IBM InfoPrint Color 100 Introduction And Planning Manual

IBM InfoPrint Color 100

Introduction and Planning Guide

IBM

G544-5612-00

IBM InfoPrint Color 100

Introduction and Planning Guide

IBM

G544-5612-00

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Contents

Notices.................................... v

Communications Statements ...........................vii

Federal Communications Commission Statement .................... vii

Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement ............. vii

Avis de conformité aux normes du ministòre des Communications du Canada.........vii

The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 .................. vii

Shielded Cables (European Statement) ....................... vii

European Community (EC) Conformity Statement ................... vii

German Conformity Statement ..........................viii

Statement for CISPR22 Edition 2 Compliance ....................viii

Japanese VCCI ................................viii

Trademarks .................................. ix

Preface.................................... xi

About this Publication .............................. xi

Related Publications .............................. xi

Chapter 1. Printer Description........................... 1

Printer Components ............................... 2

Print Tower ................................. 2

Paper Supply ................................ 2

Output Jogger ................................ 2

Cooling System ................................ 2

Operator Console ............................... 2

Collator................................... 3

Software .................................. 4

Local Area Network (LAN) Configuration....................... 5

General Performance Specifications ......................... 6

Print Quality and Registration Specifications ...................... 6

Job Setup .................................. 6

Maximum Percentage of Coverage......................... 6

Paper ................................... 7

Print Area .................................. 7

Registration ................................. 7

Skew ................................... 7

Sheet Cutting Accuracy ............................. 7

Optical Density ................................ 7

Chapter 2. Preparing the Physical Environment .................... 9

Environmental Requirements ............................ 9

Altitude ................................... 9

Ventilation..................................10

Heat Dissipation and Cooling...........................10

Acoustic Levels ................................10

Lighting...................................10

Planning your Physical Layout ...........................11

Physical Layout ................................11

Minimum Space Requirements ..........................11

Printer Power and Operator Console Connections ...................16

Positioning the Operator Console .........................16

Positioning the Collator and Desktop ........................17

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Positioning the RIP Controller and Monitor ......................17

Positioning the Cooling Unit ...........................17

Positioning the Paper Supply and Fixed Tower Ventilation ................19

Flooring Requirements .............................20

Shipping Crate Weights and Dimensions .......................20

Transportation Notes ..............................21

Printer Weights and Dimensions ..........................21

Site Power Connections and Consumption .......................22

Power Consumption ..............................22

Electrical Requirements ..............................23

Dedicated Main Power Connection Requirements ...................23

Cooling Unit Connection Requirements .......................24

RIP Controller Connection Requirements ......................24

Additional Connection Requirements ........................24

Prepress Environment ..............................25

Installation Planning Overview ...........................25

Installation Procedure Overview ...........................26

Chapter 3. Operator Tasks and Training Requirements .................27

Chapter 4. Supplies, Equipment, and Tools .....................29

Printer Supplies.................................29

Ordering Supplies ...............................29

Toner ...................................29

Toner Waste Bottles ..............................30

Splicing Tape.................................30

Paper ...................................30

Paper Roll Properties..............................30

Storing Paper and Supplies ...........................31

Maintenance Parts and Supplies ..........................31

Maintenance Parts...............................31

Other Supplies and Equipment ...........................31

Cleaning Supplies ...............................31

Water for the Cooling System, Humidifier ......................31

Storage Locker ................................31

Plugs for the Printer–World Trade .........................31

Tools.....................................32

IBM-Supplied.................................32

Customer-Supplied ..............................32

Chapter 5. Communicating with the Printer .....................33

InfoPrint Color 100 Network Connectivity .......................33

Network Protocols ...............................33

TCP/IP Minimum Configuration and Startup Worksheet ..................34

Fonts ....................................35

Chapter 6. Checklist ..............................37

Acronyms and Abbreviations ...........................41

Glossary ...................................43

Index ....................................55

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Notices

References in this document to IBM products, programs or services do not imply that IBM intends to make
these available in all countries in which IBM operates. Any reference to an IBM licensed product, program,
or service is not intended to state or imply that only IBM’s product, program, or service may be used. Any
functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe on any of IBM’s intellectual
property rights may be used instead of the IBM product. Evaluation and verification of operation in
conjunction with other products, except those expressly designated by IBM, is the user’s responsibility.

