Drivers and Software

• Macintosh
   
  • SelectPress Application Files v2.3 (9/16/1995) - The application files for the SelectPress family of printers. The files include the .PPD, .PDX, .PDF, and .MPD files for the SelectPress. Please refer to the documentation included with your software applications for further information regarding these files.
    • Download (90 KB) (FTP) (HTTP)
    
     
  • SelectPress Laserwriter 7.1.2 Driver (9/16/1995) - For use with older MacOS versions (pre-System 7.5). For newer versions, we recommend using the standard Laserwriter 8 driver on the Mac system with the PPD file from the SelectPress Application Files archive installed.
    • Download (251 KB) (FTP) (HTTP)
    
     
• Windows
   
  • Driver (2/6/1997) - The Windows 95/98/ME, 3.x, NT 3.5, and NT 4.0 SelectPress driver and application files for the SelectPress family of printers. All related installation information is included in the README files that are included in the compressed archive.
    • Download (401 KB - Self Extracting Zip) (FTP) (HTTP)
    
     
• Unix
   
  • filters.tar.Z (9/20/1995) - Source code for "filter" programs that can be used with the Berkeley Unix print spooler, lpd, to send print jobs to the SelectPress across a TCP/IP network. You don't need the filters if you don't intend to print from a Unix machine, or if you will print from Unix by forwarding jobs to the printer's internal lpd.
    • Download (10 KB) (FTP) (HTTP)
    
     

• SelectPress Process Unit/EP Magazines - For users of the SelectPress 600 or SelectPress 1200 who are having trouble with their Process Unisupport/EP Magazines, this is the document to read.
• EP Magazine Trouble Report Form (PDF - 113 KB) - Use this form to request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) from GCC Tech Support for an EP Magazine that fails within 90 days of purchase.
• GCC Return Merchandise Authorization - For US customers only: Is there something wrong with your printer, and you need to return it to GCC for repair? Before you call Tech Support to get a Return Authorization (RMA) Number, print out this form, fill out the requested information and fax the form to GCC Technical Support at (781) 275-1115. If you are a GCC Authorized Dealer, use the Dealer RMA Request Form (PDF - 20 KB) instead.
  Once you have completed the RMA Authorization form, you must contact GCC Technical Support to receive a valid RMA number. Do not return your printer without a valid RMA number. RMA numbers are valid for 30 days only.
• SelectPress Error Messages - A detailed listing of error codes that appear on the front panel of a SelectPress 600 or a SelectPress 1200.
• Technical Bulletin PR012: SelectPress Streaked Output - This technical bulletin talks about problems with streaking on the SelectPress 600 and SelectPress 1200, and how to take care of the problem.
• Technical Bulletin PR013: SelectPress Light Output - This technical bulletin shows how to clean the auto-toner sensor in the event of light printed output.
• Technical Bulletin PR015: SelectPress Optical Unit Defect - This technical bulletin shows samples of banding on SelectPress engines and describes the steps a GCC Authorized Service Center needs to take to correct the problem.
• Technical Bulletin PR016: SelectPress Paper Options - This technical bulletin describes the different ways that paper can be loaded into the SelectPress, and which is the correct paper orientation for different situations.
• Technical Bulletin PR019: PCI PowerMac Freezing - This technical bulletin describes a potential printing problem with GCC printers and Apple PCI PowerMac computers.
• Printing over Novell - Easy to follow, detailed instructions on how to set up and print to a GCC printer on a Novell network.
• Printing with AutoCAD - Instructions on how to configure AutoCAD to print to a GCC printer, using either PostScript or PCL.
• Ethernet 10BaseT Crossover Cable Instructions - If you are using only one computer with your printer, your printer has an Ethernet card, and your computer has a RJ-45 Ethernet port, you can use EtherTalk to connect your computer and printer without buying an Ethernet hub.