Page 3 - Users safety summary
Users safety summary Terms in manual: CAUTION Conditions that can result in damage to the product. WARNING Conditions that can result in personal injury or loss of life. Power source: Do not apply more than 250 volts RMS between the supply conductors or between either supply conductor and ground. Us...
Page 4 - Phaser
Phaser ® 480X Warranty Tektronix warrants that the Phaser 480X will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If the Phaser 480X proves defective during its respective warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, will either repair the de...
Page 5 - Introduction; Contents
User Manual v 1 Introduction All about the Phaser 480X 1-1 Printer features 1-2Ordering supplies 1-4 2 Getting Set Up At a glance 2-1Setting up the printer 2-2 Checking the inventory 2-2Registering your printer 2-4Removing the packing material 2-4Loading the transfer roll 2-7Adding paper 2-10 Connec...
Page 6 - Printing; Caring for Your Printer
vi Phaser 480X Color Printer 3 Printing Which platform? 3-1 Printing from a Macintosh 3-2Printing from a PC: Windows 3-4Printing from a Unix or VMS workstation 3-5Printing from specific applications 3-6 About paper and transparencies 3-7 Handling paper and transparencies 3-7Setting paper and transpa...
Page 7 - vii; Troubleshooting; Front and Rear Panels; Technical Notes; Expanding Your Printing System
User Manual vii 6 Troubleshooting If you need help 6-1Problems and solutions 6-7 Clearing a jam 6-9If you canÕt make a print 6-12Media handling problems 6-15Problems with image size and position 6-16Print quality problems 6-17The startup page prints although you disabled it 6-18 Error messages on th...
Page 8 - viii; Moving Your Printer
viii Phaser 480X Color Printer C Moving Your Printer Changing the line voltage C-1Repacking your printer C-2 D Regulatory Information Canadian EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) regulatory standards D-1Declaration of conformity (for 220 VAC equipment) D-2FCC Class B device (for 110 VAC equipment) D...
Page 9 - All about the Phaser 480X
User Manual 1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction All about the Phaser 480X The Phaser 480X Color Printer is the latest model of TektronixÕ large-format dye-sublimation printer. Dye-sublimation technology produces photorealistic, continuous-tone images ideal for graphic arts comping and prooÞng, engineering/sc...
Page 10 - Printer features; Brilliant colors and resolution
1 Introduction 1-2 Phaser 480X Color Printer Printer features Brilliant colors and resolution The Phaser 480X delivers 256 shades of each primary color at 300-by-300 dots-per-inch resolution to produce millions of colors. Dye-sublimation produces brilliant colors with smooth transitions, sharp detai...
Page 12 - Wide range of media sizes; Ordering supplies
1 Introduction 1-4 Phaser 480X Color Printer CD-ROM By default, the Phaser 480X is shipped with a CD-ROM for platforms that have a CD-ROM drive. (If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, you can order the optional diskettes; see Chapter 5 for details.) The CD-ROM includes printer drivers, util...
Page 13 - Getting Set Up; At a glance; Setting up the printer; Note
User Manual 2-1 Chapter 2 Getting Set Up At a glance Installation of your Phaser 480X Color Printer involves these tasks: 1. Setting up the printer ■ Checking inventory ■ Removing packing material ■ Loading the transfer roll ■ Setting paper size ■ Loading the paper tray 2. Connecting power and inter...
Page 14 - Checking the inventory
2 Getting Set Up 2-2 Phaser 480X Color Printer Setting up the printer Checking the inventory 1. Phaser 480X color printer 2. Power cord 3. Phaser 480 Quick Reference Card 4. Transfer roll endcaps (2 green, 1 gray, 1 black) 5. Paper tray (B/A3/WB) 6. Transfer roll tray 7. Phaser 480X User Manual 8. C...
Page 16 - Registering your printer; Removing the packing material
2 Getting Set Up 2-4 Phaser 480X Color Printer Registering your printer The TekColor information envelope contains your product registration card. ■ Find the customer registration card that is appropriate for you (U.S. or international versions). ■ Fill out the card and mail it. By registering your ...
