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Restoring Fiery AR-PE2 functionality after service
Restoring Fiery AR-PE2 functionality after service
1.
Reinstall any parts of the Fiery AR-PE2 assembly that you loosened during inspection or
service.
service.
2.
Install the Fiery AR-PE2 in the copier and reassemble the copier as described in the AR-
PE2 Installation Manual.
PE2 Installation Manual.
3.
Before you leave the customer site, verify Fiery AR-PE2 operation as outlined in the
following figure.
following figure.
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IGURE
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Fiery AR-PE2 connection verification steps
Power up and print a Test Page.
See “Functions screen” on page 2-8.
See “Functions screen” on page 2-8.
Check the Setup options. See the
Configuration Guide.
Configuration Guide.
Connect the Fiery AR-PE2 to the network
and/or parallel port. See page 3-4 and
page 3-6.
and/or parallel port. See page 3-4 and
page 3-6.
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Service Procedures
System Software
The Fiery AR-PE2 System Software CD includes two system software files to be installed
over the parallel port of the Fiery AR-PE2.
over the parallel port of the Fiery AR-PE2.
Install system software when:
• You replace the Fiery AR-PE2 hard disk drive (HDD)
• You upgrade to a more recent version of the system software
System Software installation reminders
Installing system software erases all data on the HDD. Keep in mind the following when
installing system software:
installing system software:
• Job Log—The list of jobs in the Job Log and any jobs in the queues are deleted. The
network administrator at the customer site can save a current list of jobs (not the actual
jobs) from the Job Log using Fiery Spooler or WebSpooler.
jobs) from the Job Log using Fiery Spooler or WebSpooler.
• Fonts—All fonts that the customer has installed on the Fiery AR-PE2 are deleted.
Only resident fonts will be restored during system software installation. Fiery
Downloader can be used to reinstall additional fonts.
Downloader can be used to reinstall additional fonts.
To determine which additional fonts were downloaded to the Fiery AR-PE2, print the
Font List before you format the HDD and again after you complete the system
software installation. Any fonts not listed after installation will need to be reinstalled.
See the Printing Guide for more information.
Font List before you format the HDD and again after you complete the system
software installation. Any fonts not listed after installation will need to be reinstalled.
See the Printing Guide for more information.
• Language—Screens for installing system software are always displayed in English,
even if the copier is configured for another language.
• Compatibility—The latest user software must be installed onto all computers that
print to the Fiery AR-PE2. Using incompatible versions of the system and user
software may result in system problems.
software may result in system problems.
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System Software
Installing System Software
To install system software using the parallel port on the Fiery AR-PE2, you need:
• A PC with Windows 98
• A CD-ROM drive built in or attached
• At least 488MB of disk space free
• Support for ECP mode on the parallel port
• IEEE 1284 bi-directional parallel cable, maximum length 1.8m (6 feet)
One end of the parallel cable requires a male connector for connecting to the female
mini-Centronics connector on the Fiery AR-PE2.
mini-Centronics connector on the Fiery AR-PE2.
The PC will need to be configured so the parallel port mode in the BIOS is set to ECP.
When you access the PC BIOS to set the parallel port mode to ECP, you may discover
that ECP is the default mode, or you may discover that ECP mode is not supported at
all. If ECP is not supported, you can either install an add-in board (not provided), use a
different PC, or opt for a much slower installation using Compatibility Mode.
When you access the PC BIOS to set the parallel port mode to ECP, you may discover
that ECP is the default mode, or you may discover that ECP mode is not supported at
all. If ECP is not supported, you can either install an add-in board (not provided), use a
different PC, or opt for a much slower installation using Compatibility Mode.
In addition to accessing the BIOS, setting up the PC also requires certain port and
printer settings in Windows 98. Before you begin installing system software, follow the
procedure for setting up the PC.
printer settings in Windows 98. Before you begin installing system software, follow the
procedure for setting up the PC.
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Service Procedures
T
O
SET
UP
THE
PC
1.
Access the PC BIOS and make sure that Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP.
Power on the PC and immediately press the key indicated on your monitor for entering
the BIOS (or a likely key if it is not indicated). Pressing a likely key repeatedly (ESC,
DEL, F1, or a combination) may interrupt the starting of Windows and access the BIOS
or give you directions for accessing the BIOS.
the BIOS (or a likely key if it is not indicated). Pressing a likely key repeatedly (ESC,
DEL, F1, or a combination) may interrupt the starting of Windows and access the BIOS
or give you directions for accessing the BIOS.
Once in the BIOS, you may have to scroll through several screens to reach the settings for
the parallel port. After setting the Parallel Port Mode to ECP, save your changes and exit
the BIOS.
the parallel port. After setting the Parallel Port Mode to ECP, save your changes and exit
the BIOS.
2.
Install the PostScript printer driver for the Fiery AR-PE2 from the User CD in the
Windows 98 subdirectory.
Windows 98 subdirectory.
This driver supports IEEE 1284 fast bi-directional throughput over an ECP parallel
port and allows you to configure all port and spool settings required for a successful
installation. You may skip this step if a comparable printer driver is already installed
on the PC. See Getting Started for directions on installing printer drivers.
port and allows you to configure all port and spool settings required for a successful
installation. You may skip this step if a comparable printer driver is already installed
on the PC. See Getting Started for directions on installing printer drivers.
3.
In Windows 98, click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Printers.
4.
Click the icon for the printer and choose Properties from the File menu.
5.
Click the Details tab and make sure the box “Print to the following port:” reads exactly
as follows: LPT 1: (ECP Printer Port).
as follows: LPT 1: (ECP Printer Port).
If this box reads
LPT 1: (Printer Port)
instead of
LPT 1: (ECP Printer Port)
, the LPT1 port
settings in the BIOS for ECP mode have not been configured. Reboot the PC to reenter
the BIOS and set the Parallel Port Mode to ECP. Compatibility mode will work but the
installation will take much longer.
the BIOS and set the Parallel Port Mode to ECP. Compatibility mode will work but the
installation will take much longer.
6.
Click Spool Settings and select “Spool print jobs so program finishes printing faster,”
“Start printing after first page is spooled,” and, if it is not greyed out, “Disable bi-
directional support for this printer.” Then click Apply and click OK.
“Start printing after first page is spooled,” and, if it is not greyed out, “Disable bi-
directional support for this printer.” Then click Apply and click OK.
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The “Start printing after first/last page is spooled” setting generally does not affect
this procedure significantly. Choosing “last page” may result in a faster installation. If
your PC is likely to spool the file very slowly, however, choose “Start printing after first
page is spooled” in order to avoid disruption from a parallel port timeout.
your PC is likely to spool the file very slowly, however, choose “Start printing after first
page is spooled” in order to avoid disruption from a parallel port timeout.
Disabling Windows support for the bi-directional parallel port helps the system software
installation to succeed.
installation to succeed.
7.
Click Port Settings and ensure that “Spool MS-DOS print jobs” and “Check port state
before printing” are checked. Click OK.
before printing” are checked. Click OK.
8.
Click Apply, then OK to activate the settings and exit from the Printer Properties screen.
The PC is properly configured. Now prepare for the installation.
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