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.

© Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 9

Ventilation

Provide appropriate ventilation to conform to health, safety, and environment standards. The American
Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHREA) recommends a minimum of

34.2 cubic meters per hour (20 cubic feet per minute) per person of outdoor air make-up during human
occupancy.

To comply with the most stringent state Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA)
guidelines (California), ensure that the printer area meets the following ventilation requirements:

1. If the printer room has a volume greater than 1 000 m³ (35 315 f³) for each InfoPrint Color 100
installed, a minimum outdoor air exchange of 1 300 m³/h (765 f³/m) per printer is required. For room
temperatures exceeding 26°C (79°F), the fresh air exchange rate must be increased.

2. If the printer room has a volume smaller than 1 000 m³ (35 315 f³) for each installed InfoPrint Color
100, or if the air exchange rate and temperature requirements cannot be met, you must install a
ventilation system. The ventilation system must provide active local exhaust from the printer to the
outside of the building.

IBM recommends that you locate and install a ventilation system with 6 inch (15.25 cm) tubing to connect
to the exhaust air collector installed by the service representative. Refer to Figure 2 on page 12, or position
3 in Figure 10 on page 19. Exhaust air from three cooling fans at the top of the printer fixed tower and the
fan on the paper supply cover is routed through hoses to an exhaust air collector. Your exhaust system will
attach to this exhaust air collector at the top of the printer. A 6.3 inch (16 cm) diameter, 33 foot (10 m)
length hose is supplied with the air collector to attach to your ventilation system. A fan or blower should be
installed in the exhaust duct to assist in moving printer exhaust air to the outside air. Your exhaust system
must provide a minimum air flow rate of 750 m³/h (441 f³/m) for each installed InfoPrint Color 100 printer.

Heat Dissipation and Cooling

Table 3. Heating and Cooling Specifications (Approximate)

Description 50–60Hz

Idle Printing

Printer with PES Control Unit
Cooling Unit 4.1 kBTU/hr (1.20 kW) 7.8 kBTU/hr (2.29 kW)
Collator 3.4 kBTU/hr (1.00 kW) 3.4 kBTU/hr (1.00 kW)
RIP Controller 0.4 kBTU/hr (0.12 kW) 0.4 kBTU/hr (0.12 kW)
Monitor 0.55 kBTU/hr (0.16 kW) 0.55 kBTU/hr (0.16 kW)
Totals 27.95 kBTU/hr (8.20 kW) 42.15 kBTU/hr (12.4 kW)

19.5 kBTU/hr (5.72 kW) 30.0 kBTU/hr (8.79 kW)

Acoustic Levels

The InfoPrint Color 100 acoustic levels do not exceed 71 dB sound pressure and 7.1 bels sound power in
either standby or operating modes.

Lighting

Avoid intensive ultraviolet (UV) sources such as direct sunlight. Fluorescent lighting at normal levels is
permitted. Excessive amounts of UV may cause premature failure of the printer drums.

10 IBM InfoPrint Color 100 Introduction and Planning Guide

Planning your Physical Layout

This section presents physical planning information to ensure a smooth installation. Information includes:

v Space requirements
v Physical dimensions and weights of the shipping crates
v Weights and dimensions of the printer components
v Electrical requirements
v The best location for installing the printer

This book also contains a checklist to ensure a successful installation (see “Chapter 6. Checklist” on
page 37).

Physical Layout

As you plan the physical layout, be sure to:
v Install the printer away from the main traffic pattern. Allow space for operators and service

representatives to perform their tasks. This space should not extend into walkways.

v Install the printer in a location that is convenient for the operator. For example, consider whether the

planned location is close to printer supply storage areas and to output distribution areas.

v Allow 2489 mm (98 in.) between the floor and the lowest permanently attached object above the printer,

such as a light or a cable rail. This layout gives printer operators and service representative space in
which to work. See Figure 3 on page 13.

v Ensure that doorways are at least 183 cm (72 in.) wide and 229 cm (90 in.) high.

Minimum Space Requirements

When planning the space for your printer, consider clearances for paper loading, servicing and normal
cleaning and maintenance on all sides of the printer. Maintain at least 2 m (80 in.) for paper loading and
servicing of the printer and at least 1.5 m (60 in.) for paper unloading.

Figure 2 on page 12 shows an example of a typical installation.
Minimum space requirements are shown in Figure 3 on page 13 and Figure 4 on page 13.
Additional dimensions for the printer, operator console, and cooling unit are shown in Figure 5 on

page 14, Figure 6 on page 15, and Figure 7 on page 16.

Chapter 2. Preparing the Physical Environment 11

(72in)

183cm

274cm

(108in)

492cm

(16ft 2in)

87cm

Paper

Supply

(2ft 10in)

262cm

(8ft 7in)

Cooling

Unit

(46in)*

117cm*

48cm

(18.9in)

*Add 25cm (10in)
for hose connections

To w e r

Attachment

locations for

640cm

(21ft 0in)

ventilation

Jogger

Support Feet Access Clearance

Figure 2. A Typical Space Installation

Print

231cm

(7ft 7in)

PES
Control
Unit

20.1cm

(7.9in)

Collator

100cm
(39.4in)

53.3cm
(21in)

RIP
Controller

51cm

(20in)

51cm

(20in)

180cm

(70.9in)

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0.20m

(0.656ft)

Figure 3. Minimum Space Above The Printer Tower

1.00m

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(3.28ft)

Paper
Supply

2.10m

(6.889ft)

Figure 4. Minimum Area Around The Printer

(62in)

157cm

1.00m

(3.28ft)

Paper
Output

1.60m

(5.249ft)

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Chapter 2. Preparing the Physical Environment 13

A, B, C = Jack Support Points

(during installation)

1, 2, 3, 4 = Printer Support Feet

1

(3.281ft)

1.00m

4.07m (13.4ft)

98cm (38.6")

Base

1

53.2cm

1

12.4cm (4.8")

30cm (11.8")

A

(20.9")

2.10m (6.889ft)

2.14m (7.020ft)

Paper
Supply

12.4m (4.8")

95.15cm
(37.5")

1.00m (3.281ft)

Figure 5. Minimum Flooring Requirements

162cm (63.8")

225cm (88.6")

2

2

71.15cm
(28.0")

3

3

52cm
(20.5")

100cm (39.4")

12cm (4.7")

B

30cm (11.8")

4

1.60m (5.249ft)

2.32m (7.611ft)

25cm (9.8")

.

4

C

2

8

7

97cm (38.1")

)

t

f

4

(

4

9

m

1

.

Paper
Output

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170.2cm
(67.0in)

18.4cm

(7.25in)

(49.5in)

125.7cm

50cm

Printing Tower

96cm

(37.8in)

Paper Supply

Cooling Unit

(19.6in)

47.8cm
(18.8in)

75cm

PES

Control

Unit

(29.5in)

Fixed Tower

Paper Output

100cm

(39.4in)

49.5cm

(19.5in)

53cm

(20.8in)

RIP
Controller

49cm

(91.3in)

231.9cm

73.7cm

(29.0in)

Collator

(19.3in)

Figure 6. Front View Of The System

51cm

(20in)

20.1cm
(7.9in)

180cm

(70.9in)

51cm
(20in)

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Chapter 2. Preparing the Physical Environment 15

Cooling Unit

117cm

(46.0in)

Desk

100cm

(39.4in)

47.8cm
(18.8in)

96cm

(37.8in)

(39.5in)

100.4cm
Paper Supply

Printing Tower

Figure 7. Top View Of The System

170cm

(67.0in)

Fixed Tower

180cm

(70.9in)

100cm

(39.4in)

Paper Output

66.1cm

(26.0in)

176cm

(69.3in)

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Printer Power and Operator Console Connections

The power receptacle on the InfoPrint Color 100 is located at position 1 of Figure 10 on page 19. The PES
control unit connects to the printer fixed tower at position 2 of Figure 10 on page 19. The cable group from
the InfoPrint Color 100 to the PES control unit contains the image data cables, several optical control
lines, and the power cord for the PES control unit. The printer fixed tower provides power for the PES
control unit, which supplies power for the collator and monitor. The RIP controller is plugged into a wall
outlet. Power for the RIP controller and service modem is supplied by separate external power receptacles
(wall outlets). The densitometer is battery operated, however, it will occasionally need to be charged using
a wall outlet. The network connection is at the back of the RIP controller.

Positioning the Operator Console

The operator console (which includes the PES control unit, the RIP controller, the collator, and table top)
can be placed in position as shown in Figure 8 on page 17. However, consider the following:

v The PES control unit must be closest to the fixed tower when the operator console is assembled and

positioned.

v The collator cables are 300 cm long, and will restrict final placement of the operator console.
v Two cable walkovers are provided to protect cables from traffic. The walkovers are 1 m (39.3 in.) long.

Approximately 305 mm (12 in) of the cable between the tower and the control unit is used in internal
routing in the control unit. The configuration shown in Figure 8 on page 17 shows the possible positions of
the operator console, based on the radius of 157 cm (62 in.) as determined by the cable length limit. This
configuration allows the operator console to face either direction along the radius, provided the PES
control unit is placed closest to the fixed tower. Ensure that you can open and close the print tower doors
when positioning the operator console. Also ensure that the final console position will not obstruct operator
access to the paper output area or jogger movement.

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Place the console in a position that will minimize traffic across the cable walkovers. Depending on the
placement of the console, you may need to cut a walkover to make it fit between the operator console and
the print tower.

157cm (62in)

Paper
Supply

Figure 8. Operator Console Position

Paper
Output

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Positioning the Collator and Desktop

The collator is placed at one end of the operator console, with the PES control unit at the other end and
enough space between them for the operator to sit and work at the InfoPrint Color 100 operator monitor
and keyboard. The PES control unit cables connecting to the print tower are slightly shorter than the
cables running from the collator to the print tower, so the PES control unit must be placed closest to the
tower. The length of the collator cables, however, determines final placement of the operator console.

The desktop used with the collator and the PES control unit is approximately 180 cm (71 in.) wide; the
control unit and collator are each approximately 51 cm (20 in.) wide. Using the control unit and collator as
the ″legs″ of the table allows approximately 73 cm (31 in.) between them for the operator. The collator can
be placed either to the right or the left of the PES control unit, provided the PES is closest to the print
tower. See Figure 6 on page 15 for an illustration of the control unit and collator. The collator connects to
the control unit with cables and a power cord. The printer fixed tower provides power for the collator
through the PES control unit.

Positioning the RIP Controller and Monitor

The RIP controller can be placed on the floor near the PES control unit, or on the desktop. If placed on
the desktop, it must be positioned near the PES control unit. The monitor is placed on the desktop. The
power cord and video cable for the monitor are connected to the PES control unit.