Any performance data contained in this document was obtained in a controlled environment based on the
use of specific data. The results that may be obtained in other operating environments may vary
significantly. Users of this document should verify the applicable data in their specific environment.
Therefore, such data does not constitute a performance guarantee or warranty.

IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter in this document. The
furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents. You can send license inquiries,
in writing, to IBM Corporation, IBM Director of Licensing, 506 Columbus Ave., Thornwood, New York
10594-1907 United States.

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Communications Statements

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission
limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than
recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement

This Class A digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.

Avis de conformité aux normes du ministòre des Communications du
Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel
brouilleur du Canada.

The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984

This apparatus is approved under the approval No. NS/G/1234/J/100003 for the indirect connections to the
public telecommunications systems in the United Kingdom.

Shielded Cables (European Statement)

Properly shielded and grounded cables must be used in order to reduce the potential for causing
interference to radio and TV communications and to other electrical or electronic equipment. Such cables
and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any
interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors.

European Community (EC) Conformity Statement

This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot
accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a
non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.

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German Conformity Statement

Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Bedingungen der EN 55022Klasse A. Für diese Klasse von Geräten gilt folgende
Bestimmung nach dem EMVG:

Geräte dürfen an Orten, für die sie nicht ausreichend entstört sind, nur mit besonderer Genehmigung des
Bundesminesters für Post und Telekommunikation oder des Bundesamtes für Post und Telekommunikation
betrieben werden. Die Genehmigung wird erteilt, wenn keine elektromagnetischen Störungen zu erwarten
sind.

(Auszug aus dem EMVG vom 9.Nov.92, Para.3, Abs.4)

Statement for CISPR22 Edition 2 Compliance

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Japanese VCCI

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Trademarks

The following are trademarks of IBM or other companies:

Trademark Company

Adobe Type Manager Adobe Systems, Inc.
AIX International Business Machines Corporation
AppleTalk Apple Computer
ColorSync II Apple Computer
Hubbell Hubbell, Inc.
IBM International Business Machines Corporation
InfoPrint International Buisness Machines Corporation
Jaz Iomega Corporation
LaserWriter Apple Computer
Lexmark Lexmark Corporation
Macintosh Apple Computer
Netware Novell, Inc.
PageMaker Adobe Systems, Inc.
PostScript Adobe Systems, Inc.
QuarkXpress Quark, Inc.
ThruPRINT International Business Machines Corporation
WebSync Xeikon n.v.
XPOSE Xeikon n.v.
XTension Quark, Inc.

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Preface

This publication introduces the IBM InfoPrint Color 100 and provides a summary of its functions. This
publication also contains information to help you prepare for installing and using the InfoPrint Color 100.

This publication is for executives who are considering purchasing the InfoPrint Color 100 and the planning
team responsible for installing and preparing the printer for regular operation.

About this Publication

This publication contains the following topics:

v Printer description and information
v How to prepare the physical environment
v How to plan the physical layout
v Operator tasks and training
v Supply requirements
v Communicating with your printer
v System Assurance Checklist

Related Publications

The following additional InfoPrint Color 100 publications are available:

v

IBM InfoPrint Color 100 Operator’s Guide

operate the printer. This book also describes the variable data feature and how to use it to produce

customized documents.

IBM InfoPrint Color 100: Safety Information

v

translated safety statements that apply to the InfoPrint Color 100 printer.

IBM InfoPrint Color 100 Print Media Guide

v

special-purpose media that can be used with the IBM InfoPrint Color 100 printer.

v

IBM InfoPrint Color 100 Maintenance Library

service representative.

, S544-5611, which contains the procedures required to

, G544-5613, which contains a collection of English and

, G544–5648, which contains information about forms and

which contains installation and service information for the

Note: The above documents, with the exception of the

available at the following internet address:
v www.printers.ibm.com/manuals.html

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IBM InfoPrint Color 100 Maintenance Library

, are

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Chapter 1. Printer Description

The IBM InfoPrint Color 100 Printer is designed for short-run, high-quality, full-color applications. The
innovative, entirely digital, printing technology of the InfoPrint Color 100 brings the advantages of
electronic publishing to color printing.

