User’s Guide for Models4650, 4650N & 4650NX March, 2000703-A0413-0014650SERIES
4 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s Guide 4650N(X) P RINTER W EB P AGES Every SuperScript 4650N and 4650NX network printer has a built-in web server
94 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideCLEANING THE LASER LENSCleaning the Laser Lens is only necessary when you find vertical white or light-color s
Replacing the Ozone Filter 95MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTERREPLACING THE OZONE FILTEROrder Number 126164The Ozone Filter needs to be replaced about every 12
96 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideCLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE PRINTERUse a clean cotton cloth and mild cleaner to clean the outside of the prin
97CHAPTER 8TROUBLESHOOTINGOVERVIEWThis chapter tells you how to resolve common printer problems. Topics include:• Print quality maintenance• Simple tr
98 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideALERT Message ExplanationBooting… First message to appear when the printer is powered up.OUT OF PAPER One of
Preventing Paper Jams 99TROUBLESHOOTINGPREVENTING PAPER JAMSThis section explains how to prevent and remove paper jams. There are several things you c
100 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideREMOVING PAPER JAMS• To avoid damage to rollers, always remove jammed paper gently.• Try to remove jammed pa
Removing Paper Jams 101TROUBLESHOOTINGInner JamsInner jams happen in the transfer Drum/Transfer Unit area. This type of jam means that the media did n
102 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideOuter JamsOuter jams occur in the fuser area. Jams of this type usually means that paper is stuck in the Fus
Print Quality 103TROUBLESHOOTINGPRINT QUALITYThis section discusses potential print quality problems, what causes them, and how to resolve them.Backgr
Paper Handling and Special Media 5 FEATURES P APER H ANDLING AND S PECIAL M EDIA You can use the printer to print on a wide variety of media and
104 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideBlack LineA fine black line appearing in the printed image may indicate that the Belt Cartridge surface is da
Print Quality 105TROUBLESHOOTINGColor MisregistrationWhen two colors do not register properly, it may indicate problems with the Belt Cartridge.Soluti
106 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideTROUBLESHOOTING FOR MACOS • Is the Macintosh computer connected to the network through Ethernet, and has the
Windows OS Parallel Printing Problems 107TROUBLESHOOTING4. Press SELECT and COMMUNICATIONS PARALLEL PORT will appear.5. Press SELECT.6. Press NEXT unt
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109CHAPTER 9TECHNICAL SUPPORTOVERVIEWThis chapter provides information about different resources for information and technical support, including• How
110 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideSending Internet Electronic MailYou can e-mail your questions to NEC. NEC will respond within three business
NEC Warranty and Service 111TECHNICAL SUPPORTNEC WARRANTY AND SERVICEYour SuperScript 4650 Series printer comes with a one-year onsite warranty. The c
112 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s Guide4. Cartons, carrying cases, batteries, external cabinets, magnetic tapes, or any accessories used in connect
113APPENDIX APRINTER SPECIFICATIONSOPERATING SPECIFICATIONSPrint speedLetter: 4-8 pages per minute color, 16 ppm monochromePrint method• Electrophotog
6 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideSUPERSCRIPT 4650 SERIES SETTINGSPrinter SettingsSuperScript 4650 Series printer settings give you many ways to
114 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s Guide• CSA C22.2 950M89• FCC Class B for the 4650, FCC Class A for the 4650N(X)• Energy Star CompliantClearance S
115APPENDIX BMEDIA SPECIFICATIONSThis appendix has general guidelines for purchasing and storing paper and other media for your NEC SuperScript 4650 S
116 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideForms should be sealed in moisture-proof wrapping after pre-printing to prevent moisture changes during stor
117APPENDIX CSAFETY INFORMATIONThis chapter provides safety information and product specifications for the SuperScript 4650 Series printer. As you oper
