QMS CrownCopy Guide de l'utilisateur Page 1

QMS CrownCopyUser`s Guide™®

The QMS CrownCopy option doubles the functionality of the QMS magicolor printer, allowing it to be a color copier as well as a printer. You also have

To use CrownCopy, you must have the following installed in your printer:An internal IDE hard disk—80 MB or larger At least 32 MB RAM; however, QMS rec

If you purchased the complete CrownCopy option, the scanner kit and the software option kit come in the same box. If you purchased the scanner separat

magicolor CX envelope containing CrownCopy software (on disks) for the QMS magicolor CX» Note: Before installing CrownCopy on your printer, you should

The printer documentation contains information on using the con-trol panel. » Note: If you allocate too much or if you don’t have enough Emulation cli

5 Attach the SCSI terminator and the SCSI cable to the scan-ner. 6 Turn off the printer. SCSITe r m in a t orSCSICableSCSI ID Switch (leave set to 5)

7 Attach the other end of the SCSI cable to the printer.Different versions of the magicolor printer have different interface panels. 8 Use the appropr

This new system software provides enhanced CrownCopy color features for the scanner. It is provided in both PC and Macintosh format. Refer to the inst

» Note: This procedure is necessary only if you’re using a QMS magicolor LX. It is not necessary for a QMS magicolor CX.▲Caution: Due to the technical

surfaces, and telephones are not acceptable grounding points. The printer isn't an acceptable grounding point either because it must be unplugged

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3 Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to remove the PROM from the MR10 socket.

4 Line up the notch on the new PROM with the notch on the MR10 socket. Carefully insert the PROM's pins in the socket.▲ CAUTION: If the PROM is i

5 If you didn't remove a daughterboard earlier, skip to step 6. Otherwise reattach the daughterboard to its support posts and connectors. The dau

9 If the printer boots up normally (IDLE appears in the mes-sage window), return to step 3 on page 5 to finish installing CrownCopy. If the printer is

2Using CrownCopy“Scanner Overview” on page 2“Making Copies” on page 3“The CrownCopy Menu” on page 5“CrownCopy Settings” on page 6“Troubleshooting the

Option LEDLights when an option is installed (automatic document feeder or transparency adapter).Ready LEDLights when the scanner is ready to operate.

1 Turn on the scanner, wait 5 seconds, and then turn on the printer.2 Put a document face-down centered at the top of the scanner glass; then close th

3 Make sure the printer’s Online light is on and press the printer’s Select/Copy key 3 times.If the Online light is not on, press the Online/Offline k

The options in this menu are explained in “CrownCopy Settings” on page 6. When the printer is on line and idle, press the Select/Copy key once to ente

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulatio

Copy options are accessed through the printer’s control panel. See “The CrownCopy Menu” on page 5 for a diagram of the Copy menu. See your magicolor p

Default 1Notes Each digit can be set individually: use the Select or Menu key to move the cursor to the digit you want to change, and then use the Nex

Menu Copier/BrightnessPurpose Use this option to adjust brightness in copies.Choices 15 brightness settings; each setting makes an incremental brightn

Choices 3 color balance menus with 15 color settings for each menu; each color setting makes an incremental color balance change of about 2%. » Note:

Choices Enabled or DisabledEnabled—Specifies transparency document copying. Enables the transparency adapter’s backlighting feature, which optimizes t

Menu Copier/Copy Mode/Custom Config/Scan ResolutionPurpose Use this menu to specify what resolution the scanner should use.Choices 100, 150, 200, 3001

Menu Copier/Copy Mode/Custom Config/Color DepthPurpose Use this menu to specify how many colors or shades of gray are reproduced in copies.Choices 8-b

Default Horiz. (in x 100) = 850; a width of 8.5 inchesVert. (in x 100) = 1100; a length of 11.00 inchesNote The image is cropped from the right and bo

Symptom SolutionThe scanner makes a grinding noise when you first turn it on.Unlock the optical assembly. (See chapter 1, “Installing CrownCopy.”)No c

Make sure you correctly downloaded the CrownCopy software to the printer. (See chapter 1, “Installing CrownCopy.”)If you have a magicolor LX, you need

If NOT CONNECTEDRECONNECT? appears after you press the Copy/Select key.Check that the scanner is on and connected to the printer. If it is connected,

Edges of the copy are cut offMake sure you’re centering documents at the top of the scanner glass and that the scan size setting (“Scan Size” on page

Images are taking too long to scanCheck that you have at least 24 MB RAM installed on the printer. This is the minimum RAM required to operate CrownCo

The scanner automatically performs a self-test each time it is turned on. To verify that the scanner is working correctly after it has been installed,

EngineScanner Type FlatbedScanning Method One pass with color CCDScan Speed 21 sec/Letter (200 dpi color mode)32 sec/A4 (300 dpi color mode)Maximum Re

These times are based on 8.5” x 11.0” images, with the printer set to 8 bits/color, custom modes, and with 40 MB RAM and an 80 MB hard disk installed.

