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... View the printer's operating status, for troubleshooting. s Be alerted when to replace consumables, load paper, and clear jams. s Print diagnostic pages for example, Ready, Printing. Ready Printer Menu Select Key Power indicator Error indicator 3040-01 Information on printer ID, jams, errors Goes to next menu item; Front Panel Display and Menus 4 s Gain access to the top of the menu without changing the current setting; returns to printer settings (media size and type, tray, print resolution, etc.). sets date and time Selects displayed setting (Select, Menu, Print, etc...
... View the printer's operating status, for troubleshooting. s Be alerted when to replace consumables, load paper, and clear jams. s Print diagnostic pages for example, Ready, Printing. Ready Printer Menu Select Key Power indicator Error indicator 3040-01 Information on printer ID, jams, errors Goes to next menu item; Front Panel Display and Menus 4 s Gain access to the top of the menu without changing the current setting; returns to printer settings (media size and type, tray, print resolution, etc.). sets date and time Selects displayed setting (Select, Menu, Print, etc...
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... print settings made from the printer. The main user settings are used for information... Other settings are TekColor Correction, Print Quality, and Printer Defaults (primarily Multi-Purpose Tray Setup: Media Size, Media Type). Changing the front panel settings may affect the prints of messages appear: Remove Media Tray 1 Insert Media Adjust Tray Guides During normal operation, pressing the button displays the printer's name, IP address, and configuration. 5 Front Panel Display For example, if the front panel display reads: Load Media in Tray 1 Press i for troubleshooting...
... print settings made from the printer. The main user settings are used for information... Other settings are TekColor Correction, Print Quality, and Printer Defaults (primarily Multi-Purpose Tray Setup: Media Size, Media Type). Changing the front panel settings may affect the prints of messages appear: Remove Media Tray 1 Insert Media Adjust Tray Guides During normal operation, pressing the button displays the printer's name, IP address, and configuration. 5 Front Panel Display For example, if the front panel display reads: Load Media in Tray 1 Press i for troubleshooting...
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... Color sRGB Display Standard (Default) Enhanced Photo Standard Monochrome Photo Monochrome Default Tray Multi?Purpose Tray Setup Startup Page Startup Mode Output Order PS Error Handler Image Smoothing Energy Star Timeout Check Print Check Print Timeout Date and Time Interface Mode Token Ring TCP/IP English (Default) Español EtherTalk TokenTalk Français Deutsch NetWare HTTP Italiano Japanese 6 Optional configuration Æ 3040-02 If you have a scanner attached to the following message appears: Printer Menu...
... Color sRGB Display Standard (Default) Enhanced Photo Standard Monochrome Photo Monochrome Default Tray Multi?Purpose Tray Setup Startup Page Startup Mode Output Order PS Error Handler Image Smoothing Energy Star Timeout Check Print Check Print Timeout Date and Time Interface Mode Token Ring TCP/IP English (Default) Español EtherTalk TokenTalk Français Deutsch NetWare HTTP Italiano Japanese 6 Optional configuration Æ 3040-02 If you have a scanner attached to the following message appears: Printer Menu...
User Guide
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... fit the media. 4 At the printer's front panel: a The front panel displays Multi-Purpose Tray Media Size and the current default. If you may be smaller, depending on the application, you are printing a full-bleed image, run a test print to check the margins and print area. Press Select. 5 From your application). Insert the short edge into the printer. 3 Adjust the paper guide to make the setting through the following menu path: Printer Menu: Printer Defaults: Output Order: Face...
... fit the media. 4 At the printer's front panel: a The front panel displays Multi-Purpose Tray Media Size and the current default. If you may be smaller, depending on the application, you are printing a full-bleed image, run a test print to check the margins and print area. Press Select. 5 From your application). Insert the short edge into the printer. 3 Adjust the paper guide to make the setting through the following menu path: Printer Menu: Printer Defaults: Output Order: Face...
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... the tray. 5 3040-38 Envelopes, labels, card stock, and other specialty media must be loaded in the paper tray. set it under the metal hook at the right side of the tray. 5 Set both back and side paper guides flush against the paper. 3 6 Push in the external multi-purpose tray at the front right of the printer. See "Specialty Media" on page 14. 2 4 6 3040-08 11 Loading Media Trays 1 Pull out the paper tray...
