethernet Connection......................................................................................... 3-1
USB Connection (for PC Only) ....................................................................... 3-2
Installing Adobe PostScript Printer Drivers ........................................................... 3-2
Deleting Previous Driver Versions ................................................................... 3-3
Adobe Drivers.................................................................................................... 3-4
Installing AdobePS Printer Driver and Printer PPD ............................................. 3-4

x
Windows 98/Me ................................................................................................ 3-4
Installing Utilities ........................................................................................ 3-4
Parallel Connection Installation....................................................................... 3-7
Configuring the PPD ................................................................................ 3-10
Configuring Printer Options ................................................................................ 3-12
Fast Imaging .................................................................................................... 3-13
Gamma ............................................................................................................ 3-13
Media Weight .................................................................................................. 3-14
Mirror Print ..................................................................................................... 3-14
Optimized Output For .................................................................................... 3-15
Screen (LPI) .............................................................................................. 3-15
Screen Shape (Dot Shapes)....................................................................... 3-16
Smooth Shading .............................................................................................. 3-16
Additional Printer Specific Options for Adobe PageMaker .......................... 3-16
TraySwitch (Tray Chaining) ..................................................................... 3-16
Installed Memory ...................................................................................... 3-17
Optional Tray ............................................................................................ 3-17
XANTÉ Win95/98/Me LPR Tool .................................................................... 3-17
Configuring Your Printer’s IP, Subnet, and Gateway Addresses ................... 3-19
Installing AdobePS Printer Driver and Printer PPD ........................................... 3-21
Windows NT/2000/XP.................................................................................... 3-21
Installing Utilities ...................................................................................... 3-21
Configuring Your Printer’s IP, Subnet, and Gateway Addresses ................... 3-25
Reconfiguring the PPD after Adding Options ..................................................... 3-28
Configuring a Remote Printer Running in LPR Mode ................................. 3-30
Creating NDPS Printers at the Server Console.............................................. 3-31
Using the Remote Printer LPR/TCPIP Option from the Server Console3-32
Installing Auxiliary Utilities .................................................................................. 3-32
Adobe Acrobat Reader .................................................................................... 3-32
Adobe Type Manager (ATM).......................................................................... 3-34
XANTÉ Advanced Graphics Center ............................................................... 3-37
View Manuals ........................................................................................................ 3-39
Register Online ...................................................................................................... 3-40
Miscellaneous Procedures ..................................................................................... 3-41
CD-ROM PostScript Files: Feature Access ..................................................... 3-41
PDFs Folder ........................................................................................................... 3-41
PS_Files Folder ...................................................................................................... 3-42