Konica NT RIP User Manual
Konica NT RIP
Getting Started
Guide
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AG12333P3 Rev. 12 Konica NT RIP Getting Started
Konica NT RIP Getting Started Guide
This guide reflects the Konica NT RIP Getting Started Guide as of September 2004.
© copyright Konica Incorporated 2004
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Contents
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Introduction 1
Recommended System Configuration 1
Backup Utilities 3
Connecting the Pieces 3
Installing the SCSI Cable 4
Installing the Encryption Key (Dongle) 4
Turning on the System 4
Power on the Recorder 4
Power on the NT/ 2000 Workstation 4
Technical Support 5
Installing the RIP 6
RIP Upgrade Installation 6
New RIP Installation 6
Ensure AppleTalk is Installed before Running the RIP 11
Configuring the RIP 12
Launching the RIP from the RIP Workstation 12
The Configure RIP Window 14
Configuring RIP Extras 15
Cassette Manager 17
Page Setup Manager and “Page Setups” 18
Separations Manager 21
Configure Device 24
Saving Page Setup 32
Setting Page Setup Exposure Value 33
Exposure Sweep Jobs for the EV-jetsetter 9200 33
Exposure Sweep Jobs for All Other Recorders 36
Calibration 37
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Outputting an Image 41
Media Manager 42
Uninstalling the RIP 42
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OFTWARE
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INTRODUCTION
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This document outlines how to install the hardware, install the RIP,
configure the RIP, and output a a calibrated file on a Windows NT,
Windows 2000, or Windows XP system.
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM
CONFIGURATION
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Recommended Platform Specifications
• Pentium 4.2ghz or faster processor
• At least one 40gb or larger disk drive with a minimum spindle speed
of 7200 rpm
- Older, slower computers may require two SCSI disk drives
- More files, larger files or higher resolution will require more
disk space
• 512mb RAM or more
- Minimumof lgb of RAM if TrapPro or TrapProLite are
enabled
- No applications other than ECRM RIP and CTServer allowed
on platform
• Operating Systems (all operating systems must be properly
configured)
- Windows XP Professional, Service Pack I or higher*
- Windows 2000 Professional, Service Pack 3 or higher*
- Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 5 or higher*
- Windows 2003 Server
• Adaptec 2930 SCSI adapter
• CD ROM Drive
• Parallel Port
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Recommended System Configuration
Note:
Note:
Note:
Note:
* For Mac connectivity, Windows Server or third party Mac connectivity
software, such as PC MacLAN, is required
A sustained formatted data read rate of 12mb/sec. is specified to insure
the drive is sufficiently fast to supply data to the recorder.Not all manufacturers supply this information in their literature. Fast drives with
spindle speeds of 10,000 RPM or more typically are sufficient.
•For EV-jetsetter 6200, 6250, 5200, 9100, 6100 and 9200 a high voltage
differential SCSI card, such as the Adaptec 2944, is required.
Some recorders are equipped with traditional SCSI and some are
equipped with differential interfaces and are not directly compatible
with LVD or Ultra2 SCSI adapters. If the recorder is differential, either
a single-ended to differential converter box connected to the recorder is
required, or, alternatively, the SCSI adapter attached to the recorder
must be differential.
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Operating System:
2000 (Service Pack 2.0 or higher), or Windows XP Professional.
Windo ws NT 4.0 (Service P ack 6.0 or Higher), W indo ws
The ECRM Konica RIP runs on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP
Workstations and NT 4.0/2000/XP Servers. If you wish to have Macintosh clients submit jobs directly to the RIP, you will need NT/2000
Server or alternative connectivity software such as PC MacLan by
Miramar.
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Note:
CD ROM drive:
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NT Configuration:
that the network is optimized. In the NT Control
Panel>Network>Services>Server>Configuration dialog, “Balanced” check
box must be chosen. In Windows 2000, Select My Network
Places>Properties>Local Area Connection>Properties>File and Printer
Sharing for Microsoft Networks>Properties and then select “Balanced”.
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Adaptec SCSI Driver:
or later.
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Rip Configuration:
for system should be 64,000 KB or more. The Network buffer should be
4096KB. The Band size for printing buffer should be 256KB.
Host requirements can vary depending on model of recorder, r esolution,
One is required.
If NT/2000 Server (not Workstation) is in use, make sure
The Adaptec aic78xx.sys driver must be version 2.3
Printer buffer 8192KB or more. Minimum memory left
image size, and other items. It is highly recommended that you consult
with your Dealer/Representative with regard to the minimum system
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configuration that will best meet your needs.
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BACKUP UTILITIES
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The utilities
Utils folder, which is in the
BackupConfiguration.ps
and the
utilities are postscript files, they are printed directly through the RIP
via the Print File menu. When printed, each of these utilities creates a
file in the
Config.ps
While these utilities run, the RIP Monitor registers which files are
being backed up and displays the paths where these files reside, in case
you need to restore the information from these files.
To restore the information from these backup files, print the postscript
files through the RIP via the Print File menu. To restore the Font Data
information print
Config.ps
restored. To use, quit and relaunch the RIP after restoring
configuration.
