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- 6/02/89
- TECH TIDBITS
-
- Copyright 1988, Apple Computer, Inc.
-
-
- Index: AppleFax Won't Work in PassThrough; AppleFax Printing from Microsoft
- Word; Macintosh Memory Upgrades Chart; ImageWriter Troubleshooting Tips; LQ
- Rework Questions; LaserWriter to Macintosh without LocalTalk; I Can't See my
- 5.25" Drive from GS/OS
-
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Have you ever wondered why some of the articles in Tech
- Tidbits seem to be repeats from past issues? No, we're not running out of
- material to print - we are simply responding to how often we are asked that
- particular question each week on the Tech Support lines. If we see the same
- questions being asked over and over, we reprint that question and answer to
- make sure that we get the answer out to you before you may be faced with it to
- insure you have the answer when you need it. Practice makes perfect, and
- reiteration will help us all to remember the answers! All the material in Tech
- Tidbits is drawn from actual questions we receive, and even our feature
- articles will usually try to deal with these questions in a more in-depth
- manner.
-
- OUR SLIP WAS SHOWING...In last week's issue, we incorrectly listed the
- LaserWriter IISC capable of a LocalTalk Connection. This is incorrect. The
- LaserWriter IISC connects through SCSI cabling. Sorry about the slip.........
- We really do know better...HONEST!
-
-
- * * * Macintosh Family * *
-
- AppleFax Won't Work in PassThrough
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- ? One of my customers is having difficulties using his Fax Modem in the
- passthrough mode. He's following all the instructions, and I've not been able
- to isolate the problem. Any tips?
-
- A: With no specific information on the nature of the problem, the only
- recently observed caution we can pass on is to make sure that there is no
- answering machine on line. We have heard reports that with an answering
- machine on, even in pass-through mode, the Fax may fail to work correctly. We
- are continuing to look into this matter.
-
- AppleFax Printing from Microsoft Word
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- ? I am unable to print from my Fax correctly with Microsoft Word. Can you
- provide any tips?
-
- A: Yes. Microsoft Word and some other applications use their own print
- routines which may create compatibility problems. If you are experiencing this
- type of problem, try holding down the Shift key when selecting PRINT from the
- menu: This will call up Apple's print window, and may solve your problems.
-
- Macintosh Memory Upgrades Chart
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- Bank Locations are identified assuming that you are looking at the logic board
- with the front of the board closest to you.
-
- Macintosh Plus
- Bank Location
- A B Resistor
- Bank A Bank B
- 1M 2-256K SIMMS 2-256K SIMMS Back Front Resistors intact
- 2.5M 2-1M SIMMS 2-256K SIMMS Clip R8
- 4M 2-1M SIMMS 2-1M SIMMS Clip R8
-
-
- Macintosh SE
- 1M 2-256K SIMMS 2-256K SIMMS Front Back Resistor intact/
- or jumper in
- position 1
- 2M* 2-1M SIMMS Empty Jumper in position
- 2/4
- 2.5M** 2-1M SIMMS 2-256K SIMMS R35 clipped/
- or jumper Removed
- 4M 2-1M SIMMS 2-1M SIMMS R35 clipped/
- or jumper removed
-
- Macintosh SE/30
- 1M 4-256K SIMMS Empty Front Back
- 2M 4-256K SIMMS 4-256K SIMMS
- 4M 4-1M SIMMS Empty
- 5M 4-1M SIMMS 4-256K SIMMS
- 8M 4-1M SIMMS 4-1M SIMMS***
-
- Macintosh II, IIx, IIcx
- 1M 4-256K SIMMS Empty Right Left
- 2M 4-256K SIMMS 4-256K SIMMS
- 4M 4-1M SIMMS Empty
- 5M 4-1M SIMMS 4-256K SIMMS
- 8M 4-1M SIMMS 4-1M SIMMS
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-
-
- * The 2M configuration is supported on an SE with a jumpered logic board ONLY.
- ** If the SE logic board has a resistor, the SIMM placement will be reversed:
- the 1M SIMMs will be in Bank B and the 256K SIMMs will be in Bank A
- ***In the 8M configuration, the 1M SIMMS used in Bank B MUST be the low profile
- SIMMS
-
-
-
-
- SPECIAL FEATURE
-
- ImageWriter Troubleshooting Tips
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- Letters Look Jagged
- • The ImageWriter LQ produces the best output when you use the Times,
- Helvetica, Courier or Symbol font families supplied with the printer. You must
- install the LQ's fonts in your system folder.
-
- White Line Though a Line of Text
- • Check to make sure power cord or other matter does not obstruct paper path
- • Check that there are no tight turns in the paper path
- • Check that the paper does not impede its own movement as it leaves the
- printer (outgoing paper falling across front of printer falling to floor can
- cause drag which affects print quality)
- • If the problem continues, and the above are not to blame, the printhead
- may be broken and in need of replacement
- Paper Comes off Tractor Pins
- • Make sure that the stack of paper is aligned squarely with the back of
- the LQ
- • Make sure that the paper is not stretched too tightly between the left and
- right tractors
- No LQ Print Dialog Box
- • In some applications, the LQ's print dialog box doesn't appear
- automatically. Hold down the SHIFT key as you choose PRINT.