Page 17 - Caution
Getting Set Up 2 User Manual 2-5 2. Open the printer cover by sliding the cover release and raising the cover to its full upright position. Caution The cover release includes a safety catch. If the cover is only partially lifted, do not force it open ; you might damage the printer. Slide the cover r...
Page 19 - Loading the transfer roll
Getting Set Up 2 User Manual 2-7 Loading the transfer roll Note To ensure the best print quality, load the transfer roll in an area that is free of dust and dirt. 1. Unwrap the new transfer roll and position it in the following manner so that the take-up core (the empty side) is closest to you and t...
Page 22 - Adding paper
2 Getting Set Up 2-10 Phaser 480X Color Printer Adding paper Follow these steps to add paper to the paper tray. Note This procedure assumes you are loading B-size paper into the standard paper tray. All sizes of paper and transparency are loaded in the same way. For information on other paper sizes ...
Page 27 - Connecting the printer; Printer ports
Getting Set Up 2 User Manual 2-15 Connecting the printer Printer ports The printer accepts data through four ports: ■ LocalTalk ■ Parallel ■ Ethernet ■ Serial (RS-232) Information on the serial port can be found in the following places: ■ The Tektronix CD-ROM ■ HAL and EuroHAL, the Tektronix automat...
Page 28 - LocalTalk connection
2 Getting Set Up 2-16 Phaser 480X Color Printer LocalTalk connection You can make LocalTalk connections between the printer and a single computer or on a LocalTalk network using a daisy-chain setup. If your LocalTalk installation is complex, or if you need assistance, contact your network system adm...
Page 29 - Connecting to a single computer
Getting Set Up 2 User Manual 2-17 Connecting to a single computer Follow these steps if you are connecting the printer directly to your computer via LocalTalk: 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off before making any LocalTalk connections. 2. Connect the short cable of a LocalTalk connector to ...
Page 30 - Parallel connection; Ethernet connection; SCSI connection
2 Getting Set Up 2-18 Phaser 480X Color Printer Parallel connection 1. Connect a parallel interface cable to your computer and to the printer Õs parallel port. If you have no other connections to make, read ahead to ÒTurning on the printerÓ on page 2-19. Ethernet connection Ethernet is a communicati...
Page 31 - Turning on the printer
Getting Set Up 2 User Manual 2-19 Turning on the printer After you have connected all the interface cables, you are ready to connect the power cord and turn on the printer. Caution Before applying power, verify that the line voltage of your printer (indicated on the printer’s rear panel) matches the...
Page 32 - What happens at power-up; Front; Back
2 Getting Set Up 2-20 Phaser 480X Color Printer What happens at power-up All indicators on the printer Õs front panel light up for approximately 30 seconds, and the printer goes through a series of self-tests. The printer takes 1 to 3 minutes (depending on the amount of memory installed) to warm up ...
Page 33 - Installing a driver on your computer; PC: Microsoft Windows driver
Getting Set Up 2 User Manual 2-21 Installing a driver on your computer Packaged with your printer are the Phaser 480X compact disk (CD-ROM) for platforms with a CD-ROM drive or, if your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, optional PC and Macintosh diskettes. The CD-ROM and diskettes contain drive...
Page 34 - Interface; If you selected a network port:
2 Getting Set Up 2-22 Phaser 480X Color Printer 5. Type in the drive that the CD-ROM or PC diskette is in (for example, for the CD-ROM drive, enter / DRIVER ; for the PC drive, enter A or B ) and click OK . 6. Select your printer from the list of printers and click OK . The driver software you need ...
Page 35 - Connect; Macintosh drivers
Getting Set Up 2 User Manual 2-23 Note The printer’s configuration page contains the information you need to set up the printer port. Refer to “Configuration page” on page A-3 to print the configuration page. f. Click on OK in the Connect dialog box and close the Printers dialog box. Macintosh drive...