... the tray. 5 3040-38 Envelopes, labels, card stock, and other specialty media must be loaded in the paper tray. set it under the metal hook at the right side of the tray. 5 Set both back and side paper guides flush against the paper. 3 6 Push in the external multi-purpose tray at the front right of the printer. See "Specialty Media" on page 14. 2 4 6 3040-08 11 Loading Media Trays 1 Pull out the paper tray...
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... Tray Media Type prompt, press Select if the correct type is not recommended. Otherwise, to the correct size, then press Select. Otherwise, press until you come to make a new selection, press and then Select. 5 From your application's Print menu, select Multi-Purpose Tray. Load large-format media short edge first; Duplex printing (printing on the right side of the printer). 2 Set the paper guide toward the rear of the tray...
... Tray Media Type prompt, press Select if the correct type is not recommended. Otherwise, to the correct size, then press Select. Otherwise, press until you come to make a new selection, press and then Select. 5 From your application's Print menu, select Multi-Purpose Tray. Load large-format media short edge first; Duplex printing (printing on the right side of the printer). 2 Set the paper guide toward the rear of the tray...
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...'s Print menu. it will cause paper jams and damage the fuser. Never use inkjet paper; Letterhead 1 Load letterhead as follows: s Multi-purpose tray: face up, with the long edge inserted into the printer s Universal paper tray: face down, with the short edge toward the rear of the tray 2 If using . b When the Media Type prompt appears, press until the correct size is displayed. Select the appropriate tray from your application's Print menu...
...'s Print menu. it will cause paper jams and damage the fuser. Never use inkjet paper; Letterhead 1 Load letterhead as follows: s Multi-purpose tray: face up, with the long edge inserted into the printer s Universal paper tray: face down, with the short edge toward the rear of the tray 2 If using . b When the Media Type prompt appears, press until the correct size is displayed. Select the appropriate tray from your application's Print menu...
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... Tray Media Type prompt appears, press until Fabric Transfer is set up . Press Select to prevent jamming. 19 Tektronix Image Transfer Media 1 Make sure that your application's Print menu, select Multi-Purpose Tray. Insert only one sheet at a time. 3 Adjust the paper guide. 4 At the printer's front panel: a Wait until Tabloid is displayed. Click Print. 6 To transfer the image, follow the instructions provided with the short edge inserted into the printer. Press Select. 5 From your document size...
... Tray Media Type prompt appears, press until Fabric Transfer is set up . Press Select to prevent jamming. 19 Tektronix Image Transfer Media 1 Make sure that your application's Print menu, select Multi-Purpose Tray. Insert only one sheet at a time. 3 Adjust the paper guide. 4 At the printer's front panel: a Wait until Tabloid is displayed. Click Print. 6 To transfer the image, follow the instructions provided with the short edge inserted into the printer. Press Select. 5 From your document size...
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General Information Printer Name: Page Count: Start Page Enabled Serial Number: Printer ID: Adobe® Postscript Firmware Versions: Configuration Phaser® 780 Color Printer 3040-40 37 Configuration Page Print this page to determine the following: s Printer name, ID, serial number s Feature set s Amount of memory s Network configuration s Current printer settings Print this page before contacting Tektronix customer support, your reseller, or other technical assistance.
General Information Printer Name: Page Count: Start Page Enabled Serial Number: Printer ID: Adobe® Postscript Firmware Versions: Configuration Phaser® 780 Color Printer 3040-40 37 Configuration Page Print this page to determine the following: s Printer name, ID, serial number s Feature set s Amount of memory s Network configuration s Current printer settings Print this page before contacting Tektronix customer support, your reseller, or other technical assistance.
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... Manual s Multimedia clips on using your printer s Consumables instructions s Setup Guide s Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) s Printer drivers s Direct link to Tektronix web site Tektronix Web Site s Product and supplies information s Printer drivers to download s List of local resellers s Online documentation www.tek.com/Color_Printers/ TekSMART™ Knowledge Base s Application issues s Networking issues s Printer errors s Print quality issues s Troubleshooting s Latest tips from technical support www2.tek.com/merlin/tko Online Color Resource Link to the world of these locations...
