Apple StyleWriter 1200 Specifications

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StyleWriter 1200

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Basics

StyleWriter 1200

Basics Introduction - 1

Introduction

The StyleWriter 1200 is a high-resolution ink-jet printer. There are some differences between the

StyleWriter 1200 and the

StyleWriter II.

Basics Introduction - 2

Hardware Differences

•The two out-feed rollers at the front of the printer have only one rubber roller each, vs. two on StyleWriter II.

•The sheet feeder has changed to be compatible with the new paper feeding scheme that the vendor has implemented across the product line.

•The plastic cover of the controller and feed rollers has been changed to match the paper feeder.

•The wheel on the carriage was removed.

Basics Introduction - 3

Software Differences

•Some simplifications have been made to the controller board, and the ROM has been upgraded to incorporate the additional print modes, auto-power on/off, and a new selftest page.

• Two additional print modes have been added to the

StyleWriter 1200: Fine and Smooth. Fine mode uses 360 dpi resolution and Smooth uses a 720 dpi horizontal by 360 dpi vertical resolution.

• The printhead is automatically primed prior to the printing of the self-test page.

• The Watermark feature allows the user to specify an image to appear in the background of each page being printed.

Basics Introduction - 4

Paper Sizes

The Executive size has been added to the StyleWriter 1200.

The printer offers four paper sizes:

• Letter (8.5" x 11")

• Legal (8.5" x 14")

• A4 (210 mm x 297 mm)

• Executive (7.25 mm x 10.5 mm)

Basics Introduction - 5

Envelope Sizes

The number 6 envelope size has been added to the

StyleWriter 1200. The printer offers two envelope sizes:

• Number 6 (6.5" x 3.625")

• Number 10 (9.5" x 4.125")

Basics

Online Key

Test Page - 6

Test Page

Turn on the printer and hold down the online key for at least 6 seconds or until the test page prints.

Basics Test Page - 7

The test page shows the ROM revision and a test pattern.

Use the test pattern to determine if the ink jets are functioning properly. If lines appear broken, proceed to the “Printing” topic in the Troubleshooting chapter.

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Specifications

StyleWriter 1200

Specifications

Print Methods

Print Head

Print Head Life

Characteristics

Serial bubble jet ink–on–demand

1 by 64 nozzles

Approximately 500 pages (normal mode)

Characteristics - 1

Specifications

Resolution

Graphics - 2

Graphics

Best: 720 x 360 dpi (best mode, black and white, edge smoothing)

360 x 360 dpi (grayscale)

Normal: 360 x 360 dpi

Draft: 180 x 180 dpi

Paper

Specifications

Envelopes

Transparencies

Paper Handling - 3

Paper Handling

Size: LTR, LGL, A4, Executive

Weight: 16–24 lb.

Capacity: 100 sheets (A4, LTR)

Size: Number 6 or 10

Capacity: 10 envelopes

Coated transparencies, or most inkjet transparencies

Specifications

Type

Ink Color

Ink Amount

Life

Ink Cartridges

Ink cartridge

Black

Approximately 28 g (per cartridge)

Approximately 500 pages

Ink Cartridges - 4

Specifications

Acoustic Noise Level

Temperature

Humidity

Environmental

Approximately 40 dB (reference level)

59–86°F (15–30°C)

10–80% (no condensation)

Environmental - 5

Specifications

Power Source

Power Consumption

Electrical

U.S./Japan: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 1.0 A

Europe/Australia: 210–240 VAC, 50 Hz, 0.5 A

48 W maximum

Electrical - 6

Specifications

Dimensions

Weight

Physical

Height: 7 in. (180 mm)

Width: 13.6 in. (345 mm)

Depth: 7.4 in. (200 mm)

Approximately 6.6 lb. (3 kg)

Physical - 7

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Troubleshooting

StyleWriter 1200

Troubleshooting General/ - 1

General

The Symptom Charts included in this chapter will help you diagnose specific symptoms related to your product. Because cures are listed on the charts in the order of most likely solution, try the first cure first. Verify whether or not the product continues to exhibit the symptom. If the symptom persists, try the next cure.

(Note: If you have replaced a module, reinstall the original module before you proceed to the next cure.)

If you are not sure what the problem is, or if the Symptom Charts do not resolve the problem, refer to the Flowchart for the product family.

For additional assistance, contact Apple Technical Support.

