Drivers and Software

• Macintosh
   
  • Elite XL 20 Application Files v3.33 (3/21/2000) - The application files for the Elite XL 20 Series of printers. The files include the .PPD, .PDX, .PDF, and .MPD files for the Elite XL 20.
    • Download (214 KB) (FTP) (HTTP)
    
     
  • 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 version 3.36 for Elite XL 20 printers available from GCC Technical Support. 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 (2/17/1999) - The Windows 95/98/ME, NT 3.5, and NT 4.0 driver and application files for the Elite XL 20/600, Elite XL 20/800 and Elite XL 20/1200.
    • Download (1.09 MB - Self Extracting Zip)(FTP) (HTTP)
    • ReadMe
    
     
  • Windows 2000/XP Driver (2/22/2000) - The Windows 2000 driver and application files for the Elite XL 20/600, Elite XL 20/800 and Elite XL 20/1200.
    • Download (52 KB - Self Extracting Zip) (FTP) (HTTP)
    • 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 20 over a TCP-IP network.
    • Download (751 KB - Self Extracting Zip) (FTP) (HTTP)
    • Instructions (PDF - 554 KB)
    
     
• Unix
   
  • filters.tar.Z (10 KB - 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 (FTP) (HTTP)
    
     

User's Manuals

The Elite XL 20 Series User's Manuals have been converted into PDF format and are now available on our web site. The manuals are:

• Elite XL 20 Series User's Manual (PDF - 7.1 MB) - The main user's manual, including information on setting up the Elite XL, installing printer drivers, and using the front panel.
• Elite XL 20 Series Network Guide (PDF - 1.2 MB) - The network supplement describes networking the printer in a TCP/IP or Novell environment, and describes how to use WebAdmin™ .
• Elite XL 20 Series Windows 2000 Addendum (PDF - 1.0 MB) - This document covers software installation and configuration instructions for using the Elite XL 20 Series with Windows 2000.

• Setting a Static IP Address - Instructions for entering an unchanging internet address in the printer.
• Elite 12 and XL 20 Memory Installation Guide (HTML) (PDF - 233 KB) - Full illustrated instructions for adding extra memory to your Elite 12 or Elite XL 20 Series printer.
• 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.
• 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.