Page 36 - Installing the Phaser 480X driver
2 Getting Set Up 2-24 Phaser 480X Color Printer Installing the Phaser 480X driver 1. Make sure that your Macintosh is turned on with System Software version 7.0 or later installed. 2. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive or the Macintosh Printer Drivers diskette into the disk drive. ■ If you are ...
Page 37 - Workstation users
Getting Set Up 2 User Manual 2-25 Workstation users The printer-control PostScript Þles that are on the Tektronix CD-ROM and the Windows 3.1 Driver and Printer Utilities PC-format diskette can be used with Unix and VMS workstations. These Þles let you set up your spooling system to select between me...
Page 40 - Printing from a Macintosh; Using the Phaser 480X driver
3 Printing 3-2 Phaser 480X Color Printer Printing from a Macintosh The Tektronix CD-ROM and the Macintosh Printer Drivers diskette include two Macintosh printer drivers that allow you to select printer features. Using the Phaser 480X driver 1. Make sure that the Tektronix printer driver for the Maci...
Page 41 - TekColor
Printing 3 User Manual 3-3 Note If you are using the standard LaserWriter driver, select U.S Letter , A4 Letter , Tabloid , A3 Tabloid , or Tabloid Extra paper sizes. b. Click the TekColor button in the Print dialog box to open the TekColor Options dialog box, in which you can select the TekColor co...
Page 42 - Printing from a PC: Windows
3 Printing 3-4 Phaser 480X Color Printer Printing from a PC: Windows 1. Make sure that the Windows printer driver has been installed. 2. Click on the Printer Setup command from the File menu (or the similar command in your application). Select Tek Phaser 480X (TekColor) from the list. If you have pr...
Page 43 - Printing from a Unix or VMS workstation; xwd
Printing 3 User Manual 3-5 Printing from a Unix or VMS workstation You send Þles from your workstation to the Phaser 480X as you would to any PostScript printer (for example, the Apple LaserWriter II NTX). Workstation users can print from any application that generates PostScript Level 1 or 2. For U...
Page 44 - Printing from specific applications
3 Printing 3-6 Phaser 480X Color Printer The printer-control PostScript Þles that are on the CD-ROM and the PC-format diskettes can be used for Unix workstations. Most workstations with 3.5-inch disk drives provide a device driver that allows you to mount a PC ßoppy diskette. These PostScript Þles l...
Page 45 - About paper and transparencies; Handling paper and transparencies
Printing 3 User Manual 3-7 About paper and transparencies Handling paper and transparencies ■ Make sure that paper trays are free of dust. Dust and dirt in a paper tray can be transferred to the paper, resulting in poor print quality. ■ Handle paper and transparencies at the edges to avoid Þngerprin...
Page 46 - Setting paper and transparency size; Standard Tray; Select a paper tray
3 Printing 3-8 Phaser 480X Color Printer Setting paper and transparency size The Phaser 480X has two paper trays accommodating Þve paper sizes and two transparency sizes: Standard Tray Optional Tray For B, A3, and WB For A and A4 To adjust the trays for any of these sizes, follow three basic steps: ...
Page 47 - Set the paper guides on the tray.; WB
Printing 3 User Manual 3-9 2. Set the paper guides on the tray. On the paper tray, adjust the side and rear paper guides to the desired size: a. Pull up on the paper guide lock (the metal tab on the right side of the paper tray). b. Slide the paper guides on the sides to the desired paper size. Sele...
Page 48 - Set the paper stopper.
3 Printing 3-10 Phaser 480X Color Printer 3. Set the paper stopper. Adjust the paper stopper on the printer Õs top cover for the paper or transparency size you are using. Align the arrow with the arrow next to the desired paper or transparency size. Select from A (U.S. Letter), A4 (Metric Letter), A...
Page 49 - Loading paper and transparencies
Printing 3 User Manual 3-11 Loading paper and transparencies You load the paper tray with paper and transparencies in the same way: 1. Pull the paper tray out of the printer and remove the plastic cover. 2. On the paper tray, set the correct size by adjusting the paper guides on the sides and rear o...