Positioning the Cooling Unit

You may install the cooling unit on either side of the print tower. See Figure 9 on page 18. If possible,
install the cooling unit in another room. This must be a non-condensing room with a minimum temperature
of 10°C (50°F) and a maximum temperature of 35°C (95°F). Position the cooling unit level with or higher
than the print tower, a maximum of 3 m (9.84 ft). Do not place it lower than the print tower. The maximum
distance between the tower and the cooling unit is determined by the length of the cooling unit hoses.
When configured to have the cooling hoses exiting from the right side of the tower, the maximum distance
is 10 m (32.8 ft). When configured to have the cooling hoses exiting from the left side of the tower, the
maximum distance is 7.2 m (23.8 ft).

Note: Ensure the warm air exhaust from the cooling unit is directed away from the operator console. The

cooling unit exhausts air from the end opposite the hose connections.

Chapter 2. Preparing the Physical Environment 17

Figure 9 shows possible positions for the cooling unit.

Cooling Unit

Cooling Unit

Paper
Supply

Paper
Supply

10m (32.8ft) Max

7.2m (23.8ft) Max

1

Paper
Output

Paper
Output

1

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Figure 9. Possible Positions for the Cooling Unit

Cooling Unit Connections

Two insulated flexible hoses provide coolant to the print tower. The cooling hoses from the cooling unit
connect to the print tower at position 1 in Figure 9. An externally grounded single phase connection (World
Trade: 230 V 10 A; United States: 208–240 V 10 A) provides power to the cooling unit.

18 IBM InfoPrint Color 100 Introduction and Planning Guide

Paper Supply

Paper Output

1

2

3

Paper Output

1

Paper Supply

2

Figure 10. Locations for Power and Electrical

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Positioning the Paper Supply and Fixed Tower Ventilation

The paper supply and printer tower ventilation extracts the vapors that the paper supply and the fuser
produce when heating the paper. The ventilation consists of a set of four exhaust tubes and an exhaust air
collector. The exhaust air collector outlet must be connected to the outside air or to a ventilation channel.
This has to have a minimum flow of 700 m³/h. In any case where the air flow does not reach the 700
m³/h, install a ventilation system with an assist fan. In Figure 11 on page 20, Outlet 1 is the exhaust from
the air collector to the customer’s ventilation system and outlet 2 is the exhaust to the outside.

Chapter 2. Preparing the Physical Environment 19

FDC1

OUTLET1

GEM

FDC2

PRS

Room Ventilation System
(to outside air)

OUTLET2

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Figure 11. Paper Supply and Printer Tower Ventilation

Flooring Requirements

The flooring system at the site must be able to support the weight of the printing system, operators,
additional support equipment and supplies:

The printing system weighs approximately: 1780 kg (3925 lb)
The floor should be free of static, and not subject to vibration from other sources. It must be within 12.7

mm (0.5 in.) of level for the entire length of the printer.
Note: IBM strongly recommends a level concrete floor with no carpeting under the printer. Contact your

IBM representative for further information.

Eight feet support the print tower. Each foot is 51 mm² (2.0 in.²). At any time, six of the eight feet support
the entire weight of the print tower. Each pair of feet is numbered in Table 4. The numbers for the feet
correspond to numbers in Figure 5 on page 14.

Table 4. Weight Loading for
Print Tower Feet

Maximum Weight

Feet

1 260 575
2 390 862
3 520 1149
4 520 1149

kg lb

Shipping Crate Weights and Dimensions

The InfoPrint Color 100 is shipped in eleven crates. The approximate size and weight of each crate,
including contents, are shown in Table 5 on page 21.

Note: The shipping containers must be returned to IBM for reuse.

1. In the U.S., contact the National Support Center at [phone] or [phone].

2. In Canada, contact the Canadian Distribution Center at [phone].

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3. In all other countries, contact your IBM representative for container return shipping instructions.

Table 5. Shipping Crate Specifications

Contents Height Width Depth Weight

Print tower 216 cm (84 in) 171 cm (67 in) 165 cm (64 in) 1380 kg (3036 lb)
Paper supply 151 cm (59 in) 107 cm (42 in) 110 cm (43 in) 360 kg (794 lb)
Cooling unit 72 cm (28.1 in) 52 cm (20.3 in) 121 cm (47.2 in) 124 kg (273.4 lb)
Cover set 127 cm (49.5 in) 174 cm (68 in) 233 cm (91 in) 760 kg (1676 lb)
Supplies #1 175 cm (68.3 in) 108 cm (42.2 in) 193 cm (75.3 in) 651 kg (1434 lb)
Supplies #2 97 cm (38 in) 74 cm (29 in) 125 cm (49 in) 130 kg (286 lb)
PES control unit 96 cm (37.5 in) 75 cm (29.3 in) 123 cm (48 in) 105 kg (232 lb)
Jogger 96 cm (37.5 in) 75 cm (29.3 in) 123 cm (48 in) 100 kg (221 lb)
Collator 165 cm (65 in) 79 cm (31 in) 127 cm (50 in) 114 kg (250 lb)
RIP controller and

misc.
Install tools* ————
Note: These weights are approximations and are subject to change.
*The install tools crate dimensions and weight can vary by location. The tools and crate must be returned to IBM

when installation is complete.

92 cm (36 in) 123 cm (48 in) 123 cm (48 in) 102 kg (225 lb)

Transportation Notes

Movers or riggers must be available during the printer installation to lift, move, and position crates and
machine components as needed by the service representative. All crates must be moved in the upright
position, as indicated on the crate.

Use forklifts or suitable pallet jacks capable of moving 1380 kg (3036 lb), the approximate weight of the
heaviest crate, to transport the crates to the installation site.

Movers will locate the print tower crate (the tallest crate), to the exact spot and orient it for installation.
During installation, the service representative will lift the printer from the pallet using special jacks, remove
the pallet, and lower the printer to the floor.

Select a path free from inclinations or thresholds for moving the crates from the unloading dock to the site.
Be sure that elevators are large enough and able to carry the combined weight of the print tower crates
1380 kg (3036 lb), plus the pallet jack and movers. On the entire path, the floor should be able to support
1380 kg (3036 lb), the weight of the heaviest crate, plus the pallet truck.

Movers or riggers will be required to remove the paper supply, jogger table, PES control unit, RIP
controller, collator, and cooling unit from the shipping pallets and then place each item at or near its
intended final location.

Printer Weights and Dimensions

Table 6. Printer Weight and Dimensions

Content Height Width Depth Weight

Paper Supply

120 cm
(47.2 in)

98 cm
(38.6 in)

100.4 cm
(39.5 in)

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285 kg
(627 lb)

Table 6. Printer Weight and Dimensions (continued)

Content Height Width Depth Weight

Print Tower, fixed tower and
base

Jogger

Operator Console (PES
control unit, collator, and
desktop)

Cooling Unit

RIP Controller

Monitor

228 cm
(89.7 in)

59 cm
(23 in)

75 cm
(29.5 in)

50 cm
(19.6 in)

49.0 cm
(19.4 in.)

53 cm
(21 in)

162 cm
(63.8 in)

98.5 cm
(38.6 in)

180 cm
(70.9 in)

47.8 mm
(18.8 in)

20 cm
(7.9 in.)

49.5 cm
(19.5 in)

176 cm
(69.3 in)

61 cm
(23.8 in)

100 cm
(39.4 in)

116 cm
(45.6 in)

44.5 cm
(17.5 in.)
With cable
connections:

53.3 cm
(21 in.)

47 cm
(18.5 in)

1125 kg
(2475 lb)

45 kg
(99 lb)

193 kg
(423 lb)

99 kg
(218 lb)

19.5 kg
(45 lb)

31.4 kg
(69 lb)

Note: These weights are approximations and are subject to change.

Site Power Connections and Consumption

The InfoPrint Color 100 printer tower requires 3-phase power. Always provide a dedicated power
connection that has:

v The ability to isolate the InfoPrint Color 100 printer from the power source
v At least 3 mm (0.12 in.) of space between open switch contacts
v The ability to interrupt all phases when the switch is open

The print tower, cooling unit, and the RIP controller require separate electrical sources. An additional
power receptacle should be made available for the service modem.

Power Consumption

Table 7 shows power consumption for the InfoPrint Color 100.

Table 7. Power Consumption

Description Power (kVA)

Printer, PES control unit, collator,
and monitor

Cooling unit 2.30
RIP controller 0.75
Total 19.05

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Electrical Requirements

For each printer, provide separate electrical outlets with power supplies for the main printer power, the
cooling unit power, and the RIP controller power. Each power supplies must support and meet all power
requirements listed in this section and Table 7 on page 22. Supply the following:

v Compatible receptacles that are installed near each printer. See “Print Unit Cable”.
v A circuit breaker that breaks all poles for each printer. Ensure that this circuit breaker is dedicated to the

printer and is within easy reach.

Dedicated Main Power Connection Requirements

Provide a dedicated main power connection within 3.5 m (11.5 ft) of the print unit.
The power cable attaches to the top of the printer. The preferred location for the power receptacle is

above the printer, or on the wall at approximately the same height as the printer.

Location Power Requirements

Europe 380/400/415V-3phase with neutral,

50 Hz, 40 ampere main

United States and
Canada

Japan 210V-3phase, 60 Hz, 40 ampere

208-240V-3phase, 60 Hz, 50
ampere main

main
OR 200V-3phase, 60 Hz, 63

ampere

OR 200V-3phase, 50 Hz, 50
ampere main

Direct connection or through wall outlet. Provide an
insulated ground.

Direct connection or through wall outlet. Provide an
insulated ground.

Direct connection or through wall outlet. Provide an
insulated ground.

Provide a special transformer to meet these
specifications: 3 phase, double winding, galvanic
separated rated at 12 kVA Primary: 3 x 200 V delta
power system Secondary: 3 x 230 V delta with ground
power system (see note below).

Provide a special transformer with the following
specifications: 3 phase, double winding, galvanic
separated rated at 12 kVA Primary: 3 x 220 V delta
power system Secondary: 400V-3phase with neutral,
star, with grounded star point (see note below).

Note: For Japan 200 V: The transformer output to the InfoPrint Color 100 requires a circuit breaker. The circuit
breaker must be 50 A for 50 Hz and 63 A for 60 Hz. The circuit breaker must open all phases and neutral (if present).

Print Unit Cable

IBM supplies 427 cm (14 ft) AC power cables with all printers.
Note: IBM ships a 6 foot AC power cable for printers installed in Chicago, IL USA.
The power cable attaches to the top of the printer. The preferred location for the power receptacle is

above the printer, or on the wall at approximately the same height as the printer.

