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Introduction To Laserwriter Service 2.0 1997

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Introduction to LaserWriter Service, version 2.0, is Apple's general laser-printer service training course, a 166-page document, copyright 1992 and 1997 Apple Computer, Inc. The PDF's creation date is 10 January 1997.[1] Page numbers below are the course's own, which match the PDF page numbers.

It teaches the principles common to all LaserWriters rather than any one model: printer features and connections, setup, how a page is described and transferred to the printer, the print engine, and a general troubleshooting method.[1]

Contents

Page numbers are from the course's contents list.[1]

  • Introduction: welcome, about this course, navigation tips, printing tips, QuickTime movies, equipment and materials (pp. 6-10)
  • Features: overview (p. 11), information sources (p. 12), printer connections (p. 20), printer features (p. 25), accessories and upgrades (p. 30)
  • Setup: overview (p. 34), prepare the LaserWriter (p. 36), network setup (p. 37), install software (p. 39), test the connection (p. 40)
  • Theory of Operation: overview (p. 44), page creation and conversion (p. 46), page description languages (p. 52), data transfer technology (p. 60), print generation (p. 69), print engine systems figure (p. 71), ready states (p. 76), print cycle (p. 80): drum charging (p. 81), image formation (p. 83), development (p. 87), transfer (p. 89), fusing (p. 92), cleaning the drum (p. 94)
  • Troubleshooting Basics: overview (p. 104), general troubleshooting (p. 105), fault isolation and deviation from normal operation (p. 107), quick checks (p. 108), problem identification (p. 113), troubleshooting strategy (p. 117)
  • Appendix A, Direct-Connect LaserWriters: overview (p. 130), connections (p. 131), serial setup (p. 133), SCSI setup (p. 134), QuickDraw imaging, printer drivers and data transfer (p. 137), fonts (p. 139)
  • Appendix B, Practice Exercises (p. 142)

What it settles

The print cycle is set out as six stages: drum charging, image formation, development, transfer, fusing and cleaning the drum.[2] The quick checks Apple recommends before detailed troubleshooting are: power and power connection; all cables; toner cartridge fitted, not empty and with its sealing tape removed; paper cassette fitted with paper; all access doors closed; status lights; print density setting; switch settings; and whether the printer produces a user test page, which some LaserWriters have switched off in software.[3]

What this manual does not contain

There are no model-specific procedures, parts lists, schematics or component values. It refers to QuickTime movies that were on Apple's CD and are not in this PDF.[1] For individual printers see LaserWriter II Service Source, LaserWriter Plus Service Source, LaserWriter Pro 600/630 Service Source and LaserWriter 10/600 A3+ Service Source.

Pages that cite this document

Download: Introduction to Laserwriter Service 2.0 1997.pdf

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Apple Computer, Inc., Introduction to LaserWriter Service, version 2.0 (1997), title page and contents, pp. 1-5. Hosted as File:Introduction to Laserwriter Service 2.0 1997.pdf.
  2. ↑ Introduction to LaserWriter Service, Theory of Operation, Print Cycle, pp. 80-94.
  3. ↑ Introduction to LaserWriter Service, Troubleshooting Basics, Quick Checks, pp. 108-109.
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