Workspace, Icon, printer icon, and current time | Xerox CX240

30	Chapter 3– Getting Started

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Table 4 describes the Spire CX250 color server workspace.

Table 4: Spire CX250 color server workspace

Item	Name	Description
1	Menu Bar	Consists of the Job, Selection, Tools, Control, View, and Help menus.
		Click a menu name to open the corresponding menu.

2	Status Panel	Contains the logo, Processing status area, Printing status area, server
		icon, printer icon, and current time.
		For more information on the server and printer icons, see The Server
		and Printer Monitors on page 32.

3	Toolbar	Consists of shortcut buttons for the Import window, Resource Center,
		Message Viewer, and Calibration window

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Xerox CX240 Workspace, Describes the Spire CX250 color server workspace, Click a menu name to open the corresponding menu

Contents

English Page Copyright TrademarksFCC Compliance Product Recycling and Disposal Limitation of Liability Patents Page Contents Basic Workflows Printing From Your Computer Generating Reports System Administration 139Color Workflow 107 Restoring the Spire CX250 Color Server Software 211 Setting Parameters 175Glossary 249 Index 263 Welcome Welcome to the Spire CX250 Color Server User Guide Terminology Overview of Guide Overview of Spire CX250 Color Server Welcome Hardware and Software Components Supported Formats Workflow Spire CX250 Color Server Network Printers Welcome Spire CX250 Color Server Basic Configuration Workflows Overview Turning the Spire CX250 Color Server On and Off On your Windows desktop, click the Start button and select Defining the Printer on the Client WorkstationAdd Printer wizard appears Click Next Select Find a printer in the directory, and click Next Printing from the Client Workstation Setting the PPD ParametersWorking from the Remote Desktop Application Connecting from Windows General tab 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 Web Center Select the Performance tab Web Viewer Spire CX250 color server Web Center appears Downloads Web Viewer API Calibrating Scanning Getting Started Getting Started If the workspace has been closed, open it as follows Workspace Describes the Spire CX250 color server workspaceClick a menu name to open the corresponding menu Icon, printer icon, and current time Customizing the Workspace View Server and Printer Monitors Managing the Job Queues Queues Window Job is running Job is frozen and held in the Print Queue. If a jobIs frozen, it indicates that the selected paper stock is Not available Status Information Batching Jobs Changing the Order of Jobs in the Queues Suspending and Resuming Queues Aborting a Running Job Moving a Waiting Job to the Storage Window Select the job in the Queues window Viewing and Editing Job Parameters Deleting a Job Managing the Storage WindowFollowing message appears Click Yes Selected job is deleted Job has finished printing You moved the job from the Queues windowTo the Storage window or the current job Flow or virtual printer moved the job to Discarding RTP Information Submitting Jobs Handling Jobs in the Storage WindowDuplicating Jobs Archiving and Retrieving Jobs Retrieve dialog box appears Viewing a Job’s History Job History window appears Settings Window You can set all system preferences in the Settings window Resource Center Job Parameters Window ¾ Double-click a job in the Storage or Queues window Printed document-for example, define settings Set print related job parameters-for exampleSet job parameters related to Paper size Set job parameters related to print quality-for DFE Monitor Help Menu¾ From the Help menu, select Topics Printer Monitor ¾ To open the Printer Monitor window, click the printer icon Printer Monitor Remote Desktop Consumables tab displays the status of other refillables Closing the Spire CX250 Color Server Workspace Shutting Down the Spire CX250 Color ServerClosing 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 Reprinting Jobs Submitting an RTP Job Requiring no ChangesSubmitting a Job that Requires Re-RIPing Jobs are placed in the Print Queue Job Editor Navigation Buttons Previewing the Job Viewing Pages in the Job Editor Booklets tab Thumbnails Tab Select the desired thumbnail or Imposed Sheets TabSelected page of the imposed job appears Editing an RTP Job To edit the job, click the Booklets or Thumbnails tab Copying Pages Into a Job You