This article gives tips for obtaining optimal printing results with Apple Color StyleWriter 4100, 4500, and 6500 printers. The following topics are covered:
1- Use Recommended Papers and Inks
2- Use ColorSync When Printing On Apple Premium Coated Paper
3- Duplex Printing (Color StyleWriter 4100, 4500)
4- Inserting Photograde Paper or Transparencies
5- Printing envelopes

For best results with these printers, use the papers and inks recommended in the following articles:

• Color StyleWriter 4100 Description
• Color StyleWriter 4500 Description
• Color StyleWriter 6500 Description

Apple Premium Coated Paper is NOT recommended for use with the Color StyleWriter 4100, 4500, or 6500 printer; the recommended paper is Apple Premium PLUS. If you are using Apple Premium Coated Paper, make sure that ColorSync is ON, even if you are printing only black text. Turning ColorSync ON will improve text quality on Premium Coated Paper.

To turn ColorSync ON when printing with a CSW 4100 or 4500,

a) Pull down the File menu and choose Print.

b) In the Print dialog box, click Options.

c) In the Options window, use the Color Matching pop-up menu to select ColorSync.

To turn ColorSync ON when printing with a CSW 6500:

a) Pull down the File menu and choose Print.

b) Click on the pop-up menu and choose Color.

c) Click the checkbox next to the words "Use ColorSync...".

d) Click "Save Settings".

3. Duplex Printing (Color StyleWriter 4100, 4500)

On the Color StyleWriter 4100 and 4500, it's easy to print on both sides of the page ("duplex printing"). Here's how:

1. With your document open, pull down the File menu and choose Print.

2. In the Print dialog box, click the Odd Pages Only radio button.

NOTE : Be aware that some applications disable the Odd-only/Even-only feature of the Print dialog box. This method will not work for those applications.

3. Click Print. Only the odd-numbered pages will be printed.

4. Insert the printed odd-numbered pages into the paper tray, so that

• The printed surface (side one) is face up and the blank side (side 2) is face down.
• The top of the printed page is closest to the printer.
• Page 1 is on top, followed by 3, 5, etc.

Be aware that printing on both sides of a page increases the water content of the printout. Some papers do not hold up well to double-sided ink-based printing. Thicker, higher-quality paper will give better results when printing two-sided copies.

4. Inserting Photograde Paper or Transparencies

When printing using photograde quality paper or inkjet transparencies on a Stylewriter 4100, 4500, or 6500, insert the paper with the coated side down.

NOTE : Inkjet transparencies and photograde paper are coated only on one side and are not made for duplex printing.

5. Printing Envelopes

For best results,

• Place only one envelope at a time in the paper tray.
• Use envelopes with rectangular flaps (rather than triangular flaps).