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Table 2: Guide Overview

Chapter	Contents	Description

Appendix B	Reinstalling the System	This appendix describes the software backup and
		restore, reinstalling the system, installing and
		configuring the Novell client, and formatting the
		image disk.

Overview of Spire CX250 Color Server

The Spire CX250 color server is an on-demand pre-press system that uses Creo Spire advanced pre-press technologies to drive a Xerox DocuColor 240/250 printer-copier.

As an optimal digital color solution for printers, the Spire CX250 color server enables you to print from Windows®, Macintosh®, and UNIX® client workstations. The Spire CX250 color server processes image files in page-description language (PDL) formats—for example, PostScript, PDF, and Variable Information—using RIP (Raster Image Processor) technology. The system converts image files into a suitable RTP (Ready- To-Print) format for direct, high-quality digital printing. The Spire CX250 color server also streamlines the printing process by allowing printing with preset workflows.

In combination with the Xerox DocuColor 240/250 printer-copier, the Spire CX250 color server enables you to efficiently print flyers, brochures, pamphlets, dummy catalogs, short-run trials, and print-on-demand publications. When installed as a fast, network printer with the Spire CX250 color server, the Xerox DocuColor 240/250 printer-copier prints up to 50 color or monochrome pages per minute.

The Spire CX250 color server combines RIP functionalities, automation, control tools and special hardware development capabilities with PC architecture.

