Contents
Introduction
Features
Information roadmap
Getting Set Up
At a glance
Setting up the printer
What you get with your printer
Registering your printer
Removing the packing material
Installing the optional Lower Tray Assembly
Installing the toner cartridges
Preparing the imaging unit
Setting up the output tray
Insert the Quick Reference Guide
Adding paper or transparencies
Connecting the printer
Printer ports
Turning on the printer
Selecting a language for the front panel
Making a demonstration print
Setting the Energy Star Timeout
Installing Printer Software
PC/Windows software
Overview
Installing printer software for Windows 95
Installing printer software for Windows NT 4.0
Installing printer software for Windows NT 3.51
Installing printer software for Windows 3.1
Setting up the printer on a network (Windows NT 3.5 and 3.51)
Setting up the printer on a network (Windows NT 4.0)
Macintosh software
Overview for Mac™OS platforms
Workstation software
Printing Basics
Printing from a PC
Using the AdobePS 4 driver with Windows 95
Using the Windows NT 4.0 PostScript driver
Using the Windows NT 3.5 and 3.51 PostScript driver
Using the Tektronix printer driver for Windows 3.1
Using the Adobe PostScript driver for Windows 3.1
Setting the timeouts
Printing from a Macintosh
Using the Phaser 560 printer driver
Using the Apple LaserWriter 8 printer driver
Using the Phaser 560 GX printer driver
Printing from a workstation
Printing from specific applications
Print features
Print-quality modes
Color corrections
Output Order
Fonts
Resident typefaces (PostScript)
Resident typefaces (PCL5)
Downloading fonts
Macintosh fonts
Printer languages: PostScript, HP-GL, PCL5
All about media
Media sizes
Margins and print area
Media types
Media trays
Using the Multi-Purpose Feeder
Loading specialty media in the Multi-Purpose Feeder
Duplex printing
Printing: BeyondtheBasics
Special printing features
Controlling color density
Using the Quick Collate option
Previewing with Check Print
Image Smoothing
Automatic tray switching
Getting job information
Working with color
Color corrections — making the best selection
Deciding which color correction to use
Color correction descriptions
Special considerations
Printing and using the color sampler charts
Caring for Your Printer
Overview
User-replaceable components
When to replace components
Consumable life information
Replacing the components
Toner cartridges
Imaging unit
Fuser
Fuser Roll
Transfer kit
Main Charge Grid
Occasional cleaning
Cleaning the paper-pick and paper-feed rollers
Cleaning other rollers
Cleaning the sensor
Repacking the printer
Troubleshooting
If you need help
Receiving email update notices
Using the automated fax systems
Symptoms and solutions
Diagnostic tools
Maintaining print quality
Printing hints
Improving print speed
PostScript printing errors
Printed colors are not what you expected
Selecting page sizes in Windows applications
Fonts printing incorrectly from Windows
Sharing the printer on a network
Startup page prints even though it is disabled
Media hints and tips
Clearing a media jam
Using the Front Panel
Front panel
Front panel indicators
Front panel buttons
Two-line display
Printer information
Protected mode for the front panel menu
Front panel menu map
Printing Help Pages
Enabling and disabling the Startup Page
Supplies, Accessories, and Expanding Your Printing System
Tektronix Printer and Tektronix supplies: Made For Each Other®
Customizing your printer
Supplies and accessories
Interface cables and adapters
Expanding your printing system
Upgrade kits
Extended Features upgrade
Memory upgrade
PhaserShare network cards
Phaser Copystation accessory
Lower Tray Assembly
PhaserPrint for UNIX
SCSI hard disk
Regulatory Information and Specifications
Canadian EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) regulatorystandards
Declaration of conformity (for 220-230 VAC equipment)
FCC Class B device (for 100-120 VAC equipment)
