Apple LaserWriter II NTX Technical Information

Installing Your HardwareEpsonScript for the ActionLaser 1600 comes with two interfaceboards: the EpsonScript board and the LocalTalk interfaceboard.In

5.Remove the two screws securing the interface card cover;then pull off the cover. Keep the screws handy so that youcan use them later. If you have al

7.Pull the tab on the bottom of the bracket to remove thecontroller board, as shown below.Warning:Avoid touching the electrical components that are e

Installing the EpsonScript and LocalTalk boards1.Unpack the EpsonScript and LocalTalk boards.Follow these guidelines when handling the EpsonScriptand

4.Press the EpsonScript board in firmly and secure it usingthe supplied screws.If you do not need to install the LocalTalk interface, go to“Reinse

Reinserting the controller boardNote:If you are installing additional memory, install it on the controllerboard before you reinsert the board. See

4.5.6.7.Attach the interface board cover with the two screws youremoved in step 5.Note:Do no attach the interface cover if an optional interface

Chapter 2Installing the Drivers and UtilitiesSoftware Installation ... 2-2Installing

Software InstallationThis chapter describes how to install the EpsonScript driverand utilities for both the Macintosh and PC environments. Seethe proc

2.Insert Disk 1 (Installation) of the Macintosh diskettes into adiskette drive.3.Double-click the Installer icon. When the initial dialog boxappears,

6.The Installer prompts you to install one or more of thefollowing:EpsonScriptDriverEpsonScriptUtilityScreenfonts forSystem 7.1,System 7.0This drive

If the Installer installed screen fonts, it prompts you torestart your Macintosh; otherwise, it prompts you to quit.9.Eject the diskette.If you did th

3.4.5.6.7.Click the EpsonScript Driver icon. The name of your printerappears in the Select a PostScript Printer box. Click thename of your printer

Selecting a PostScript printerIf you are familiar with Windows printer installation, add theApple LaserWriter II NTX printer to your Windows printer l

4.In the Command Line box, type A:INSTALL or B:INSTALLas appropriate. Choose OK.5.After a few moments, you are asked if you want to edit thebackup fil

Chapter 3Using EpsonScript in a MacintoshEnvironmentChanging the Emulation...3-2Selecting Fonts...3-3Usin

Changing the EmulationBefore you can use the EpsonScript option, you need to changethe emulation by using the SelecType menus.If you’re using the Loc

Selecting FontsYou select fonts from the Font menu of your software program.Most of the font names listed by your program are very similarto the print

Using the EpsonScript Macintosh DriverThe EpsonScript Macintosh driver allows you to controlgeneral printer settings as well as settings specific to P

Saving PostScript-compatible files as binary and ASCIIWhen saving a document as a PostScript-compatible file, youhave the option of encoding the fi

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Printing an error sheetIf you encounter errors when using PostScript emulation, youcan print an error sheet to determine the cause. To print anerror

Adding fonts to a PPD fileThe Font Configuration dialog box lists both system fonts andPPD/Installed fonts for your software program. The systemfonts

Handling TrueType fontsBy default, EpsonScript converts TrueType fonts to becompatible with Adobe® Type 1 fonts before printing them.If you wish, you

Saving PostScript-Compatible FilesIf you want to save print data to a file so you can print it lateror transport it to another system for output, open

Using the EpsonScript UtilityThe EpsonScript Utility allows you to manage your printerfrom a Macintosh computer. The EpsonScript Utility will alsowork

When you double-click the EpsonScript Utility icon, thefollowing dialog box appears:The EpsonScript Utility dialog box allows you to view allPostScrip

The Printer is Silent radio button disables bidirectionalcommunication between your computer and printer; anymessages from your printer are ignored. I

To download fonts:1.Bring up the EpsonScript Utility and select the printer usingPostScript Printers and AppleTalk Zones.2.Click the Download button.

If you want to remove fonts from the list of fonts to bedownloaded, select the font at the right of the dialog boxand click Delete.Note:By default, T

Getting information about the printerThe Printer Info option of the EpsonScript Utility allows you toview and print information about any of the PostS

ContentsIntroductionAbout This Manual...1Where to Get Help for U.S. and Canadian Users...2System and Memory Requirements...

2.Select a PostScript-formatted file.3.Click Open. This sends the file to the printer.4.Click Cancel to close the dialog box.Renaming the printerBy d

Additional EpsonScript Utility featuresThe General option allows you to send control commands tothe printer, reset the printer, and enable or disable

If you want to delete a command that appears in the Selectcommand to send list box, select the command and clickDelete From List.5.In the Select comma

Chapter 4Using EpsonScript in a WindowsEnvironmentChanging the Emulation ... 4-2Selecting F

Changing the EmulationBefore you can use the EpsonScript option, you need to changethe emulation mode by using the SelecType menus.To manually change

Selecting FontsYou select fonts from the Font menu of your software program.Most of the font names listed by your program are very similarto the prin

Using the EpsonScript Windows DriverThe EpsonScript Windows driver modifies the MicrosoftWindows PostScript driver to allow you to control EpsonScript

This dialog box contains two settings that affect EpsonScript:Print To and Send Header with Each Job.PM to Encapsulated PostScript FileThis setting sa

Advanced EpsonScript SettingsTo access advanced EpsonScript settings, choose theAdvanced button in the Options dialog box (see previoussection for acc

You can also specify that EpsonScript convert TrueType fontsto bitmaps before printing them. Converting TrueType fonts tobitmaps saves some printing t

Using the EpsonScript Macintosh Driver...3-4Saving PostScript-compatible files as binary and ASCII .. 3-5Using precision bitmaps...

Halftone Angle. Specifies the angle at which the halftone isapplied. Normally you should not change the defaultunless you are correcting for a problem

Printing EpsonScript error informationBy default, whenever EpsonScript encounters an error, it printsa file that describes the cause of the error and

Appendix AChanges to SelecTypeHow EpsonScript Affects Your Printer...EMULATION MENU...PS MENU...

How EpsonScript Affects Your PrinterWhen you install EpsonScript, the SelecType menus on theprinter’s front panel are expanded to allow you to selectP

PS MENUThe new PS MENU contains the following three items thatallow you to change EpsonScript parameters:ERR SHEETON, OFF (default)Specifies whether t

TEST MENUThe TEST MENU contains three new items that allow you toprint test pages specific to the EpsonScript mode. To print a testpage, select the it

IndexAActionLaser 1600, 1changes to SelecType, A-2-4changing the emulation, 3-2, 4-2getting information about, 3-15printing errors, 4-9, A-3renaming,

FFilessaving as ASCII or binary, 3-5, 4-5sending to the printer, 3-15-16Font management, 3-6-8Fonts, 1adding to a PPD file, 3-7downloading fonts, 3-12

Printer Info, 3-15Printer Is Silent, 3-12Protect Level, A-3PS Fact Sheet, A-4PS Font Sheet, A-4PS MENU, A-2, A-3PS Status sheet, 1-8, A-4RRemove Fonts

IntroductionEpsonScript Level 2 for the ActionLaser™ 1600 adds PostScript®compatibility to your ActionLaser 1400 so you can print filesformatted for P

Chapter 2, "Installing the Drivers and Utilities,” describes howto install the EpsonScript software.Chapter 3, “Using EpsonScript in a Macintosh

You can purchase supplies, parts, documentation, andaccessories by calling EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766(U.S. sales only). In Canada, call (800)

Chapter 1SetupInstalling Your Hardware......1-2Removing the controller board.....1-2Installing the EpsonScript and LocalTal