118 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideFCC Statement(For United States Use Only)Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Stat
119APPENDIX DMOVING YOUR PRINTERThis appendix gives you directions on how to safely move or ship your printer. Please follow these instructions carefu
120 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s Guide10. Close the Locking Tabs and Top Cover (F).11. Two adults should lift the printer onto a sturdy, level car
Shipping the Printer 121MOVING YOUR PRINTERSHIPPING THE PRINTERTo ship your printer long distance, follow steps 1 —9 under “Moving Your Printer Locall
122 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s Guide8. Replace the Tension Release Pin on each side. Insert the pin until you feel some resistance, then move it
Shipping the Printer 123MOVING YOUR PRINTER15. Pack the printer for shipment as shown (K).16. Do not forget the Power Cord and User’s Guide (unless yo
PostScript 3 Features 7FEATURESImage Color Matching (ICM) technology or a driver using NEC’s color matching method. The driver using NEC’s color match
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125Numerics10 Mbps 210/100Base-T 2110/100Base-TX 2100 Mbps Ethernet 24600N driver CD 234600N printer 21AA4 19accessory kit 12, 13Adobe Acrobat Reader
126 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideEnergy Saving 2ENERGY STAR 2envelopes 24, 115EPS 8Ethernet interface 14EtherTalk 1executive 19Explorer 4.01
127paper tray 1 19transparencies 25lock levers 90lock tabs 17, 93locking levers 16MMacintosh driverinstalling 59renaming your printer 61uninstalling 6
128 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuidePpage coverage 85paperprintable area 114recommended 114, 115paper discharger 14, 92paper discharger wire 92p
129cleaning outside 96connecting 21dimensions 113drivers 9, 35IP address 23lifting 12moving 119online 73options 27repair 111resetting 73shipping 121ta
130 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s Guidestreaks 103, 105subnet mask 74SuperScript 4400N 1SuperScript 4600Nsoftware 13SuperScript PPD 58suppliesorder
131Windows 95/98 106driver 40Windows 2000 shared driverconfigure for sharing 39description 39Windows NT shared driverconfigure for sharing 38descripti
8 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s Guidethe print quality of characters and line art by smoothing the fine gradations along the edge of the printed ima
PCL5e Features 9FEATURESDevice OptionsYou can use settings on the Device Options tab to match the attached printer configuration so that the printer dr
10 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideWORKING WITH FONTS IN WINDOWSUnder most conditions your documents will print out well without any adjustment
11CHAPTER 2GETTING STARTEDOVERVIEWThis chapter tells you how to safely set up your printer and begin printing right away. Included are instructions fo
12 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideUNPACKINGFollow these steps to safely unpack the printer:1. Open the top cover of the shipping box.2. Remove
Checking Printer Contents 13GETTING STARTEDCHECKING PRINTER CONTENTSTake a moment to verify that the following items were included in your printer box
II SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s Guide Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer The information disclosed in this document, including all desig
14 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideIDENTIFYING PRINTER PARTSUse the illustrations on the facing page to identify standard parts for the SuperScr
Identifying Printer Parts 15GETTING STARTEDTop CoverOperator PanelOutput TrayFront CoverPowerFront CoverToner Module Toner CollectorFilter CoverBack V
16 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideINSTALLING THE BELT CARTRIDGE1. Make sure all packing materials and tape are removed from the printer. If you
Installing the Fuser Components 17GETTING STARTEDINSTALLING THE FUSER COMPONENTSFollow the steps below to install the Fuser Oil bottle and the Fuser C
18 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideINSTALLING THE TONER MODULES1. Open the Front Cover of the printer(A).2. Note the color labels inside indicat
Loading the Paper Tray 19GETTING STARTEDLOADING THE PAPER TRAYPaper Tray 1 can hold up to 250 sheets of medium weight paper—U.S. letter size, executiv