Key advantages of the InfoPrint Color 100 include the following:

v High reliability
v Integrated duplex printing
v Optimal registration with WebSync; new web edge detection and registration control maintains the

image position relative to the edge of the web

v Competitive cost-effective full-color output on 50 cm wide paper
v Fast turnaround for electronically collated full-color documents
v Allows new printing applications with digital information, and provides the ability to customize

documents, brochures, hand-outs, and other printed material that are now produced in black and white

v Prints multiple copies in collated order
v Prints multiple copies of books (up to 1000 pages) in collated sequence with variable data
v Allows 100% variable data per page
v Allows customized, collated, full-color documents, brochures, hand-outs, and other similar documents

through electronic page-picking

v Reduces post-processing steps through collated printing
v Automates daily runs through book ticket files
v Produces output compatible with Specifications for Web Offset Publications (SWOP) and Euroscale

standards

v Provides a ColorSync II profile for Macintosh workstations
v Prints directly from digital data to eliminate costly intermediate steps, such as film and plate making
v Gloss Enhancement Module provides a smoother, glossier finish to printed jobs
v Toner Saver provides the ability to reduce toner usage
v Provides automated density control and registration control using densitometer measurements
v A true ″direct-to-paper″ solution.

The InfoPrint Color 100 can be used for a wide range of print-on-demand (POD) applications, including
targeted advertising and brochures, textbooks, custom classroom materials, and many other similar
applications.

The InfoPrint Color 100 produces high-quality process color jobs at a speed of 105 letter-size impressions
per minute when printing duplex, or 52 letter-size impressions per minute when printing in simplex. In
either simplex or duplex, the print speed is 52 letter-size sheets per minute.

The InfoPrint Color 100 prints at 600 pel resolution with up to 4 gray levels per dot for each of the four
basic colors. Proprietary screening allows images to be printed at a screen frequency of 170 lines per
inch.

The printer is compatible with PostScript data streams from standard prepress platforms and attaches to a
network with Ethernet or Token Ring.

The InfoPrint Color 100 requires a high degree of operator involvement in the processing of the short-run
press jobs. The operator, among other tasks, is required to adjust print station registration and color
balancing, take densitometer measurements, enter job data, add toner, and perform daily cleaning.

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The InfoPrint Color 100 is not capable of printing on preprinted forms or pre-die-cut labels.

Printer Components

Following is a description of the major components of the printer.

Print Tower

The print tower is the largest component of the InfoPrint Color 100. It houses a web-fed continuous-form
printing engine that contains a set of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK) printing units for each side
of the paper. This allows full-color duplex printing in a single pass. Each of the electrophotographic printing
units is directly fed by digital data, and uses a light-emitting diode (LED) array as the imaging device.

The temperature and humidity within the print tower is controlled to assure a stable printing environment.
The printer fuses toner to the paper using a non-contacting radiant fusing station. After the paper exits the

fuser, a set of gloss enhancement pressure rolls reheats the toner, smoothing it to a glossy finish. Finally,
the printer cuts the paper to the specified job length before the paper exits the print tower.

Paper Supply

The paper supply unit attached to the input side of the print tower contains a paper supply roll and a
manual splicing station. The paper supply unit preconditions the paper on both sides before it enters the
print tower to ensure high-quality printing.

Output Jogger

Cut sheets exiting from the print tower are directed to the output jogger. The jogger vibration adjusts the
output into a stack convenient for operator retrieval.

Cooling System

The print tower cooling unit supplies a mixture of water and coolant to the print tower for maintaining
temperature and humidity control in the print tower.

A separate cooling system keeps the LED printheads cooled with temperature controlled water, thus
maintaining consistent light output from the LED assemblies.

Operator Console

The Print Engine Supervisor (PES) control unit, collator, RIP controller, and software comprise the operator
console. The RIP controller supplies the interface to the operator, the LAN, the PES control unit, and the
various I/O devices that support the print operation. The following sections describe elements associated
with the operator console.

Operator Interface and RIP Controller

The operator uses keyboard, mouse, and monitor to control the printer through a graphical user interface
(GUI).

The Raster Image Processor (RIP) software accepts PostScript files as input and produces output to send
to the InfoPrint Color 100. The operating system allows for asynchronous print data transfer and RIPing of
incoming jobs. The RIP controller performs the processing functions when a job is RIPed for printing.

