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User Guide
Contents
1. Introduction.......................................................................3
2. Using a PitStop Connector......................................................4
Enfocus PitStop Connector
1.1 Welcome to PitStop Connector...............................................................3
1.2 Using the Connector help.....................................................................3
2.1 Getting started..................................................................................4
To install a PitStop Connector...........................................................4
2.2 PitStop Connector components.............................................................4
Window overview.........................................................................4
Menu.........................................................................................4
2.3 Using a PitStop Connector to create and send a Certified PDF.......................5
To drop a file on a Connector...........................................................5
2.4 Delivering other files..........................................................................5
2.5 Handling errors................................................................................6
To sign off on Preflight errors...........................................................6
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1. Introduction
1.1 Welcome to PitStop Connector
Thank you for your interest in Enfocus PitStop Connector.
PitStop Connector was created because there was a need for a simple, user-friendly method to
create and deliver Certified PDFs.
We strive to make our products user-friendly and easy to learn. If you think we could do more
with the product, the documentation, our web site or anything else to make your life easier, we
would love to hear about it.
Enfocus PitStop Connector
About PitStop Connectors
A PitStop Connector is a simple tool with which you can easily deliver Certified PDFs. You do not
need any special application to run a PitStop Connector.
PitStop Connectors preflight the PDF files that are dropped on them. The preflighted files are
then delivered to a predefined destination.
PitStop Connectors are cross-platform; they can be used on both Windows and Mac OS.
1.2 Using the Connector help
Displaying Help
Choose Help from the Connector application menu to view the Connector User Guide. Your default
web browser will be used to display its help content.
Getting support
If you cannot find the answer to your question in the Connector help or on the web, help is
available from the Enfocus support team.
Before asking your question please:
• Consult the product documentation (Connector User Guide) and the on-line resources available
on www.enfocus.com (knowledge base, application library).
• Gain advice from the person that created and/or distributed the Connector.
To contact Enfocus Support: complete and submit the "report a problem" form on the web at
http://www.enfocus.com/reportaproblem.php.
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2. Using a PitStop Connector
2.1 Getting started
To install a PitStop Connector
To install a PitStop Connector
1. Download the PitStop Connector and place it on your desktop.
2. The PitStop Connector is now ready to use.
Note:
PitStop Connectors can be used on both Windows and Mac OS. Make sure you install the correct
version.
To uninstall a PitStop Connector, simply remove it from your desktop.
2.2 PitStop Connector components
Window overview
After double-clicking on a PitStop Connector, you see its main window. The main window typically
contains a title, a short description and a web link:
Menu
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You can drag and drop PDF files on the main window. These files will then be preflighted and
delivered to your publisher or printer.
The PitStop Connector menu contains the following items:
Drop
Open a file to have it processed by the Connector. This has the same behavior as looking for a
PDF in Finder or Explorer and then dragging and dropping it on the Connector.
Quit/Exit
Close the Connector.
Help
Access the PitStop Connector help files or visit the Enfocus home page.
2.3 Using a PitStop Connector to create and send a Certified PDF
With a PitStop Connector you can create and send Certified PDFs. PitStop Connectors are created
with specific Preflight and delivery settings to make sure your PDF file will be ready to print.
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You start out with your own PDF, which you drop on the PitStop Connector. The Connector will
take care of Preflight and Color Management and deliver your files to your printer or publisher.
To drop a file on a Connector
If you want the Connector to process your PDF file, you need to drop your file on it. There are a
couple of ways to do this:
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Locate your PDF file in Finder or Explorer and drop it on the Connector icon.
• Double-click the Connector icon to open its main window. Drop your PDF file on this window.
• Double-click the Connector icon to open its main window. In the Connector menu, choose
Drop and select your PDF file.
Note: After you have dropped your file on the Connector, you might have to enter a login
and/or password to deliver your file.
2.4 Delivering other files
If the creator of the PitStop Connector has allowed it, it is possible to deliver other files than PDF
files using a PitStop Connector. Other file types might include PDF files that could not be Certified
and native files.
If the type of file you dropped on the Connector is not allowed, an error message will be displayed.
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2.5 Handling errors
It is possible that you receive an error message after dropping a file on the Connector. If you
receive a Preflight error, you may still be able to to deliver your file. A Configuration error has
to be fixed first.
Configuration errors
The following configuration errors might occur:
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Could not connect to the Enfocus Switch server
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Could not connect to the FTP server
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Limit of client licenses reached
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Submit point not active anymore
In all the cases mentioned above, you should contact your printer/publisher and state the specific
error message you received.
If you receive the following error:
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Password was not filled in or wrong password was given
Please fill in the correct password and proceed.
Preflight errors
If you receive a Preflight error, do one of the following:
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Click Cancel. Correct the errors in you source file or correct your PDF file using PitStop Pro (see
www.enfocus.com > Products > PitStop Pro for more information). Drop the new or corrected
file on the Connector.
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Click Sign-off... to sign-off on the Preflight error(s) (see also To sign off on Preflight errors
on page 6).
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Click Continue to proceed to deliver the file (only possible if authorized by the creator of the
Connector).
To sign off on Preflight errors
If the Preflight results in errors, an error message is displayed.
You can sign-off on these Preflight errors by doing the following:
1. Click Sign-off...
2. Optionally, provide information on the reason for sign-off.
3. Confirm your personal sign-off.
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Index
Index
C
Connector
components 4
drop a file 5
help 3
installation 4
introduction 3
menu 4
use 4, 5
window overview 4
D
Delivery
errors 6
other files 5
E
Errors
handle 6
Preflight 6
sign-off 6
G
Getting started 4
H
Help 3
I
Installation
Connector 4
Introduction 3
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