Material Safety Data Sheets
MSDS for Toner
Specifications
Index
A/Letter media trays4-34
ordering9-3
A/Letter media, dimensions4-30
A4 media trays4-34
ordering9-3
A4 media, dimensions4-30
accessories, ordering9-3
adapters, ordering9-4
additional memory9-7
adjusting color density5-2
adjusting printed colors5-17
Adobe Photoshop plug-in3-17
Adobe PostScript driver4-10
advantages of networking
PhaserShare cards9-8
Apple LaserWriter 8 driver
setting up3-20
using4-16
applications, color adjusting5-24
automated fax systems (HAL/EuroHAL)
printing hints and tips7-3
Automatic color correction
description5-20
when to select5-17
automatic language selection4-29
automatic tray switching5-14
blue color adjust5-21
cables, ordering9-4
Calibrate Colors menu5-2
selections5-7
troubleshooting7-9
card stock
loading Multi-Purpose Feeder4-46
CD-ROM
installing printer software3-1
ordering printer software9-3
unpacking the printer2-2
changing languages
front panel selection2-22
PostScript, HP-GL, PCL54-29
Check Print
driver selection, Macintosh4-14
driver selection, Windows4-3
front panel menu map8-7
resetting the timeout5-11
Chooser
printer doesn’t appear7-16
selecting a driver7-16
setting up the LaserWriter 8 driver3-20
setting up the Phaser 560 driver3-19
setting up the Phaser 560 GX driver3-21
CIE colors5-17
cleaning6-12
CMYK color sampler chart5-25
CMYK utility file5-26
coated (glossy) paper
loading Multi-Purpose Feeder4-46
ordering9-2
collating multiple copies5-8
color
adjusting or correcting5-17
how to use5-16
problems with7-29
color charts (RGB, CMYK, HSB)5-26
color correction
Automatic5-20
CMYK color sampler chart5-25
Commercial Press5-22
descriptions4-24
Euroscale Press5-22
from an application5-24
front panel selection4-21
color correction (cont’d.)
None5-20
PANTONE Color sampler chart5-25
RGB color sampler chart5-25
Simulate Display5-21
SWOP Press5-22
Use Printer Setting5-23
Vivid Color (blue)5-21
color density
controlling5-2
samples5-4
Color Density Samples
ordering9-3
using5-4
Color Reference Page
diagnostic tools7-5
printing5-2
color sampler charts5-25
Commercial Press color correction, description5-22
components
installing toner cartridges2-8
ordering9-2
replacing6-2
configuration page7-4
connecting power2-20
connections
parallel cables2-19
power2-20
consumables
average life6-3
ensuring print quality6-3
ordering9-2
Consumables Page
printing8-8
troubleshooting7-6
controlling color density5-2
diagnosing7-9
instructions5-2
Copystation, SCSI ID2-19
correcting printed colors5-17
Custom Install option, software3-16
declaration of conformity10-2
demonstration page2-23
printing8-8
desktop printers, QuickDraw GX
printing from4-17
diagnosing print quality7-4
display colors, simulating5-21
DOS, printing from4-1
double-sided printing4-54
drivers, using
Adobe PostScript driver
Windows 3.14-10
Windows 954-4
PostScript driver for Windows NT 3.54-8
PostScript driver for Windows NT 4.04-6
Tektronix driver for Windows 3.14-9
duplex printing
using the Multi-Purpose Feeder4-56
using the paper tray4-54
Easy Install option, software3-16
enabling and disabling the startup page8-10
Energy Star
front panel menu map8-7
resetting the timeout2-24
envelopes
loading Multi-Purpose Feeder4-48
error handler, PostScript7-27
error indicator
at power-up2-21
troubleshooting7-7
error messages on the startup page7-37
errors, PostScript7-26
Ethernet
ordering9-5
PhaserShare card and protocols2-18
problems, troubleshooting7-16
EuroHAL, automated fax system7-3
Euroscale Press color correction, description5-22
Extended Features
fonts4-27
PCL54-28
upgrade, ordering9-6
external hard disk
ordering9-10
SCSI ID2-19
fabric transfer media
loading4-52
ordering9-2
Fast Color print mode4-23
Fast Monochrome print mode4-23
fastest printing available7-23
features
descriptions4-20
front panel selections4-21
selecting in a Macintosh driver4-13
selecting in a Windows driver4-2
fonts
descriptions4-28
downloadable (TrueType)1-3
downloading4-28
Extended Features4-27
