Tools for maintaining your system

124	Chapter 12—Setting up your color server

The CX print server includes a number of tools to help you maintain your system. Some of the tools that are available are:

●Disk wipe: Enables you to work in a more secure environment, by permanently removing data left by files that you have deleted.

●Auto update tool: Enables you to install software updates. These updates include the latest service packs, Windows hot fixes, and related patches for your CX print server.

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Xerox 560, 550 manual Tools for maintaining your system

560, 550 specifications

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The Xerox 016-1418-00 and 016-1419-00 components are recognized for their longevity and reliability. They serve critical roles in ensuring print quality and machine performance. These parts are typically associated with specific Xerox printers and multifunction devices, contributing to the seamless operation of equipment. Their design emphasizes compatibility with various Xerox products, ensuring that users receive optimal performance from their devices.

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One of the standout features of the Xerox 550 is its capability to produce professional-quality prints at exceptional speeds. With advanced color management systems and high-resolution output, this device can meet the demands of high-quality document production, such as marketing materials and presentations. Additionally, its user-friendly interface and customizable settings allow for tailored operations that suit specific business needs.

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Contents

Version Page Reach Page Contents Rotating pages Replacing pages Production workflows 115 Glossary 141 Printer User Guide Whats new? Getting startedPrinting this guide See also System overviewHardware and software components Supported formats Optional kits Overview of the workspace Printer Status pane Queue Turning on the CX print serverProcess Queue and Print Storage area Turning off the CX print server Computer for printing Setting up yourSetting up your computer overview Printing Methods Print Driver software Setting up printing on a Windows computer Adding a network printer to your Windows computer Requirements Loading the Print Driver software for the first timeShortcut for adding a printer Deactivating the Print Driver software Enable enhanced user interface, list select offDEXUninstaller.exe Removing the Print Driver software Select File Server Properties Setting up a TCP/IP PrinterDownloading fonts Installing an LPR printer in Windows Vista Setting up LPR printingInstalling an LPR printer in Windows XP Select the LPR Byte Counting Enabled check box Setting up printing in Mac OS Click Continue Requirements Setting up your computer for printing Calibration Calibration overview Calibration Touch the Device Color Space button Which the icons appear cyan, magenta, yellow, and then black Page Troubleshooting calibration Windows and Mac OS Using a hot folder to printPrinting a file Printing a file to the CX print server Password protect jobs Double-click the desired hot folder-for example Password protect jobs Printing a file in Windows and Mac OS File processing Printing from the colorServer Importing and printing a job Paper stock window Printing copies of a job Resubmitting a jobEditing a job Deleting a page from a job Previewing an RTP fileMoving a page in a job Merging pages into a job Click Merge Job Rotating pagesReplacing pages Verifying the content of the job Finding the Cmyk values of a specific area Preflight check Preflight report Performing a preflight check Viewing and printing a preflight report Preflight report window Fonts HiResSpot Colors Font Library Proofing the job using color sets Found Printing and reviewing color sets Assigning a color set to your job Select Mixed paper size document Printing using the manual duplex wizardPrinting a file that contains more than one paper size Running a rush job Submitting a rush job Archiving a job Managing jobsArchival and retrieval of jobs Retrieving a job Click Retrieve Forwarding a job to another CX print serverFrom the File menu, select Retrieve from archive Duplicating jobs Accounting Viewer Creating a customized view in the Accounting Viewer Customization in the Accounting ViewerShow, hide, and move columns in the Accounting Viewer table Exporting a PostScript file Job reportExporting files Exporting an RTP file Managing profiles Managing colorColor management on the CX print server Resource list, select Profile Manager Importing a destination profileImporting a source profile Resource list, select Media and Color Manager Mapping media using the Media and Color Manager toolImporting a device link profile Calibration table list Managing calibration tablesCalibrations window Calibration table Info Data tab Calibration table Info Graph tab Adding an entry to a calibration table Next Spot Color Editor overviewAdding a spot color Test-printing spot colors Editing a spot colorDeleting a spot color Spot color dictionary list, select Custom Dictionary Measuring a spot color with the X-Rite i1 spectrophotometer Spot color variations overview Selecting a spot color variation Printing a spot color variation Click Print Variations Protecting specific spot colorsProtecting an RGB color as a spot color Protecting a Cmyk color as a spot color Color adjustment with the Gradation ToolProtecting a gray color as a spot color Creating and editing a gradation table Color adjustment with the Gradation Tool Cmyk area, select Preserve black color Printing a job in grayscale modePrinting color jobs as black and white Imposition overview Printing using impositionProduction workflows Imposition methods Saddle stitch Previewing an imposition layoutCut and stack Perfect bound For Trim size, select Custom Printing a business card jobImposition method list, select Step & Repeat Printing a saddle-stitch job Click Spacing & Marks Creating an imposition template Imposition Template