Print Unit Cable Connector – U.S. and Canada (60 Hz):

tower cable comes with a plug. You must provide the appropriate compatible receptacle for the print tower
plug. These printers require a Hubbell receptacle 460-R9V0 or equivalent:

v 460R9V0 or 460R9W wall-mounted receptacle
v 460C9V05 or 460C9W cord-mounted receptacle

The receptacle and plug conform to IEC 309 standards.

For the U.S. and Canada (60 Hz), the print

Chapter 2. Preparing the Physical Environment 23

Print Unit Cable Connector – All Other Countries (50 Hz):

a plug. Provide the appropriate plug and receptacle.
Understand the electrical standards for your country, and use only an approved plug. Your marketing

representative has information on the voltage requirements in your country.

The print tower power cable does not have

Cooling Unit Connection Requirements

The cooling unit assembly requires a 10 A circuit breaker for 50 Hz units and a 15 A circuit breaker for 60
Hz units. Ensure that the wall receptacle connector isolates the cooling unit from the power source.

Location Cooling Unit Power
Europe 230 V ac, 50 Hz, single phase
United States, Canada

208-240 V ac, 60 Hz, single phase

Japan 50 Hz unit: may attach to 220 V, 50 Hz, single phase, 60 Hz unit: may attach to 220 V, 60

Hz, single phase - or may connect to secondary of transformer provided for the printer.

Cooling Unit Connector

The 60 Hz cooling units have a NEMA 6-15P plug. This plug fits 208–240 volt grounded wall outlets
commonly available in the United States and Canada.

The 50 Hz cooling units have a standard CEE7 VII plug. This plug fits 230 volt grounded outlets commonly
available in Europe. If these plugs do not match the available outlet, install the appropriate outlet. For
power and phase requirements, refer to “Cooling Unit Connection Requirements”.

RIP Controller Connection Requirements

The RIP controller requires a separate power supply and receptacle with a 10 A circuit breaker. Ensure
that the wall receptacle connector isolates the RIP controller from the power source. The RIP Controller
requires the following electrical power connections:

Location RIP Controller Power
Europe 220 V ac, 50 Hz, single phase
United States, Canada

120 V ac, 60 Hz, single phase

Japan 200/210 V ac, 50/60 Hz, single phase
The appropriate power cord will be supplied for your country.

Additional Connection Requirements

Densitometer Charger Cable – World Trade

The densitometer charger has a standard CEE7 XVI (2) Euro plug and fits 200–260 V, 400 mA outlets
commonly available in Europe. If these plugs do not match the available outlet, then install the appropriate
adapter.

Service Modem

The InfoPrint Color 100 comes with a modem which can be used to facilitate some service functions. (See
“Service Modem” on page 32 for a complete description.) If you wish to have this capability, an analog

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phone line, preferably direct to the public telephone network (some PBXs do not pass a ring signal which
the modem recognizes for phone pickup) and a standard power outlet should be available for use during
service. The modem will be plugged in only when service is being performed. An additional phone line for
voice communication during modem use can assist in making service most efficient.

Prepress Environment

Figure 12 illustrates a typical network prepress environment connected through a 10/100BaseT network
hub. A typical prepress system includes items such as:

v Scanner
v Desktop publishing PC or Macintosh workstations
v File archive and backup system, such as a DAT tape storage device
v Portable file media, such as a CD-ROM writer or removable disk drives

Switching Hub

TCP/IP, NetBEUI, Appletalk,or IPX/SPX

Mac Workstation

(Layout/Print)

PC Prepress

Workstation

(Layout/Print)

PC Prepress

Workstation

(Layout/Print)

Mac Workstation

(Trapping)

Mac Workstation

(Imposition)

Pre-Press/Layout

2- 5 Pre-press operators,

Postcript,Trap & Imposition jobs

(scanner op. can be 3rd person)

PES

IBM InfoPrint Color 100

Control

Unit

Controller

RIP

Collator

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Figure 12. Typical 10/100BaseT System Configuration

Installation Planning Overview

Consider the following items for an easier installation.
v Ensure that the environmental, electrical, and space requirements have been met. Work with your

marketing representative to ensure that a forklift and forklift operator are available at time of delivery to
move the shipping crates to the installation site.

v Ensure that adequate space is available to unpack the crates at the installation site.

Note: IBM recommends that you move the crates to the area where the printer will be installed before

unpacking the crates. This lessens the possibility of damage.

v Do not unpack the crates until the service representative is present.

Chapter 2. Preparing the Physical Environment 25

v Inspect the receiving area and the areas through which the printer must be moved. Consider the

following:
– The forklift needs space in which to operate.
– The printer is shipped in eleven separate crates, which have the dimensions shown in “Shipping

Crate Weights and Dimensions” on page 20. Check the route that the printer will travel from the
loading dock to the installation site to ensure that the:

- Crates fit through all doorways and halls

- Flooring along the moving route is capable of supporting the loads of the crates and the moving
equipment

- Hall corners and angles are large enough to permit the forklift and crate to negotiate turns safely

- Elevators and elevator doorways are able to accommodate the size and weight of the printer,
moving equipment, and the people who are moving it

– Direct all moving questions to your IBM representative.

v Ensure that the installation site flooring is capable of supporting the loads of the crates and the moving

equipment. IBM strongly recommends that the printer be installed on a concrete floor and that you avoid
wooden floors, raised computer room floors, and carpeting.

v Ensure that approved electrical outlets with correct power are reserved for the printer and are within

reach of the power cables. The power receptacle must be within 3.5 m (11.5 ft) of the print unit. The
receptacle should be either above the printer location or, if it is mounted on the wall, it should be
approximately the same height as the printer: 228 cm (90 in.).

Note: In Chicago, the power cable cannot be longer than 6 ft.

v Ensure that the service representative is aware of the LAN configuration and attachment protocol you

intend to use for the InfoPrint Color 100. Also, ensure that someone familiar with the LAN configuration
is assigned to assist the service representative during the installation process.

Installation Procedure Overview

When transporting crates for the InfoPrint Color 100, use material handling systems such as
levers, slings, or lifts. When this is not possible, use specially trained personnel or services (for
example, riggers or movers).

The accessibility of the site is of key importance during installation. The major phases of a normal
installation are:

1. Moving the largest crate (the print tower) to the spot where the system is to be installed.

2. Removing the top and sides of the crate and lifting the system up with special jacks to remove the
bottom of the crate. There should at least be 1.50 m (4.9 ft) of free space at one side. At this time, 3
bearing areas of 50 cm² (0.05 ft²) support the machine. (See Table 4 on page 20).

3. Unpacking the crate with the frame. Do this as close as possible to the installation site. For unpacking
this crate, an area of at least 2.30 x 3.50 m (7.5 x 11.5 ft) is needed, because the panels are removed
sideways.

4. Unpacking the crates with the paper supply, paper output, console, and cooling unit. Place the units in
the proper locations.

Select a path free from inclinations or thresholds for moving the crates from the unloading dock to the site.
Be sure that elevators are large enough and able to carry the combined weight of the print tower crates
1380 kg (3036 lb), plus the pallet jack and movers. On the entire path, the floor should be able to support
1380 kg (3036 lb), the weight of the heaviest crate, plus the pallet truck.

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Chapter 3. Operator Tasks and Training Requirements

Operators of the InfoPrint Color 100 printer should have some digital prepress and/or press experience.
One or a combination of both of these experience levels is an excellent background for operating the
InfoPrint Color 100.

IBM provides complete operator training. Contact your IBM representative for scheduling. The operator
should be trained the week before or the same week that the InfoPrint Color 100 is installed.

The training consists of hands-on instruction at Boulder, Colorado and follow-up training at your location.
The system engineer will conduct training for upgrades at your location.

Operators are responsible for the quality of all printed material. This requires general knowledge of
concepts such as: color density, trapping, and registration.

In addition, operators perform other tasks such as:
v Cleaning

– coronas and scorotrons – daily
– photoconductors
– printheads
– the paper transport and optical sensors– daily

v Replenishing supplies

– adding toner
– changing the paper roll and splicing new paper to the web
– changing toner waste bottles
– filling the humidifier with water
– emptying the water condensate bottle

v Production operations

– printing test masters and interpreting results
– adjusting image position
– aligning paper
– setting registration
– monitoring print quality
– measuring and adjusting optical density
– monitoring and adjusting paper surface potential
– monitoring and adjusting print tower humidity and temperature
– adjusting paper conditioning parameters
– selecting jobs for printing
– processing variable data files
– building book ticket files
– backing up customer-specific data
– responding to error messages

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Chapter 4. Supplies, Equipment, and Tools

Printer Supplies

The two rolls of paper and two containers of each color of toner that are shipped with the printer are used
in installation and setup. Ensure that you have ordered supplies for your immediate production needs. The
InfoPrint Color 100 uses Version 2 Toner and Mix.

Ordering Supplies

To order supplies for the InfoPrint Color 100 printer in the United States, use any of the following methods:
v Call Lexmark Order Management Center at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Standard

Time.

v Write Lexmark Order Management Center at:

Lexmark International, Inc.
Order Management Center
P.O. Box 11427
Lexington, KY 40575-1427

v Fax a completed order form to [phone].
v Outside the United States contact Lexmark International, Inc. directly. Lexmark dealers do not sell

InfoPrint Color 100 supplies.

Toner

The InfoPrint Color 100 requires four toner colors for printing: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK).
Order more black toner because black is used more than any other color. Each carton contains six bottles
with 800 grams per bottle (4 800 grams total for each carton).

An approximate average yield established for each toner supply based upon printing at a coverage of 17%
per color is typically 13 700 letter-size or A4-size images per bottle; 82 200 letter or A4-size images per
carton. You may get up to a maximum of 15 000 letter-size or A4-size images per bottle; 90 000 letter or
A4-size images per carton.

These yields are not a guarantee of minimum life and are not covered under warranty, but are provided to
assist in supplies planning. Actual usage should be used to establish the life of the toner. Many factors,
such as print coverage per page, optical density adjustment, paper size and type, and environmental
conditions, can affect toner life.

Two bottles of each color toner are shipped with the printer for installation and setup use. Be sure you
order enough toner and toner waste bottles for your immediate production needs.

Note: The InfoPrint Color 100 requires Version 2 Toner.
Contact your Lexmark representative at [phone] for ordering toner. Table 8 shows the toner part

numbers.