20 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuidePRINTING A STARTUP PAGEFollow these steps to connect your printer to AC Power and print a Startup Page:1. Mak
Connecting the Printer 21GETTING STARTEDCONNECTING THE PRINTERThis section tells you how to connect your SuperScript 4650 Series printer to your compu
22 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuidePRINTING WITH THE 4650 SERIES PRINTERAfter you have successfully printed a Startup Page and connected your pr
Quick Web Printing with the 4650N(X) 23GETTING STARTEDQUICK WEB PRINTING WITH THE 4650N(X)The fastest way to begin printing over the network is to use
i FEATURES 1 Overview 1 SuperScript 4650 Series Highlights 1SuperScript 4650N and 4650NX Enhancements 1Printer Options 1Assumptions 1System Requireme
24 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuidePRINTING ENVELOPES1. Format your envelopes in your computer application.2. Remove Paper Tray 1 and adjust the
Printing Transparencies 25GETTING STARTEDPRINTING TRANSPARENCIES• Create the information you need printed on the transparencies within your applicatio
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27CHAPTER 3PRINTER OPTIONSOVERVIEWThe SuperScript 4650 Series printers have several easily installed options. For models 4650 and 4650N, a second 250-
28 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideADDING THE PAPER TRAY 2 UNITOrder #4005 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and disconnected.2. Make sure
Adding the Paper Tray 2 Unit 29PRINTER OPTIONS8. Facing the back of the printer, locate the Connector Cable at the rear of the Paper Tray 2 unit (D).9
30 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideINSTALLING THE LEGAL PAPER TRAYOrder #4004The optional Legal Paper Tray can hold 250 sheets of legal paper or
Adding Memory (DIMM) 31PRINTER OPTIONSADDING MEMORY (DIMM)The SuperScript 4650 color laser printers have two Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) slots. T
32 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideInstalling DIMM1. Turn the printer off and disconnect the power cords and all I/O cables.2. Using a small phi
The SuperScript NIC 33PRINTER OPTIONSTHE SUPERSCRIPT NICOrder #4010If you have an NEC SuperScript™ 4650N or 4650NX printer it is already equipped with
ii SuperScript 4650 Series—User’s Guide The SuperScript NIC 33 PrintAgent and the SuperScript 4650(NX) 34 PRINTER DRIVERS 35 Overview 35 When to Use
34 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuidePrintAgent and the SuperScript 4650(NX)NEC Print Agent - Microsoft Internet ExplorerHelpFavoritesGoViewEditFi
35CHAPTER 4 PRINTER DRIVERSOVERVIEWA printer driver is software that translates your computer data into a format that the printer can read and print o
36 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideWINDOWS 95/98About Color Control OptionsDuring the PostScript 3 for Windows 95/98 driver installation, you ha
Windows 95/98 37PRINTER DRIVERS WINDOWS 95/98Printing a DocumentYou can do this using the print command of the application used to create your documen
38 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideShared Printing Windows 9x/Windows NT 4.0Windows 95/98 print clients can share the printer with networked com
Windows 95/98 39PRINTER DRIVERS WINDOWS 95/98Shared Printing Windows 9x/Windows 2000Windows 95/98 print clients can share the printer with networked c
40 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideUsing the Windows 95/98 Printer DriversWindows 95/98 Printer Driver - System TabsClick Apply to save changesa
Windows 95/98 41PRINTER DRIVERS WINDOWS 95/98NEC Features TabThis tab allows you to control the special features of the SuperScript 4650 Series printe
42 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideFonts TabUse the Fonts tab to specify how TrueType fonts in your document will be processed by the printer. D
Windows 95/98 43PRINTER DRIVERS WINDOWS 95/98Graphics TabUse the Graphics tab settings to define print quality.Windows 95/98 Printer Driver - PCL5eTabs
iii From the Printer’s Home Page 75Spooling Options 76 Print Queue Status 76Job Priority 76Banner Pages 77Job Hold 78Job Preview 79Collation 79 Exter
44 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideWINDOWS 2000 DRIVERInstalling the Driver SoftwareFollow these steps to use the SuperScript Installer in Windo