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The RIP controller contains the operating system and controlling software for the primary graphical user
interface. Printer operation, monitor, and control tools are presented the operator through the RIP
controller operating environment. The RIP controller contains prepress disk drive space to store jobs
before they are RIPed and printed. The RIP controller also provides the network communication platform
for downloading jobs from up to five prepress graphic workstations at one time.

The RIP controller has the following hard drives and hard drive options:

v Internal 2GB Iomega Jaz drive (standard)
v 9.1GB hard drive for data storage (standard)
v 9.1GB hard drive (optional)
v 18.2GB hard drive (optional)

LAN Attachment

The RIP controller attaches to a LAN through an Ethernet or Token Ring device. See “Network Protocols”

on page 33 for information about supported protocols.

Collator

The electronic collator consists of a high-speed disk array that can store individual page images, which
allows printing of large collated documents. Collated documents, with each page entirely different, can be
printed at the high InfoPrint Color 100 print speeds. Multiple copies of a book can be printed so that the
pages of each copy are printed in collated order. The first collated set is available before the second is
started.

The collator provides the capability of storing up to 64GB of compressed, rasterized data. This is
equivalent to about 1000 pages of a typical magazine with a data depth of 2 bits per spot (BPS). For pure
text, the collator can store from 10 000 to 20 000 pages.

The collator provides virtually unlimited flexibility for variable data applications. It provides the capability to
merge fixed and variable data onto pages as jobs are printed.

The collator allows electronic page-picking of non-variable jobs for custom book generation by selecting
different page images for each book. Page images are stored on the collator, and printed as a customized
book on demand. This provides a significant time savings because the page images do not have to be
rasterized again.

In addition, the collator:

v Provides 2 bits per spot capability
v Provides failure monitoring and diagnostics

The collator stores rasterized image data for all colors on both sides of the page (8 sets total) on a 64GB
disk array. Individual 8GB disk arrays are provided for each of the 8 image data sets, combining to form a
64GB array. Each of these arrays is controlled and managed by its own high performance RIP controller
and DRAM image data buffers. Normally, large amounts of volatile DRAM are required to support the high
sustained data rates that must be supplied to the LED printheads of the InfoPrint Color 100 print engine.
However, the distributed 8GB disk array design, coupled with the high speed data paths of the RIP
controller, enables the use of smaller DRAM buffers to maintain the necessary data bandwidth to the LED
printheads.

The 64GB of the DASD (disk) storage allows virtually unlimited variable data, and also makes possible the
retention of Rasterized Image Processor (RIP) images. The rasterized image data stored on the collator
can be quickly directed to the print engine an unlimited number of times. RIPed images on the 64GB disk

Chapter 1. Printer Description 3

array can be archived to an external storage device. A functional description of the collator system is
shown in Figure 1.

PostScript
and
Variable Data

Ethernet
or
Token Ring

4GB 4GB

64GB

4GB
4GB

4GB
4GB
4GB
4GB
4GB

4GB
4GB

4GB
4GB
4GB
4GB
4GB

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Figure 1. IBM InfoPrint Color 100 Printer Collator System
Table 1. Features of the InfoPrint Color 100

Feature

Image Memory (ISMT) 8MB/printhead
Image DASD 64GB collator DASD
Variable Data Standard
Color Depth 2 bits/dot

Software

The following sections provide information about IBM InfoPrint Color 100 software.

Windows NT Environment

The IBM InfoPrint Color 100 printer user interface runs on a Windows NT Operating System. The Windows
NT license agreement limits shared network disk access to five Macintosh or PC workstations.

XPOSE

A GUI that allows the operator to control the printer registration and density, monitor engine status, adjust
job settings, submit jobs to the print engine, and perform some service functions.

ThruPRINT

An IBM exclusive GUI which provides a user interface to manage job setup, RIPing and printing to and
from the collator. The ThruPRINT interface allows you to:

v Define page setup

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v RIP PostScript files
v RIP variable data files using MergeDoc (described below)
v Print PostScript files from the collator or book ticket file (BTF) for variable data jobs
v Manage collator space
v Rename PostScript files on the hard disk or RIPed sections on the collator
v Delete PostScript files on the hard disk or RIPed sections on the collator
v Backup complete sections on the collator to the computer hard disk and later store to any storage

media; tape, disk, Jaz drive, etc.
v Restore from any storage media back to the collator without RIPing the PostScript files again, especially

when the collator files are deleted, or restore the files to the collator with a different name.