Macintosh screen fonts4-28
overview1-3
standard configuration4-26
with Extended Features4-27
with Standard configuration4-26
front panel
buttons8-2
Calibrate Colors menu, using5-7
Check Print, using5-11
Consumables Page7-4
demonstration page2-23
description8-1
display8-4
Help Pages, using7-6
indicators8-1
locked8-6
menu map8-7
messages, diagnosing problems7-8
messages, troubleshooting7-7,7-10
printing Help Pages8-8
protected mode8-6
quick reference table4-21
selecting a language2-22
timeout7-7
troubleshooting7-7
front panel messages
diagnosing problems7-8
locating a media jam7-39
media jams7-7
replace imaging unit7-10
replace toners7-8
waiting for media7-8
fuser
ordering9-2
replacing6-7
troubleshooting7-13
fuser roll
average life6-3
diagnosing print quality symptoms7-13
ordering9-2
replacing6-8
general-purpose printing5-20
getting help
online services7-2
phone numbers7-1
getting the best results7-30
glossy paper
loading Multi-Purpose Feeder4-46
ordering9-2
HAL, automated fax system7-3
telephone number and instructions7-3
halftone screens7-30
hard disk
turning on the power2-20
hard disk, SCSI ID2-19
Help Pages
Consumables Page7-4
menu map8-7
printing8-8
service prints8-8
startup page2-21
HP-GL, using4-29
HSB color sampler chart, printing5-25
HSB utility file5-26
idle mode, front panel8-2
image area4-31
size and position7-18
image shifts7-18
Image Smoothing5-14
imaging unit
average life6-3
installing2-12
ordering9-2
replacing6-6
troubleshooting7-10
improving print speed7-22
indicators
at power-up2-21
blinking7-7
descriptions8-1
error, troubleshooting7-7
power7-17
information access
PhaserLink1-3
initial setup
installing printer software3-1
installing toner cartridges2-8
loading media2-12
installation
imaging unit2-12
inventory2-2
Lower Tray Assembly2-7
printer software3-1
printer software, Macintosh3-18
printer software, Windows3-1
tasks2-1
toner cartridges2-8
unpacking2-2
installing toner cartridges2-8
IntelliSelect™ (automatic language selection)4-29
interactive mode, front panel8-2
inventory2-2
job collating5-8
labels, loading4-50
language
front panel selection2-22
laser paper
avoiding media jams7-18
general information4-32
loading2-12
media thickness switch4-41
trays4-34
weights4-41
Legal-size media
dimensions4-30
print area4-31
Legal-size media tray
description4-34
ordering9-3
letterhead media
loading the Multi-Purpose Feeder4-45
loading the tray4-37
Letter-size media trays
ordering9-3
loading media2-12
duplex printing4-54
initial setup2-12
Multi-Purpose Feeder4-44
trays2-15
loading the paper tray, capacity4-36
loading the transparency tray, capacity4-38
loading transparencies4-39
LocalTalk
ordering9-5
problems7-16
Lower Tray Assembly
inserting media trays2-17
installing2-7
ordering9-3
repacking6-22
Macintosh utility files
CMYK Sampler5-26
HSB Sampler5-26
RGB Sampler5-26
Setscreen Patch7-30
main charge grid
ordering9-2
replacing6-10
maintaining print quality
cleaning, occasional6-11
replacing consumables6-1
troubleshooting7-4
manual feed
inserting paper4-42
selecting4-43
manuals, ordering9-3
margins4-31
incorrect7-18
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)10-4
media
hints and tips7-38
installing2-12
loading letterhead4-37
loading paper tray4-36
loading the transparency tray4-38
loading transparencies2-15
loading trays2-15
Multi-Purpose Feeder4-44
sizes4-31
trays, ordering9-3
media hints and tips4-35
transparencies4-39
troubleshooting7-38
media jams
avoiding7-18
clearing7-39
Jam at A7-40
Jam at B7-41
Jam at C7-42
Jam at D7-44
Jam at E7-46
Jam at Multi-Purpose7-46
troubleshooting7-7
media thickness switch4-41
media trays
description4-34
loading2-12
ordering9-3
memory
advantages of upgrading9-7
order numbers9-7
menu map8-7
Microsoft Windows NT
PostScript printer driver, updating4-8
moving the printer6-18
MSDS, toner10-5
multiple copies, collating5-8
Multi-Purpose Feeder
card stock, loading4-46
double-sided printing4-56
envelopes4-48
fabric transfer4-52