Builder toolImposition Template Builder overview From the Tools menu, select Imposition Template Builder Under Orientation, select Portrait or Landscape Imposition template viewer windowSimulating a job with your template Front Click Rotate Editing an imposition templateClick View Simulated Job Select the Apply changes to front and back check box Click Exceptions Printing with exceptionsAdding exceptions to your job Click Advanced Options Printing dynamic page exceptions Dynamic page exceptions and setpagedevice commandsDeleting exceptions from your job Click Save or Submit Tabs plug-in overview Tabs plug-in window Text Font LengthWidth Color Wrap text UnderlineAlignment Text on both sides Tab number DirectionVertical Counter-clockwise Clockwise Save Saved SettingsCreating and printing tabs Delete Production workflows Select the Mixed page size document check box Managing tabsChanging the location of a tab Removing a page or tab from the file Replacing a page with a tabInserting a tab before or after a specific Saved Settings list, and then click Apply Saving the tab settingsDeleting saved tab settings Working with near-line finishers Generating a corner mark and barcode Finishing tab, select Near-line finisher Scanning documents Installing the Remote Scan Application in WindowsInstalling the Remote Scan Application in the Mac Remote Scan Application Creating a scan box Click ScanBox Manager Select Security Select Send to Email Touch Scan SettingsScanning a document on the Xerox Color 550/560 Printer Saving scanned files to your computer Scanning documents VDP document formats 10Variable data printing jobsVariable data printing jobs Variable Print Specification Ppml Archiving VDP elements Managing VDP elementsCaching global VDP elements Resource list, select Cached VDP Elements Retrieving VDP elements Deleting VDP elements 11Job parameters Print tab in the job parameters window Print mode Paper stock Gallop InterleaveTray Layout Orientation Preview Imposition tab in the job parameters windowImposition method Method Size Trim size Duplex HTH Templates LayoutSimplex Duplex HTT Margins MarksSaddle stitch or Perfect bound Gutter Creep BleedMaximum bleed or enter a size for Custom bleed size Quality tab in the job parameters window Trapping Enable trapping Overprint Black overprint Screening PostScriptOverprint Color tab in the job parameters window Color modeColor Adjustments Brightness Contrast Gradation Print grays usingAddition, you can Apply only when R, G, B values are Black dry toner Cmyk rendering Intent Select Preserve pure CMY colors Emulate sourcePaper tint If you select Emulate source paper tint, Absolute is Use protected Cmyk values-Retains Cmyk colors Protected colorsPreserve pure CMY colors-Preserves pure cyan Use protected RGB values-Retains RGB colors as Finishing tab in the job parameters window Professional Top Advanced TopAdvanced Stacker Professional Lead Center Exceptions tab in the job parameters window Job flow Services tab in the job parameters windowAdmin Print admin To Delete printed jobs from storage From storage WorkflowJob Deletion Delete printed jobs Delete failed jobs Preflight Run preflight High resolutionLow resolution Split to Booklets Media Color serverColorant Color profiles 114 Job parameters Network Setup 12Setting up your color serverServer Setup Preferences window Mail Service Selecting the Disable guest connection check boxConfiguration Backup Security Pre-RIP Preview LocalizationDeletion policy Held jobs policy Queues ManagerJob batching policy Parallel RIP Setting up e-mail and text message accounts Click SMS and Mail accounts Setting up a virtual printerVirtual printers Adding and editing a virtual printer Backing up the configuration Maintaining your settingsRestoring the settings for a default virtual printer Click Restore Defaults Click Start Restore Restoring the configurationConfiguration backup area, click Start Backup Tools for maintaining your system Activating the remote tools 13Working with color server tools on your computerRemote Site Manager overview Preferences Installing the Remote Site Manager Adding to the Remote Site Manager Remote Workspace overview Using the EZ Connect tool to view the printer statusConnecting to the workspace from your computer Installing the Office Hot Folder tool Using the Web CenterConnecting to the Web Center Office Hot Folder tool Click Create HF Using the Office Hot Folder tool to printCreating an Office hot folder Creo Color Server Job Ticket overview Language settingsCreo Color Server Job Ticket software Start Programs Creo Color Server Creating and managing job ticketsCreating a job ticket in Windows Submitting a file with job ticket for printing From the Tools menu, select Use JT Settings FromLoading job parameters from a selected server Easy VDP File Creator tool Selecting an Easy VDP File Creator template Adding records manually to your variable data job Click Continue to add data records. Next Adding records from a database to your variable data job Creating and printing the variable data job 136 Working with color server tools on your computer 14Troubleshooting Job History window Resume printing Handling alerts and failed jobsAborting a job Resume printing Alerts window Printing system messages 140 Troubleshooting 15Glossary Calibration curve BrightnessCache Click charge Color management Color correctionColor gamut Color mapping Conventional screening Composite file Composite modeContrast Creep Density DCS desktop color separationDensitometer Density range Device profile Device-independent color spaceDevice link profile Dot area Frozen job Gray component replacement GCRFrequency-modulated FM screening Gray balance PPD PostScript Printer Description Long-edge first LEFLookup table LUT Pre-separated file PSImage Printer description file ProcessProcess colors Relative colorimetric Shadows RTP ready-to-print jobScreen angle Sheet Spot color Source profileSpine trim size Spot color library Tonal calibration Variable print specificationTint Trapping Index Running a rush job 40 submitting a rush job Index 155