TOPIC
What suggestions do you have for printing transparencies on the Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS and 12/660 PS? I regularly experience transparency jams that I would like to eliminate.
DISCUSSION In order to optimize the print quality when printing transparencies the Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS and 12/660 PS require a special transparency material. The Color LaserWriter uses a photosensor to detect the presence of the special transparencies by looking for a white paper tape strip at the leading edge of the transparency. When the white tape strip is detected the printer enters into the transparency mode. If standard transparencies are used (which do not contain the white tape strip) or if the transparency is not placed correctly into the printer, then a paper jam error is displayed on the status panel. Before assuming that a hardware failure has occurred with the printer consult the Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS user's manual and review the following precautions to reduce jamming problems when printing on transparencies: - Use only transparencies designed for use with the Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS (Apple part number M3876G/A). - DO NOT print transparencies from the 250 sheet cassette, print only from the multipurpose tray. - Insert Color LaserWriter transparencies into the multi-purpose tray with the white tape strip facing up and oriented so that the white tape strip end of the transparency enters the printer first. Note: Some Apple transparencies may have the word Apple printed on the white tape strip. Carefully following these steps will help ensure problem-free printing. Part numbers mentioned in this article are accurate as of this writing. Before ordering, verify that they are still correct as they are subject to change. |
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| Product Area: | Printers |
| Category: | LaserWriters |
| Sub Category: | Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS |
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