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... are trademarks of the Limited Warranty Statement accompanying each such product is prohibited. © NEC Technologies, Inc., 1998. 2 Microsoft, Windows, Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98, PowerPoint, and MS-DOS are expressly granted to others. Copyright 1998 NEC Technologies, Inc. 1250 N. Copyright 1998 NEC Corporation 7-1 Shiba 5-Chome, Minato-Ku Tokyo 108-01, Japan All Rights Reserved. Reproduction...
... are trademarks of the Limited Warranty Statement accompanying each such product is prohibited. © NEC Technologies, Inc., 1998. 2 Microsoft, Windows, Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98, PowerPoint, and MS-DOS are expressly granted to others. Copyright 1998 NEC Technologies, Inc. 1250 N. Copyright 1998 NEC Corporation 7-1 Shiba 5-Chome, Minato-Ku Tokyo 108-01, Japan All Rights Reserved. Reproduction...
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... DOS Software Only ...35 Installation for Windows 95 and Windows 98 ...35 Installation for Windows 3.1x ...36 Installation for Windows NT ...36 Uninstalling SuperScript 870 Software for Windows 95 and Windows 98 37 Uninstalling the SuperScript 870 Software for Windows 3.1x 38 Uninstalling the SuperScript 870 Software for Windows NT ...38 SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver ...38 Accessing the SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver ...39 Using the SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver ...38 Watermark Options ...40...
... DOS Software Only ...35 Installation for Windows 95 and Windows 98 ...35 Installation for Windows 3.1x ...36 Installation for Windows NT ...36 Uninstalling SuperScript 870 Software for Windows 95 and Windows 98 37 Uninstalling the SuperScript 870 Software for Windows 3.1x 38 Uninstalling the SuperScript 870 Software for Windows NT ...38 SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver ...38 Accessing the SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver ...39 Using the SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver ...38 Watermark Options ...40...
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... Accessories Tab ...54 Advanced Tab ...55 Chapter 4 Windows Status Monitor Introduction ...60 What is Printer Status? ...60 Loading the Status Monitor ...61 Minimized Views ...61 Features of Mini-Window View ...62 Features of the Icon View in Windows 3.1 ...63 Sound Alerts ...63 The Maximized Status ...Monitor ...64 Accessing the Maximized Status Monitor ...64 General Tab ...64 Change Printer Tab ...66 Alerts Tab ...67 Preferences Tab ......
... Accessories Tab ...54 Advanced Tab ...55 Chapter 4 Windows Status Monitor Introduction ...60 What is Printer Status? ...60 Loading the Status Monitor ...61 Minimized Views ...61 Features of Mini-Window View ...62 Features of the Icon View in Windows 3.1 ...63 Sound Alerts ...63 The Maximized Status ...Monitor ...64 Accessing the Maximized Status Monitor ...64 General Tab ...64 Change Printer Tab ...66 Alerts Tab ...67 Preferences Tab ......
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... laser printer. The optional NIC also allows users or workgroups on a TCP/IP, Novell Netware, or Apple EtherTalk network to support all major personal computer operating systems, including: DOS, Windows® 3.1x, Windows® 95, Windows® 98, and Windows NT® 4.0. The SuperScript 870 includes...PCL 4.5 emulation has been provided for DOS and Windows NT 4.0 users. The SuperScript 870 can be increased to print on -screen with the optional 10/100 Base-T network interface card (NIC). For users of the NEC SuperScript 870 printer. The standard 2 MB of paper sizes and...
... laser printer. The optional NIC also allows users or workgroups on a TCP/IP, Novell Netware, or Apple EtherTalk network to support all major personal computer operating systems, including: DOS, Windows® 3.1x, Windows® 95, Windows® 98, and Windows NT® 4.0. The SuperScript 870 includes...PCL 4.5 emulation has been provided for DOS and Windows NT 4.0 users. The SuperScript 870 can be increased to print on -screen with the optional 10/100 Base-T network interface card (NIC). For users of the NEC SuperScript 870 printer. The standard 2 MB of paper sizes and...
