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option will effect on all documents in the project. It is not possible to enable/disable custom pensets on a plot by plot basis.

3.Moment of document RIPping (Raster Image Processor, see Glossary) Typically select the 'RIP immediately' option on the server PC, on all other network clients set to 'RIP when printed'.

4.Optional settings for server use

These settings have effect on the server PC only. If the 'Prompt on interrupt' option is enabled you are asked if you really want to interrupt the current printjob, if disabled the job is interrupted without any question.

If you do not wish to use the accounting system you can mark the second item. Normally the accounting system will be used.

5.Image Editor (optional)

By default the A741 Repro Client program will use Imaging for document viewing. Imaging is a standard accessory program supplied with Windows '95/NT. Use the Browse button to select any other editor program if desired.

7.3Setting program defaults

None of the supported fileformats (TIFF, HP-GL, CalComp etc) will contain device specific commands like paper/roll selection etc. When importing a document in a project the default settings are applied for that document. With the dialog as presented when selecting the 'Tools -> Default Settings' menu option, you can set these defaults.

7.4Importing documents, how are they processed?

It is important to understand which processes take place when importing a file and what happens when rfxServer applies the final settings.

Importing a document.

When importing a document the following processes (actions) will take place:

Vector files (HP-GL, CalComp) are converted into a bitmap at the original size (e.g. if the plotdata specifies a A3 size document a true--A3- size bitmap is generated. During this conversion phase the pen settings are applied as well (either as specified in the document or defined in the user pensets).

Bitmap files (BMP, TIFF etc) are decompressed (if necessary) into a true- size bitmap file.

From this true-size bitmap a 'Thumbnail' file is generated for quick and easy viewing in the client window. Then the true-size bitmap file is compressed (TIFF G4 compression) and stored as a Raster file. This will be the actual image which will be printed.

To see where these files are stored goto the plot/print file properties, and select the names tab.

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Contents A741 Controller Print Server Manual Page Introduction Page Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions A741 Repro System Overview Installing / Using Network ClientsFrequently Asked Questions General Direct Printing from Autocad A741 Repro ProgramFrequently Asked Questions Network Frequently Asked Questions PRINTING/PLOTTINGFrequently Asked Questions Image VIEWING/HANDLING Frequently Asked Questions ScanningGlossary Description of Lbtest Program A741 Repro Specifications SpecificationsA741 specifications basic File FormatsA741 Repro functions Scanning Printer DriversA741 Repro functions Printing A741 Repro functions ManagementMinimum PC specifications Server only OptionsA741 New SIMulations InstallationEprom replacement SIMA741 internal cabling PC SpecificationsPCI card installation PC bios setting Size of paging fileUpgrading an existing installation A741 Repro Software installation1 A741 Repro System Software installation Various hints & Tips on installationPrint Server Manual A741 How do I de-install the A741 Repro System program? PC networking With a previous network installation Functional block diagram of A741 Repro System Print Server PCA741 Problem listing Trouble-shootingSigns of problems GeneralSelect the correct PCI slot for the A741 Repro System card A741 produces blank pages when printingDetailed corrective actions Each time I re-boot the Server PC, rfxServer will not start Starting stopping Littlebear driver and rfxServerRfxServer will not start Use of the Event log Cannot maximize Client windowA741 Print, Scan, test Button, or Fifo tests Lbtest Commands Lbtest Version x.x, OptionsStarting the Lbtest program Press button on cardTest Selection Test command PrintTest command Fifo Re-starting or stopping the Littlebear driver and rfxServerInstalling Xi Repro Server/ Local Client system System Installing / Using Network ClientsInstalling the Repro Sytem from CD-ROM A741 Repro Server preparationInstalling the Remote Client system on remote PC’s Multiple Remote ClientsView the status of a remote A741 printer A741 Direct printing from AutoCAD A741 Introduction Setting program options A741 Repro ProgramSetting program defaults Importing documents, how are they processed?Use of pensets Use of stampsA741 Can I use the A741 Print Server for other jobs as well? Frequently Asked Questions GeneralWhat is the purpose of the Xi Repro System Print Server? Can I use an existing PC from the customer?Raster What is the difference between printing and plotting?What is rasterising? VectorWhat is vectorising? A741 Frequently Asked Questions A741 Repro System overview Network block diagramA741 Frequently Asked Questions Printing/Plotting HP-GL & HP-GL/2 Can we print multiple documents?Can we add information text to each printed document? What is a penset?Can we do group or set printing? Can we define custom pen sets?A741 Can we modify the image before it will be printed? Frequently Asked Questions Image Viewing/HandlingCan we preview the document before plotting/printing? Which image handling options does A741 Repro have?A741 Which networks & protocols can we use? Frequently Asked Questions NetworkCan we print via a network? Can we submit print jobs via e-mail?How are licenses configured for the A741 Print Server? What protocols are compatible with the A741 Print Server?Print Server Manual A741 A741 Frequently Asked Questions Scanning What is de-skew? Can we scan at a lower resolution to reduce the filesize?What is de-speckle? Do we provide any kind of accounting? Frequently Asked Questions Project ManagementWhat is the purpose of a project? A741 Ascii GlossaryAMS APSDPI FAQDOS HP-GL GDIGUI HtmlOCR IPX/SPXLAN PDL OSDPCL PPMSoho ROMScsi TCP/IPWysiwig TwainWPS A741 Purpose Of Document Lbtest CommandsCommand Command c Command r Command sCommand w Command dCommand f Command tCommand q Exit Lbtest Troubleshooting Print Server Manual A741 A741