Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter Overview About this Manual Manual Conventions Other Helpful Documentation About Your Printer Printer Features PostScript Typefaces PCL Typefaces About XANTÉ Utilities Warranty and Product Registration _________________________________________ Introduction 1-1
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The XANTÉ Accel-a-Writer 8200 ® ON LINE FORM FEED RESET TEST ENTER MENU TRAY SELECT MANUAL READY ™ Fig. 1.1 XANTÉ Accel-a-Writer 8200 Your new Accel-a-Writer 8200 provides high-quality laser prints, excellent for everyday office needs as well as for the demanding field of desktop publishing. This chapter provides an overview of this manual and highlights major features of your Accel-a-Writer 8200.
Chapter 2—Installation provides instructions on setting up your printer and connecting it to the right interfaces for Macintosh and PC environments. Chapter 3—Macintosh Setup addresses installing the XANTÉ Utilities and setting up to work in a Macintosh environment. This includes loading printer fonts, setting margins, and controlling the start-up page printing. Chapter 4—PC Setup covers installing the XANTÉ Utilities and setting up to work in a PC environment.
Appendix A—HP PCL and HP-GL Supported Commands lists supported HP PCL 5 and HP–GL 7475A commands. Appendix B—Application Notes provides specific instructions and tips for using the printer in mainstream application environments. Appendix C—Warranty Information covers both the warranty and the effects consumables can have on your warranty. The Accel-a-Writer 8200 Menu quick reference sheet provides an illustrated overview of the printer’s front panel menu structure.
Other Helpful Documentation This manual covers the basics of setting up and working with your printer. However, you may find the following publications helpful when working with PostScript printing. PostScript Language Reference Manual, Second Edition. This manual, published by Addison Wesley, is designed for advanced users, such as programmers, who work with PostScript operators. PostScript Language Tutorial and Cookbook.
For example, 20 to 28 MB provides 800 x 800 dpi capability and 40 MB or more offers 1200 x 1200 dpi printing. And, 16 MB or more allows for oversized printing. (High resolution kits and memory upgrades are available from XANTÉ. For details contact XANTÉ Customer Support at 800-926-8393 in the US and Canada, at 95-800926-8393 in Mexico, or at 334-342-4846 in other countries.) Note: Occasionally, a complex, large file or one with heavy graphics may require more than the standard memory to print.
Printer Features Your versatile Accel-a-Writer 8200 printer offers many outstanding features including the following: • Standard 600 x 600 dpi resolution • Resolution upgrades — 800 x 800 dpi and 1200 x 1200 dpi • 16 page per minute engine speed • AMD 29030 RISC processor • Adobe PostScript Level 2 • HP PCL 5 emulation • HP–GL 7475A emulation • Up to ledger (11"x17")/A3 size regular paper handling • Variable custom sized printing from 3.90" x 5.80" up to 11.81" x 25.
• XANTÉ Accurate Calibration Technology (X•ACT) • 12 MB RAM, upgradable to 64 MB RAM • 2 standard input trays and an optional third tray • Paper feeder (optional) • Cassette supporter (optional) • XANTÉ Utilities (PC and Macintosh) • Canon microfine toner PostScript Typefaces Your Accel-a-Writer 8200 comes with 35 typefaces.
PCL Typefaces Your Accel-a-Writer 8200 comes with 7 PCL bitmapped typefaces available in Roman–8, ECMA–94, PC–850, and Legal symbol sets. These typefaces are Courier 10 pitch, 12 point Courier bold 10 pitch, 12 point Courier italic 10 pitch, 12 point Courier 12 pitch, 10 point Courier bold 12 pitch, 10 point Courier italic 12 pitch, 10 point Lineprinter 16.66 pitch, 8.5 point Your printer also comes with 8 scalable typefaces available in the Roman–8 symbol set.
Warranty and Product Registration Appendix C contains the warranty on your Accel-a-Writer 8200 printer. Please be sure to return the warranty sheet included with your printer package. Returning this sheet not only registers your printer, but it also entitles you to a free subscription to XANTÉ’s Accel-a-Writing newsletter. Our publication features articles on printing, new options as they become available, and tips for using your printer to the best advantage.
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