Epson Stylus Pro 4000 User's Guide

for the Epson Stylus® Pro 4000

User’s Guide

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Printed on recycled paper.

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Introduction

Choosing a RIP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

ColorBurst RIP Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installing and Setting Up the Server Software

Installing the ColorBurst Server Software for Macintosh OS X . . . . . . . . 7

Setting Up the ColorBurst RIP Server for Macintosh OS X . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installing the ColorBurst RIP Server Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . 15

Setting Up the ColorBurst RIP Server for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Setting Up Client Systems

Setting Up Macintosh OS X Clients to Print to a Mac OS X

RIP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting Up Windows Clients to Print to a Mac OS X RIP Server . . . . .24

Setting Up Windows Clients to Print to a Windows RIP Server . . . . . .30

Printing

Printing From an Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Printing Using a Hot Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Drag-and-Drop Printing on the RIP Server (Mac OS X) . . . . . . . . . . .38

Supported File Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Managing Print Jobs on the Mac OS X RIP Server

Holding, Activating, Canceling, and Deleting Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Changing File Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Reordering Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Reprinting Files In the Done List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Color Management and Printer Linearization

Using Color Management Settings in Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using Color Management Settings in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Relinearizing an Existing Printer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

4 | Contents

Appendix

Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Index

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Introduction

Note: If you are using

Windows, running Windows XP or 2000; other versions of Windows are not supported.

Tip : The recommended configuration is to connect the Stylus Pro 4000 via USB to a Mac OS up as the dedicated server with the ColorBurst RIP. Then connect the Mac OS X system to the network. Mac may print to the RIP server. This configuration minimizes network traffic.

Note: The Client PPD does not need to be installed on the ColorBurst RIP server.

you must be

X system set

or Windows clients

This User’s Guide provides instructions for installing and setting up the ColorBurst

RIP (Raster Image Processor) software on your server and client

workstations. The software prepares your network for printing on the Epson

Stylus

Pro 4000 printer. This guide also explains environment setup and printer linearization, printing from applications, and using hot folders for drag-and-drop printing of supported files.

Your ColorBurst software CD-ROM includes the ColorBurst server software and client PPD (PostScript as the ChromaCapture CSE (Macintosh

Printer Description) software, as well

) or ColorBurst ColorCatch

(Windows) utility for printer linearization.

Before setting up the ColorBurst RIP, you should make sure you’ve set up the Stylus Pro 4000 on the computer that will control the printer. Even if you plan to connect the printer directly to the network, you should install and configure it locally first. See your Stylus Pro 4000 Start Here sheet for instructions.

Choosing a RIP Configuration

There are a number of options available for setting up the ColorBurst RIP and your Stylus Pro 4000:

• Connect the printer via USB or Ethernet to a Macintosh OS X or

Windows computer with ColorBurst installed. That system acts as the RIP server on the network. You can print from that computer or send print jobs from other computers on your network. If you have both Mac OS X and Windows client systems, you must install the ColorBurst RIP server software on a Macintosh.

• Connect the printer via USB or Ethernet to a single computer set up as

the ColorBurst RIP server and client.

ColorBurst RIP Features

• Pantone

and SWOP® certified for highly accurate color printing

• Full PostScript support including PostScript Language level 1, 2, and 3

support for PS, EPS, TIFF, JPEG, and PDF files

• Hot folder that can be accessed locally or over a network for easy

printing of supported file types

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•

Job manager (Mac OS X only) for drag-and-drop printing directly into the RIP list. Jobs can be reordered, deleted, or placed on hold to be processed later

• Pre-linearized environments to ensure accurate profiles from the start,

as well as the option to relinearize later with a spectrophotometer, if necessary

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Installing and Setting Up the Server Software

You can install and set up the ColorBurst RIP server software on a Macintosh OS X system or a computer running Windows XP or 2000. See the appropriate sections:

• “Installing the ColorBurst Server Software for Macintosh OS X” below

• “Setting Up the ColorBurst RIP Server for Macintosh OS X” on page 8

• “Installing the ColorBurst RIP Server Software for Windows” on

page 15

• “Setting Up the ColorBurst RIP Server for Windows” on page 17

Installing the ColorBurst Server Software for Macintosh OS X

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Set up the Epson Stylus Pro 4000 and installed the standard Epson

printer driver on the computer you intend to use as your ColorBurst RIP server (see your Epson

• Connected the printer to the server using the USB interface

(recommended method) or connected the printer to an Ethernet network and assigned it an IP address (see the documentation that came with the included network card)

printer documentation for instructions)

• Closed all open programs and turned off any virus protection programs

Follow these steps to install the server software:

1. Insert the ColorBurst RIP CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive.

2. Double-click the CD-ROM icon, then double-click the

ColorBurst RIP Installer icon.