Table 8. Toner Version 2 Part Numbers

Toner Color Version 2 Part Number

Cyan 1402814
Magenta 1402815

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Table 8. Toner Version 2 Part Numbers (continued)

Toner Color Version 2 Part Number

Yellow 1402816
Black 1402813

Toner Waste Bottles

Toner waste bottles collect toner not consumed in the electrophotographic process. Replace the toner
waste bottles as they become full; order them to fit your needs. Approximately one carton of toner waste
bottles is used for every 8.5 to 9.0 cartons of toner. Contact your Lexmark representative for ordering
information.

v Toner waste bottle (twelve waste bottles per carton): part number 1402761

Splicing Tape

Splicing tape is required when loading and changing paper rolls. A roll of splicing tape yields approximately
120 splices. One roll of splicing tape is shipped with the printer. Some of this roll may be consumed during
printer installation and setup.

v Splicing tape (two rolls per carton): part number 1402721

Paper

The IBM InfoPrint Color 100 printer uses pinless roll-fed paper as input. It feeds through the printer as a
web. Paper without pinfeed holes is less expensive and has less waste because less trimming is required.

See the
updated from time to time as IBM approves additional media. You can download the

100 Print Media Guide

Before ordering large quantities of paper, ensure that one of the suggested papers works well for your
applications.

IBM InfoPrint Color 100 Print Media Guide

from the following internet address:

www.printers.ibm.com/manuals.html

for the current list of approved media. This list is

IBM InfoPrint Color

Paper Roll Properties

Roll-fed paper for use on the InfoPrint Color 100 has the following properties:

Table 9. Paper Roll Properties

Parameter Dimensions

Core inner diameter (two sizes) 150 ±0.5 mm (European) 6 ±0.02 in. (U.S.)

75 ±0.5 mm (European) 3 ±0.02 in. (U.S.)
Roll outside diameter (maximum) 500 mm (19.68 in.)
Roll outside diameter (typical) 400 mm (15.75 in.)
Roll Weight (maximum) 85 kg (188 lb)
Roll width (minimum) 500 mm (19.68 in.)
Roll width (maximum) 508 mm (20 in.)

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Storing Paper and Supplies

Store paper at the proper temperature and humidity as described in the

Media Guide

site:

www.printers.ibm.com/manuals.html

. You can download the

IBM InfoPrint Color 100 Print Media Guide

IBM InfoPrint Color 100 Print

from the following internet

Maintenance Parts and Supplies
Maintenance Parts

IBM supplies a special set of maintenance parts for proper maintenance of the InfoPrint Color 100. These
parts are the property of IBM.

Second Set of Corona Wire Assemblies

A second set of corona wire assemblies allows you to use one set of corona wire assemblies while the
second set is being cleaned.

Other Supplies and Equipment
Cleaning Supplies

Cleaning supplies used by the operator, such as cotton swabs, lint-free wipes, and soapy water are
needed for cleaning the printer on a regular basis.

Water for the Cooling System, Humidifier

The cooling system may need additional cool water periodically. Supply the humidifier in the print tower
with cool water daily.

Storage Locker

IBM recommends that you provide a storage locker for the various supplies and tools associated with the
InfoPrint Color 100.

Plugs for the Printer–World Trade

The 50 Hz print tower power cable does not have a plug. Provide the appropriate plug and receptacle.
The cooling unit cable does not have a plug outside the United States and Canada. The customer must

provide the appropriate plug and receptacle.
The RIP controller must be powered from the wall. Provide the appropriate plug and receptacle.

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Tools
IBM-Supplied

Densitometer

A densitometer is required to optimize control of colors printed by the InfoPrint Color 100. The InfoPrint
Color 100 uses a Gretag 19C densitometer, provided with the printer, to recommend and execute printer
color station setpoint changes to optimize color density. This function is called semi-automatic density
control. The densitometer measures optical density of printer output. This task can be accomplished either
by using semi-automatic density control function or by manual adjustments to color station controls.

Service Modem

A 7858 or 7852 modem is supplied to enable Product Engineering support personnel to investigate printer
controller problems remotely. The modem is attached only during use by service personnel. If you wish to
permit this enhanced service capability, an analog phone line and a standard power outlet should be
available during service. See “Service Modem” on page 24.

Installation Tools

Installers use a variety of special tools to set up the InfoPrint Color 100. These tools are the property of
IBM.

Customer-Supplied

Vacuum Cleaner

Ensure that the vacuum cleaner used to clean the printer meets the following requirements:
v The vacuum cleaner motor cooling must be separate from the vacuum line. This prevents paper dust,

toner, or developer mix that is drawn through the vacuum from contacting the electrical brushes of the
vacuum cleaner motor. Filtering the vacuum line and allowing the filtered vacuum to cool the motor is
not safe.

v All attachments or tools that are connected to the vacuum cleaner are nonconductive.
v The vacuum cleaner must filter particles 6 microns or smaller.

Stepladder

Use a stepladder for installation and maintenance. The ladder should be approximately2m(6ft)tall.
Because of the dangerous voltages present in the InfoPrint Color 100, IBM recommends a fiberglass
ladder.

Loupe

A loupe must be available for viewing printed documents to perform registration adjustments.

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Chapter 5. Communicating with the Printer

InfoPrint Color 100 Network Connectivity

Network connection to the printer is provided through the RIP controller. A 10/100BaseT ethernet adapter
is built into the RIP controller and can be connected to the network using the catagory 5 twisted pair
cables. The adapter senses the network speed automatically and depending on the speed will operate at
either 10 Mb or 100 Mb per second.

There are two other options available to support other network cabling.
v If the network uses coaxial cables (10Base2 or 10Base5) for the Ethernet connection, you can order an

optional Ethernet adapter which has both a coaxial (BNC) and an Attachment Unit Interface (AUI)
connection port avalilable to connect to the network wiring.

v If the network is a token ring, you can order an optional token ring adapter card which supports a ring

speed of 4 and 16 Mbps and automatically senses and operates at the ring speed without any
configuration.

Network Protocols

In order for a computer to exchange information with other machines on the network, a standard set of
rules called communication protocols are needed. The InfoPrint Color 100 provides support for following
protocols as part of the standard offering. These protocols are operational on both Ethernet and Token
Ring attachments.

Note: A maximum of five (5) workstations may be connected (communicating) with the RIP controller for

data transfer at any one time.

TCP/IP

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), commonly known as Internet protocol, is based
on open systems interconnections (OSI). To configure the system to use this protocol, parameters are
assigned depending on the network topology; a unique address is assigned to the machine, a default
gateway address, a domain name server (DNS) address, and router information. You can then transfer file
using utilities which are part of TCP/IP, such as File Transfer Protocol (FTP).

NetBEUI (NetBios Extended User Interface)

NetBEUI is commonly used in small LAN configurations and mostly in Windows and OS2 operating system
environments. The disadvantage with this protocol is that is not routable. However, it is very easy to
implement and you can transfer files using the GUI drag and drop in Windows 95, Windows 3.11, or
Windows NT. The InfoPrint Color 100 will show up as a server in the Windows Network Neighborhood and
either drive could be mapped on the local system or the files can be dropped to the appropriate folder in
the InfoPrint Color 100.

Netware

The Netware IPX/SPX is a protocol developed by Novell Inc. and mostly used in local LAN configurations.
You can use the same drag and drop function as in the NetBEUI protocol, but for this to work the network
engineer needs to do some configuration, such as frame type.

AppleTalk

AppleTalk is a protocol developed by Apple Computers and is implemented using Services for Macintosh
on the InfoPrint Color 100. A folder on the InfoPrint Color 100 is defined as a Macintosh Volume and write

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permissions are assigned to the folder. InfoPrint Color 100 appears in the Macintosh Chooser, under
Appleshare, as a file server. After connecting to it, the Macintosh Volume name, set up at the controller,
appears as the available resource. More than one Macintosh Volume can be set up at InfoPrint Color 100.
All of the setup Macintosh Volumes will appear once the connection has been made to the InfoPrint Color

100.
InfoPrint Color 100 also provides a software utility called Dispatcher which makes the InfoPrint Color 100

appear in the Macintosh Chooser as a printer under LaserWriter. This can be used to print directly to the
InfoPrint Color 100 instead of transferring PostScript files. This software also provides the functionality to
download fonts to the InfoPrint Color 100 using the standard LaserWriter font download utility or any other
commercially available font downloader compatible with the LaserWriter driver.

TCP/IP Minimum Configuration and Startup Worksheet

Use this worksheet to assemble specific information about your network that will be needed during the
installation and configuration of your InfoPrint Color 100.

System Name:_______________________________________ Date: _____________

Network Administrator:___________________________________________________

A. Network interface:___________________________________________________
Standard Ethernet, IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, or Token Ring

B. Host name: IBM_Color_xxxx ________________________________
Where xxxx are the last 4 digits of the print tower serial number (the XPS number)

C. Internet address:____________________________________________________
Address on the Internet. Do not write in leading zeroes.
(For example, do not write 002.020.12.010; instead write 2.20.120.10.)
The default address is 127.20.20.10.

D. Network Mask:________________________________________________________
Network mask if your network uses mask addresses.
The default mask address is 255.255.255.0.

E. Name server Internet address:________________________________________
Required if your network uses a name server

F. Name server domain name:_____________________________________________
Required if your network uses a name server

G. Default gateway Internet address:____________________________________
Required if your network uses a gateway

H. AppleTalk local zone:________________________________________________
Required for connecting to Macintosh

I. AppleTalk default zone:______________________________________________
Required for connecting to Macintosh

J. Domain name:_________________________________________________________
Required for connecting to PC

K. Service name:________________________________________________________
Required for connecting to PC. Alias for printer name; similar to host name.

L. All PC user IDs to be added to the configuration:____________________
Required for PC connect to RIP controller

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Fonts

Thirty-five Adobe Type Manager (ATM) Type-1 fonts are resident on the RIP controller. The PostScript
Page Description Language (PDL) allows you to download fonts, such as Adobe Type-3 fonts. You can
also purchase additional True Type and Adobe Type-1 fonts to install on your printer to RIP jobs. The
printer also supports Adobe Type-0 composite fonts and Morisawa fonts.

The following table lists the resident fonts:

Avant Garde – Book
Avant Garde – Book Oblique
Avant Garde – Demi
Avant Garde – Demi Oblique
Bookman – Demi
Bookman – Demi Italic
Bookman – Light
Bookman – Light Italic
Courier
Courier – Bold
Courier – Bold Oblique
Courier – Oblique
Helvetica
Helvetica – Bold
Helvetica – Bold Oblique
Helvetica – Narrow
Helvetica – Narrow – Bold
Helvetica – Narrow – Bold Oblique
Helvetica – Narrow – Oblique
Helvetica Oblique
NewCenturySchlbk – Bold
NewCenturySchlbk – Bold Italic
NewCenturySchlbk – Italic
NewCenturySchlbk – Roman
Palatino – Bold
Palatino – Bold Italic
Palatino – Italic
Palatino – Roman
Times – Bold
Times – Bold Italic
Times – Italic
Times – Roman
ZapfChancery – Medium Italic
ZapfDingbats
Symbol

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Chapter 6. Checklist

Use the following checklist to plan for the installation of the InfoPrint Color 100. The checklist should be
started when the printer is ordered. The first column of the checklist shows the number of weeks before
installation to accomplish the tasks.