glossy coated paper, loading4-46
labels4-50
letterhead4-45
limit indicator4-42
loading media2-13
setting media thickness4-41
specialty media4-33
using4-40
network connections
ordering9-8
rear panel ports2-18
network printing7-36
networking, PhaserShare
connecting2-18
ordering9-5
No Color Correction
description5-20
operating mode, front panel8-2
options, ordering9-9
ordering
cables and adapters9-4
part numbers and descriptions9-4
ordering supplies9-2
overview of software installation
Macintosh3-16
Windows 3.13-8
Windows 953-2
Windows NT 3.513-6
Windows NT 4.03-4
packing material
removing2-6
repacking6-23
PANTONE Colors, printing5-25
PANTONE Colors, troubleshooting7-30
paper
handling7-38
image area4-31
jams, clearing7-40
loading2-15
ordering9-2
picking errors7-17
paper limit indicator, Multi-Purpose Feeder4-42
paper sizes, description4-31
paper tray, loading letterhead4-37
paper tray, loading transparencies4-38
paper types1-2
parallel interface cables
connecting2-19
ordering9-4
parallel port, connecting2-19
PC utility files
CMYK.PS5-26
HSB.PS5-26
RGB.PS5-26
PC/Windows software3-1
PCL54-28
Extended Features4-28
printer languages4-29
peripheral devices2-19
Phaser 560 Color Density Samples5-4
Phaser 560 driver
setting up3-19
using4-15
Phaser 560 GX driver
setting up3-21
using4-17
Phaser 560 Quick Reference Guide
ordering9-3
using7-5
Phaser 560 utilities
downloading fonts4-28
Phaser Copystation
getting set up2-19
ordering9-9
PhaserLink software4-20
getting consumables information7-4
PhaserPrint software9-10
for workstations, description4-18
for workstations, using7-25
ordering9-10
Photoshop plug-in3-17
PhaserShare cards
configuring2-18
ordering9-8
PhaserShare manuals, ordering9-3
phone numbers
automated fax systems7-3
customer support, supplies7-1
EuroHAL7-3
HAL, OzHAL7-2
ports, printer
overview2-18
parallel2-19
PhaserShare2-18
speed7-22
PostScript4-29
error handler7-27
errors, general7-26
fonts4-27
printing errors7-26
PostScript Header
Windows 3.1 driver4-10
Windows 95 driver4-5
power indicator7-17
at power-up2-21
blinking7-7
power, connecting2-20
power-up2-21
pre-cut labels, loading4-50
Presentation print mode4-23
previewing a job5-11
print a truer blue5-21
print area4-31
print features
automatic tray switching5-14
collating multiple copies5-8
color corrections4-24
color density5-2
front panel selections4-21
Image Smoothing5-14
output order4-25
previewing5-11
print-quality modes4-23
selecting4-20
print quality
cleaning, occasional6-11
maintaining7-4
problems7-19
replacing consumables6-1
selections4-20
print quality quick reference table7-7
print speed
hints7-23
improving7-22
printer configuration information7-35
printer control
PhaserLink1-3
selecting features4-20
printer drivers, using
Adobe PostScript driver
Windows 3.14-10
Windows 954-4
AdobePS 3 (Windows 3.1)4-10
PostScript driver for Windows NT 3.54-8
PostScript driver for Windows NT 4.04-6
Tektronix driver for Windows 3.14-9
printer languages4-29
printer weight
installing2-7
repacking6-22
specifications10-8
PRINTER.INF, updating Windows NT driver4-8
printing
from a Macintosh4-12
from a PC4-1
Help Pages8-8
on a network4-24
time7-23
timeout7-17
Printing menu, QuickDraw GX printer driver
Start Print Queue command4-17
Stop Print Queue command4-17
printing mode, front panel8-2
printing on a network7-36
printing PANTONE Colors7-30
printing press color corrections5-22
printing, from applications4-20
print-quality modes4-23
standard configuration4-23
problems and solutions, diagnostic tools7-4
protected mode, front panel8-6
PS Error Handler7-5
Quick Collate option
increasing capacity5-10
using with the Check Print option5-10
Quick Collate option5-8
quick reference
selecting features, front panel4-21
selecting features, Macintosh4-13
selecting features, Windows4-2
quick reference guide, ordering9-3
quick reference table, troubleshooting7-7
QuickDraw GX driver
Printing menu
Start Print Queue command4-17
Stop Print Queue command4-17
