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DocuColor Color Server
USER GUIDE
for the Xerox DocuColor 5750
digital copier printer
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Copyright © 1998 Electronics for Imaging, Inc. All rights reserved. This publication is protected by copyright, and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means for any purpose without express prior written consent from Electronics for Imaging, Inc., except as expressly permitted herein. Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Electronics for Imaging,
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CE Mark The CE marking applied to this product symbolises Rank Xerox’s declaration of conformity with the following applicable directives of the European Union as of the dates indicated. January 1, 1996—Council Directive 70/80/CCO amended by Council Directive 93/68/EEO. Approximation of the laws of the member states related to low voltage equipment. January 1, 1996—Council Directive 59/336/EEC. Approximation of the laws of the member states related to electromagnetic compatibili
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Einhaltung mit betreffenden Bestimmungen kommt darauf an, dass geschirmte Ausfuhrungen gebraucht werden. Fuer die beschaffung richtiger Ausfuhrungen ist der Betreiber verantwortlich. Software License Agreement Electronics for Imaging, Inc. grants to you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the software and accompanying documentation (“Software”) included ® with the DocuColor Color Server you have purchased, including without limitation the PostScript software provide
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Except for the above express limited warranty, Electronics for Imaging makes and you receive no warranties or conditions on the Products, express, implied, or statutory, and Electronics for Imaging specifically disclaims any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. For warranty service, please contact your authorized service/support center. EXCEPT FOR THE ABOVE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY, ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING MAKES AND YOU RECEIVE NO WARR
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Contents Before You Begin How the DocuColor works xi About the documentation xi Using this manual xii Safety warnings xii Cleaning the DocuColor xiii Specifications xiii Supported paper sizes xiv Chapter 1: Operating the DocuColor Using the Control Panel 1-1 Activity light 1-2 Buttons 1-2 Display window 1-3 Starting and shutting down the DocuColor 1-6 Starting the DocuColor 1-6 Restarting the DocuColor 1-7 Shutting down the DocuColor 1-8 Chapter 2: Printing with Macintosh Compu
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viii Table of Contents Chapter 3: Printing with Windows Computers Printing from applications 3-1 Setting options and printing with Windows 95 3-1 Setting options and printing with Windows 3.1x 3-6 Printing with Windows NT 4.0 3-10 Printing with Windows NT 3.51 3-12 Printing to the parallel port 3-12 Saving files to print at a remote location 3-12 Using Downloader to print 3-13 Chapter 4: Printing with UNIX Workstations Printing to the DocuColor 4-1 Chapter 5: Managing Print Jobs
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ix Table of Contents Appendix A: Error Messages Appendix B: Font List PostScript printer fonts B-1 Adobe Type 1 fonts B-1 TrueType fonts B-3 Appendix C: Troubleshooting Basic troubleshooting tips C-1 General printing problems C-2 Problems with print quality C-5 Problems with the utilities C-6 Downloader problems C-7 Appendix D: Setting Job Overrides Where to set print options D-1 Document Set D-3 Media Type D-4 Rendering Style D-5 Sorter Mode D-5
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xi How the DocuColor works The DocuColor Color Server enables you to use your color copier as a networked Before You printer. You can use the DocuColor to print final documents or to proof jobs you will Begin later print on an offset press. You can print to the DocuColor as you would print to a LaserWriter or other printer—you select it from the Macintosh Chooser or Windows Printers dialog box, and then print from within any application. You can print to the DocuColor from network
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xii Before You Begin • Release Notes include information about changes in the current release of system and user software, last-minute information, and information to help you use them efficiently. Using this manual This manual includes the following topics: • Printing from a Macintosh computer • Printing from a Windows computer • Printing from UNIX • Using the Spooler and Downloader utilities, and the WebSpooler WebTool The Spooler and Downloader utilities are supported from Windows 9
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xiii Specifications Cleaning the DocuColor Clean the DocuColor with a soft cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol. Never use water or ketone as these may permanently alter the display. Specifications The DocuColor has the following features: • CPU R4700, 150MHz • 32MB RAM • Internal 2.1 GB hard disk drive • Supports TCP/IP and IPX/SPX protocols simultaneously • Supports EtherTalk • Supports thinnet (thin coaxial Ethernet cable or 10Base2), thicknet (thick coaxial Ether
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xiv Before You Begin Supported paper sizes The DocuColor supports printing at 400dpi (dots per inch) on the following paper sizes: • Postcard (4" x 6") • Letter, Letter-R (8.5" x 11") • Legal (8.5" x 14") • Tabloid (11" x 17") • A6 (105mm x 148mm) • A4, A4-R (210mm x 297mm) • A3 (297mm x 420mm)
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1-1 Using the Control Panel 1 You can use the DocuColor control panel to view status information about jobs, print Chapter 1: special pages, and set up printing. For information about Setup options and how to use Operating the them, see the Administrator Guide. DocuColor Using the Control Panel The Control Panel on the front of the DocuColor enables you to access special features and view information about jobs printed to the DocuColor. It comprises the following parts: • Activity l
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1-2 Operating the DocuColor 1 Activity light The activity light indicates the current DocuColor activity. If the light is: Solid red There is an error causing printing and scanning to be disabled, and the DocuColor is idle. Flashing red There is an error causing printing and scanning to be disabled, but the DocuColor is still processing. The light changes to solid red when it is finished processing. Solid green The DocuColor is idle. Flashing green The DocuColor is processing or print
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1-3 Using the Control Panel 1 Display window The display window provides information about the status of the DocuColor, displays menu information, and enables you to view and edit information in the Setup menus. The last line of the display window displays text that tells you what screen you are looking at and highlights one of the icons to indicate what the DocuColor is doing. Only the icons for the screens that are currently available appear. The screens are: Alert Status If the
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1-4 Operating the DocuColor 1 RIP Status When the DocuColor is processing a job, the RIP Status screen appears. This screen displays the following: Cancel Job—Press the top line selection button to cancel the job currently processing. The DocuColor cancels the job before printing begins. Document name—The name of the document currently processing. User name—The name of the user who sent the job currently processing. Kilobytes—The amount (in kilobytes) of the job processe
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1-5 Using the Control Panel 1 Functions menu You can choose the following commands from this menu: Choose: To do this: Print Pages Print special pages from the DocuColor. You can print the following pages from the submenu that appears: Test Page—A test page enables you to confirm that the DocuColor is properly connected to the copier and provides color and grayscale samples to troubleshoot problems with the copier or the DocuColor. The following information is listed:
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1-6 Operating the DocuColor 1 Resume Printing Resume communication between the copier and the DocuColor after you have finished making copies. Run Diagnostics This command is provided for service representatives. Use the line selection buttons to select the diagnostic test you want to run and choose OK. Contact your authorized service/support technician for information about these diagnostics. Reboot Server Shut down all DocuColor activity in the correct manner and then rest