can copy one page or all pages from one job to another 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 Creating Scan Boxes SettingsRemote scan application, click ScanBox Manager Remote Scan Application Select Scan Parameters Scanning Workflow Managing Scanned Images Managing Fonts Managing Virtual Printers To delete a font, select the font, and click Delete font 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 Printing From Windows If desired, click Properties and modify the job parameters Defining a Printer on Macintosh Client Workstations Copying the Spire CX250 Color Server PPD File for Mac OS X Drag the CX250V1.PPD file to the en.lproj folder Setting the Network Printer for Mac OS XLocate the CX250V1.PPD file and double-click it Printing from a Macintosh From the Printer list, select the desired printer Adjust the printer options as desired Viewing Jobs from the Web Center Printing From Your Computer Generating Reports On the touch screen, touch Billing Meter/Print Report Job Accounting Setting the Accounting/Message ViewerViewing the Accounting Information Columns indicate the following information Original name of the file related to this job thatIs, without the file extension Job size in MB Exporting the Accounting Log 100 Generating Reports Printing the Accounting Log Job Ticket ReportFilter 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 Scanner Calibration Defining the Calibration DeviceThis section describes the scanner calibration process Click Print Calibration chart prints Click Next Touch Save Calibrating with the X-Rite DTP34 QuickCal Densitometer Guidelines for Successful Calibration Calibrating the X-Rite DTP34 QuickCal Densitometer MAC Calibrating the X-Rite DTP34 QuickCal Densitometer Quick Calibration Creating a Calibration TableFull 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 Calibration List Following options are available Printing the Job with the Calibration Table Spire CX250 color server workspace, suspend the Process Profile Manager Color ToolsManaging Device Link Profiles 126 Color Workflow Color Tools 127 Spot Color Editor and Workflow To create a new spot color 130 Color Workflow Gradation Tool Preview To preview a job Editing Gradation Tables Deleting a Gradation Table Creating a New Gradation TableNavigation Buttons Measure the color values and click. Using the Preview ToolsScale the page to fit the available screen space Brightness and Contrast Slider Controls Organizing Gradation Tables 138 Color Workflow System Administration Setting Up and Configuring the Spire CX250 Color Server Server Setup Changing the Server Name Changing the Date and Time Setting Up and Configuring the Spire CX250 Color Server 143 Network Setup IPX Printing TCP/IP Setup To change the TCP/IP network settings Apple Talk Setup Remote Tools Setup User Passwords Security Disk Wipe Click Save Exit the Spire CX250 color server application Backing up the Configuration System Disks Configuration Backup Settings window, select Configuration Backup Configuration Restore Backup window Settings window, select Calibration Device Calibration Device Setting the Language Setting the Localization MeasurementLocalization Pre-RIP Preview General Defaults Printing Modes Print Queue Manager Job batching Color Held jobs Automatic Screening Calibration Reminder Messages Accounting Log SetupAlert Messages Message Viewer Log Setup View Configuration JDF Outputs Locate the desired folder, and click Save Scan Automatic Job Deletion Remote Access Settings window, select ScanSelect your choice for ScanBox Manager access control Storage Management Alerts Window System MessagesFrozen Jobs System Disks Threshold Message Job History Message Viewer Managing Messages Filtering the Messages by Type 174 System Administration Setting Parameters Setting Parameters in the Job Parameters Window Print Settings TabNumber of Copies ¾ Type the number of copies to be printed Print Range Print MethodPrint Order Delivery Image Position Image ScaleRotate ¾ To rotate your job by 180, select Yes Gallop Paper Stock TabPaper Size Media Type TrayMedia Type list, select the desired media Print Quality Tab Text /Line Quality Image Quality Trapping Black Overprint Color TabPS Overprint Spire CX250 color server accepts the following color formats Spot color Greyscale Duotone RGB Workflow Color ModeCmyk Workflow 186 Appendix A- Setting Parameters Spot Workflow Screening Destination ProfileCalibration Color Adjustments Ink