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3. When prompted, enter your Mac OS X Admin password and click OK.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install ColorBurst.

5. When installation is complete, go to the next section to set up the

ColorBurst RIP Server.

Setting Up the ColorBurst RIP Server for Macintosh OS X

Note: If you plan to share

the printer with Windows clients over a network, you need to make sure your Macintosh has a static (manual setting) IP address that won’t change. You can change this setting in the System Preferences > Network settings. See your Mac Help for more information.

Before you can print with the ColorBurst RIP, you have to set it up so it can receive print jobs and has the correct printer and environment settings.

Starting the RIP Server and Choosing Your Printer

1. To start the RIP server, double-click the ColorBurst RIP for Epson

icon on your desktop.

Or double-click the

Applications > ColorBurst RIP for Epson folder.

2. When you see the registration window, fill out the information and click

OK to register your software. The serial number is printed on the front

of your ColorBurst RIP CD-ROM.

The registration is sent over the Internet to ColorBurst. If it isn’t sent, the dialog box will reappear each time you start the RIP.

ColorBurst RIP icon in the

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3. When you see this message, click OK.

4. When you see this message, click

OK.

5. Type a name for the printer in the Printer Name box. It can be any

name you want. This name is used only within the RIP/server interface and is not the name that will be used on the network. (See “Setting the Print Server Name” on page 13 to change the RIP name used on the network.)

6. Choose

7. Choose

USB or Ethernet as the Printer Connection setting.

Stylus Pro 4000 from the Which Printer list that appears, if

necessary.

If you see the message “There are no printers connected to this computer using USB,” check your USB connection and make sure the printer is set up and turned on as described on your Stylus Pro 4000

Start Here sheet.

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8. When you see this message, click OK.

9. When you see this screen, enter your Mac OS X Admin password, then

click

OK.

ColorBurst opens and is now set up with the default environment. To enable the RIP to receive and process print jobs and set up the proper environment for your needs, see the next section.

Choosing an Environment and Printer Settings

The ColorBurst workflow is designed to be efficient for graphic design as well as prepress proofing. Several pre-set environments with defined paper type and resolution settings are included for your Stylus Pro 4000 printer. Choose an environment for the paper type that is loaded in the printer and the resolution you prefer for printing. You need to change the environment each time you load a different type of paper. Also check the printer settings and adjust them, if necessary. Once the environment and settings are set up, clients can send print jobs without having to constantly adjust printer and driver settings.

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1. To start the RIP server, double-click the ColorBurst RIP for Epson

icon on your desktop.

Environment list

Printer Settings button

Or double-click the

ColorBurst RIP icon in the

Applications > ColorBurst RIP for Epson folder.

You see the ColorBurst RIP server window:

2. Choose the resolution and paper type you want to use from the

Environment list.

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3. Click Printer Settings to open the Printer Settings window.

Note: The Use Page Settings options are only

used for files with unknown page description information, such as when you drop a TIFF or JPEG file into a hot folder.

4. Make changes to these settings, as necessary:

• Choose 4-Pass for the Print Quality (when available). If you notice

any type of banding, then try

8-Pass. If you still see banding in

8-Pass mode, perform a nozzle check on the Stylus Pro 4000 (see your Stylus Pro 4000 Printer Guide for details).

• Choose Print from Roll or Print from Sheet, depending on the

paper source you are using

• Choose Use Bidirectional Printing to print in both directions

(turn this off for best quality)

• Choose Edge-To-Edge Printing to allow borderless printing

• Choose Cut Media to allow the printer to use the printer’s cut

method to cut roll paper

• Click Advanced Media Control to adjust the setting for precise

paper feeding

• Click Use Page Settings to set paper width and height settings, to

center the image on the page, or offset it by a specific distance

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5. Click OK. You return to the ColorBurst RIP server window.

Continue with the next section to set a Print Server Name.

Setting the Print Server Name

Note: For Windows

clients, you also need to know the IP address of the computer that is running the ColorBurst RIP. The IP address should be static (manual setting) and can be found under the System Preferences > Network settings.