Page 50 - Margins and print area
3 Printing 3-12 Phaser 480X Color Printer Margins and print area When the printer places an image on paper, the image (print area) is a bit smaller than the paper size. You may need to adjust the page margins in your application software to match the print area. This illustration shows the page dime...
Page 51 - Manual feed; Manual Feed
Printing 3 User Manual 3-13 Manual feed Follow these steps to feed a single sheet of media into the printer. The manual feed option is selected through the Windows and Macintosh drivers. Typically, you would use manual feed when one of these conditions exist: ■ Paper is loaded in the paper tray and ...
Page 52 - Color correction; Using a printer driver or a utility file.
3 Printing 3-14 Phaser 480X Color Printer Color correction There are several ways to correct colors on your prints: ■ Using a printer driver or a utility file. The printer driver provides nine color corrections and the utility Þles provide ten color corrections: For details on making color correctio...
Page 53 - Using the color correction switches on the printer’s rear panel.; Use
Printing 3 User Manual 3-15 ■ Using the color correction switches on the printer’s rear panel. The Phaser 480X allows you to make color corrections with rear panel Switches 8 and 9. If using the Tektronix driver, select Use Printer Setting . The combinations of these two switches have the following ...
Page 54 - Using color sampler charts provided on the CD-ROM and diskettes.
3 Printing 3-16 Phaser 480X Color Printer ■ Using color sampler charts provided on the CD-ROM and diskettes. The printer Õs CD-ROM and diskettes contain color sampler charts for CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black), RGB (red, green, and blue), HSB (hue, saturation, and brightness), and PANTONE Co...
Page 55 - Fonts: resident typefaces
Printing 3 User Manual 3-17 Fonts: resident typefaces Courier Courier Bold Courier Oblique Courier Bold Oblique HelveticaHelvetica BoldHelvetica ObliqueHelvetica Bold Oblique New Century SchoolbookNew Century Schoolbook BoldNew Century Schoolbook ItalicNew Century Schoolbook Bold Italic ITC Bookman ...
Page 56 - Downloading fonts; Screen fonts
3 Printing 3-18 Phaser 480X Color Printer Downloading fonts The printer accepts PostScript Type 1 and Type 3 downloadable fonts including those from Adobe, AGFA, Bitstream, Microsoft, Apple, and many others. The Phaser 480X also accepts TrueType fonts (Type 42), which are scalable to any point size ...
Page 57 - Printing hints; Application hints; Tektronix supplies and drivers; Relative port speed
Printing 3 User Manual 3-19 Printing hints Application hints For information about using speciÞc software applications with your printer, refer to the Phaser 480X Drivers and Utilities Printing Reference or contact TektronixÕ HAL or EuroHAL information systems at 1-800-835-6100 . For instructions on...
Page 58 - How long does it take to make a print?
3 Printing 3-20 Phaser 480X Color Printer How long does it take to make a print? The total print time depends on the following: ■ Image complexity ■ Image size ■ Type of port used ■ Printer Õs memory conÞguration (112 Mbyte conÞguration is fastest) ■ Printer Õs paper-marking speed (the time it takes...
Page 59 - Overview; Cleaning is important; Quick cleaning
User Manual 4-1 Chapter 4 Caring for Your Printer Overview Cleaning is important This chapter describes how to care for your printer to keep it in peak operating condition. By performing regular cleaning, you can ensure that your printer produces the highest quality prints. Regular cleaning also hel...
Page 61 - Cleaning kit contents; Cleaning
Caring for Your Printer 4 User Manual 4-3 Cleaning kit contents To order a new cleaning kit, call your dealer or Tektronix and ask for order number 016-1287-01. The cleaning kit contains these items: 1. Cleaning sheet 2. Plastic bottle for 90-99% isopropyl alcohol 3. Lint-free cleaning cloth (to be ...