The checklist is intended for use by the customer and IBM.

Table 10. Systems Assurance Checklist

Weeks Before

Install

8-12 Have you reviewed with the customer, and

covered the following points?

v Temperature and humidity requirements
v Ventilation
v Heat dissipation and cooling
v Acoustic levels

8-12 Check the flooring at the installation site. See

“Flooring Requirements” on page 20.

8-12 Have all spaces and clearances been verified

for moving the crates between the loading
dock and the printer installation site? See
“Shipping Crate Weights and Dimensions” on
page 20.

8-12 Is training for service representative

scheduled?

8-12 Is operator training scheduled?

4-6 Is a system engineer assigned for support?
4-6 Is training for a system engineer scheduled?
4-6 Have you reviewed supply requirements with

the customer?

4-6 Has the customer ordered and obtained

supplies?

1. Paper

v Correct paper size
v IBM tested
v Quantity

2. Toner
See “Toner”on page 29 for approximate

yields.

3. Toner waste bottles

4. Splicing tape

Task Task Owner Yes/No Due Date Date

Done

Two rolls of paper and two bottles of each
color toner are shipped with the printer. One
roll of splicing tape is shipped with the
printer. Some of these supplies will be
consumed during installation and setup.

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Table 10. Systems Assurance Checklist (continued)

Weeks Before

Install

4-6 Does the customer have an appropriate

electrical supply and power receptacle?

v Print unit electrical supply
v Print unit electrical connector (and plug if

required), for print unit. (Hubbell receptacle
460-R9V0–United States only.)

v Cooling unit electrical supply
v Cooling unit electrical connector (and plug

if required).

v RIP controller electrical supply
Optional

v Service modem electrical supply
v Service modem phone line
v Additional phone line for voice

communication during service modem use.

4-6 Have all cables, connectors, and adapters

required for this installation been ordered?

Customer Supplied

v Hubbell receptacle 460-R9V0–United

States only

v LAN cabling if required
v If necessary, adapter and/or outlet for

CEE7 VII plug used with the cooling
unit–World Trade only

4-6 Has Service ordered the onsite maintenance

parts? The CE RETAIN system has this

information.
4-6 Has an vacuum cleaner been ordered?
4-6 Has a stepladder been ordered? A 2 m (6 ft)

fiberglass ladder is recommended.
2-4 Complete the TCP/IP Configuration and

Start-up worksheet with the customer, to be

available at installation time.
2-4 Verify that operator training has been

scheduled.
2-4 Have the service representatives been

trained?
2-4 Is there workspace and storage space for the

service representative?
2-4 Is the customer-ordered hardware on site?

(Vacuum cleaner, loupe, ladder).
2-4 Has the service representative arranged for

the installation tools to be available?
2-4 Have arrangements been made for movers

or riggers to move the printer to the

installation site?

Task Task Owner Yes/No Due Date Date

Done

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Table 10. Systems Assurance Checklist (continued)

Weeks Before

Task Task Owner Yes/No Due Date Date

Install

2-4 Is the system ready for the printer? LAN,

cabling, configuration?

2-4 Is the prepress hardware and software, with

appropriate levels of application software,
available? See “Prepress Environment” on
page 25.

1-2 Final walk through.

1. Walk the path from the delivery point to
the point of installation. Check that the
crates will clear all doors, hanging signs,
sprinkler heads, and other items. Ensure
that there is adequate clearance to
maneuver the crates around all corners.

2. Ensure that “Flooring Requirements” on
page 20 are met.

3. Check for space to unpack crates when
they are in place at the installation site.

4. Check that all electrical receptacles are in
place and have the correct power.

5. Ensure all tools and supplies are on site:

v Toner
v Paper
v Splicing Tape
v Waste bottles

6. Check for all hardware items:

v Vacuum cleaner
v Stepladder
v Installation tools
v Onsite maintenance parts
v Storage locker

7. Verify that the prepress hardware and
software, with appropriate levels of
application software, are available.

8. Use tape to define the location of the
main print tower on the floor of the
customers site.

Done

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Acronyms and Abbreviations

This list explains the acronyms and abbreviations used in this manual, and in the other manuals that are
part of the printer documentation library.

Acronym Description
ASHREA American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers.
ATM Adobe Type Manager.
AUI Attachment Unit Interface.
BNC Bayonet Neil-Concelman Connector.
BPS Bits Per Spot.
BTF Book Ticket Files.
BTU British Thermal Unit.
CE Customer Engineer (IBM).
CEE International Commission for Conformity Certification of Electrical Equipment.
CFM Cubic Feet per Minute.
CMH Cubic Meters per Hour.
CMYK Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black.
DASD Direct Access Storage Device (hard disk drive).
dB Decibel.
DDF Document Definition Files.
DNS Domain Name Server.
dpi dots per inch.
DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory.
EC European Community.
EPA Environmental Protection Agency.
FCC Federal Communications Commission.
FTP File Transfer Protocol.
GB Gigabyte (1GB = 1 073 741 824 bytes).
GUI Graphical User Interface.
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission.
IPX Internet Packet Exchange.
KB Kilobyte (1KB = 1 024 bytes).
kVA Kilovolt Ampere.
LAN Local Area Network.
LED Light Emitting Diode.
MB Megabyte (1MB = 1 048 576 bytes).
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association (USA).
NetBEUI NetBios Extended User Interface.

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NT New Technology.
OEHHA Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.
OSI Open Systems Interconnections.
PBX Private Branch Exchange.
PC Open System Interconnection.
PES Print Engine Supervisor.
PDL Page Description Language.
POD Print On Demand.
PRS Paper Supply.
RIP Raster Image Processing.
SWOP Specifications for Web Offset Publications
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.
TLV Threshold Limit Value.
UV Ultraviolet light.
VDS Variable Data System.

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Glossary

The following terms are defined as they are used in the InfoPrint Color 100 documentation. If you do not
find the term you need, refer to the index or to the

Dictionary of Printing

, G544-3973.

IBM Dictionary of Computing

, SC20-1699 or the

IBM

A

A3-size paper. Paper that is 297 x 420 mm (11.69 x 16.54 in.).
A4-size paper. Paper that is 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 in.).
Active Alarms. A window that opens automatically to display alarms or warnings.
active window. A window in which you can perform actions. The title bar of an active window is highlighted.
administrator logon. The logon used only during limited sessions for configuration changes or system maintenance.
Age Developer. The value, displayed in equivalent A3 sheets, used to determine the age of the developer for each

of the eight print units. This value displays in the Toner Concentration Setpoint window.
alarm. A message in red text in the Active Alarms window, which indicates a severe problem that must be solved

immediately.An example is a paper jam.
along-web registration. The accurate alignment of the four-color separations of an image on top of each other in

the direction of the paper movement (along the web).
APIS (automated printer interface system). The interface protocol used to exchange image data, commands, and

status information between the RIP/operator interface platform and the print engine supervisor.
application CD. Recovery CD for re-installing or updating the Raster Image Processor (RIP) code, ThruPRINT code,

and other software unique to the IBM InfoPrint Color 100IBM InfoPrint Color 100 printer.
archive diskettes. Diskettes that contain data files specific to the upgrade level of the printer. These diskettes are

provided by IBM.
Automatic Control. A setting in the Paper and Engine Conditioning window used to specify that tower conditioning

be controlled automatically. Automatic is the recommended setting.
Auto Print. A setting used in the Print Sequence window to cause all jobs in the print queue to print automatically

without intervention by the operator, once the engine has reached Print Quality criteria.
Auto save settings. A Preference window checkbox used to have any settings changed in process control windows

automatically saved.

B

background noise. A dirty background caused by toner that has adhered to non-image areas of the printed job.
backup diskettes. (1) Diskettes shipped with the printer to provide a backup of the software in case the hard drive

crashes. (2) Diskettes prepared by the operator to provide a backup of data-file settings that the operator has
modified.

backup roll pressure handle. Handle used to loosen the pressure against the paper roll so a paper jam can be
cleared.

basis weight. The weight in pounds of a ream (500 sheets) of paper cut to a given size for that grade; for example,
25 x 38 in. for book papers, 17 x 22 in. for bond papers, and other sizes for other grades. The basis weight of
continuous forms for computer output is based on the size for bond papers.

bearding. The appearance of blown-off toner at the leading edge of an image.

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bias test patches. CMYK patches on control strips that are used to measure and control lower densities.
bitmap. An image formed by a rectangular grid of pixels. Each pixel is assigned a value to denote its color and the

density of color.

black overprinting. A page-setup parameter that causes 100% black to overprint the other colors.
blank sheets. The white sheets that always precede and follow a printed job.
bleed. Extra printed area that extends off the final page trim size. Bleed ensures that no white gap is at the edge of

pages. Bleed is also used as a design technique.

book ticket. A file created by MergDoc to map variable data files with master data files for printing.
bps (bits per spot). The number of bits with which each spot’s gray level is described.
brake system. Keeps the paper web at a certain tension between the paper reel and the first web drive motor.
Busy pausing engine state. During this engine state, the print engine is pausing to wait for the Ok pushbutton to be

clicked.

Busy printing engine state. During this engine state, the imaging process is taking place.
Busy starting engine state. During this engine state, the print engine is starting.
Busy stopping engine state. During this engine state, either the job has finished printing or the Halt pushbutton has

been clicked.
Busy warming up engine state. During this engine state, the print engine is waiting for the fuser to warm to its

required setpoint temperature.

Busy waiting engine state. During this engine state, the job has downloaded to bitmap and is waiting to be printed.

C

carrier. Solid elements that carry and disperse the toner when it is used in a dry powder form.
Change paper roll. A step in the Mount Paper Roll window that the operator must select to start the procedure for

changing a paper roll.

cleaning station. Removes excess toner particles from the drum and directs these particles to a toner waste bottle.
CMYK (cyan magenta yellow black). The four basic colors used in offset printing, as opposed to the three basic

colors of light: red, green, and blue.

Note: Magenta, yellow, and cyan are thought of as the ‘subtractive’ primaries. Black is added to give better density

and to produce a true black.

Collator. A special purpose hard drive disk array used to store RIPed jobs and later transfer them to the LED
printheads for imaging.

color balance. Relative levels of cyan, magenta, and yellow needed to produce a neutral or non-cast grey. Crucial
for color scanning.

color correction. Adjustment of the balance of CMY channels in an image to produce accurate color rendition of an
original image. Many color scanners, particularly low-end desktop models, produce only average color balance and
images from these units must be adjusted using an image editor.

color registration. The accurate alignment of the four color separations of an image on top of each other at each
side of the paper.