Saving GCR 190 Appendix A- Setting Parameters Imposition Tab Imposition Method Sizes Template On the toolbar, click the Resource Center button To rename a user-defined imposition template Margins Marks and Bleed To print the crop marks on both sides of the page, select Services Tab Job DeletionSuspend the Process Queue, and import your job Click Submit Substitute Fonts APR Job Flow Preflight Split to booklets Job InfoNumber of pages per booklet box, type the desired number Admin. Finishing Tab Front Cover Slip SheetBack Cover Finisher Managing Exceptions Exceptions TabYou can add and delete exceptions on the Exceptions tab Managing Inserts Click Apply Exception is added to the Exception area Setting PPD File Parameters See Color Mode on See Paper Size onSee Media Type on See Print Method on See Admin. Page on See Calibration onSee Screening on See Job Deletion on Restoring the Spire CX250 Color Server Software Procedure Use Windows Activation Disk Configuration Preloaded Software Backing Up and Restoring the Software Backing Up the CX250 Last Image Configuration Spire CX250 color server includes two backup configurations CX250 color server, LED 5 illuminates steady green Backing Up and Restoring the Software 217 Backing Up the Job List Database On the Windows desktop, double-click My Computer, and locate When the backup is complete, the following message appears Restoring the Spire CX250 Color Server Verifying the Current Recovery Type When the following windows appears, click OK Restoring the Last Image ConfigurationTurn 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 Reinstalling the Spire Application Software Uninstalling the Spire Application Software Add or Remove Programs window, select CX250 and click Page Installing the Spire Application Software Configuring the McAfee VirusScan Optional When the InstallShield Wizard finishes installing the Spire Task column, right-click Scan All Fixed Disks and select Configuring the Scan All Fixed Disks SettingsClick 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 Novell Client for Spire CX250 Color Server Installing and Configuring Novell ClientSet Exclusions dialog box, click OK Configuring Novell Client for Spire CX250 Color Server Click Install Click Reboot You have completed Installing and Configuring Novell Client Uninstalling Novell Client for Spire CX250 Color Server Following confirmation message appears Or locate the ATFtab.ps file at Performing a Test PrintDouble-click the file to add it to the list for importing Formatting the Image Disk Page Black is added for optimum effect Cmyk image is the minimum required for high quality printReproduction Overlaying cyan, magenta, yellow and black inks Technique called anti-aliasing where the edges are softened Process. See also PSImageProcess by which pages of a book or other publication are Attached to one another Creo profile, which is the default Range of colors possible with any color systemPrinting plates for printing on press. See also Cmyk Same three axes R, G, and B, they differ in gamut and other Abbreviation for Desktop Color Separation, an EPS format File for use in electronic page layout. See also OPIOr graduated blend Vector drawing Electronic publishing, this is the workstation or group Example, the correct paper type, paper size or paper weight Abbreviation for Gray Component Replacement. Method forIllusion of continuous tone when viewed with the naked eye See also Trapping After the printed sheet is folded, bound and trimmed RIPped and stored, without printingActivated Conditions Compensate for this possibility. On Continous Tone images Distracts the eye from the picture may be producedClosed together but not in perfect contact To Creo APR Default for RGB a rendering intent method which preserves Relationship between them does not changeSuch as photographs, including scans and images from stock Photography CDs Translation of vector information into bitmap information Bitmaps may also require a new rasterization to comply withExpose them on film. See also RIP and RIPing With each other RGB RIP Sheet of printed pages which when folded becomes part Darkest part of an image original and reproduction havingCreep Publication Color process in which the red, green and blue components With a dot area near 75%Achievable in the reproduction Corresponding density on the reproduction To 5% 262 Spire CX250 Color Server User Guide Index 264 Spire CX250 Color Server User Guide Index 265 Unix