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Caution Use caution, or damage to avoid personal injury. Tektronix®, Phaser®, and PhaserShare® are registered trademarks and PhaserMatch™ is a trademark of Printer Settings 6 Media Types and Trays 7 Supported Page Sizes and Print Area 9 Loading Media Trays 11 ... More Information 44 Getting Help 45 Symbols Information Important tips to note for best printer operation. Warning Hot surface on or in the printer. All rights reserved. Use special caution to the printer may result. Contents 0 Tektronix Supplies, Media, and Accessories and Options 1 Front...
Caution Use caution, or damage to avoid personal injury. Tektronix®, Phaser®, and PhaserShare® are registered trademarks and PhaserMatch™ is a trademark of Printer Settings 6 Media Types and Trays 7 Supported Page Sizes and Print Area 9 Loading Media Trays 11 ... More Information 44 Getting Help 45 Symbols Information Important tips to note for best printer operation. Warning Hot surface on or in the printer. All rights reserved. Use special caution to the printer may result. Contents 0 Tektronix Supplies, Media, and Accessories and Options 1 Front...
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...and Accessories and Options Description Toner Cartridges Fuser Roll Cartridge Color Imaging Unit Imaging Unit Waste Cartridge Supplies Black Cyan Magenta..., contact your local reseller or visit the Tektronix web site: www.tek.com/Color_Printers/supplies Description Laser Paper 90 g/m2 (24 lb.) bond 500 sheets Transparencies 50 sheets Image Transfer Media 100 sheets... Glossy Coated Paper 100 sheets (A/A4) 50 sheets (B/A3/Tabloid Plus) Media A/Letter A4 B/Tabloid (11 x 17 in.) Tabloid Plus (13 x 19 in.) A3 A/Letter A4 Tabloid Extra (12 x 18 in.) B/Tabloid...
...and Accessories and Options Description Toner Cartridges Fuser Roll Cartridge Color Imaging Unit Imaging Unit Waste Cartridge Supplies Black Cyan Magenta..., contact your local reseller or visit the Tektronix web site: www.tek.com/Color_Printers/supplies Description Laser Paper 90 g/m2 (24 lb.) bond 500 sheets Transparencies 50 sheets Image Transfer Media 100 sheets... Glossy Coated Paper 100 sheets (A/A4) 50 sheets (B/A3/Tabloid Plus) Media A/Letter A4 B/Tabloid (11 x 17 in.) Tabloid Plus (13 x 19 in.) A3 A/Letter A4 Tabloid Extra (12 x 18 in.) B/Tabloid...
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Samples of a variety of supported scanners, contact your printer as a color copier. Requires Plus Feature Set For a list of Z780SS-00 paper and other media Z780SS-01 metric Ordering Information Accessories and Options Description Order ...Lower Tray Assembly 3-tray unit: includes 2 universal trays and 1 transparency tray 436-0367-00 Printer Station Provides storage for collation Extends font capacity Requires Plus Feature Set Includes cable ZDISK Printer CD-ROM Includes: Documentation Printer drivers and utilities Web links 063-3039-00 -10 French -20 Italian -30 German -...
Samples of a variety of supported scanners, contact your printer as a color copier. Requires Plus Feature Set For a list of Z780SS-00 paper and other media Z780SS-01 metric Ordering Information Accessories and Options Description Order ...Lower Tray Assembly 3-tray unit: includes 2 universal trays and 1 transparency tray 436-0367-00 Printer Station Provides storage for collation Extends font capacity Requires Plus Feature Set Includes cable ZDISK Printer CD-ROM Includes: Documentation Printer drivers and utilities Web links 063-3039-00 -10 French -20 Italian -30 German -...
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...Standard model: Z780FNG 1200 dpi and continuous tone printing Ability to print media larger than Tabloid 32 Mbytes RAM (for 96 Mbytes total) Plus Feature Set Adds to Standard model: Z780FNP 1200 dpi and continuous tone printing Ability to print media larger than Tabloid 128 Mbytes RAM ...(for 192 Mbytes total) SCSI card for connecting an external hard drive or scanner Collation (requires hard drive) PhaserMatch ICC software Description Plus Feature Set Order number Adds to Graphics model: Z780FGP 96 Mbytes RAM (for 192 Mbytes total) SCSI card for connecting an external hard...
...Standard model: Z780FNG 1200 dpi and continuous tone printing Ability to print media larger than Tabloid 32 Mbytes RAM (for 96 Mbytes total) Plus Feature Set Adds to Standard model: Z780FNP 1200 dpi and continuous tone printing Ability to print media larger than Tabloid 128 Mbytes RAM ...(for 192 Mbytes total) SCSI card for connecting an external hard drive or scanner Collation (requires hard drive) PhaserMatch ICC software Description Plus Feature Set Order number Adds to Graphics model: Z780FGP 96 Mbytes RAM (for 192 Mbytes total) SCSI card for connecting an external hard...