Variable Data

You can create documents with variable content at a desktop workstation and then merge the variable
elements at the time of RIPing. The following software allows you to create, merge, and print documents
with variable information:

PageMaker Plugin:

IBM provides an Adobe PageMaker page layout program plugin for the Windows environment. The
plugin, once installed, enables the user to define various text and picture areas as variable
elements. When the PostScript file is generated, the plugin also generates additional files called
document definition files (DDF). The DDF files are then transferred to the InfoPrint Color 100
printer along with the variable data file.

XTension for QuarkXpress

IBM provides an XTension page layout program for QuarkXpress to support QuarkXpress in both
Windows and Macintosh environments. The XTension works in the same way as the PageMaker
plugin described above and provides the same capabilities. In addition, the XTension provides the
capability to generate rotated variable information and to print applications that require rotated
variable data, such as a tent card.

MergDoc

The MergeDoc program is resident on the RIP controller. MergeDoc is used to generate variable
data PostScript files by merging the files generated by the above mentioned XTension and plugin,
and the data files. In addition, it generates a book ticket file (BTF) which describes how the job is
to be printed, for example, the order of pages or sections in the book.

Screening Technology

Because screening enhances print quality, the following features are standard in the InfoPrint Color 100:

v Gray scales of 2 bits/dot
v Screen offset angle of 15, 45, 75, and 90 degrees (YMCK) (within 0.15 degrees)
v Screening for 170 line per inch ruling for cyan, magenta and black

– Yellow ruling different to minimize pattern generation.

v Elimination of moire patterns between cyan, magenta and black
v Optimizing of rosette patterns

Local Area Network (LAN) Configuration

To ensure that the InfoPrint Color 100 is set up to meet your expectations, review the network
configuration that will be used with the printer. Also, review printer controller hardware, network hardware,
application software, and network software.

For details about LAN features and options, contact your IBM representative.

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Note: The InfoPrint Color 100 printer is shipped with Ethernet or Token Ring. To help prevent installation

delays, have someone familiar with your LAN configuration available to assist the systems engineer
and service representative during the InfoPrint Color 100 installation.

See “Network Protocols” on page 33 for information about supported protocols.
The

IBM InfoPrint Color 100: Maintenance Library

contains configuration information.

Service Interface

The service representative uses the same GUI interface as the operator, to service the printer. The service
representative also uses the interface to run several diagnostic aids.

IBM InfoPrint Color 100: Maintenance Library

The

, describes the diagnostics package and the operator

console’s service mode capabilities.

General Performance Specifications

This section lists the general performance specifications of the InfoPrint Color 100.

Process speed 12.25 cm (4.82 in.) per second
Letter-size sheets per minute 52 simplex or duplex*
Letter-size impressions per minute 52 simplex or 105 duplex*
Dot density 600 x 600 dpi
Printed line width (maximum) 475 mm (18.70 in.) centered on paper**
Paper width (maximum) 508 mm (20.04 in.)
Paper width (minimum) 500 mm (19.96 in.)
Paper length as cut 150 - 11 097 mm (5.9 - 436.9 in.)
Paper roll diameter 500 mm (19.7 in.) maximum
Paper input capacity 264 lb roll (standard)
Jogger capacity

100 mm (3.9 in.) (maximum height)

50 kg (maximum weight)
Stacked paper sizes (length) 150 mm - 1 000 mm (5.91 - 39.37 in.)***
Manual splicing station Standard feature

* Other throughputs can be calculated using the web speed.
** Maximum that printhead can print. See “Print Area” on page 7 for more information.
*** Longer lengths will require operator assistance.

Print Quality and Registration Specifications

The following print specifications apply when the operating environment is within optimum operating
ranges. (See “Environmental Requirements” on page 9 and “Paper” on page 30.)

Job Setup

You may need to print 25 or more impressions to adjust registration and density.