Page 62 - Important; Cooling time
4 Caring for Your Printer 4-4 Phaser 480X Color Printer Important When you clean the Phaser 480X, always remember the following: Cooling time After the last print has been made, wait 5 minutes for the thermal head to cool. A clean, dust-free area When removing the paper from the paper tray and the t...
Page 63 - Cleaning the printer; Outside surfaces
Caring for Your Printer 4 User Manual 4-5 Cleaning the printer 1. Outside surfaces Clean the outside surfaces of the Phaser 480X using a soft cloth and a non-abrasive cleanser. 2. Cleaning the paper-pick roller Clean the paper-pick roller (hidden under and in front of the paper guide) by using the c...
Page 65 - Switch 6
Caring for Your Printer 4 User Manual 4-7 h. On the rear panel of the printer, set Switch 6 to the up position. (A diagram of the switch settings appears on the back panel with the switches.) i. Set Switch 1 to the up position, then to the down position. Wait for the motor noises to stop. j. Toggle ...
Page 66 - Thermal Head
4 Caring for Your Printer 4-8 Phaser 480X Color Printer 3. Thermal Head Open the cover to its full upright position. Caution Do not force the cover open; you could damage the printer. If the cover is only partially opened, a safety catch keeps the cover from releasing. Slide the cover release again ...
Page 69 - Exit rollers
Caring for Your Printer 4 User Manual 4-11 7. Exit rollers a. Locate the exit rollers at the front of the Phaser 480X, behind the front panel. b. Hold the lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol against the rubber segments of the roller as you turn the green knob toward the back of the prin...
Page 70 - Inside top cover and rack
4 Caring for Your Printer 4-12 Phaser 480X Color Printer 8. Inside top cover and rack Using a lint-free wipe moistened with isopropyl alcohol, wipe out the inside of the printer Õs top cover and around the rack that holds the transfer roll tray. Quick Cleaning Complete Cleaning ✔ 8 8 8 8 9237-12
Page 71 - Paper clamp bar
Caring for Your Printer 4 User Manual 4-13 9. Paper clamp bar Clean the paper clamp bar using the cleaning pads that were shipped with the cleaning kit: a. Use the black rubber belt to move the paper clamp bar. b. Position the paper clamp bar directly over the platen (of the three rollers, the plate...
Page 74 - Transfer Roll Tray; Install the transfer roll tray; Close the printer cover
4 Caring for Your Printer 4-16 Phaser 480X Color Printer 10. Transfer Roll Tray Remove the transfer roll from the tray and wipe the inside of the tray, using the lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol. When the tray is dry, put the transfer roll back into the tray. 11. Install the transfer...
Page 75 - Replacing the transfer roll
Caring for Your Printer 4 User Manual 4-17 Replacing the transfer roll Note To ensure the best print quality, load the transfer roll in an area that is free of dust and dirt. 1. Open the printer cover to its full upright position; lift the transfer roll tray out of the printer and remove the four en...
Page 79 - Supplies and Accessories; Tektronix supplies: the mark of quality; Ordering information
User Manual 5-1 Chapter 5 Supplies and Accessories Tektronix supplies: the mark of quality Tektronix supplies are developed and tested as a total system Ñ printer, dyes, and media. These system components work together to produce consistent, high-quality color images. Always order Tektronix supplies...
Page 83 - If you need help; At a glance: electronic addresses and telephone numbers
User Manual 6-1 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting If you need help If you need assistance, contact your local Tektronix dealer or sales representative, Tektronix Customer Support Hotline, the Tektronix Bulletin Board Service (BBS), TektronixÕ interactive fax system (HAL and EuroHAL). This table lists all th...
Page 84 - Customer Support Hotline
6 Troubleshooting 6-2 Phaser 480X Color Printer Customer Support Hotline If your problem is not resolved after Þrst trying the suggestions in this chapter, call the Tektronix Customer Support Hotline in the United States and Canada at 1-800-835-6100 (from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm PST). For technical suppo...