Before you set up any client computers to print to the RIP, you should check the Print Server Name and change it, if desired. You need to know the Print Server Name to set up Windows clients to print to the ColorBurst RIP.

1. Choose

Preferences from the ColorBurst RIP menu. You see this

menu:

Print Server Name

2. Write down the Print Server Name that appears in the box (the default

is ColorBurst_RIP), or change it to something else to identify the printer over the network.

3. When you are done, click

OK.

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Enabling the RIP to Receive Print Jobs and Print

By default, the ColorBurst RIP receives and holds print jobs until it is set to

RIP On and the print jobs are activated. You can change this setting to

automatically receive and print jobs as they are sent to the RIP.

1. To start the RIP server, double-click the

ColorBurst RIP for Epson

icon on your desktop.

Or double-click the

Applications > ColorBurst RIP for Epson folder.

ColorBurst RIP icon in the

You see the ColorBurst RIP server window:

RIP On button Receive On Hold box

2. To enable the RIP to print active jobs, click the

RIP On button.

3. To receive print jobs with active status and automatically print them in

the order they are received, click the

Receive On Hold checkbox to

deselect it. If you keep it selected, all the print jobs that are sent to the RIP will be held until you activate them.

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If you will be printing from other computers on the network, install the client PPDs and set up the clients for printing. See “Setting Up Client Systems” on page 21.

For details on managing print jobs, see page 39.

Installing the ColorBurst RIP Server Software for Windows

Note: The Windows RIP

server software supports printing from Windows XP and Windows 2000 client computers only. To print with both Macintosh and Windows clients, you must install the RIP server software on a Macintosh server. Seepage7.

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Set up the Epson Stylus Pro 4000 and installed the standard Epson

printer driver on the computer you intend to use as your ColorBurst RIP server (see your Epson printer documentation for instructions)

• Connected the printer to the server using the USB interface

(recommended method) or connected the printer to an Ethernet network and assigned it an IP address (see the documentation that came with the included network card) and that you are able to print from the standard driver

• Closed all open programs and turned off any virus protection programs

Follow these steps to install the server software:

1. Insert the ColorBurst RIP CD-ROM into your drive.

2. Double-click the

ColorBurst Epson Installer icon.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the

ColorBurst RIP.

4. When you see the message “Digital Signature Not Found,” click

Yes to

continue the installation.

5. Restart your computer.

6. Go to

Start > Settings > Printers (or Start > Printers and Faxes).

7. Right-click the ColorBurst RIP printer icon and choose

Properties.

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8. Click the Sharing tab.

9. Select

Share this printer. Click OK.

Go to the next section to start and set up the ColorBurst RIP server.

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Setting Up the ColorBurst RIP Server for Windows

1. To start the RIP server, double-click the ColorBurst

Epson

icon on your desktop.

2. When you see the Registration screen, fill out the information and click

OK to register your software. The serial number is printed on the front

of the ColorBurst RIP CD-ROM.

You see the ColorBurst RIP server window:

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3. From the Options menu, choose Printer Options, then click the

General tab.

Note: The Use page dimensions options are

only used for files with unknown page description information, such as when you drop a TIFF or JPEG file into a hot folder. If you are printing from an application, your print settings will override these settings.

4. Under Print Queue, choose

5. Click

Use page dimensions to set paper width and height settings, to

EPSON Stylus Pro 4000.

center the image on the page, or offset it by a specific distance.

6. Click the

Epson 4000 tab.

Make changes to these settings, as necessary:

• Choose 4 Pass for the MicroWeave

of banding, then try

8 Pass. If you still see banding in 8 Pass mode,

setting. If you notice any type

perform a nozzle check (see your Stylus Pro 4000 Printer Guide for details).

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•

Choose Roll fed media or Sheet fed media, depending on the paper source you are using

• Choose Borderless printing to allow edge-to-edge printing

• Choose Bidirectional Printing to print in both directions (turn

this off for best quality)

• Choose Cut media to allow the printer to use the printer’s cut

method to cut roll paper

• Enter a value in the Micro media feed adjustment box if you

need to adjust the setting for precise paper feeding

7. Click

OK.

8. From the Environment menu, click

9. Open the

Color or Grayscale folder, then choose the environment file

for your paper type and resolution.

Load.

10. Click

11. Click

Open, then click Yes.

Start Spooler to start the RIP.

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