... Manual s Multimedia clips on using your printer s Consumables instructions s Setup Guide s Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) s Printer drivers s Direct link to Tektronix web site Tektronix Web Site s Product and supplies information s Printer drivers to download s List of local resellers s Online documentation www.tek.com/Color_Printers/ TekSMART™ Knowledge Base s Application issues s Networking issues s Printer errors s Print quality issues s Troubleshooting s Latest tips from technical support www2.tek.com/merlin/tko Online Color Resource Link to the world of these locations...
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... support, without charge within the United States or outside the United States if the product is located in the user manual; Customer shall be obtained from improper use or connection to replace the defective CRC. b) to repair damage resulting from the local Tektronix Subsidiary or Authorized Tektronix Distributor. or (b) six (6) months where longer periods are , specifically, fuser roll cartridge, imaging unit, imaging unit waste cartridge and toner cartridges. d) to install, repair...
... support, without charge within the United States or outside the United States if the product is located in the user manual; Customer shall be obtained from improper use or connection to replace the defective CRC. b) to repair damage resulting from the local Tektronix Subsidiary or Authorized Tektronix Distributor. or (b) six (6) months where longer periods are , specifically, fuser roll cartridge, imaging unit, imaging unit waste cartridge and toner cartridges. d) to install, repair...
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Follow the instructions packed with the unit, then complete the printer setup as outlined in .) 3094-14 Setup Guide 5 R 3094-57 3. Allow enough room on all sides of the printer according to the following specifications: 1.61 m (63.7 in.) 503 mm (20 in.) 150 mm (6 in.) 551 mm (21.7 in.) 1.59 m (62.5 in.) 835 mm (32.5 in this guide. s On the optional Lower Tray Assembly: If you have purchased the optional Lower Tray Assembly, set it up now.
Follow the instructions packed with the unit, then complete the printer setup as outlined in .) 3094-14 Setup Guide 5 R 3094-57 3. Allow enough room on all sides of the printer according to the following specifications: 1.61 m (63.7 in.) 503 mm (20 in.) 150 mm (6 in.) 551 mm (21.7 in.) 1.59 m (62.5 in.) 835 mm (32.5 in this guide. s On the optional Lower Tray Assembly: If you have purchased the optional Lower Tray Assembly, set it up now.
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...: Printer Menu Help Pages Menu 3. Press Menu; Press Print. Press Select; Make a test print 1. the following message: Ready Printer Menu Select 3040-01 2. N O T E The printer's Help Pages provide useful information on using the Help Pages. 30 Phaser 780 Color Laser Printer See the User Guide for the status of printer functions or the Consumables Page for information on your printer. When the printer is warmed up, the front panel displays the following message appears: Help Pages Consumables Page Print 4. Print the Menu Map for an overview of replaceable...
...: Printer Menu Help Pages Menu 3. Press Menu; Press Print. Press Select; Make a test print 1. the following message: Ready Printer Menu Select 3040-01 2. N O T E The printer's Help Pages provide useful information on using the Help Pages. 30 Phaser 780 Color Laser Printer See the User Guide for the status of printer functions or the Consumables Page for information on your printer. When the printer is warmed up, the front panel displays the following message appears: Help Pages Consumables Page Print 4. Print the Menu Map for an overview of replaceable...
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... numbers for downloadable fonts or printer collation. 1. Terminate the final SCSI device on optional printer configuration. The printer's SCSI ID number is 7; Turn off the printer and any peripherals may result in or unplugging any cables. C A U T I O N Failure to your printer. Refer to the printer's CD-ROM or the Tektronix web site for detailed information on your printer. 34 Phaser 780 Color Laser Printer 3094-60 Connect optional peripheral devices N O T E Requires a SCSI port...
... numbers for downloadable fonts or printer collation. 1. Terminate the final SCSI device on optional printer configuration. The printer's SCSI ID number is 7; Turn off the printer and any peripherals may result in or unplugging any cables. C A U T I O N Failure to your printer. Refer to the printer's CD-ROM or the Tektronix web site for detailed information on your printer. 34 Phaser 780 Color Laser Printer 3094-60 Connect optional peripheral devices N O T E Requires a SCSI port...
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.../Windows software C A U T I O N Close all other programs before beginning this information and refer to do so could result in computer errors. What is your printer's configuration? Look on the printer's Configuration or Startup Page under Feature Set (see page 30 for details. To which port is your printer connected? See page 32 for instructions on -screen installation. 1. Setup Guide 35 Before you begin Make...