Page 86 - Using the automated fax systems
6 Troubleshooting 6-4 Phaser 480X Color Printer Using the automated fax systems As an alternative to the Customer Support Hotline, and to provide up-to-date information quickly, Tektronix has set up HAL (Highly Automated Library) and EuroHAL, two interactive, automated fax systems. These automated f...
Page 87 - Use EuroHAL to order a catalog or individual documents in Europe
Troubleshooting 6 User Manual 6-5 Use EuroHAL to order a catalog or individual documents in Europe EuroHAL includes many documents, some in English and some in other European languages. If a local version of the document you want is available, EuroHAL will send it in your language. Otherwise, it wil...
Page 89 - Problems and solutions
Troubleshooting 6 User Manual 6-7 Problems and solutions Several problems are listed in the ÒTroubleshooting Quick ReferenceÓ table. More detailed information follows the table. Troubleshooting Quick Reference Symptom Cause Solution POWER indicator is not on Power connector is loose or not connected...
Page 91 - Clearing a jam
Troubleshooting 6 User Manual 6-9 Clearing a jam If a paper jam or transfer roll jam occurs, the JAM indicator is on. Follow these steps to locate and remove the jam: 1. Turn off the printer; open the top cover to its full upright position. Caution The thermal head is hot; do not touch it until it h...
Page 94 - If you can’t make a print; Printer not operating
6 Troubleshooting 6-12 Phaser 480X Color Printer If you can’t make a print Printer not operating ■ Make sure that you plugged in the printer and turned it on. ■ Make sure that you connected the interface cable properly and set the rear panel switches correctly. For details on the switch settings, re...
Page 95 - The printer doesn’t appear in the Chooser; Chooser
Troubleshooting 6 User Manual 6-13 ■ If you have a PC, use this DOS ECHO command: echo showpage > port Substitute the name of the printer port (for example COM1 : , COM2 : , LPT1 : , LPT2 : ) for the variable port in this command. For example, if you are testing a parallel connection on LPT1, typ...
Page 96 - READY light blinks, but file doesn’t print; MEDIA indicator blinks, and no print is produced; ERROR indicator is on
6 Troubleshooting 6-14 Phaser 480X Color Printer READY light blinks, but file doesn’t print This is probably the result of a PostScript error. Download the PostScript Error Handler Þle from the Phaser 480X CD-ROM or optional utility diskettes. For more information on using the PostScript Error Handl...
Page 97 - Media handling problems; Frequent paper-picking errors
Troubleshooting 6 User Manual 6-15 Media handling problems Frequent paper-picking errors ■ Be sure to fan the paper or transparencies before installing them in the paper tray. This is especially important for transparencies because they tend to stick together. ■ Make sure that the printer is cleaned...
Page 98 - Problems with image size and position; Printed images are off-set; On a Macintosh, printed image has shifted or margins are incorrect
6 Troubleshooting 6-16 Phaser 480X Color Printer Problems with image size and position Printed images are off-set Check your application for correct image sizing. Part of the image is cut off ■ Check your application for image sizing. ■ Make sure that you are using a Phaser 480X driver and have sele...
Page 99 - Print quality problems; Streaks or spots appear on prints; Print; Color
Troubleshooting 6 User Manual 6-17 Print quality problems Prints have dull, faded colors and significant dropout (areas where dye is missing) ■ Make sure that you have selected the same media in the driver that is loaded in the paper tray and that it is loaded correctly ( printing side down ). ■ Mak...
Page 100 - The startup page prints although you disabled it
6 Troubleshooting 6-18 Phaser 480X Color Printer The startup page prints although you disabled it The printer Õs power-up self-test can detect problems that do not necessarily make the printer completely inoperable. Examples of these non-fatal errors include faulty printer ports and some memory fail...
Page 101 - Rear panel
User Manual 7-1 Chapter 7 Front and Rear Panels Rear panel 1. Status indicator 2. Rear panel switches 3. Legend for rear panel switches 9237-17 LocalTalk® Serial (RS-232) Status SCSI Parallel Ethernet® * See User Manual Reset Run Variable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Diagnostics 1200 Baud Rate Skip Run Startjo...