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English Page Product Recycling and Disposal CopyrightTrademarks FCC Compliance Limitation of Liability Patents Page Contents Printing From Your Computer Basic Workflows System Administration 139 Generating ReportsColor Workflow 107 Setting Parameters 175 Restoring the Spire CX250 Color Server Software 211Glossary 249 Index 263 Welcome Welcome to the Spire CX250 Color Server User Guide Terminology Overview of Guide Overview of Spire CX250 Color Server Welcome Supported Formats Hardware and Software Components Workflow Spire CX250 Color Server Network Printers Welcome Spire CX250 Color Server Basic Configuration Workflows Turning the Spire CX250 Color Server On and Off Overview Defining the Printer on the Client Workstation On your Windows desktop, click the Start button and selectAdd Printer wizard appears Click Next Select Find a printer in the directory, and click Next Setting the PPD Parameters Printing from the Client WorkstationWorking from the Remote Desktop Application General tab Connecting from Windows Select the Local Resources tab Connecting from Macintosh Spire CX250 Color Server Basic Configuration Workflows Working from the Remote Desktop Application Select the Local Resources tab Select the Performance tab Web Center Spire CX250 color server Web Center appears Web Viewer Web Viewer API Downloads Scanning Calibrating Getting Started Getting Started If the workspace has been closed, open it as follows Icon, printer icon, and current time WorkspaceDescribes the Spire CX250 color server workspace Click a menu name to open the corresponding menu Customizing the Workspace View Server and Printer Monitors Managing the Job Queues Queues Window Not available Job is runningJob is frozen and held in the Print Queue. If a job Is frozen, it indicates that the selected paper stock is Status Information Batching Jobs Suspending and Resuming Queues Changing the Order of Jobs in the Queues Aborting a Running Job Select the job in the Queues window Moving a Waiting Job to the Storage Window Viewing and Editing Job Parameters Managing the Storage Window Deleting a JobFollowing message appears Click Yes Selected job is deleted Flow or virtual printer moved the job to Job has finished printingYou moved the job from the Queues window To the Storage window or the current job Discarding RTP Information Handling Jobs in the Storage Window Submitting JobsDuplicating Jobs Archiving and Retrieving Jobs Retrieve dialog box appears Job History window appears Viewing a Job’s History You can set all system preferences in the Settings window Settings Window Resource Center ¾ Double-click a job in the Storage or Queues window Job Parameters Window Set job parameters related to print quality-for Printed document-for example, define settingsSet print related job parameters-for example Set job parameters related to Paper size Help Menu DFE Monitor¾ From the Help menu, select Topics ¾ To open the Printer Monitor window, click the printer icon Printer Monitor Printer Monitor Consumables tab displays the status of other refillables Remote Desktop Shutting Down the Spire CX250 Color Server Closing the Spire CX250 Color Server WorkspaceClosing the Spire CX250 Color Server Turning Off the Spire CX250 Color Server Pro Configuration Basic Workflows Importing and Printing Files Click the Server icon arrow Jobs are placed in the Print Queue Reprinting JobsSubmitting an RTP Job Requiring no Changes Submitting a Job that Requires Re-RIPing Navigation Buttons Job Editor Previewing the Job Booklets tab Viewing Pages in the Job Editor Thumbnails Tab Imposed Sheets Tab Select the desired thumbnail orSelected page of the imposed job appears To edit the job, click the Booklets or Thumbnails tab Editing an RTP Job You can copy one page or all pages from one job to another Copying Pages Into a Job Select the job with the page you want to copy and click OK Job Editor To copy all the pages of a job into another job Remote Scan Application Settings Creating Scan BoxesRemote scan application, click ScanBox Manager Remote Scan Application Select Scan Parameters Scanning Workflow Managing Scanned Images Managing Fonts To delete a font, select the font, and click Delete font Managing Virtual Printers Adding a New Printer Basic Workflows Editing an Existing Printer Deleting an Existing Printer Printing From Your Computer Working From Windows Client Workstations Copying the Printer Driver from Windows If desired, click Properties and modify the job parameters Printing From Windows Copying the Spire CX250 Color Server PPD File for Mac OS X Defining a Printer on Macintosh Client Workstations Setting the Network Printer for Mac OS X Drag the CX250V1.PPD file to the en.lproj folderLocate the CX250V1.PPD file and double-click it Printing from a Macintosh From the Printer list, select the desired printer Viewing Jobs from the Web Center Adjust the printer options as desired Printing From Your Computer Generating Reports On the touch screen, touch Billing Meter/Print Report Setting the Accounting/Message Viewer Job AccountingViewing the Accounting Information Job size in MB Columns indicate the following informationOriginal name of the file related to this job that Is, without the file extension Exporting the Accounting Log 100 Generating Reports Job Ticket Report Printing the Accounting LogFilter and sort the report as desired To display the job ticket report Preflight Report 104 Generating Reports Preflight Report 105 To print the report, click Print Report Color Workflow Calibration Overview Defining the Calibration Device Scanner CalibrationThis section describes the scanner calibration process Click Print Calibration chart prints Click Next Touch Save Calibrating with the X-Rite DTP34 QuickCal Densitometer Calibrating the X-Rite DTP34 QuickCal Densitometer Guidelines for Successful Calibration MAC Calibrating the X-Rite DTP34 QuickCal Densitometer Creating a Calibration Table Quick CalibrationFull Calibration Tray list, select the required input tray 118 Color Workflow Calibrating with the X-Rite DTP34 QuickCal Densitometer 119 Color Calibration Wizard appears Normal Using Calibration Tables Following options are available Calibration List Spire CX250 color server workspace, suspend the Process Printing the Job with the Calibration Table Color Tools Profile ManagerManaging Device Link Profiles 126 Color Workflow Color Tools 127 Spot Color Editor and Workflow To create a new spot color 130 Color Workflow Preview Gradation Tool To preview a job Editing Gradation Tables Creating a New Gradation Table Deleting a Gradation TableNavigation Buttons Using the Preview Tools Measure the color values and click.Scale the page to fit the available screen space Brightness and Contrast Slider Controls Organizing Gradation Tables 138 Color Workflow System Administration Server