Windows 2000 Driver 45PRINTER DRIVERS WINDOWS 2000 DRIVERPrinting a DocumentYou can do this using the print command of the application used to create
46 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideChanging Settings in the Printer DriverIn the Document Properties pages, you simply point and click to change
Windows 2000 Driver 47PRINTER DRIVERS WINDOWS 2000 DRIVERUsing Windows 2000 PS Printer DriverAdvanced ButtonUse this button to access all Windows 2000
48 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideWindows 2000 Printing Preferences- PCL5eLayout TabUse this tab for general page layout options.You can change
Windows 2000 Driver 49PRINTER DRIVERS WINDOWS 2000 DRIVERWindows 2000 Printer PropertiesClick OK to save changesand close the driver window.Click Canc
50 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideWINDOWS NT 4.0Installing Printer Driver SoftwareFollow these steps to use the SuperScript Installer in Window
Windows NT 4.0 51PRINTER DRIVERS WINDOWS NT 4.0Using Windows NT 4.0 Printer DriverWindows NT 4.0 Printer PropertiesClick OK to save changesand close t
52 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideWindows NT 4.0 Document Properties - PostScript 3Advanced TabUse this tab to access all Windows NT 4.0 printe
Windows NT 4.0 53PRINTER DRIVERS WINDOWS NT 4.0Windows NT 4.0 Document Properties - PCL5eClick OK to save changesand close the driver.Click Cancel to
iv SuperScript 4650 Series—User’s Guide Nothing Printed 106Nonsense is Printed 106Error Messages with Little or Nothing Printed 106 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
54 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideWINDOWS 3.1XInstalling the Printer Driver SoftwareInstallation for Windows 3.1x (PostScript)1. Boot your syst
Windows 3.1x 55PRINTER DRIVERS WINDOWS 3.1XSetting Another Printer Driver as DefaultYou can change printer drivers using the Windows Control Panel.1.
56 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideUsing Windows 3.1x Printer DriverClick OK to save changesand close the driver.Click Cancel to discard changes
Windows 3.1x 57PRINTER DRIVERS WINDOWS 3.1XWindows 3.1x - PCL5e Printer Driver PropertiesClick OK to save changes and close the driver.Click the Help
58 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideMACINTOSH REQUIREMENTSThis section describes the hardware and software requirements for Macintosh computers t
Setting Up the Printer 59PRINTER DRIVERS SETTING UP THE PRINTERSETTING UP THE PRINTERInstalling the PPDFollow these steps for installing the SuperScri
60 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s Guide8. From the next installer window select Install NEC SuperScript...It makes no difference if you choose Custo
Setting Up the Printer 61PRINTER DRIVERS SETTING UP THE PRINTER8. When the Setup dialog box reappears, click the Configure button.9. In the Configure di
62 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideMac OS -Print Dialog BoxClick where itsays Generalto view the categories in theSettings menuFor more detailsa
Uninstalling the Driver 63PRINTER DRIVERS UNINSTALLING THE DRIVERUNINSTALLING THE DRIVERTo uninstall the SuperScript Color Laser printer driver follow
1 CHAPTER 1 FEATURES O VERVIEW The NEC SuperScript™ 4650 Series color laser printer is the best value today for fast color and monochrome printing.
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65CHAPTER 5 OPERATOR PANELOVERVIEWThe printer’s Operator Panel allows you to read printer messages and change printer settings directly at the printer
66 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideThe Message DisplayThe Operator Panel status display is an LCD panel that shows status messages, alert messag
Operator Panel Features 67OPERATOR PANELOperator Panel ButtonsOperator Panel buttons have different functions depending on whether the printer is onli
68 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideUSING THE MENU TREEYou can use the Operator Panel to set communications channels, print forms or pages, view
Using the Menu Tree 69OPERATOR PANELAn Example of Using the Menu TreeThe Operator Panel menu for the 4650N and 4650NX tree has eight top-level menu ca
70 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideOperator Panel MenusThe Operator Panel for the 4650N(X) model printers has eight main menus, described below.