Compression. A page-setup parameter used to specify that the raster image of a RIPed job be compressed.
condensation water reservoir. The container, located in the fixed tower, that is used to collect condensation water.

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Conditioned engine state. During this engine state, the print tower conditioning is turned on and the paper
conditioning and fusing systems are turned off The engine is idle and no printing is taking place.

conditioning circuit. A circuit that controls the temperature and humidity of the air in the print tower to ensure stable
print quality and to filter ozone and dust.

console switch. The switch used to turn on the printer’s two control computers.
control strip. (1) A strip of information that can be attached to a print job and be used to measure registration and

density. (2) A page-setup parameter used to specify the name of the control strip to be appended to a print job. (3) A
Properties window Imaging field used to view a list of all resident control strips and to select a control strip to add to a
job or to override the control strip specified in the Page Setup window.

Cooling. When highlighted in the Paper and Engine Conditioning window, indicates either the air temperature and/or
the relative humidity in the print tower is higher than its setpoint and the air is being cooled.

cooling unit. A closed-loop refrigeration unit, physically separated from the print tower, that provides cooled water for
printer tower conditioning system.

Copy count. (1) A page-setup parameter used to specify the number of copies to be printed of each signature of a
job. (2) A Properties window Imaging setting used to override the number of copies specified in the Page Setup
window.

corona. (1) The effect of ionizing air with a high voltage, creating a charge that can be used to perform various
functions during printing or copying. (2) In printers, a small diameter wire (or wires, depending on the function) to
which a high voltage is applied, causing ionization of the air. The ionization creates an electrical charge to perform
various functions during the printing process.

corona wire. A wire with high voltage that emits charged particles.
Corona current. A paper-conditioning parameter that displays the current of the first transfer corona. This current is

adjusted automatically.
Counters. A window used to monitor the number of printed, wasted, and total sheets of paper. Do not use the values

in this window to determine the age of the developer. See Age Developer.

crop. To remove unwanted areas of an image, usually indicated by crop marks on the original.
cross-web registration. The accurate alignment of the four-color separations of an image on top of each other in

the cross direction of the paper movement (across the web).
Cut Sheets. A Properties window Finishing setting used to specify whether the sheets of a printed job will be cut or

not cut.

cutter. Cuts the paper perpendicular to the paper movement before the paper leaves the print tower.

D

Data depth. (1) A page-setup parameter used to specify the number of bits with which each spot’s gray level is

described. 2 bps (bits per spot) means a spot can have 8 levels of gray. Gray levels determine the density of color
printed (C,M,Y or K). (2) A Properties window Imaging setting used to override the data depth specified in the Page
Setup window.

day conditioning. The electronic control of temperature, relative humidity, and air filtering in the print tower during
the day.

DCS. Desktop color separation file.
default.ini file. A file included with the printer software that contains default page-setup-parameter values.
Delete. A function in the Image Disk, Queue Manager, and Image Memory windows used to delete a resident job

from the lists of jobs in these windows.
densitometer. An instrument used for measuring color density on a printed page.

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Density Control. The window used to monitor and sometimes adjust the parameters that affect the density of the
printed image.

density test patches. CMYK patches on control strips that are used to measure and control the higher densities.
developer. A mixture of toner and carrier particles.
developer unit. Develops the image by depositing toner particles on the drum.
digital printing. Filmless and plateless printing process wherein digital data for each page is transferred directly to a

light sensitive drum and then, via various methods, to paper for a final image.

DIS/RIP switch. The switch used to switch back and forth between the PES platform and the RIP platform.
Dmax. The density printed when the test patch has 100% dot screen.
dot gain. Increase in the size of a halftone dot during printing caused by ink spreading. Generally, this value is

known to a fair precis ion and the scanning/film production process is calibrated to compensate for it. The Cromalin
proofing system simulates this effect by overexposing slightly to increase dot percentage values an amount equal to
the press dot gain percentage.

downloading. The first step in the printing process. The selected print job is downloaded to bitmaps.
dpi (dots per inch). Also known as pels, and sometimes referred to as spots per inch. A measure of data density

per unit distance. Typical values for desktop publishing range from 200 to 300 dpi. The InfoPrint Color 100 prints at
600 dpi.

driftmargin. The signature is positioned too far to the right or left on the paper.
drum. A grounded aluminum core covered with a layer of photoconductor.
drum refurbishing. A process used to remove fused-on toner from a drum. Fused-on toner is toner that was not

removed by the cleaning station.
DTP (desk top publishing). Generic term for printing-related activities on PC platforms; includes, but is not limited to

layout and design, photo manipulation, font creation/editing, color separation, scanning, and animation.

E

emergency stop. Stops the print engine immediately when a serious error occurs. The print engine can be stopped

manually by pushing down a red emergency button or clicking the emergency stop button.
emergency stop button. The stop-sign button located at the top right of the monitor screen. Click this button to stop

the print engine during an emergency.
Engine State. A window used to monitor the status of the print engine at any one time. The print engine has eleven

possible engine states.
EPS (encapsulated PostScript). Digital format for storing scanned images. A file format that the printer accepts for

print jobs.

Executable. A Preferences window field that shows the path to the file that executes the RIP.

F

Face Down. (1) A page-setup parameter used to reverse the front and back pages in duplex jobs or to print simplex

jobs on the back side of the paper. (2) A Properties window Finishing setting used to override the Face Down setting
specified in the Page Setup window.

FastRIP window. A window that opens automatically to show the progress of the interpretation and rendering phases
of the RIPing process.

File Manager. A window used to view files and directories, move and copy files, manage disks, and so on.

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Finishing. A Properties window option used to look at and change finishing settings, such as the output bin.
fixed tower. The area of the tower where the toner is fused to the paper to produce the final image. The fixed tower

is located at the end near the paper output.
FIX T element measured. A fusing system parameter that displays the actual measured temperature of the fuser

elements.

FIX T element setpoint. The value to which the temperature of the fuser elements has to be adjusted.
FIX T paper measured. A fusing-system parameter that displays the actual measured temperature of the paper

coming out of the fuser.
FIX T paper setpoint. The value to which the temperature of the paper coming out of the fuser has to be adjusted.

For all IBM tested papers, this value is 140.C.

FOT (fused on toner). Toner left on the drum that has not been transferred to the paper.
front-to-back registration. The alignment of the signature position for front and back.
fuser. The non-contact element that affixes the eight toner layers to the paper.
fusing control system. A system that controls the temperature of the fuser element and the temperature of the

paper coming out of the fuser.

G

gate. The metal door located in front of the electronic panel in each print tower.
GCR (grey component replacement). Equivalent to UCR (under color removal).
GB. Gigabyte or 1 073 741 824 bytes (1 000 MB) of data.

H

halftone. Printing method that simulates continuous-tone shading using dots of varying sizes laid out on a regular

grid. Larger dots simulate darker tones and vice versa. Typical grid spacings are: 85 lpi newspaper, 133 lpi low end,
150 lpi midrange, 175 lpi+ high quality. LPI = lines (halftone dots) per inch.

Halt. A Print Sequence pushbutton used to stop printing when a problem that is not an emergency occurs.
hand truck. Device used to either mount the paper roll in the paper supply or remove the roll from the paper supply.
HCP (Host Control Panel). A window used primarily by the service representative to manage processes through the

use of commands.

heated rolls. The rolls in the paper supply that dry the paper to a certain moisture content.
Heating. When highlighted in the Paper and Engine Conditioning window, indicates the air temperature in the print

tower is below its setpoint and is being heated.

high-coverage job. A job in which the page has greater than 30% coverage.
High Priority. A Properties window Imaging setting used to control the printing sequence of jobs in the print queue.
Hold Printing. A Properties window Imaging setting used to put a print job on hold so the next job in the queue can

print first.
Humidifier. (1) An engine-conditioning parameter that displays the duty cycle of the humidifier. (2) Part of the

tower-conditioning system that adds humidity to the air in the print tower. The humidifier is located in the Y tower.
Humidifying. When highlighted in the Conditioning window, indicates the relative humidity is below its setpoint.

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I

ICS (imaging control system). A system that controls the eight LED writing heads.
Imaging. A Properties window option used to change image settings, such as copy count and data depth.
imposition. The process of arranging pages on a press sheet to ensure proper order during final

cutting/folding/binding. Electronic imposition builds press sheets automatically in the RIP and outputs film formatted for
immediate use in platemaking. Electronic imposition is very machine-intensive and is used only when maximum speed
and throughput are required. Also changes required rerunning an entire press sheet

INC (instrumentation control system). A system that controls the operation of all the electromechanical and
electronic modules in the print engine.

ini file. A file in which page setup settings are stored.
Initialized engine state. During this engine state, the microcontrollers are being initialized prior to power-on state.
interpretation and rendering. The two phases of RIPing a job.

J

Job type. A page-setup parameter used to specify whether a job is a master, variable data file (VDF), or test job.

K

KB. Kilobyte or 1 024 bytes of data.

L

Layout. A Properties window option used to specify the sheet and signature layout settings for a job.
LDA (light emitting diode array). The imaging device for the electrophotographic print units.
LED (light emitting diode). The imaging device element for the electrophotographic print units.
Load paper settings. A step in the Mount Paper Roll window that highlights after a new paper roll is mounted and

the Done pushbutton is clicked. When the Done pushbutton is clicked again, the Run Script window opens, where the
correct setting for the newly mounted paper roll can be specified.

log file. A file in which operational errors and messages are automatically stored. These messages can help a
service representative debug problems.

loupe. A small magnifier used to check printed documents for correct registration.
lpi (lines per inch). In computer graphics some screening algorithms use equally spaced lines to print images. This

is the line spacing used.

M

main-charge scorotron. A type of corona that contains a grid. Charges the surface of the drum to a negative

uniform potential. Each print unit has a main-charge scorotron.

main power. The power that runs the printer when the switch, located in the fixed tower, is turned to the ON position.
main switch. The switch, located in the fixed tower, that is used to turn on the printer.
Manual Control. A setting in the Paper and Engine Conditioning window used to specify that tower conditioning be

controlled manually by the operator. Automatic control, rather than manual control, is the recommended setting.

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MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet). International standards describing how to handle and dispose of chemical
substances.

MB. Megabyte or 1 048 576 bytes (1 000 KB) of data.
menu bar. Contains several menu items used to access the functions needed to operate the printer.
Mount Paper Roll window. The window used to progress through the steps to change a roll of paper.

N

night conditioning. The electronic control of the temperature in the print tower during the night or during idle time.

Relative humidity is not controlled during night conditioning.