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... the menu without changing the current setting; Front Panel Display and Menus 4 s Gain access to previous menu item; s View the printer's operating status, for troubleshooting. Ready Printer Menu Select Key Power indicator Error indicator 3040-01 Information on printer ID, jams, errors Goes to printer settings (media size and type, tray, print resolution, etc.).
... the menu without changing the current setting; Front Panel Display and Menus 4 s Gain access to previous menu item; s View the printer's operating status, for troubleshooting. Ready Printer Menu Select Key Power indicator Error indicator 3040-01 Information on printer ID, jams, errors Goes to printer settings (media size and type, tray, print resolution, etc.).
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...select most print settings and set defaults from your computer with either the LaserWriter (Macintosh) or Windows (PC) driver (installable from the printer's CD-ROM) override front panel settings or defaults. The main user settings are used for information... Using the Button Press to scroll through... the menu choices. To view or change the printer default, press Select at the appropriate choice. Changing the front panel settings may affect the prints of messages appear: Remove Media Tray ...
...select most print settings and set defaults from your computer with either the LaserWriter (Macintosh) or Windows (PC) driver (installable from the printer's CD-ROM) override front panel settings or defaults. The main user settings are used for information... Using the Button Press to scroll through... the menu choices. To view or change the printer default, press Select at the appropriate choice. Changing the front panel settings may affect the prints of messages appear: Remove Media Tray ...
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...keep it near the printer for reference. the following message: Ready Printer Menu Select 2 Press Select; Menu Map Press Help Pages Consumables Status TekColor Correction Print Quality Printer Defaults Parallel Settings Network Settings Language Phaser®780 Color Printer displays information scrolls backward ...Remaining Average Coverage Per Image Automatic (Default) SWOP Press Euroscale Press Commercial Press Toyo DIC FujiProof None Vivid Color sRGB Display Standard (Default) Enhanced Photo Standard Monochrome Photo Monochrome Default Tray Multi?Purpose Tray Setup Startup Page...
...keep it near the printer for reference. the following message: Ready Printer Menu Select 2 Press Select; Menu Map Press Help Pages Consumables Status TekColor Correction Print Quality Printer Defaults Parallel Settings Network Settings Language Phaser®780 Color Printer displays information scrolls backward ...Remaining Average Coverage Per Image Automatic (Default) SWOP Press Euroscale Press Commercial Press Toyo DIC FujiProof None Vivid Color sRGB Display Standard (Default) Enhanced Photo Standard Monochrome Photo Monochrome Default Tray Multi?Purpose Tray Setup Startup Page...
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.... For best results, use inkjet paper; Universal Paper Tray standard Fits in tray slots 1 through 4 (slots 2-4 available in optional Lower Tray Assembly only). 3040-03a Laser Paper s A/Letter Legal B/Tabloid Tabloid Extra A3 A4 A5 B4 B5 s 250-sheet capacity s 75-105 g/m2 (20-28 lb.) Transparency Tray optional Fits in...
.... For best results, use inkjet paper; Universal Paper Tray standard Fits in tray slots 1 through 4 (slots 2-4 available in optional Lower Tray Assembly only). 3040-03a Laser Paper s A/Letter Legal B/Tabloid Tabloid Extra A3 A4 A5 B4 B5 s 250-sheet capacity s 75-105 g/m2 (20-28 lb.) Transparency Tray optional Fits in...
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... 75-105 g/m2 (20-28 lb.) Use only Tektronix Glossy Coated Paper for best results. Multi-Purpose Tray standard 3040-05 Laser Paper s Sizes up to and including Tabloid Plus s 75-120 g/m2 (20-32 lb.) Tektronix Transparencies s A/Letter, A4 Tabloid Extra Tektronix Glossy Coated Paper s A/Letter..., A4 A3, B/Tabloid, Tabloid Extra s 148 g/m2 (100 lb.) Media and Media Trays Laser Labels s A/Letter, A4 s Recommended Avery™ Labels A/...
... 75-105 g/m2 (20-28 lb.) Use only Tektronix Glossy Coated Paper for best results. Multi-Purpose Tray standard 3040-05 Laser Paper s Sizes up to and including Tabloid Plus s 75-120 g/m2 (20-32 lb.) Tektronix Transparencies s A/Letter, A4 Tabloid Extra Tektronix Glossy Coated Paper s A/Letter..., A4 A3, B/Tabloid, Tabloid Extra s 148 g/m2 (100 lb.) Media and Media Trays Laser Labels s A/Letter, A4 s Recommended Avery™ Labels A/...