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... may affect your PC can also be run directly from DOS. To verify if your output. A standard PC parallel printer port is important to use the SuperScript 870 Windows software, you will automatically invoke PCL emulation mode to connect with at least 4 MB (8 MB recommended) of RAM ...3.3 or later. • A CD ROM drive. 15 This includes all 486-based and most 386-based PCs. The SuperScript 870 printer can run the SuperScript 870 software with MS-DOS 3.3 or higher, Windows 3.1x (in enhanced mode.) • DOS: A 386 or better personal computer with at least a 386SX 16-MHz...
... may affect your PC can also be run directly from DOS. To verify if your output. A standard PC parallel printer port is important to use the SuperScript 870 Windows software, you will automatically invoke PCL emulation mode to connect with at least 4 MB (8 MB recommended) of RAM ...3.3 or later. • A CD ROM drive. 15 This includes all 486-based and most 386-based PCs. The SuperScript 870 printer can run the SuperScript 870 software with MS-DOS 3.3 or higher, Windows 3.1x (in enhanced mode.) • DOS: A 386 or better personal computer with at least a 386SX 16-MHz...
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... will be affected by the auto-continue setting. • If auto-continue is on, the Windows status monitor mini-window will display the status alert. Corrective Action: Clear the paper jam and then open . Corrective ... a job. The document will then continue printing. • If auto-continue is turned off, the Windows Status Monitor miniwindow will display a message for a specified period of time indicating which page is too complex...), it cycles through all LEDs and then the green light blinks until the printer is ready to On (see page 76 and 57 for more information on paper jams. This ...
... will be affected by the auto-continue setting. • If auto-continue is on, the Windows status monitor mini-window will display the status alert. Corrective Action: Clear the paper jam and then open . Corrective ... a job. The document will then continue printing. • If auto-continue is turned off, the Windows Status Monitor miniwindow will display a message for a specified period of time indicating which page is too complex...), it cycles through all LEDs and then the green light blinks until the printer is ready to On (see page 76 and 57 for more information on paper jams. This ...
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... Table 2-1: Condition Indications and Solutions LEDs CONDITION CAUSE/SOLUTION Error (red) blinks Paper (amber) blinks Preprinting paper size error The printer has detected that the paper size used in printing was used for more information. Then momentarily press the Operator panel button. •...; If the button is loaded. The Windows Status Monitor will continue automatically. Printing will reflect this condition. Corrective Action: Reprint the document making sure the correct size ...
... Table 2-1: Condition Indications and Solutions LEDs CONDITION CAUSE/SOLUTION Error (red) blinks Paper (amber) blinks Preprinting paper size error The printer has detected that the paper size used in printing was used for more information. Then momentarily press the Operator panel button. •...; If the button is loaded. The Windows Status Monitor will continue automatically. Printing will reflect this condition. Corrective Action: Reprint the document making sure the correct size ...
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You must install the NEC SuperScript 870 Printer Driver in order to successfully print from Windows. Installing the Software 3 Overview This chapter gives you the information you need in order to successfully install and use the SuperScript 870 Printer Driver. This chapter explains: • The printer software and accessories • Installing the software on your computer • Uninstalling the software...
You must install the NEC SuperScript 870 Printer Driver in order to successfully print from Windows. Installing the Software 3 Overview This chapter gives you the information you need in order to successfully install and use the SuperScript 870 Printer Driver. This chapter explains: • The printer software and accessories • Installing the software on your computer • Uninstalling the software...
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...-winning laser printing technology. These programs let you change printer settings and monitor printer status in the DOS environment This user's guide explains how to install and use these programs. The Windows printer driver is covered in icon or miniwindow view, is built on the DOS printing utility programs. The SuperScript 870 Windows NT driver comes with Windows 95...
...-winning laser printing technology. These programs let you change printer settings and monitor printer status in the DOS environment This user's guide explains how to install and use these programs. The Windows printer driver is covered in icon or miniwindow view, is built on the DOS printing utility programs. The SuperScript 870 Windows NT driver comes with Windows 95...
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... the directions on the screen. 35 Chapter 3: Installing the Software Installation for Windows 95 and Windows 98 The SuperScript 870 supports multiple installation paths in Windows 95/98: • The printer may be installed by selecting Start > Run from the task bar. • The printer may be detected with Plug & Play if it is locally connected, •...