Setup Setting Up and Configuring the Spire CX250 Color Server Changing the Server Name Changing the Date and Time Setting Up and Configuring the Spire CX250 Color Server 143 IPX Printing Network Setup TCP/IP Setup To change the TCP/IP network settings Apple Talk Setup Remote Tools Setup Security User Passwords Click Save Exit the Spire CX250 color server application Disk Wipe System Disks Backing up the Configuration Settings window, select Configuration Backup Configuration Backup Configuration Restore Backup window Calibration Device Settings window, select Calibration Device Setting the Localization Measurement Setting the LanguageLocalization Pre-RIP Preview General Defaults Printing Modes Job batching Print Queue Manager Held jobs Color Calibration Reminder Automatic Screening Accounting Log Setup MessagesAlert Messages Message Viewer Log Setup View Configuration Locate the desired folder, and click Save JDF Outputs Automatic Job Deletion Scan Storage Management Remote AccessSettings window, select Scan Select your choice for ScanBox Manager access control System Messages Alerts WindowFrozen Jobs System Disks Threshold Message Message Viewer Job History Managing Messages Filtering the Messages by Type 174 System Administration Setting Parameters ¾ Type the number of copies to be printed Setting Parameters in the Job Parameters WindowPrint Settings Tab Number of Copies Delivery Print RangePrint Method Print Order ¾ To rotate your job by 180, select Yes Image PositionImage Scale Rotate Paper Stock Tab GallopPaper Size Tray Media TypeMedia Type list, select the desired media Text /Line Quality Print Quality Tab Trapping Image Quality Color Tab Black OverprintPS Overprint Spot color Greyscale Duotone Spire CX250 color server accepts the following color formats Color Mode RGB WorkflowCmyk Workflow 186 Appendix A- Setting Parameters Spot Workflow Destination Profile ScreeningCalibration Ink Saving GCR Color Adjustments 190 Appendix A- Setting Parameters Imposition Method Imposition Tab Sizes Template On the toolbar, click the Resource Center button To rename a user-defined imposition template Marks and Bleed Margins To print the crop marks on both sides of the page, select Click Submit Services TabJob Deletion Suspend the Process Queue, and import your job Substitute Fonts APR Preflight Job Flow Job Info Split to bookletsNumber of pages per booklet box, type the desired number Finishing Tab Admin. Slip Sheet Front CoverBack Cover Finisher Exceptions Tab Managing ExceptionsYou can add and delete exceptions on the Exceptions tab Click Apply Exception is added to the Exception area Managing Inserts Setting PPD File Parameters See Print Method on See Color Mode onSee Paper Size on See Media Type on See Job Deletion on See Admin. Page onSee Calibration on See Screening on Restoring the Spire CX250 Color Server Software Procedure Use Windows Activation Preloaded Software Disk Configuration Backing Up and Restoring the Software Spire CX250 color server includes two backup configurations Backing Up the CX250 Last Image Configuration CX250 color server, LED 5 illuminates steady green Backing Up and Restoring the Software 217 On the Windows desktop, double-click My Computer, and locate Backing Up the Job List Database When the backup is complete, the following message appears Restoring the Spire CX250 Color Server Verifying the Current Recovery Type Restoring the Last Image Configuration When the following windows appears, click OKTurn on the Spire CX250 color server Backing Up and Restoring the Software 223 Restoring the Factory Default Configuration When the Rcvr LED 7 illuminates steady orange, go to Start Restoring the Job List Database D\Backup\Scripts folder, double-clickRestoreJoblist.bat You have completed Restoring the Job List Database Adding the Spire CX250 Color Server to a Domain Uninstalling the Spire Application Software Reinstalling the Spire Application Software Add or Remove Programs window, select CX250 and click Page Installing the Spire Application Software When the InstallShield Wizard finishes installing the Spire Configuring the McAfee VirusScan Optional Configuring the Scan All Fixed Disks Settings Task column, right-click Scan All Fixed Disks and selectClick the Detection tab What not to scan area, click Exclusions Reinstalling the Spire Application Software 237 Configuring the On-Access Scan Settings Reinstalling the Spire Application Software 239 Page Installing and Configuring Novell Client Installing Novell Client for Spire CX250 Color ServerSet Exclusions dialog box, click OK Click Install Click Reboot Configuring Novell Client for Spire CX250 Color Server You have completed Installing and Configuring Novell Client Uninstalling Novell Client for Spire CX250 Color Server Following confirmation message appears Performing a Test Print Or locate the ATFtab.ps file atDouble-click the file to add it to the list for importing Formatting the Image Disk Page Overlaying cyan, magenta, yellow and black inks Black is added for optimum effectCmyk image is the minimum required for high quality print Reproduction Attached to one another Technique called anti-aliasing where the edges are softenedProcess. See also PSImage Process by which pages of a book or other publication are Same three axes R, G, and B, they differ in gamut and other Creo profile, which is the defaultRange of colors possible with any color system Printing plates for printing on press. See also Cmyk Electronic publishing, this is the workstation or group Abbreviation for Desktop Color Separation, an EPS formatFile for use in electronic page layout. See also OPI Or graduated blend Vector drawing See also Trapping Example, the correct paper type, paper size or paper weightAbbreviation for Gray Component Replacement. Method for Illusion of continuous tone when viewed with the naked eye Conditions After the printed sheet is folded, bound and trimmedRIPped and stored, without printing Activated To Creo APR Compensate for this possibility. On Continous Tone imagesDistracts the eye from the picture may be produced Closed together but not in perfect contact Photography CDs Default for RGB a rendering intent method which preservesRelationship between them does not change Such as photographs, including scans and images from stock With each other Translation of vector information into bitmap informationBitmaps may also require a new rasterization to comply with Expose them on film. See also RIP and RIPing RGB RIP Publication Sheet of printed pages which when folded becomes partDarkest part of an image original and reproduction having Creep Corresponding density on the reproduction Color process in which the red, green and blue componentsWith a dot area near 75% Achievable in the reproduction To 5% 262 Spire CX250 Color Server User Guide Index 264 Spire CX250 Color Server User Guide Index 265 Unix