Troubleshooting

Computer cannot find printer

No lights or movement

Print quality problems

Symptom Charts /Preliminary Checks - 2

Symptom Charts

Preliminary Checks

1 Verify that StyleWriter 1200 driver is installed.

2 Verify that Chooser and Control Panel settings are correct.

3 Verify that serial cable is connected.

4 Replace serial cable.

1 Verify that printer is turned on and plugged into wall socket.

2 Replace fuse.

1 Verify that paper is correct weight.

2 Purge ink cartridge.

3 Replace ink cartridge.

4 Replace printer.

Troubleshooting

Mechanical problems

Symptom Charts /Preliminary Checks - 3

1 Verify that paper is correct weight.

2 Clear paper jam.

3 Verify that cut sheet feeder aligns with printer.

4 Replace printer.

Troubleshooting

No status lights

Error light on

Symptom Charts /Status Light - 4

Status Light

1 Replace fuse.

2 Verify that operation cable is securely connected to logic board.

3 Replace printer.

1 Printer is out of paper; add paper.

2 Check for paper jam; remove jam and then press power switch.

3 Check for carriage jam.

4 Replace printer.

Troubleshooting

No printing

Garbled printing

Symptom Charts /Printing - 5

Printing

1 Verify that interface cable between printer and computer is tightly connected.

2 Make sure printer is selected in Chooser.

3 Purge ink cartridge.

4 Replace ink cartridge.

5 Verify that right-margin sensor is seated correctly.

6 Replace printer.

1 Verify that interface cable between printer and computer is tightly connected.

2 Purge ink cartridge.

3 Replace ink cartridge.

4 Replace printer.

Troubleshooting

Overprinting

Image too light or too dark

White lines in printing

Symptom Charts /Printing - 6

1 Verify that program being used is set for correct line spacing and line length.

2 Verify that correct printer driver is installed.

3 Replace printer.

1 Purge ink cartridge.

2 Use 16Ð24 lb. cotton bond paper.

3 Verify that forms thickness lever is set correctly (up for standard paper and down for envelopes, transparencies, labels, and heavy paper).

4 Replace ink cartridge.

1 Purge ink cartridge.

2 Replace ink cartridge.

3 Replace printer.

Troubleshooting

Page prints off center; images are out of place

Ink appears on back of paper

Symptom Charts /Printing - 7

1 Use 16Ð24 lb. cotton bond paper.

2 Verify that sheet feeder holds no more than 50 sheets.

3 Verify that paper is inserted properly.

4 Verify that margins in document and paper size in Page Setup are set correctly.

5 Replace printer.

1 Clean platen with soft, dry cloth.

2 Clean platen rollers.

3 Replace printer.

Image wavy, splotchy, or distorted

1 Purge ink cartridge.

2 Replace ink cartridge.

3 Replace printer.

Troubleshooting Symptom Charts /Carrier Movement - 8

Carrier Movement

Replace printer.

Erratic carrier motion

Power light is on; carrier does not move

Printer does not perform self-test; ready light is on

Carrier grinds, hums loudly, or locks

1 Make sure carrier area is clear of obstructions.

2 Replace printer.

Replace printer.

1 Verify that right-margin sensor is seated correctly.

2 Replace printer.

Troubleshooting

No paper feed

Symptom Charts/Paper Feed - 9

Paper Feed

1 Verify that cut sheet feeder aligns with printer.

2 Release paper pressure plate on cut sheet feeder.

3 Make sure paper path is clear of obstructions.

4 Replace printer.

Grinding during paper feed

Paper feed difficulties: binding, tearing

1 Make sure paper path is clear of obstructions.

2 Verify that forms thickness lever is set correctly (up for standard paper and down for envelopes, transparencies, labels, and heavy paper).

3 Verify that cut sheet feeder aligns with printer.

4 Replace printer.

1 Verify that forms thickness lever is set correctly (up for standard paper and down for envelopes, transparencies, labels, and heavy paper).

2 Make sure paper path is clear of obstructions.

Troubleshooting

Envelope feed problems

Symptom Charts /Paper Feed - 10

3 Verify that paper is inserted properly.

4 Use 16Ð24 lb. cotton bond paper.

5 Verify that cut sheet feeder aligns with printer.

6 Replace printer.

1 When printing envelopes: (a) adjust paper thickness lever;

(b) do not run cut sheets and envelopes in same print job;

(c) reset paper thickness lever when finished printing envelopes.