- Print Stars on Platen or Previous Page
- • This problem indicates that the form feed is not advancing the paper up
- to the paper bail. The most likely cause is an incorrect DIP switch
- setting. Set DIP Switch 2-8 DOWN.
- LQ Prints ONLY on the Top Band of Ribbon
- • Black ribbons have a tab which causes the printhead to shift down one
- "band" per page. This allows the LQ to print on all four bands and extends
- the life of the ribbon. Make sure the ribbon is installed correctly. Next,
- make sure the tab is not broken or torn off.
- • Do not turn off your printer between every print job - each time the printer
- is turned on, it begins to print on the top band: Leave the printer on
- through multiple print jobs, so it will continue to rotate the bands
- throughout the day for more even wear.
- Labels and Forms Jam in the Printer
- • Printing labels and multipart forms works best when you feed them through
- the bottom of the printer on a slotted table.
- • Never back out paper - especially labels and forms. Backing out labels may
- cause them to peel off onto the platen or to dislodge the Mylar guide inside
- the printer. Cut the paper at the next perforation and press the form feed
- button to eject it.
- Printing Problems With Microsoft Word 3.01
- • Version 3.01 (and earlier) of Microsoft Word does not support printing
- from more than one bin of the Cut Sheet Feeder. Upgrade to Microsoft Word
- 3.02.
- • It does not correctly handle right justified text. Upgrade to Microsoft
- Word 3.02.
- • It does not give the normal LQ print dialog box (hold down SHIFT when
- selecting PRINT to get the LQ's print dialog box.
- Paper feeds from Bin 1
- • Check that the DIP switches are set correctly.
- • Check that the tension release lever is down and that the LQ is set for
- friction feed.
- • With two expansion bins, make sure to remove the gear configuration
- plug from bin 2.
- • If paper comes only from the bin chosen as "First Page From," the
- application probably does not support multiple bins. Check with software
- vendor to determine if there is a fix or an upgrade to correct the
- problem
- Envelopes are Ejected After Loaded
- • When installing the envelope attachment, make sure to slide the left paper
- guide on the attachment to the LEFT tab stop. This is the position for
- envelopes. If you don't do this, the LQ can't detect that the envelope has
- been loaded and ejects it.
-
-
- * * * Printers * * *
-
- LQ Rework Questions
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- There seems to be some confusion about how the LQ factory rework program works.
- We hope the information below will help you understand the program.
-
- WHAT PROBLEMS DOES IT FIX?
- • Print problems at the top and bottom 1-1/2" of the page
- • Irritating pitch and sound level when printing certain applications (dense
- graphics)
-
- WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE REWORK PROGRAM?
- • Any customer who experiences one or both of these problems.
- • Affected customers have units with serial number 183101013 or lower:
- Customers with higher serial numbers have units that were purchased after
- the finished goods products were already enhanced.
- • If the customer has a unit that falls into the affected serial number range,
- AND whose unit exhibits one or both of the problems
-
- WHO IS NOT ELIGIBLE
- • The rework does not cover other types of failures: In the case of a
- hardware failure, standard repair procedures should be performed
-
- DOES THE CUSTOMER GET BACK THE SAME PRINTER HE SENDS IN?
- • No. The customer will receive an exchange reworked printer and not his own
- printer, and not a new printer.
-
- HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
- • Lead time may vary. It is not an immediate exchange, and may take several
- weeks. Apple is striving to reduce the time the customer must wait for his
- reworked unit, but it is difficult to estimate lead times. Please let your
- customers know that several weeks are involved, and that you will call them as
- soon as their unit arrives.
-
- LaserWriter to Macintosh without LocalTalk
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- Q: I have found that by using Apple's M0197 cable (Apple System Peripheral - 8
- Cable) I can "direct-connect" a LaserWriter II NT or NTX to a Macintosh Plus or
- later, thus avoiding the use of LocalTalk connectors altogether. Everything
- appears to work OK, but I'm not sure. What's the real story here; is this
- really OK or am I going to have problems with this later on?
-
- A: In some configurations the above configuration may work now, but it is not
- guaranteed to work in the future, nor is it supported by Apple. It is
- important to note that the data being transmitted over the cable in this
- configuration is much faster than "standard" serial communications, and using
- the system in this way may violate FCC regulations regarding Electro-Magnetic
- Interference (EMI) for those products. As a result of this, interference from
- this connection could occur in other nearby devices. Apple Computer only
- supports the LocalTalk connectors for any LocalTalk devices, since they have
- the ability to attenuate the signals to keep EMI within acceptable levels.
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