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... mm 9.0 x 12.8 in. 162 x 229 mm 6.4 x 9.0 in. 114 x 162 mm 4.5 x 6.4 in . Media/Page Size Paper s Letter (A) s Legal s Tabloid (B) s Tabloid Extra (Graphics or Plus feature set) s Tabloid Plus (Graphics or Plus feature set) s SRA3 s A3 s A4 s A5 s B4 s B5 Labels Dimension 8.5 x 11 in. 8.5 x 14 in. 11 x 17 in. 12 x 18 in . Trays Universal tray... x 210 mm 257 x 364 mm 182 x 257 mm See page 18 for supported labels. Supported Page Sizes and Print Area Select Page Size from the printer's front panel or your application's Print menu.
... mm 9.0 x 12.8 in. 162 x 229 mm 6.4 x 9.0 in. 114 x 162 mm 4.5 x 6.4 in . Media/Page Size Paper s Letter (A) s Legal s Tabloid (B) s Tabloid Extra (Graphics or Plus feature set) s Tabloid Plus (Graphics or Plus feature set) s SRA3 s A3 s A4 s A5 s B4 s B5 Labels Dimension 8.5 x 11 in. 8.5 x 14 in. 11 x 17 in. 12 x 18 in . Trays Universal tray... x 210 mm 257 x 364 mm 182 x 257 mm See page 18 for supported labels. Supported Page Sizes and Print Area Select Page Size from the printer's front panel or your application's Print menu.
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... (you are printing a full-bleed image, run a test print to make the setting through the following menu path: Printer Menu: Printer Defaults: Output Order: Face Up. 6 From your printer configuration. Click Print. Press Select. 5 From your application. 2 Load custom-sized media in .). 1 Set...mm (11.7 x 17 in.). 5 mm (0.2 in.) Print Area 5 mm (0.2 in.) 3040-07 On Tabloid Plus paper, the bottom margin is displayed. Insert the short edge into the printer. 3 Adjust the paper guide to print correctly. * Dimensions may be smaller, depending on your application's Print menu...
... (you are printing a full-bleed image, run a test print to make the setting through the following menu path: Printer Menu: Printer Defaults: Output Order: Face Up. 6 From your printer configuration. Click Print. Press Select. 5 From your application. 2 Load custom-sized media in .). 1 Set...mm (11.7 x 17 in.). 5 mm (0.2 in.) Print Area 5 mm (0.2 in.) 3040-07 On Tabloid Plus paper, the bottom margin is displayed. Insert the short edge into the printer. 3 Adjust the paper guide to print correctly. * Dimensions may be smaller, depending on your application's Print menu...
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.... 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. Loading Media Trays 1 Pull out the paper tray. 1 2 Squeeze and slide back the blue paper guides. 3 Press down to snap the metal plate into place...
.... 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. Loading Media Trays 1 Pull out the paper tray. 1 2 Squeeze and slide back the blue paper guides. 3 Press down to snap the metal plate into place...
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Use Tektronix paper for best results. 12 Large-Format Media Capacity: 250 sheets s Make sure that you set the blue guides flush against the paper. Loading the Universal Paper Tray Letterhead Capacity: 250 sheets s Load letterhead face down. 1234567 3040-43 Never use inkjet paper; it will cause paper jams and damage the fuser. s To prevent paper jams, do not overload the paper tray. 3040-09
Use Tektronix paper for best results. 12 Large-Format Media Capacity: 250 sheets s Make sure that you set the blue guides flush against the paper. Loading the Universal Paper Tray Letterhead Capacity: 250 sheets s Load letterhead face down. 1234567 3040-43 Never use inkjet paper; it will cause paper jams and damage the fuser. s To prevent paper jams, do not overload the paper tray. 3040-09
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Load Tabloid Extra transparencies in the printer. 3040-42 13 See "Transparencies" on the Tektronix transparencies. 2 Load A/A4 transparencies with the notch at the left rear of the tray. Loading the Optional Transparency Tray Tektronix Transparencies Capacity: 100 sheets 1 Look for the notch on page 15. s The transparency tray holds only A/A4 media. s If you have the optional Lower Tray Assembly, the transparency tray must be loaded only in tray slot 1, or the slot in the multi-purpose tray.
Load Tabloid Extra transparencies in the printer. 3040-42 13 See "Transparencies" on the Tektronix transparencies. 2 Load A/A4 transparencies with the notch at the left rear of the tray. Loading the Optional Transparency Tray Tektronix Transparencies Capacity: 100 sheets 1 Look for the notch on page 15. s The transparency tray holds only A/A4 media. s If you have the optional Lower Tray Assembly, the transparency tray must be loaded only in tray slot 1, or the slot in the multi-purpose tray.