QuickDraw GX driver, printing from
GX-aware applications4-17
non-GX aware applications4-17
registering your printer2-5
registration page2-21
regulatory information10-1
repacking6-18
Lower Tray Assembly6-22
shipping box6-23
replaceable components
average life6-3
ordering9-2
replacing consumables
overview6-1
resident fonts4-27
resident typefaces (PCL5)4-28
RGB color sampler chart5-25
RGB utility file5-26
SCSI
devices, connecting2-19
devices, ordering9-10
ID numbers2-19
selecting page sizes in Windows applications7-33
self-tests2-21
service print7-6
Setscreen7-30
setting up the printer2-2
simple color conversions, CMYK and RGB5-23
Simulate Display color correction
description5-21
software, drivers
installation3-1
setup on a network, Windows NT 3.53-12
solutions, problem solving7-4
specialty media1-2
loading4-44
specifications10-7
standard configuration
fonts4-26
print-quality modes4-23
Standard print mode4-23
startup page2-21
enabling and disabling8-10
error messages7-37
prints at power-up2-21
prints when disabled7-37
reports error message7-37
troubleshooting information7-37
streaks or spots on prints7-20
supplies and accessories
ordering9-2
printing hints7-21
SWOP Press color correction, description5-22
symptoms and solutions7-4
adjusting color density5-2
color calibration page5-2
Consumables Page7-4
Phaser 560 Quick Reference Guide7-5
TekColor Dynamic Correction4-24
Tektronix Bulletin Board Service (BBS)3-22
Tektronix driver for Windows 3.1
using4-9
test print button, troubleshooting7-16
test print, Consumables Page7-4
timeouts7-17
Windows 95 driver4-10
Token Ring
ordering9-8
PhaserShare card and protocols2-18
toner cartridges
average life6-3
installing2-8
ordering9-2
replacing6-5
shipping cover2-8
toner MSDS10-5
transfer kit
average life6-3
replacing6-9
Transmission Retry
Windows4-10
transparencies
jams, clearing7-40
loading the Multi-Purpose Feeder4-44
loading the tray4-38
ordering9-2
picking errors7-17
transparency tray
loading2-15
ordering9-3
troubleshooting
black and white prints instead of color7-20
bleeding colors7-11
clearing media jams7-39
cut off images7-18
dark, vertical line7-12
fine-line detail missing7-10
fingerprints7-12
frequent paper-picking errors7-17
image shifts (Macintosh)7-18
image size and position7-18
light spots7-12
light vertical line7-10
margins incorrect (Macintosh)7-18
media jams7-18
off-set images7-18
paper-picking errors7-17
power light blinks, but file doesn't print7-17
print job does not finish7-17
print quality problems7-19
printer doesn’t appear in the Chooser7-16
Printer Error ##7-15
print-quality7-19
repeating light spot7-9
startup page prints when disabled7-37
streaks or spots7-20
TrueType fonts1-3,4-28
turning on the printer2-20
typefaces, resident1-3
UNIX workstations4-19
installing printer software3-22
unpacking2-2
upgrade kits9-5
Ethernet9-5
LocalTalk support9-5
serial support9-5
Use Printer Setting color correction
description5-23
user-replaceable components6-2
fuser6-7
fuser roll6-8
imaging unit6-6
main charge grid6-10
ordering9-2
toner cartridges6-5
transfer kit6-9
using color5-16,5-18
using Windows 3.1 drivers
Adobe PostScript4-10
Tektronix driver4-9
using Windows 95 drivers
AdobePS 44-4
using Windows NT 3.5 PostScript drivers4-8
using Windows NT PostScript drivers4-6
utility files, downloading3-22
Vivid Color color correction
description5-21
Windows 3.1 driver
PostScript Header4-10
PostScript tab4-10
problems with printer fonts7-35
problems with setting page sizes7-33
timeout problems7-28
using the Adobe PostScript driver4-10
using the Tektronix driver4-9
Windows 95 driver
Device Options tab4-4
Graphics tab4-4
Paper tab4-10
PostScript Header4-5
PostScript tab4-5
problems with printer fonts7-35
timeout problems7-28
timeouts, setting4-10
using4-10
Windows NT 3.5 and 3.51
setting up on a network3-12
Windows NT 4.0
setting up on a network3-14
Windows NT PostScript printer driver, updating4-8
workstation software
PhaserPrint for UNIX software9-10