Page 102 - Phaser 480X rear panel switches
7 Front and Rear Panels 7-2 Phaser 480X Color Printer Phaser 480X rear panel switches Rear panel switches Switch Function Settings 1 Reset/run Up: The printer resets and does not accept data while the switch is in this position. Down. The printer runs a self-test, then proceeds to run normally. Leav...
Page 104 - Front panel
7 Front and Rear Panels 7-4 Phaser 480X Color Printer Front panel Front panel indicator Indicator On Blinking Off POWER The power switch is on. The power switch is off, or the printer is unplugged, or the power supply has failed. READY The printer is idle and ready for operation. The printer is proc...
Page 105 - Startup and configuration pages; Enabling/disabling the startup page
User Manual A-1 Appendix A Technical Notes Startup and configuration pages You can print out a startup page and a conÞguration page that contain useful information about your Phaser 480X. If you disable the startup page, keep a copy near the printer for easy access to the information. Enabling/disab...
Page 106 - Configuration page
A Technical Notes A-2 Phaser 480X Color Printer Configuration page The conÞguration page contains extensive information that is useful in Ethernet installation and troubleshooting network problems. There are two ways to generate the conÞguration page: ■ Use the printer ’s rear panel switches. 1. Mak...
Page 107 - Parallel port
Technical Notes A User Manual A-3 Printer ports This section includes information on the parallel and Ethernet ports. Information on the serial port is available on the CD-ROM, on the HAL and EuroHAL automated fax systems, and through the Internet. Refer to ÒAt a glance: electronic addresses and tel...
Page 108 - Ethernet port
A Technical Notes A-4 Phaser 480X Color Printer Ethernet port If you ordered your printer with the network option, you received the Network Utilities diskettes and the Network Utilities for Phaser Color Printers manual. Refer to that manual for complete information on Ethernet. BUSY 11 29 Printer Po...
Page 109 - Specifications; Primary voltage ranges
Technical Notes A User Manual A-5 Specifications TemperatureOperating: 15 ° C to 30 ° C (59 ° F to 86 ° F) Non-operating: 0 ° C to 35 ° C (32 ° F to 95 ° F) Storage: (without paper, transparencies, or transfer roll): Ð20 ° C to +55 ° C (Ð4 ° F to +131 ° F) HumidityOperating: 10% to 80% Relative Humi...
Page 111 - Expanding Your; Upgrade kits
User Manual B-1 Appendix B Expanding Your Printing System Upgrade kits 4685F16 16-Mbyte SIMM for adding memory Z480F32 32-Mbyte SIMM for adding memory 4680FP1 Ethernet port upgrade kit; a SIMM that adds Ethernet hardware with EtherTalk and Novell protocols 4680FP2 Information sheet with TCP/IP autho...
Page 112 - Advantages of adding memory
B Expanding Your Printing System B-2 Phaser 480X Color Printer Advantages of adding memory In general, more memory improves throughput, provides more storage for downloadable fonts, and allows printing of the most complex images. Additional memory can also reduce ofßoad time by increasing the size o...
Page 113 - Adding a hard disk for font storage; Compatible hard disks; Initialization; SCSI ID number
Expanding Your Printing System B User Manual B-3 Adding a hard disk for font storage You can connect one or more Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) external hard disks to the Phaser 480X for additional font storage. When you download a font to the external disk, the font remains there until you ...
Page 114 - Startup file; Switch 5; Guidelines for connecting SCSI disks
B Expanding Your Printing System B-4 Phaser 480X Color Printer Startup file You may load a startup Þle called Sys/Start onto your external disk. You can use the Sys/Start Þle to customize printer operation. For example, you can set the printer Õs color correction mode or load fonts into the printer ...
Page 115 - Connecting one disk
Expanding Your Printing System B User Manual B-5 Connecting one disk Make sure that the computer, printer, and external disk are turned off before you connect or disconnect the SCSI cables. 1. Printer with a built-in SCSI terminator 2. Printer Õs SCSI port 3. External disk SCSI port 4. Terminator (n...
