Apple ImageWriter II - Manual (Page 20)

The ImageWriter II SheetFeeder
Before working with the ImageWriter II SheetFeeder, make sure that the paper release lever is in the
friction-feed (down) position. Before loading a stack of paper, flip through the stack to loosen any pages
that might be stuck together. Never load more than 100 sheets of paper at a time. See the ImageWriter II
SheetFeeder Installation Manual for more information.
Note:You cannot use pin-feed paper when the ImageWriter II SheetFeeder is in place.
The ImageWriter II 32K Memory Option
The Memory Option has a 32,000-character memory, enough to handle documents from 16 to 20 pages
long. With this option installed, issue your program’s print command. The option takes care of the
printing, while you and your computer tackle other projects.
Note for Macintosh Plus and Macintosh Users:
In most cases, the Memory Option has no effect when working with a Macintosh Plus or Macintosh,
because of the way these computers send data to the printer.
The ImageWriter II continues to print until it has processed all the characters in the option’s memory. To
pause while printing, press the Select button. Press it again to resume printing. If you need to cancel
printing, turn off the printer, pause a few seconds, and turn it on again.
If the Memory Option doesn’t seem to work, check DIP Switch SW2-4. It should be in the Closed position.
See Appendix A for details on DIP switches.
The ImageWriter II AppleTalk Option
With the ImageWriter II AppleTalk Option installed, as many as 31 computers can share the same
ImageWriter II. To enable the option, set DIP switch SW2-4 to Closed. To disable the AppleTalk Option,
first unplug the AppleTalk cable from the printer. Then set SW2-4 to Open.
Do not install an ImageWriter II to an AppleTalk network without an AppleTalk card installed or without the
card enabled. If you do, you will disable your entire AppleTalk network.
When disabling the AppleTalk Option, you must unplug from the AppleTalk network before resetting the
DIP switch. Failure to unplug can stop the whole network from functioning.
You must configure your software to work on the AppleTalk network with the ImageWriter II. See your
AppleTalk network and software documentation for more information. See Appendix A for details on DIP
switches.
Chapter 5: General Troubleshooting
This chapter lists common problems and suggests solutions. Many problems are easy to solve—such as
an unplugged power cord or having the Select button in the wrong position.
If there seems to be a more complex problem, run the printer’s self-test. See the section “The
ImageWriter II Self-Test” at the end of this chapter. If the self-test is successful, you’ll know that the
problem is not with the printer. The problem could be
a poor connection or flaw in the serial interface cable and its connectors
improperly configured software