Average print time is from the time the job reaches the printer to the time the first copy completely exits the printer. This includes the 55 seconds

These times are based on 40 MB RAM and an 80 MB hard disk at 300 dpi output. Images are processed using available RAM, interleav-ing to disk if images

Using the Colorsmooth halftone.Using 600 dpi output with 8.5”x11” images.These times are based on 40 MB RAM and an 80 MB hard disk. Images are process

Using the Enhanced halftone. Larger drives (up to 512 MB) allows larger possible scanned images. Scanner Resolution (dpi)Scan Time (sec)Data Conversio

ContentsContentsAbout CrownCopy ...1-2Media Change Notice 1-2Printer System Requi

3CrownCopy Options“The ADF Option” on page 2“The Transparency Adapter Option” on page 14

A 50-page ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) can be purchased from your QMS vendor for high-speed document feeding. 1 Remove all packing material from th

4 Attach the ADF.a Lower the ADF onto the scanner, with the two holes on the ADF’s hinge plate going onto the scanner’s supporting posts. b Move the A

6 Plug in the scanner and turn it on, wait 5 seconds, and turn the printer back on.» Note: If you remove the ADF from the scanner, keep the screws mou

1 Make sure that no documents are on the scanner glass and that the ADF is closed.2 Place documents to be scanned face up in the ADF.The ADF can be lo

3 Slide the ADF’s paper guides to match the document width.4 After lining up the document stack, insert the documents in the ADF until you feel them t

1 Remove any documents from the ADF.2 Lift the ADF.3 Place the document to be scanned on the scanner glass. 4 Lower the ADF and scan the document.» No

» Note: When troubleshooting problems that occur when the ADF is in place, first check to see if a document has been left on the scanner glass. This c

If the paper is jammed before the ADF exit, slowly pull the jammed paper backward until it is released.2 After removing the jammed paper, close the AD

The CrownCopy Menu ... 2-5Making Changes to the CrownCopy Menu 2-5CrownCopy Settings ..

If the quality of your copies becomes reduced by scratches or dirt on the window on the bottom of the ADF, replace it with a new one. Please contact y

3 Insert the transparent edge of a new window between the ADF’s paper guides (A and B), with white sheet on the lower side.4 Insert the window’s two h

5 Push down the two protrusions on the window.6 Close the ADF cover and lower the ADF.

Weight 4.5 kg, 9.92 lbsDimensions 524mm x 320mm x 104mm20.63” x 12.59” x 4.09” Paper capacity 6mm/.23” stack (about 50 pages)Operation Temperature5° t

A transparency adapter, which enhances the copy quality of transpar-encies, x-ray film, and 35mm slides, can be purchased from your QMS vendor. 1 Remo

3 Turn off the scanner and unplug it and turn off the printer.4 Remove the document cover from the scanner.

5 Attach the adapter.a Lower the adapter onto the scanner, with the two holes on the adapter’s hinge plate going onto the scanner’s supporting posts.

6 Connect the adapter cable to the scanner’s option connector.7 Plug in the scanner and turn it on, wait 5 seconds, and then turn on the printer.8 At

1 Raise the transparency adapter and place the transparency on the scanner glass. 2 Lower the transparency adapter.3 Make your copies. See chapter 2,

Clean the scanner glass (top and bottom) regularly to ensure the best image quality. Before you clean the glass, make sure the scanner is turned off a

Introduction ...4-2About Print Density ...

4 Find the optical assembly lock (on the underside of the adapter) and push it to the right until the arrow points to the lock icon.Scan Area 216mm x

4Copy Quality“About Print Density” on page 2“Adjusting Contrast and Brightness” on page 5“Square—shows the quality of squares. The black square shows

This chapter describes how to improve scanned image quality, and how to adjust print density, contrast, and brightness. Print density is the amount of

b Turn each density adjustment dial either clockwise or counterclockwise, depending on its current setting, until it is in the default middle position

Color Balance Adjustment PageTarget90°45° Copyright 1995, QMS Inc.+–+–+–CMYInstructions1. If the print density controls are not in the defaultpositio

1 Square—shows the quality of squares. The black square shows feathering when there is a toner density problem.2 Bar—shows the quality of bars. The bl

Decreasing brightness (moving the setting in the D direction) makes light and dark areas in the image appear darker. See chapter 2, “Using CrownCopy,”

The following most frequently asked questions about ways to improve the scanned image quality should help you get the best possible scanned output fro

d Copier/Contrast menuThis option can either increase or decrease the difference between the light and dark areas of an image. See chapter 2, “CrownCo

3 What is the first thing I should do if the image colors do not look right?Use the Color Balance Adjustment Page to adjust the print den-sity. See “A

If you’re not satisfied with the image quality, try using a higher quality original.7 Can you tell me why a 100 dpi scan resolution takes the same amo

AQMS Customer Support“Where to Get Additional Help and Information” on page 2“QMS World-wide Offices” on page 4

Your local vendor (the one from whom you bought the printer or the CrownCopy kit) may be best equipped to help you. Your vendor has specially trained

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IndexADF option 3-2Installing 3-2Replacing the window 3-10Specifications 3-13Troubleshooting 3-8Using 3-5Adjusting contrast and brightnessContrast 4-6

1Installing CrownCopy“About CrownCopy” on page 2“Printer System Requirements” on page 3“Unpacking CrownCopy” on page 4“Installing CrownCopy” on page 5

—Copy 2-6Copy edges cut off 2-17Copy key 2-4, 3-17Copyingfilm 3-14Slides 3-14Transparencies 3-14Dark adjustment 4-6Document cover 2-2EtherTalk 1-10Fil

—SCSI connector 2-2SCSI ID switch 1-7, 2-2Select mode 2-10Select/Copy key 2-4, 3-17Setting up CrownCopy 1-4SlidesCopying 3-14Slow image copy 2-18Softw