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...letter/A4 media long edge first. Click Print. Otherwise, to the correct size, then press Select. Readjust the paper guide. 4 At the printer's front panel: a The front panel displays Multi-Purpose Tray Media Size and the current default. Otherwise, press until you come to make a new...format paper. 3 Insert the media face up. 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. Reduced image quality may result. 14 2 4 Multi-Purpose Tray Media Size Letter Select...
...letter/A4 media long edge first. Click Print. Otherwise, to the correct size, then press Select. Readjust the paper guide. 4 At the printer's front panel: a The front panel displays Multi-Purpose Tray Media Size and the current default. Otherwise, press until you come to make a new...format paper. 3 Insert the media face up. 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. Reduced image quality may result. 14 2 4 Multi-Purpose Tray Media Size Letter Select...
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...: A/A4 50 sheets Tabloid Extra: 1 sheet 3040-42 Capacity: A/A4 100 sheets (Transparency tray only) To avoid jamming the printer, feed oversize transparencies one sheet at the left rear of the printer s Optional transparency tray (A/A4 only): with the notch at a time in the multi-purpose tray only. 15 Press Select. 3 From...
...: A/A4 50 sheets Tabloid Extra: 1 sheet 3040-42 Capacity: A/A4 100 sheets (Transparency tray only) To avoid jamming the printer, feed oversize transparencies one sheet at the left rear of the printer s Optional transparency tray (A/A4 only): with the notch at a time in the multi-purpose tray only. 15 Press Select. 3 From...
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... 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 . Use Tektronix laser paper for best results. 16 1234567 1234567 3040-46 Capacity: 150 sheets 3040-43 Capacity: 250...
... 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 . Use Tektronix laser paper for best results. 16 1234567 1234567 3040-46 Capacity: 150 sheets 3040-43 Capacity: 250...
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... unused envelopes in the multi-purpose tray with windows or metal clasps; Envelopes 1 Set up envelopes according to be open. 3 At the printer's front panel: a The front panel displays Multi-Purpose Tray Media Size and the current default. Envelopes may wrinkle depending on their original packaging...printing. Click Print. 3040-47 Capacity: 30 envelopes Do not use self-sealing envelopes or envelopes with the long edge inserted into the printer and the side to the templates or procedures in your application's Print menu, select Multi-Purpose Tray. b When the Media Type prompt ...
... unused envelopes in the multi-purpose tray with windows or metal clasps; Envelopes 1 Set up envelopes according to be open. 3 At the printer's front panel: a The front panel displays Multi-Purpose Tray Media Size and the current default. Envelopes may wrinkle depending on their original packaging...printing. Click Print. 3040-47 Capacity: 30 envelopes Do not use self-sealing envelopes or envelopes with the long edge inserted into the printer and the side to the templates or procedures in your application's Print menu, select Multi-Purpose Tray. b When the Media Type prompt ...
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... or the instructions included with the labels. If any of the labels on a sheet are missing, do not use it may peel off and damage printer components. Labels Recommended Avery™ labels: A/Letter: 5160 5164 A4: L7162 L7165 1 Set up , long edge first. 3 At the... printer's front panel: a The front panel displays Multi-Purpose Tray Media Size and the current default. Use labels at least 25.4 x 66.7 mm (1 x 2.625 in.) in ...
... or the instructions included with the labels. If any of the labels on a sheet are missing, do not use it may peel off and damage printer components. Labels Recommended Avery™ labels: A/Letter: 5160 5164 A4: L7162 L7165 1 Set up , long edge first. 3 At the... printer's front panel: a The front panel displays Multi-Purpose Tray Media Size and the current default. Use labels at least 25.4 x 66.7 mm (1 x 2.625 in.) in ...
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...-49 Capacity: 1 sheet Feed image transfer media one sheet at a time to continue. Insert only one sheet at a time. 3 Adjust the paper guide. 4 At the printer's front panel: a Wait until Fabric Transfer is set up . Press Select. 5 From your document size is displayed. b When the Multi-Purpose Tray Media Type prompt... message is displayed. Press 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 to prevent jamming. 19
...-49 Capacity: 1 sheet Feed image transfer media one sheet at a time to continue. Insert only one sheet at a time. 3 Adjust the paper guide. 4 At the printer's front panel: a Wait until Fabric Transfer is set up . Press Select. 5 From your document size is displayed. b When the Multi-Purpose Tray Media Type prompt... message is displayed. Press 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 to prevent jamming. 19