Using the Menu Tree 71OPERATOR PANELPostScript MenuUse this menu to configure the printer’s settings for the PostScript interpreter.PCL MenuUse this me
72 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideUsage Status MenuUse the Usage Status menu to view the total number of pages printed. Whenever a Fuser Unit,
Operator Panel Tasks 73OPERATOR PANELOPERATOR PANEL TASKSThis section describes important tasks you perform using the Operator Panel buttons and menu
2 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s Guide System Requirements Your SuperScript 4650 Series printer and software can operate using the following minimu
74 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s Guide6. Press Menu, then Online.Printing Information PagesYou can print a number of different pages preformatted w
75CHAPTER 6ADVANCED FEATURESOVERVIEWThis chapter provides information on the new advanced features of the SuperScript 4650N and 4650NX. If your printe
76 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideSPOOLING OPTIONSOn printer networks, multiple users can send documents to the same printer. These documents a
Spooling Options 77ADVANCED FEATURESBanner PagesBanner pages are used to identify and separate print jobs. These are especially useful with a shared p
78 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideJob HoldThe Job Hold feature gives you the ability to send a document to the printer and hold it there until
Spooling Options 79ADVANCED FEATURESJob PreviewThe Job Preview feature allows you to preview a first copy of a long document before printing out multip
80 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideEXTERNAL ZIP DRIVE FEATUREAn SCSI Iomega Zip® 100MB or Zip® 250MB drive can be connected to the SCSI port of
External Zip Drive Feature 81ADVANCED FEATURESTo Print From the Web1. Insert the Zip disk of files you want to print (A).2. Click on the Advanced Featu
82 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideTo Eject Zip Disk1. Press Online. OFFLINE appears on the display.2. Press Menu. MENU - PRINT FORM appears on
Scanner Copy Feature 83ADVANCED FEATURESSCANNER COPY FEATUREThe printer works with the HP ScanJet® 6300C and Astra® 1200S, 1220S, or 2400S scanner. Se
SuperScript 4650 Series CD 3 FEATURES S UPER S CRIPT 4650 S ERIES CD The SuperScript 4650 Series CD that comes with your printer provides three o
84 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideAccessing the Scanner Access scanner settings at the printer’s Operator Panel (A). Follow these steps.1. Pres
85CHAPTER 7 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTEROVERVIEWThis printer is designed for easy use and maintenance. Be sure to review the maintenance and service sched
86 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideMaintenance ScheduleFollow this schedule to keep your printer in good operating condition.Ongoing—As Needed•
Replacing the Toner Modules 87MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTERREPLACING THE TONER MODULESReplace each Toner Module when you start seeing print quality problem
88 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideREPLACING THE FUSER OIL BOTTLEOrder Number 20-2121. Turn the printer off and allow it to cool (A).WARNING! Th
Replacing the Fuser Cleaning Roller 89MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTERREPLACING THE FUSER CLEANING ROLLEROrder Number 20-2111. Turn off the printer and allow
90 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideCLEANING THE BELT CARTRIDGEThe Belt Cartridge is sensitive to bright light and touch. Always wrap it in a sof
Replacing the Belt Cartridge 91MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTERREPLACING THE BELT CARTRIDGEOrder Number 20-2051. Turn off the printer (A).2. Open the Front an
92 SuperScript 4650 Series — User’s GuideINSIDE THE BACK COVERAllow several minute for the printer to cool down and use only dry, lint-free cotton clo
Replacing the Fuser Unit 93MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTERREPLACING THE FUSER UNIT Order Number 20-2191. Turn the printer off and allow it to cool.WARNING! T
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