... the directions on the screen. 35 Chapter 3: Installing the Software Installation for Windows 95 and Windows 98 The SuperScript 870 supports multiple installation paths in Windows 95/98: • The printer may be installed by selecting Start > Run from the task bar. • The printer may be detected with Plug & Play if it is locally connected, •...
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... software from the task bar. 2. We recommend that you to install the SuperScript 870 Windows NT Printer Driver. 1. Select File > Run from the Program Manager menu bar. 2. Continue following the directions on your NEC SuperScript 870 printer will eventually ask you if you finish, the icon for Windows NT Use Windows "Add Printer Wizard" to use. 36 Chapter 3: Installing the Software...
... software from the task bar. 2. We recommend that you to install the SuperScript 870 Windows NT Printer Driver. 1. Select File > Run from the Program Manager menu bar. 2. Continue following the directions on your NEC SuperScript 870 printer will eventually ask you if you finish, the icon for Windows NT Use Windows "Add Printer Wizard" to use. 36 Chapter 3: Installing the Software...
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... on the Add/Remove Programs icon. Select NEC SuperScript 870 from the list. Uninstalling the SuperScript 870 Software for Windows 95 and Windows 98 You can uninstall the SuperScript software in the NEC SuperScript 870 program group. 37 Uninstalling SuperScript 870 Software for Windows 3.1x To uninstall the SuperScript 870 software in Windows 3.1x double-click the uninstall icon in Windows 95/98 as usual, by clicking Start...
... on the Add/Remove Programs icon. Select NEC SuperScript 870 from the list. Uninstalling the SuperScript 870 Software for Windows 95 and Windows 98 You can uninstall the SuperScript software in the NEC SuperScript 870 program group. 37 Uninstalling SuperScript 870 Software for Windows 3.1x To uninstall the SuperScript 870 software in Windows 3.1x double-click the uninstall icon in Windows 95/98 as usual, by clicking Start...
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... settings specified in the SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver. SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver The SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver should be overridden by Windows programs. Accessing the SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver There are several ways to change printer settings, such as number of these settings, the changes you to access the SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver: • In Windows 3.1, from the Windows Control Panel, select Printer, then Setup. • In Windows 95/98, from...
... settings specified in the SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver. SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver The SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver should be overridden by Windows programs. Accessing the SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver There are several ways to change printer settings, such as number of these settings, the changes you to access the SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver: • In Windows 3.1, from the Windows Control Panel, select Printer, then Setup. • In Windows 95/98, from...
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...SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver • The features of the SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver are arranged on the General tab. • From the SuperScript 870 Status Monitor in mini-window view, double click the name of the default printer at the top of the window, each tab is described in a later section), click the Printer... connected to a network). 39 Chapter 3: Installing the Software • From the icon view or mini-window of the SuperScript 870 Status Monitor, select Printer Setup from the control menu. Monitor (described in one of the tab dialog boxes, click the tab ...
...SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver • The features of the SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver are arranged on the General tab. • From the SuperScript 870 Status Monitor in mini-window view, double click the name of the default printer at the top of the window, each tab is described in a later section), click the Printer... connected to a network). 39 Chapter 3: Installing the Software • From the icon view or mini-window of the SuperScript 870 Status Monitor, select Printer Setup from the control menu. Monitor (described in one of the tab dialog boxes, click the tab ...
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...'s destination. Note: This setting may be overridden by clicking Restore Defaults. Some Windows programs may take longer to print than the resolution you want to set in the SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver. Orientation Choose Portrait or Landscape to 99 copies. Choose 150 dpi- You.... The summary area, below . 40 Copies Use the Copies box to set the number of the SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver to their defaults by the copies setting in some Windows programs. Resolution Select from 1 to select the default orientation of a page with current settings.
...'s destination. Note: This setting may be overridden by clicking Restore Defaults. Some Windows programs may take longer to print than the resolution you want to set in the SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver. Orientation Choose Portrait or Landscape to 99 copies. Choose 150 dpi- You.... The summary area, below . 40 Copies Use the Copies box to set the number of the SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver to their defaults by the copies setting in some Windows programs. Resolution Select from 1 to select the default orientation of a page with current settings.