O

Open at startup. A Preferences window selection that opens the APIS connection with the PES automatically when

the operator interface is started.
operating system CD. Recovery CD for re-installing the RIP controller operating system and system utilities. This

CD is specially licensed and configured for this purpose only.
organic photoconductor. The light sensitive coating that holds the latent image drawn by the LED array; essentially

the ‘emulsion’ of the printing plate.
Orientation. A page-setup parameter used to rotate output. Output can be rotated 0, 90, 180, or 270 degrees. The

pages rotate counterclockwise relative to their orientation when the job was created.

P

page-setup parameters. Parameters, such as page size, that describe a job for output to the printer. These

parameters are specified in the Page Setup window.

Page size. A page-setup parameter that specifies the signature size to use when the pages of a job are RIPed.
Conditioning. The window used to monitor and adjust parameters that affect paper conditioning, tower conditioning,

and the fusing system.
paper conditioning system. Part of the Paper Supply that uses a heated roll and a cooling unit to dry the paper to

a certain moisture content.
paper cooling circuit. A circuit located in the paper supply that first dries the paper with a heated roll and then

blows air on the paper to lower its temperature.

paper roll. See web.
paper roll axle. The device inserted through the core of a paper roll to support the paper roll in the printer. A paper

roll axle can be adjusted to support six different paper widths.
paper setting. A setting the operator changes when a different type of paper is loaded. Paper settings are changed

by running script files.
paper supply. Holds the paper roll, maintains web tension, heats the paper, and checks paper moisture content.

Splicing of paper rolls occurs here.
paper-supply alignment. Moving the paper supply perpendicular to the web movement to correct the alignment of

the paper supply to the print tower.
PDF (printer description file). Defined by Quark for use only with QuarkXpress. This file contains information, such

as page size, that is specific for a given output device.
Performance Monitor. A window used to monitor CPU usage and memory used during the RIPing process.

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PES (print engine supervisor) platform. One of two platforms in the printer controller module. This platform
controls the operation of the print engine.

pixel. (1) Picture element. (2) In architecture, the smallest printable or displayable unit on a physical medium. In
computer graphics, the smallest element of a physical medium that can be independently assigned color and intensity.
Picture elements per inch is often used as a measurement of presentation granularity. Synonymous with pel, picture
element.

Position. A page-setup parameter used to specify the position of the job on the physical sheet of paper.
PostScript. Adobe’s page-description language that has become a standard for graphic design and layout software.

PostScript files can contain both vector and raster data. Fonts are described using PostScript coding. Many desktop
publishing systems output PostScript.

Power-off engine state. During this engine state, the main power to the print engine is turned off.
Power-on engine state. During this engine state, the main power of the print engine is turned on and the

temperature and humidity in the print tower are adjusted to their setpoints.
PPD (PostScript printer description file).. Defined by Adobe to streamline the process of generating PostScript.

This file contains information, such as page size, that is specific for a given output device.

pre-charge scorotron. Preconditions the surface of the drum and any remaining toner particles for cleaning.
Preferences. A window used to change some of the printer default settings, such as saving your workspace.
print engine supervisor (PES). A unit that controls the operation of the print engine.
print queue. The queue that contains RIPed jobs that are ready to print. The printing of jobs from the queue is

normally on a first-in, first-out basis.
Print Sequence. A window that opens automatically to let you observe the progress of printing a job and to perform

other tasks, such as halting a print job.
print tower. The module of the printer that contains the drums, coronas, dosing and developing units. Toner

deposition occurs here. Conditioning controls this area. Paper exits this area and enters the fixed tower.

print unit. One of four units in each print tower that prints one of the four CMYK process colors.
print unit drives. The electric motors that drive the clean station, developer unit, and toner dosing unit.
process color. Made up of CMYK inks simulating a specified color. Accepted traditional method for reproducing

continuous-tone color images (color separations). Due to the nature of color inks, certain Pantone spot colors will not
reproduce well.

Progress. An option in the Queue Manager Properties window used to view the progress of a queued job.
Properties. A selection used from the Queue Manager window to change the layout, imaging, or finishing properties

of a job. When selected from Queue Manager, you can monitor the progress of a queued job.
PRS T. A paper-conditioning parameter that displays the measured standby temperature of the pre-heating roll. The

setpoint depends on the type of paper loaded in the printer.
pushbuttons. Buttons located in most operator-interface windows that, when clicked, either perform actions or

provide access to additional functions.
PRS U1. A paper-conditioning parameter that displays the potential measured by the first charge meter. The setpoint

must be 500V.
PRS U2. A paper-conditioning parameter that displays the potential measured by the second charge meter. A

setpoint based on the specific paper humidity that will result in the best print quality has been established for each
type of certified paper.

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Q

Queue Manager. A window that lets you view and manage all jobs currently in the print queue. As soon as a job

prints, it disappears from the list of jobs in the queue.
Quit PES at exit. A Preferences window checkbox used to have the PES quit automatically when you quit the

operator interface.

R

raster. A pattern of dots comprised of varying data depths. Images with only black and white values are 1 bit (on/off),

while greyscale images are 8 bit (256 levels). RGB images are 24 bit (three channels, 8 bits each). CMYK images are
32 bit (four channels.) Raster images are also called bitmapped images.

raster image processor (RIP). Converts the job from PostScript into high resolution (600 dpi) bitmaps to be fed to
the LED arrays. Images are screened and converted to halftone data here.

Refill Toner Containers window. The window used to progress through the steps for refilling the toner containers.
Register Control. The window used to adjust registration.
registration. (1) The accuracy of printing on paper relative to the edges of the paper. (2) the accuracy of printing a

single color (cyan, magenta or yellow), relative to black. (3) The accuracy of printing on one side of a page relative to
printing on the reverse side of the same page.

relative humidity measured. The actual measured relative humidity of the print tower.
relative humidity setpoint. The value to which the relative humidity in the print tower should be adjusted.
Rename. A function in the Queue Manager window used to change the name of a listed resident job.
RIP (raster image processing). The process of converting PostScript jobs into four simplex or 8 duplex separate

color bitmaps (CMYK) which can be transferred to the final print medium.
RIP controller. Intel-based computer system which performs the RIP processing and provides the operator interface

to engine control.
RIP (raster image processor). Computer processor that renders PostScript instructions into dot patterns that are

transferred to the final print medium.

Run paper-conditioning state. The print engine is printing, which means the paper humidity is okay.
RunID. A unique number between 0 and 655535 assigned to each job in the print queue.
Run Script. A window used to activate script files. The operator uses script files to prevent paper scorching, specify

type of paper, and align the paper supply to the print tower.

S

Save workspace. A Preferences window checkbox used to save the position of non-Explore open windows in the

workspace.
scripts. Files that contain predefined control sequences used by the instrumentation system. The operator will use

some of these files for specific tasks.

Separations. A Properties window setting used to separate a printed image into the four CYMK colors.
sequential-action functions. Operator-interface functions that involve a sequence of actions that are performed

partly by the operator and partly by the interface. Mount Paper Roll, Refurbish Drums, and Refill Toner Containers are
examples.

service intervention. (1) A function that allows you to open the print tower doors to do maintenance and solve
problems without turning off the main power to the printer. (2) The window used to perform service-intervention steps.

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service key. The key that must be inserted and turned clockwise before service intervention is used.
setpoint-adjustment processes. Processes that include parameters to monitor and setpoints to adjust to control or

to optimize print quality. Density Control and Web Tension are examples of setpoint-adjustment processes.

Sheet size. A page-setup parameter that defines the size of the physical sheet on which the job will be printed.
Sheffield unit. The Sheffield unit is a measure of the smoothness of the surface of the paper. The smaller the

Sheffield value, the smoother the paper.
signature. Group of pages that will print, fold, cut and bind together. Placement of pages on the signature is

determined using a folding dummy.

signature position. The position of the image with respect to the edge of the paper and the leading cut.
Size. A Properties window Imaging field that shows the compressed size of the selected resident job.
skew. In printers, the position of paper going through the paper path at a slight angle. Skew is a measure of how

well printed lines are aligned to the edges of the paper.

spindle. A paper mounting axle or auger in the toner dosing unit.
splicing. Attaching the leading edge of a new paper roll to the trailing edge of the old paper roll.
splicing tape. The adhesive-backed tape used to splice (attach) a new paper roll to the old paper roll.
spot color. Made up of individual colored inks formulated to exactly match a specified color. Used when CMYK

process color is unable to produce a reasonable facsimile of the color or when very vivid color is needed. Also used
when fluorescent or metallic colors are used.

standard test page. A PostScript file that is printed to check overall print quality on both the X and the Y side of the
page. The test-page file is provided with the printer software.

Standby engine state. During this engine state, the paper conditioning and fusing systems are turned on and the
print engine is ready to print.

Start paper-conditioning state. The required setpoints for the first and second charge meters have been reached,
and you can proceed with printing.

Start web drive. The step highlighted in the Mount Paper Roll window after the correct paper setting has been
specified for the new paper roll.

status bar. The area at the bottom of the monitor screen that provides informational items.
Stop paper-conditioning state. The job has printed, and the temperature of the heated roll is saved automatically to

be used as the setpoint temperature for the next print job.

T

TC measured. A density-control parameter that displays the actual measured toner concentration (TC).
TC d setpoint. A density-control parameter used to manually adjust the toner concentration (TC) setpoint of toner in

the developer mix.

TC setpoint. A density-control value to which the actual toner concentration (TC) has to be adjusted.
TED (transfer erase duplex). The assembly that holds the transfer, erase and duplex corona wires.
temperature control system. A system that regulates the temperature inside the print tower to 30°C when the print

engine is turned off.

temperature measured. The actual measured temperature of the print tower.
temperature setpoint. The target value to which the temperature inside the print tower is being controlled.

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tested papers. Papers that have been tested and approved by IBM for use in the printer.
Test frequency. A Properties window Imaging setting used to specify how often a test sheet should be printed during

the printing of one or more jobs in the print queue.
test sheet. A single sheet inserted at specified intervals to check overall print quality during the uninterrupted printing

of one or several jobs.
ThruPRINT. An IBM exclusive graphical user interface which provides the collator interface and facilitates operator

control of RIPing, printing, and variable data merge.
TIFF (tagged image file format). Digital format for storing scanned images. Also referred to as raster format, as

opposed to vector format. TIFF files, when used in DTP work, place only a low-resolution FPO image; the
high-resolution data remains on the hard drive.