Maximum Percentage of Coverage

It is expected that a typical job will have 17% toner coverage for each color. Print quality may degrade
during long runs of over 100 impressions per side if the toner coverage exceeds 70% per color. It may be

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necessary to limit the run-length of high-coverage jobs, and to run multiple batches separated by low
coverage jobs. For example, to optimize print quality on a high-coverage job requiring 500 copies, it might
be best to run 10 jobs at 50 copies per job.

The toner saver function allows for a toner savings of up to 35%. Two modes are available; gamut-protect
and maximum savings. The maximum savings mode will produce the greatest toner savings, while the
gamut-protect mode optimizes print quality by ensuring no change in color gamut occurs when the toner
savings algorithms are used.

Paper

The IBM InfoPrint Color 100 accepts paper web widths of 19.7 to 20″ (500 mm - 508 mm). Print quality
specifications apply only when using the IBM-approved papers. See the

Media Guide

additional media. You can download the
internet address:

www.printers.ibm.com/manuals.html

Upon request, an IBM customer engineer will install paper scripts.

for the current list of approved media. This list is updated from time to time as IBM approves

IBM InfoPrint Color 100 Print Media Guide

IBM InfoPrint Color 100 Print

from the following

Print Area

The InfoPrint Color 100 prints to within 3 mm (0.12 in.) of the edge of the paper roll, and provides a
maximum image width of 475 mm (18.70 in.). Maintain at least 5 mm (0.2 in.) space between printed
images. Signature space along the web can be within 0.1 mm if no cutting is required. If cutting is
required, signature spacing should be at least 1.0 mm. Cutter accuracy is 0.5 mm.

Registration

Color Registration: Use the automated registration procedure (via the densitometer) to adjust the

registration of the print unit stations. The
procedure. Usually, registration is adjusted at the start of a new paper roll or after an idle period of more
than two hours.

Image Registration: The InfoPrint Color 100 image registration is within ±0.75 mm (0.03 in.) in the paper
movement direction, and within ±1 mm (0.04 in.) across the web. The operator can adjust alignment to
within 1 pixel of the ideal location. Back to front image registration is within 0.2 mm (0.008 in.).

IBM InfoPrint Color 100 Operator’s Guide

describes the

Skew

Image skew and distortion have an accuracy of ±0.02°.

Sheet Cutting Accuracy

The accuracy of the cut length is ±0.5 mm (0.02 in.). The cut is perpendicular to within 0.3°.

Optical Density

Hold optical density as close as possible to specifications to ensure full process color reproduction and
consistency of color throughout any particular job. The
describes optical density adjustments. A densitometer is shipped with the printer to check optical density.

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Chapter 1. Printer Description 7

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Chapter 2. Preparing the Physical Environment

This chapter describes the environmental, physical, and space requirements that are needed before
installing the InfoPrint Color 100.

Environmental Requirements

For optimal print quality the environment must be closely controlled. See the following table for optimum
environmental conditions.

Table 2. Environmental Requirements

Mode Air Temperature Relative Humidity

Shipment

Storage

Nonoperating

Minimum
Maximum

Optimal Operating Range

Minimum
Maximum

Acceptable Operating Range

Minimum
Maximum

−20°C to +35°C
(−4°F to +95°F)

−20°C to +35°C
(−4°F to 95 °F)

10°C (50 F)
30°C (86 F)

20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)

15°C (59°F)
30°C (86°F)

15 to 80%

15 to 80%

15% to 80%
25% to 50%

27 to 62%
28 to 53%

15 to 65%
25 to 50%

Notes:

1. The printer will maintain a relative internal humidity level below 35% when printing continuously and
the optimum print quality will be produced. Additional warm-up time is expected if the humidity exceeds
35%.

2. Maximum temperatures listed in the table above apply also to the shipment and storage of toner and
developer.

3. After exposure to cold temperatures, the shipping container should not be opened for at least 4 hours
in order to allow sufficient time for the contents’ temperature to stabilize.

Altitude

The following barometric pressure requirements apply:

v The printer must operate at pressures corresponding to elevations from sea level to 2135 M (7000 ft.).
v The printer operates satisfactorily with pressure variations of ±2.6% of the nominal pressure at the

installation altitude.

Note: For exceptions, contact your IBM InfoPrint Color 100 representative.

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