.../Windows software C A U T I O N Close all other programs before beginning this information and refer to do so could result in computer errors. What is your printer's configuration? Look on the printer's Configuration or Startup Page under Feature Set (see page 30 for details. To which port is your printer connected? See page 32 for instructions on -screen installation. 1. Setup Guide 35 Before you begin Make...
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... of these options: s Easy Install to Microsoft Windows Help. You can view manuals and QuickTime videos on the CD-ROM or connect to the Internet for additional information about your printer for detailed information about adding a printer and setting up the printer on -screen prompts to the PhaserShare Networking Setup Guide provided with your printer. If you are setting up printer drivers, refer to install a printer driver and support fi...
... of these options: s Easy Install to Microsoft Windows Help. You can view manuals and QuickTime videos on the CD-ROM or connect to the Internet for additional information about your printer for detailed information about adding a printer and setting up the printer on -screen prompts to the PhaserShare Networking Setup Guide provided with your printer. If you are setting up printer drivers, refer to install a printer driver and support fi...
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Under Installable Options, select the options that are installed in your Tektronix printer driver and choose Properties. 3. Setting up menu, select your printer (for Available PostScript Memory Setting; Click OK. 38 Phaser 780 Color Laser Printer Configuring the driver After your software installation is already properly set. 5. Click the Device Options (Windows 95/Windows 98) or Device Settings (Windows NT4) tab. 4. this value is complete, the printer driver needs to select all printer options when printing. From the Start menu, select Settings, then...
Under Installable Options, select the options that are installed in your Tektronix printer driver and choose Properties. 3. Setting up menu, select your printer (for Available PostScript Memory Setting; Click OK. 38 Phaser 780 Color Laser Printer Configuring the driver After your software installation is already properly set. 5. Click the Device Options (Windows 95/Windows 98) or Device Settings (Windows NT4) tab. 4. this value is complete, the printer driver needs to select all printer options when printing. From the Start menu, select Settings, then...
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Insert the printer's CD-ROM. 2. Click Continue. 3. Double-click Start Me First. Setup Guide 39 s What is your printer's configuration? View the license agreements and click Accept to launch the installer. Installing the driver 1. Look on -screen installation procedure. View the brief introductory information, then click Install Drivers to continue. Macintosh software Before you begin Make a note of this information and refer to it during the on the printer's Configuration or Startup Page under Feature Set (see page 30 for instructions).
Insert the printer's CD-ROM. 2. Click Continue. 3. Double-click Start Me First. Setup Guide 39 s What is your printer's configuration? View the license agreements and click Accept to launch the installer. Installing the driver 1. Look on -screen installation procedure. View the brief introductory information, then click Install Drivers to continue. Macintosh software Before you begin Make a note of this information and refer to it during the on the printer's Configuration or Startup Page under Feature Set (see page 30 for instructions).
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... item to the Internet for details on each item. a. Select Custom Install. Click the i button for information on the CD-ROM or connect to be installed. Click Install. 5. Custom Install to specify which files to install a printer driver and support files. From the pull-down menu, select Easy Install or Custom Install: Easy Install to install. Click Install. c. 4. Click Read Me for additional information about your printer. 40 Phaser 780 Color Laser Printer
... item to the Internet for details on each item. a. Select Custom Install. Click the i button for information on the CD-ROM or connect to be installed. Click Install. 5. Custom Install to specify which files to install a printer driver and support files. From the pull-down menu, select Easy Install or Custom Install: Easy Install to install. Click Install. c. 4. Click Read Me for additional information about your printer. 40 Phaser 780 Color Laser Printer
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... the list of printers, select your printer (for your hardware connections and which zone you to select the correct PPD (PostScript Printer Description) file. 6. Select the options that are installed in your printer. Setting up the driver 1. If it is not in the list, check your printer. 4. Click Setup/Create to select all printer options when printing. 8. From the Apple menu, select Chooser. 2. Setting up the driver allows you...
... the list of printers, select your printer (for your hardware connections and which zone you to select the correct PPD (PostScript Printer Description) file. 6. Select the options that are installed in your printer. Setting up the driver 1. If it is not in the list, check your printer. 4. Click Setup/Create to select all printer options when printing. 8. From the Apple menu, select Chooser. 2. Setting up the driver allows you...