Page 116 - Connecting multiple disks
B Expanding Your Printing System B-6 Phaser 480X Color Printer Connecting multiple disks Make sure that the computer, printer, and external disk are turned off before you connect or disconnect the SCSI cables. 1. Printer with a built-in SCSI terminator 2. Printer Õs SCSI port 3. External disks 4. Te...
Page 117 - Changing the line voltage
User Manual C-1 Appendix C Moving Your Printer Changing the line voltage If you move the printer to a country that uses a line voltage different from the printer Õs factory setting, you must have the printer Õs line voltage and fuse changed to match the setting. This can only be done by a trained se...
Page 118 - Repacking your printer
C Moving Your Printer C-2 Phaser 480X Color Printer Repacking your printer 1. Turn off the printer; remove all cords and cables. 2. Slide the cover release to open the top cover. Caution To keep your warranty valid, you must ship the printer in its Tektronix shipping box, taking reasonable care to r...
Page 123 - Regulatory Information
User Manual D-1 Appendix D Regulatory Information Canadian EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) regulatory standards ■ This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of...
Page 124 - Declaration of conformity
D Regulatory Information D-2 Phaser 480X Color Printer Declaration of conformity (for 220 VAC equipment) Tektronix, Inc. Color Printing and Imaging Division P.O. Box 1000 Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-1000 U.S.A. declares, under our sole responsibility, that the product Phaser 480X to which this declara...
Page 125 - FCC Class B device; Warning
Regulatory Information D User Manual D-3 FCC Class B device (for 110 VAC equipment) The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properly in strict accordance with TektronixÕ instructions, it may cause interference with radio and t...
Page 126 - Material Safety Data Sheet; Section I – Product identification; Trade name; Section II – Information on ingredients; Hazardous Ingredients:
D Regulatory Information D-4 Phaser 480X Color Printer Material Safety Data Sheet Proper management of environmental resources protects the well-being of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities we are a part of worldwide. Tektronix establishes and maintains sound environmental ma...
Page 127 - Potential Health Effects:; Engineering Controls:
Regulatory Information D User Manual D-5 Section III – Hazards identification Potential Health Effects: Eyes: Non-irritating. Skin: Non-irritating. Inhalation: Not considered a route of exposure. Ingestion: Not considered a route of exposure. Section IV – First aid measures This material is a coated...
Page 128 - Section IX – Physical and chemical properties; Incompatibility With Other Materials:; Section XI – Toxicological information
D Regulatory Information D-6 Phaser 480X Color Printer Section IX – Physical and chemical properties Appearance: Coated, ßexible Þlm. Odor: None. Solubility: Not water soluble. Section X – Stability and reactivity Stability: Stable. Incompatibility With Other Materials: None expected. Hazardous Poly...
Page 129 - Section XII – Ecological information
Regulatory Information D User Manual D-7 Section XII – Ecological information No data available. Section XIII – Disposal considerations Dispose in accordance with all Federal, State or Local regulations. This Þlm is not considered a hazardous waste under RCRA 40 CFR 261. Section XIV – Transport info...
Page 130 - Section XVI – Other information; Original preparation date:
D Regulatory Information D-8 Phaser 480X Color Printer Section XVI – Other information Original preparation date: 9/30/93 R.C. Tektronix, Incorporated P.O. Box 500 Chemical Documentation Mail stop 55-769 Beaverton, Oregon 97077 Phone: Printer information: 1-800-835-6100 MSDS information: (503) 627-7...
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User Manual Index-1 4-color printing, memory requirements B-2 A accessories 5-3 alcohol isopropyl 4-4 purity 4-4 using 4-4 America On-Line 6-1 automated fax system 6-4 B BBS (Bulletin Board Service) 3-6 black and white 6-17 Bulletin Board Service (BBS) 6-2 C calibrating colors PhaserMatchª 1-3 CD-RO...