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... on the Setup tab lets you may need several megabytes of hard disk space for Proof-sheet, Thumbnail or N-up , Watermark and Poster printing, the SuperScript 870 Windows printer driver stores an intermediate representation of the whole print job on your hard disk. The amount of disk space required depends on the size of...
... on the Setup tab lets you may need several megabytes of hard disk space for Proof-sheet, Thumbnail or N-up , Watermark and Poster printing, the SuperScript 870 Windows printer driver stores an intermediate representation of the whole print job on your hard disk. The amount of disk space required depends on the size of...
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... two reducedsized pages on each page of your paper source when printing 2Sided. The SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver will print the first side of the printer may cause a slight curl to reinsert the pages into the printer to do is printed on 46 the second side. If you reinsert the paper ... of graphic data it is fold the printed pages in relation to the first side. • For best results use booklet printing, the SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver prints the pages in the same direction as 24 pound, especially when using the Main output tray. • The heat of the ...
... two reducedsized pages on each page of your paper source when printing 2Sided. The SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver will print the first side of the printer may cause a slight curl to reinsert the pages into the printer to do is printed on 46 the second side. If you reinsert the paper ... of graphic data it is fold the printed pages in relation to the first side. • For best results use booklet printing, the SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver prints the pages in the same direction as 24 pound, especially when using the Main output tray. • The heat of the ...
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... of Booklet Sizes. There are Booklet paper sizes for letter, legal, and A4 paper. Note: The paper size setting in the SuperScript 870 driver is needed to print a booklet, including reducing the page size and activating 2-Sided printing. Instructions For Using the Booklet Printing Feature...works by selecting a Booklet paper size in your Windows program without selecting one in most Windows programs. In order to show how the booklet will do what is overridden by the paper size setting in the SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver, NEC suggests that matches your paper. You have a...
... of Booklet Sizes. There are Booklet paper sizes for letter, legal, and A4 paper. Note: The paper size setting in the SuperScript 870 driver is needed to print a booklet, including reducing the page size and activating 2-Sided printing. Instructions For Using the Booklet Printing Feature...works by selecting a Booklet paper size in your Windows program without selecting one in most Windows programs. In order to show how the booklet will do what is overridden by the paper size setting in the SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver, NEC suggests that matches your paper. You have a...
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...In your page size will be 5 1/2" X 8 1/2". When you are turned on letter, your Windows program, select the Booklet paper size you may need to consult your program's manual or help messages. NEC strongly recommends that the document is printed on a full sheet. Click OK. 6. You may need... 3: Installing the Software are complete, click OK. To get on -screen instructions, read the instructions and click OK. 5. In the Windows program you want these to print your text and margins.) Note: In some programs such as a booklet, your Booklet printing settings are familiar...
...In your page size will be 5 1/2" X 8 1/2". When you are turned on letter, your Windows program, select the Booklet paper size you may need to consult your program's manual or help messages. NEC strongly recommends that the document is printed on a full sheet. Click OK. 6. You may need... 3: Installing the Software are complete, click OK. To get on -screen instructions, read the instructions and click OK. 5. In the Windows program you want these to print your text and margins.) Note: In some programs such as a booklet, your Booklet printing settings are familiar...
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... Note: If you have purchased additional accessories for you to directions on the instruction sheet. After the first side has printed, the printer will pause and wait for your document when ready. The Paper Source tab includes these programs to control the paper size and paper ... Paper Source Tab The settings in the Paper Source tab allow you must select this option from the Accessories tab in this 49 The SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver will be selectable from the driver. (See the Accessories tab explanation later in order for the remaining pages. Therefore, you cannot use...
... Note: If you have purchased additional accessories for you to directions on the instruction sheet. After the first side has printed, the printer will pause and wait for your document when ready. The Paper Source tab includes these programs to control the paper size and paper ... Paper Source Tab The settings in the Paper Source tab allow you must select this option from the Accessories tab in this 49 The SuperScript 870 Windows Printer Driver will be selectable from the driver. (See the Accessories tab explanation later in order for the remaining pages. Therefore, you cannot use...