Toner Concentration Setpoint window. The window used to monitor the age of the developer.
Toner Containers window. Window used to monitor the level of toner in each toner container and the level of toner

waste in the toner waste bottles.

toner dosing system. A system that automatically adds toner back to the development unit.
toner waste. Toner that is removed from a drum by the cleaning station and deposited in a toner waste bottle.
toner waste bottle. Collector for toner that is automatically removed from the drum.
tool bar. Contains icons you can click on to quickly access the most frequently used operator interface functions.
top roller. Roller located at the top of the fixed tower. Directs the paper toward the fuser.
tower-conditioning system. The automatic conditioning of the relative humidity and temperature of the air in the

print tower to enhance print quality.
transfer corona. Wire that imparts charge to paper to cause toner to move from the OPC drum surface to paper

surface.
transfer test patches. Two patches each of CMYK on control strips that are used to measure and control transfer

efficiency (saturation).
Transient paper-conditioning state. The paper is being wound around the heated roll, and the power of the heating

lamp is reduced to keep the temperature stable.
trapping. The amount an overprinting color overlaps to prevent white paper showing through gaps caused by normal

misregistration. On sheet-fed presses this is typically 0.25pt.
Trial Print. A Properties window Imaging setting used to fine tune and adjust print quality from a trial print before the

entire job is printed.
tumble. A page-setup parameter used to rotate the back page 180°. Rotation is cumulative with any rotation

specified for orientation.
TWR RH measured. The actual measured relative humidity inside the print tower. The minimum can be 25%, and

the maximum can be 37%.
TWR RH setpoint. The target value to which the relative humidity in the print tower is being controlled. The typical

setpoint is 32%.

TWR T measured. The actual measured temperature in the print tower. The minimum temperature can be 25°C.
TWR T setpoint. The target value to which the temperature in the print tower is being controlled. This value is

27–30°C.

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U

UCR (under color removal). Conversion of neutral color areas into black ink. Reduces the use of CMY inks,

improves trapping, and reduces setup time. Generally, UCR is performed during image scanning, but some RIPs
perform UCR during processing. Also known as GCR.

W

Warmup paper-conditioning state. Pre-heating is on and the engine is in Standby state. When the temperature of

the heated roll is at its required setpoint, the paper web can be started.
warning. A message in black text in the Active Alarms window, which indicates a situation that could eventually

cause a problem. An example is a full toner waste bottle.

water-cooling circuit. A circuit that keeps the writing heads at a constant temperature to ensure stable performance.
web. Roll of paper used in web or rotary printing.
web-direction markers. Markers located on a control strip to show the moving direction of the paper web.
web-drive speed roll. A roll at the bottom of the Y tower.
web-drive torque roll. A roll in the fixed tower below the fuser cooling unit.
web tension. (1) The tension of the paper web between the brake system and the speed motor and between the

speed motor and the torque motor. (2) The window used to monitor web tension and to adjust the torque of the torque
motor.

workspace. The area of the monitor’s operator interface screen in which you will work in various windows to perform
tasks.

writing-head cleaning tool. A felt-tipped edge tool used to clean the lens of the writing heads.

X

X tower. The area of the print tower that contains the four print stations for printing the X (front) side of a page. The

X tower is located at the end near the paper supply. The side printed by the X tower is face up exiting the printer.
xerography. Dry printing process using corona-charged photoconductive surfaces to hold latent images that are

developed with a dry toner, which is then transferred to paper and fused with heat.
XPOSE. Graphical user interface for various operator functions in the printer. Control of printer registration and

density, monitoring of engine status, job settings and submission to print engine, and some service functions are all
performed through this GUI.

Y

Y tower. The area of the print tower that contains the four print stations for printing the Y (back) side of a page. The

Y tower is located between the X tower and the fixed tower. The side printed by the Y tower is face down exiting the
printer.

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Index
A

acoustic levels 10
Adobe Type Manager (ATM) 35
altitude specifications 9
attachments 3
AUI adapters 3

C

cables

connectors

cooling unit 24
densitometer, world trade 24
main power (50 Hz) 24

main power (60 Hz) 23
main power 23
operator console 16
PES control unit 16

checklist 37
cleaning

supplies 31

clearances around printer 11
collated documents 3
collator

cables 17
cooling specifications 10
data storage 3
description 3
dimensions 21
disk array 3
DRAM buffers 3
location 2
merging fixed and variable data 3
page picking 3
placement 17
power 22
printing on demand (POD) 1
Rasterized Image Processor (RIP) 3
variable data capacity 3
weight 21

color

coverage percentage 6, 29
grey levels 1
printing 2
registration 7
toner 29

coolant hoses 18
cooling

LED printheads 2
paper 2
specifications 10
system water 31
unit

cable connector 24

connections 18

description 2

dimensions 21

electrical requirements 22

cooling

corona wire

coverage per color 6, 29
cut accuracy 7

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unit

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hoses 16
physical environment requirements 17, 19
placement 17, 18, 19, 20
power consumption 22
power requirements 18, 24
weight 21

assemblies 31
second set 31

D

DASD 4
densitometer 7

cable connector, world trade 24

description 32
density and registration, job setup 6
diagnostics package 6
disk array

collator 3
duplex printing 1

E

electrical requirements 23

cooling unit 18, 24

main power 23

print tower 19, 22, 23
electrophotographic printing 2
environmental requirements 9

acoustic levels 10

air temperature 9

cooling unit 17, 19

heat dissipation 10

humidity 9

lighting 10

OEHHA guidelines 10

ventilation 10, 19
equipment

customer-supplied 32

densitometer 32

IBM-supplied 32

service modem 24, 32

stepladder 32

storage locker 31

vacuum cleaner 32
Ethernet 1, 3, 5, 33

port 16

protocols 3

F

flooring

requirements 20

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fonts

Adobe 35
resident 35
True Type 35

network protocols

NetBeui 33
Netware 33
TCP/IP 33

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G

glossary 43
graphical user interface (GUI) 2, 4, 6

H

heat dissipation 10
hoses

cooling unit 16, 18
print tower cooling 18

I

image

registration 7

installation

planning 25
procedures 26
tools 32

J

job setup, density and registration 6
jogger unit, paper output

job output jogger 2

L

LAN 1, 2, 3, 5
LED, cooling 2
lighting requirements 10
loupe 32

M

main power

cable 23

connector (50 Hz) 24
connector (60 Hz) 23

requirements 23

maintenance parts

corona wire assemblies 31

IBM-supplied 31
MergeDoc 5
merging fixed and variable data 3
minimum space requirements 11
modem, service 24, 32
monitor, keyboard, and mouse

placement 2, 17

power 17

N

network protocols 33

AppleTalk 33

O

OEHHA guidelines 10
operator

console 2

collator 2
connections 16
dimensions 21
monitor, keyboard, and mouse 2, 17
placement 16
RIP controller 2

weight 21
tasks 1, 27
training 27

optical density 7
ordering supplies 29
ordering toner 29
output jogger unit

dimensions 21
job output tray 2
weight 21

P

page picking 3
PageMaker Plugin 5
paper

conditioning 2
cooling 2
description 30
loading space 18
maximum width 6
output jogger unit 2

dimensions 21

weight 21
roll properties 30
rolls 2
storage 31
supply unit 2

dimensions 21

splicing station 2

weight 21
testing 2
width 6, 7

percentage of coverage 6
performance specifications 6
PES control unit

cables 16
dimensions 21
placement 11, 16, 17
power 22
weight 21

physical

environment 9

acoustic levels 10

flooring 20

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physical

planning, installation 25
plugs for the printer, World Trade 31
PostScript

power

Prepress environment 25
preprinted forms 2
print

print tower

printer

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environment

lighting 10
preparing 9
requirements 9, 20
ventilation 10, 19

layout

clearances 13, 18
collator placement 17
cooling unit placement 17, 18, 19
guidelines 11
installation area 11
monitor, keyboard, and mouse 17
operator console placement 16
PES control unit placement 17
planning 11
space requirements 11, 14
typical layout 12

data streams 1
cables and cords 23

collator 22
connectors 23, 24
consumption 22
cooling unit 24
operator console 16
PES control unit 22
print tower 19
requirements 23

main power 23
print tower 22

RIP controller 24

area 7
engine 2, 3
on demand (POD) 1
quality 6
tests 2

cooling hoses 18
dimensions 21
feet, weight load 20
requirements

electrical 22
flooring 20
space 13

weight 21
acoustic levels 10

applications 1
communicating with 33
components 2
cooling 10
cooling unit 2

placement 17, 18, 19

DASD storage 3

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printer

printing

(continued)

dimensions 21

electrical requirements 22, 23

placement 17
feet, print tower 20
flooring requirements 20
front view 15
heat dissipation 10
operator console 2

placement 16
output jogger unit 2
paper supply unit 2

placement 2

splicing station 2
performance specifications 6, 13
PES control unit 17

placement 11, 16, 17
placement 11
power consumption 22
resolution 1
RIP controller 2
sheet cutting 7
shipping crates 20

removing 21

specifications 20, 21

transporting 21, 26
space requirements 11, 12, 13, 14
speed 1
test prints 2
weight 20, 21

continuous form 2
duplex 1
electrophotographic 2
on demand (POD) 1
web-fed 2

R

Raster Image Processor (RIP) 3
registration

color 7
image 7
specifications 6, 7

resolution

printer 1
screening 1

RIP Controller 2, 24

hard drives 3

S

Screening Technology 5
service interface 6
shipping crates

dimensions 21
removing 21
transporting 21, 26
weights 20, 21

signature skew 7
Software 4

Index 57

Software

space

specifications

speed of printer 1
splicing

stepladder 32
storage

suppliers
supplies

system configuration, typical 25
systems assurance checklist 37

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Screening Technology 5
ThruPRINT 4
variable data 5
Windows NT 4
XPOSE 4

above the printer tower 13
for loading paper 18
for service and maintenance 18
minimum requirements 11, 13, 14
typical installation 12

cooling 10
maximum coverage 6
optical density 7
performance 6
print area 7
printer dimensions and weights 21
registration

color 7

image 7
sheet cutting 7
signature skew 7

station 2
tape 30

for supplies 31
locker, tools 31

Lexmark 29
cleaning 31

corona wire assemblies 31
ordering 29
paper rolls 30
splicing tape 30
storage 31
toner 29
toner waste bottles 30
water 31

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tools

installation 32
loupe 32

training, operator 27

V

vacuum cleaner 32
variable data

description 5

MergDoc 5
PageMaker Plugin 5

XTension, QuarkXpress 5
electronic collator capacity 3
merging with fixed data 3

ventilation 10, 19

W

walkovers, cable and hose 16
waste bottles, toner 30
water for cooling system 31
web-fed printing 2

X

XTension, QuarkXpress 5

T

tape, splicing 30
terminology 43
tests

print 2
Token Ring 1, 5, 33
toner

colors 29

fusing 2

ordering 29

waste bottles 30

yield 29
tools

IBM-supplied 32

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