2 Replace printer.

Troubleshooting

Operations panel buttons donÕt work

Software-specific problem

Symptom Charts /Miscellaneous - 11

Miscellaneous

1 Verify that operations panel cable is securely connected to logic board and operations panel.

2 Replace printer.

1 Verify that software is known-good.

2 Verify that software is compatible with TrueType fonts.

(Check your software application manual.)

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Take Apart

StyleWriter 1200

Take Apart Covers - 1

Covers

No preliminary steps are required before you begin this procedure.

Caution:

Review the ESD precautions in Bulletins/

Safety.

Caution:

Do not use excessive force to release a latch or tab.

Note:

This procedure covers the removal of all the covers on the printer.

Take Apart

Arm

Front Access Cover

Arm

Covers - 2

Front Access Cover

1

Note:

The front access cover is held in place by two arms that function as hinges. Plastic tabs at the end of the arms fit into knobs on the inside of the upper case.

Open the front access cover.

2 Press the end of each arm inward and free the arm tabs from the upper case.

3 Lift off the front access cover.

Take Apart

Upper Case

Covers - 3

Upper Case

Release the right side latch and lift the upper case a short distance. Repeat for the left side latch and remove the case.

Latch

Take Apart Covers - 4

Output Tray Assembly

Pull out the tray until the two tabs rest against the stops. Press down and remove the tray.

0utput Tray

Take Apart

Rear Cover

Top Latch

Covers - 5

Rear Cover

1 Press out the two latches on the bottom of the printer and press up on the rear cover.

2 Release the two latches on the top of the printer.

3 Lift up and remove the rear cover.

Bottom Latch

Take Apart

Side Latch

Front Latch

Cut Sheet Feeder

Covers - 6

Cut Sheet Feeder

Cover

1 Press in the front latch and release the side latch.

2 Pull back and remove the cover.

Front Latch

Take Apart

Paper Support

Covers - 7

Paper Support

1 Pull out the paper support until it rests against the stops.

2 Push the support forward and disconnect the latches.

3 Slide out the paper support.

Take Apart

Front

Latch

Bottom Cover

Front Latch

Covers - 8

Bottom Cover

1 Using a screwdriver, push out the two front latches.

2 Pull up and remove the bottom cover.

Take Apart Covers - 9

Replacement Note:

Make sure the bottom cover circular tabs are fit into the proper position in the printer frame.

Take Apart

Latch

On/Off Button

Covers - 10

Replacement Note:

Make sure the latch on the upper case engages the on/off button on the logic board.

Take Apart

Cut Sheet Feeder

Cut Sheet Feeder - 11

Cut Sheet Feeder

Before you begin, remove the covers.

Caution

: Review the ESD precautions in Bulletins/

Safety.

Caution:

Do not get the ink on your hands or clothes.

Although the ink is water soluble, it contains dyes that will stain.

Take Apart

Alignment Pin

Latch

Cut Sheet Feeder - 12

1 Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the cut sheet feeder to the printer.

2 Press in the latch and remove the cut sheet feeder.

3

Replacement Note:

Make sure the alignment pins on the cut sheet feeder are aligned with the printer frame.

Take Apart

Front Cover

Roller and Spring - 13

Roller and Spring

Before you begin, remove the front cover.

Caution

: Review the ESD precautions in Bulletins/

Safety.

Take Apart Roller and Spring - 14

1 Push the roller forward slightly.

2 Carefully lift up and remove the roller and spring.

Take Apart

Cut Sheet Feeder

Roller

Cut Sheet Feeder Roller - 15

Cut Sheet Feeder

Roller

Before you begin, remove the following:

• Covers

• Cut sheet feeder

Caution

: Review the ESD precautions in Bulletins/

Safety.

Take Apart

Roller

Cut Sheet Feeder Roller - 16

1

Caution:

When the roller is removed, the feeder gear is loose. Remove the roller slowly so that the gear will not fly off.

Press in the two latches on the cut sheet feeder roller and push out the roller.

2 Remove the gear.

3 Lift up on one end of the roller and remove the other end from the mounting hole.

Take Apart

Line/Notch

Line/Notch

Cut Sheet Feeder Roller - 17

Replacement Note:

Align the notch on the upper gear with the upper line on the cut sheet feeder.

Align the notch on the lower gear with the lower line on the cut sheet feeder.

Take Apart

Carriage Assembly

Carriage Assembly - 18

Carriage Assembly

Before you begin, remove the following:

• Covers

• Cut sheet feeder

Caution

: Review the ESD precautions in Bulletins/

Safety.

Caution:

To prevent the print nozzles from clogging, do not touch or wipe them.

