Drivers and Software

• Macintosh
   
  • Elite XL Application Files v3.0 (2/6/1997) - Version 3.0 of the application files for the Elite XL family of printers. The files include the .PPD, .PDX, .PDF, and .MPD files for the Elite XL. Please refer to the documentation included with your software applications for further information regarding these files.
    • Download (155 KB) (FTP) (HTTP)
    • ReadMe
    
     
  • GCC OS X PPD Installer (10/08/2002) - Will install PPD files for all common GCC PostScript printers into Mac OS X (including Jaguar). The installer is designed to work with Mac OS X. To install PPDs and fonts on earlier systems, please use the CD-ROM installer that came with your printer.
    Note: Printing with OS X native applications will require the installation of a printer firmware release for Elite XL 8 and 16 printers available from GCC Technical Support. The exact cost and version will depend on the model of printer you are using. Contact GCC Technical Support at 781-276-8620 M-F 8:30-7:00 EST to determine how to obtain this upgrade.
    • Download (4.7 MB) (FTP) (HTTP)
    • Mac OS X Guide (PDF - 1.2 MB)
    
     
• Windows
   
  • Driver (2/6/1997) - The Windows 95/98/ME, 3.x, NT 3.5, and NT 4.0 Elite XL driver and application files for the Elite XL family of printers.
    • Download (502 KB - Self Extracting Zip) (FTP) (HTTP)
    • Windows 3.x Download (501 KB - Self Extracting Zip - This file should be run from the DOS prompt using the '-d' switch when extracting the file to retain the directory structure.) (FTP) (HTTP)
    • ReadMe
    
     
  • Windows 2000/XP Driver (2/7/2000) - The driver and application files for the Elite XL 608/608LC/616/808/1208 and 1208S printers modified for Windows 2000.
    • Download (80 KB - Self Extracting Zip) (FTP) (HTTP)
    • ReadMe
    • Windows XP Instructions (PDF 1.3 MB)
    
     
  • IP P2P v2.70 (12/1/1999) - The Windows 95/98/ME compatible software to enumerate network printers as local printers and allow PC's running these systems to print to the Elite XL over a TCP-IP network.
    • Download (751 KB - Self Extracting Zip) (FTP) (HTTP)
    • Instructions (PDF - 554 KB)
    
     
• Unix
   
  • filters.tar.Z (9/20/1995) - Contains source code for "filter" programs that can be used with the Berkeley Unix print spooler, lpd, to send print jobs to the Elite XL 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 (this requires connecting a SCSI disk to the Elite XL.)
    • Download (10 KB) (FTP) (HTTP)
    
     

User's Manuals

The Elite XL User's Manuals have been converted into PDF format and are now available on our web site. The manuals are:

• Elite XL User's Manual (PDF - 2.6 MB) - The main user's manual, including information on setting up the Elite XL, installing printer drivers, and using the front panel.
• Elite XL 1208 Supplement (PDF - 111 KB) - The 1208 supplement describes features specific to the Elite XL 1208 and 1208S.
• Elite XL Network Guide (PDF - 1.6 MB) - The network supplement describes networking the printer in a TCP/IP or Novell environment, and describes how to use WebAdmin™ .
• Elite XL Sheet Feeder (PDF - 298 KB) - This supplement describes installing and using a lower sheet feeder with the Elite XL.

• Setting a Static IP Address - Instructions for entering an unchanging internet address in the printer.
• Safety Retrofit Notification - Product safety retrofit which will be required on all GCC Elite XL408, XL608, XL608LC,XL808, XL1208, XL1208S and XL616 printers sold between 1994 and 2000.
• Elite XL Error Messages - A listing of various error and service messages that appear on the Elite XL's front panel when something goes wrong.
• 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 format) 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.
• Technical Bulletin PR018: Reverse Type on Elite XL - This technical bulletin describes a problem the Elite XL may experience in a low-humidity environment, and what steps to take to correct it.
• Technical Bulletin PR019: PCI PowerMac Freezing - This technical bulletin describes a potential printing problem with GCC printers and Apple PCI PowerMac computers.
• Technical Bulletin PR021:MPF Jams on Elite XL Multi-Page Jobs - This technical bulletin describes what to do if jobs printed from the Multi-Purpose Feeder on an Elite XL keep jamming.
• Printing over Novell - Easy to follow, detailed instructions on how to set up and print to a GCC printer on a Novell network. If you have version 3.0 or later of the Elite XL software, refer to your Networking Manual to determine how to print over 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.
• Error Copying File - Solution to an error message that may occur when installing the LPR Utility.
• Mac OS X Native Applications - A problem that results in a large black area being printed on the page where the text is placed.