Tektronix P H A S E R Phaser 840 User Manual

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8Using the Manual Feed Slot for Single-Sided Printing1 In a supported printer driver, select Manual Feed Paper or Manual Feed Transparency.2 To send t

9Envelopes Letterhead Tektronix Transparencies LabelsNever use envelopes with an end flap, or with windows or metal clasps; they will damage the printe

10Printing on EnvelopesThis printer should be used for occasional envelope printing only. Do not print envelopes in high volumes.1 In your applicatio

11Loading Media Trays1 Fan the media to help separate the sheets.2 Use the tray’s maximum-capacity label to determine how much media to load.3 Load me

12Printing on Labels1 Insert the label sheets into the appropriate tray: Tray Capacity Paper Orientation Indicator Setting Paper/Transparency tray 50

132 If your application has a setting for Avery labels, use it as a template. Otherwise, refer to the instructions included with the labels for margi

14Automatic Duplex Printing Automatically make double-sided prints using the media trays or the manual feed slot. In the Print dialog box, select the

15Loading pre-printed paper for double-sided printingTo load pre-printed paper such as letterhead, follow these additional steps.1 Load the paper in t

16Adding InkUse only Phaser 840 printer ColorStix® ink; other Phaser ColorStix ink will not fit this printer and will damage it if used. Keep ink in

17Emptying the Waste Tray1 Open the front cover. 2 Grasp the maintenance drawer, labeled as A, and pull it out of the printer. 3 Lift the waste tray

0 Contents Tektronix Supplies and Accessories 1 Getting the Most From Your Printer 2 The Front Panel 3 Print Quality Modes 4 TekColor ™ Color Correc

18Replacing the Maintenance KitThe maintenance kit is a consumable that consists of the maintenance roller and counter. The kit is located in the mai

19Removing and Preventing Media JamsThe front panel message indicates the jam location and information on how to clear the jam. To prevent jams, use

20Media Jam — Open exit cover to clearSolution1 Open the exit cover. 2 Using both hands, remove the jammed media.3 Remove the entire sheet of paper; a

21Media Jam — Retry manual feed Solution1 Using both hands, remove the jammed media.2 When prompted by the display message, reinsert the sheet of pape

22Media Jam — Remove media (or upper) tray to clear Solution1 Remove the media tray (if your printer has more than one tray, pull out the upper tray).

23Media Jam — Remove middle tray to clearMedia Jam — Remove lower tray to clear Solution1 Remove the media tray named in the front panel display.2 Usi

24Troubleshooting Print QualityPrint Quality Problems Solution InstructionsLight stripes or missing colors. Clean the printhead with the printer’s fro

25Oil (drum fluid) on a print.Clean the printer’s internal paper path; see the front panel troubleshooting routine.1 Load the upper tray with sheets of

26Ink smears on the bottom edge of a page.Clean the paper-feed rollers.1 Open the front cover and remove the maintenance drawer.2 Use a pre-soaked alc

27Hints for Moving the PrinterAll movesFollow these guidelines when moving the printer within the office and preparing it for shipment:1 The printer mu

1 Tektronix Supplies and Accessories Supplies Order number Description ColorStix ® Ink 016-1604-00 3 Black sticks 016-1605-00 5 Cyan sticks plus

28Getting More InformationYour printer CD-ROM contains an entire web site that you can easily view and search with a standard web browser — even if yo

29Getting HelpOnline ServicesSuppliesInformation on local Tektronix dealers:World Wide Web:TekSMART™Knowledge Base:Technical support:Current software:

30V3070-9102-00

2 Getting the Most From Your Printer Supplies Startup Kit Z840SS Option 01 for Metric ColorStix ® ink: 5 each CMY, plus 6 Black Tektronix Trans

3 The Front Panel Provides access to printer settings (tray, print-quality mode, network settings, etc.). Displays the printer’s operating status

4 Print Quality Modes Print-quality modes Maximum speed*Fast Color Fastest full-color output 10 ppm Paper5 ppm Transparency Standard General-purp

5All About MediaStandard Paper/Transparency TrayTray sizes: A/Letter A4Paper 200-sheet capacity Bond or equivalent, 60 - 120 g/m2, 16 - 32 lb. Cov

6High-Capacity Paper TrayYou can use up to two High-Capacity Paper Tray Assemblies with your printer.Tray sizes: A/Letter A4Paper only 500-sheet cap

7Supported page sizes and print areaIn a supported driver, select Print. Select Page Size. Choose one of the following media sizes.MarginsMedia Page