Take Apart

Connector CNH

Carriage Assembly - 19

1 Disconnect connector

CNH from the logic board.

Take Apart Carriage Assembly - 20

2 Remove the plastic ribbon cable and cable holder.

Replacement Note:

Make sure the ribbon cable holes are mounted on the two tabs on the inside of the ribbon cable holder.

Take Apart

Carriage Release Clip

Latch

Latch

Carriage Assembly - 21

3 Press in the two latches.

4 Push up and remove the carriage release clip.

Take Apart

Shaft Clip

Carriage Assembly - 22

5 Carefully remove the shaft clips from each side of the carriage assembly.

Take Apart

Carriage Guide

Carriage Assembly - 23

6 Move the carriage to the far right and disconnect the carriage from the carriage guide.

Caution:

Do not remove or loosen the two screws on top of the carriage guide. Loosening or removing these screws will cause the carriage to go out of alignment.

Take Apart Carriage Assembly - 24

7 Using a flat-blade screwdriver, carefully press in the idler roller and disconnect the carriage belt.

Take Apart Carriage Assembly - 25

8 Hold the carriage assembly and push back the carriage shaft.

9 Slide out the carriage shaft.

Take Apart

Carriage

Motor

Carriage Motor - 26

Carriage Motor

Before you begin, remove the following:

• Covers

• Cut sheet feeder

Caution

: Review the ESD precautions in Bulletins/

Safety.

Take Apart

Connector

CNCR

Connector CNH

Carriage Motor - 27

1 Disconnect connectors

CNH and CNCR from the main board.

Take Apart Carriage Motor - 28

2 Using a flat-blade screwdriver, press in the idler roller and disconnect the carriage belt.

Take Apart Carriage Motor - 29

3 Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two mounting screws.

4 Lift up and pull out the carriage motor.

Take Apart Eject Roller - 30

Eject Roller

Before you begin, remove the covers.

Caution

: Review the ESD precautions in Bulletins/

Safety.

Eject Roller

Take Apart Eject Roller - 31

Grasp one end of the roller, press it firmly to the side, and snap the roller out of the mounting holes.

Take Apart

Fuse

Fuse - 32

Fuse

Before you begin, remove the following:

• Covers

• Cut sheet feeder

Caution

: Review the ESD precautions in Bulletins/

Safety.

Take Apart Fuse - 33

Remove the fuse cover and replace the fuse.

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Additional Procedures

StyleWriter 1200

Additional Procedures Ink Cartridge Cleaning - 1

Ink Cartridge

Cleaning

No preliminary steps are required before you begin this procedure.

Caution:

Do not get the printer’s ink on your hands or clothes. Although the ink is water soluble, it contains dyes that will stain.

Caution:

To prevent the print nozzles from clogging, do not touch or wipe them.

The print nozzles are on the bottom of the ink cartridge.

Additional Procedures Ink Cartridge Cleaning - 2

Note:

Use the Cleaning option to correct blurred characters, horizontal white streaks, and missing dots caused by clogged ink nozzles.

Additional Procedures Ink Cartridge Cleaning - 3

1 Make sure the

StyleWriter 1200 printing software is installed.

2 Using the Chooser, select

StyleWriter 1200.

3 Make sure the correct printer port is selected.

4 Close the Chooser.

Additional Procedures Ink Cartridge Cleaning - 4

5 Open any document and select the print option or choose Print Window from the File menu.

Additional Procedures Ink Cartridge Cleaning - 5

6 Click the Options button in the Print dialog box.

Additional Procedures Ink Cartridge Cleaning - 6

7 Select the “Clean ink cartridge before printing” option and click OK.

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Exploded View

StyleWriter 1200

Exploded View

Front Cover

Spring

922-0190

Front Cover

922-1290

Carriage

Motor

922-0195

Eject Roller

922-0191

Carriage Belt

922-0193

Carriage Unit

922-1291

Feet, Bottom

922-0182

Output Tray

922-0187

*Part of Whole Unit

Whole Unit

110V 661-0242

220V 661-0243

Rear Cover

922-0184

Interface Cover

922-1928

Upper Case

Cover

922-0185

Cut Sheet

Feeder

922-0188

Paper

Support

922-0189

Cut Sheet

Feeder

Roller

922-0192

Chassis*

Cover, Logic Board

922-2061

Logic Board*

Carriage Release Clips

922-0197

Clip, Shaft

922-0196

Fuse

125 V 922-0180

250 V 922-0181

Power Supply*

BottomCase

922-0198

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