BackupConfiguration.ps
ECRM Konica RIP
utility backs up the RIP Configuration Data
Backupfonts.ps
Utils
folder.
and
Backupfonts.ps
. The RIP Monitor also registers which files are being
utility backs up the RIP Font Data. Since these
BackupConfiguration.ps
creates a file called
Fonts.ps
and to restore the Configuration Data print
and
Backupfonts.ps
are in the
folder. The
creates a file called
Fonts.ps
.
Once you install the RIP and supply it with information, such as
additional fonts, page setups, and calibration sets, create a backup of
the RIP. Also, periodically backup the RIP data as you add or delete
RIP information. The files
time you back them up.
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These backup utilities have not be tested for all versions of the NT RIP,
therefore, they may not operate correctly with earlier versions.
Config.ps
and
Fonts.ps
are overwritten each
Connecting the Pieces
CONNECTING THE PIECES
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How to interconnect the recorder and the host.
Installing the SCSI Cable
With the NT/2000/XP workstation and recorder powered off, connect
the SCSI cable, AC280015 or AC24628, from the SCSI port of the
workstation to the bottom port of the recorder. If you have two SCSI
controller cards, refer to the documentation that came with your
workstation for the proper SCSI controller card location used for the
recorder connection.
Installing the Encryption Key (Dongle)
With the NT/200/XP workstation and recorder po wered of f, install and
secure the encryption key (dongle) provided with the RIP software kit.
There are two types of dongles: parallel and USB. The parallel dongle
works on NT, Windows 2000, and XP workstations. However,
USB dongle works only on Windows 2000 and XP workstations.
The parallel dongle must be installed on a parallel printer port on the
NT/2000/XP workstation. The USB dongle must be installed on a
USB port of the Windows 2000/XP workstation.
the
TURNING ON THE SYSTEM
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Power on the Recorder
Once the recorder is powered on, verify that the recorder is on-line and
in serial mode. This can be done through the Control Panel of the
recorder.
Some recorder models take up to a minute to go on line after power is
turned on. On these models, be sure that the front panel is displaying
the following message
ONLINE - SERIAL
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before
starting up your computer:
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POWER ON THE NT/ 2000 WORKSTATION
Power on the NT/ 2000 Workstation
WARNING!
When booting the preinstalled operating system for the first time, you
!
Note:
must fill in the registration dialog window with Machine and Company
Name. Otherwise , y ou will ha ve to reinstall the operating system from
the beginning.
Step 1 Boot the NT / 2000 / XP workstation by turning the power on.
Step 2 Let the boot sequence automatically boot into Windows NT / 2000. Do not
select Enter and do not activate other menus unless instructed to do so by
an authorized dealer.
The password in the Welcome window will be blank on boot up. Refer to
your Windows NT / 2000/ XP manual for information on establishing
passwords.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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If you need technical support, call your service representative or the
dealer from whom you bought your Konica system.
Before calling for support:
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Step 1 Make sure your hardware meets the system requirements defined in the
document.
Step 2 Make sure all cable and peripheral connections are correct and secure.
Step 3 Read any release notes shipped with your system.
Step 4 Record exactly any system error messages that appear on boot up or any
RIP monitor error messages. If possible, send your representative a copy
of the file, LOGFILE, found in the SW folder of your RIP.
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Installing the RIP
INSTALLING THE RIP
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This section outlines how to install a new RIP, upgrade an e xisting RIP,
and uninstall an existing RIP.
RIP Upgrade Installation
If installing the RIP for the first time, proceed to the RIP Installation
instructions listed on page 6. If upgrading from a previous RIP,
continue to the section below.
UPGRADING
Page setups, fonts, calibration sets and cached screens are not forward
compatible when upgrading from one RIP to another. Therefore,
perform the following before installing the new RIP on your existing
platform:
Step 1 Launch your existing RIP and record the data for all your page setups and
calibration sets which you wish to keep.
Step 2 Perform List Fonts from the Fonts menu to get a list of all the fonts
currently installed in the RIP. This list of fonts is registered in the LOGFILE.
Print the LOGFILE, which is located in the SW folder, using a text editor.
Using the LOGFILE you will know which fonts need to be reinstalled aside
from the base fonts that are present in the RIP by default.
Step 3 Proceed to the RIP Installation instructions listed on page 6 to install the
RIP. Once the RIP has been successfully installed, you will have to
recreate the page setups and calibration sets and reinstall fonts. You may
wish to delete the old RIP folder at this time. Refer to “Uninstalling the
RIP" on page 43.
New RIP Installation
Note:
You will have to use a log-on that has ‘Administrator’ privileges in order
to install all the components. Otherwise, all the drivers may not install
correctly.
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The RIP will create new cached screens as jobs are interpreted.
The RIP Installer installs all the RIP software, the Sentinel Driver
required for the Dongle, and the
Scsipel.sys
Driver required to
drive the recorder. To install the RIP and the Drivers, do the following:
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NEW RIP INSTALLATION
Step 1 Insert the RIP CD into the CD ROM drive of y our computer. (If your system
is set to run an autorun file, steps 2 through 4 will automatically be
performed).
Step 2 Double click on < my computer > on the desktop.
Step 3 Double click on the < RIP > CD icon.
Step 4 Double click on, or launch, the
Setup.exe
program.
•The Konica ECRM RIP splash screen displays.
Step 5 Click the Install Konica ECRM RIP button on the splash screen.
•The welcome window displays.
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Installing the RIP
Step 6 Read the information provided and Click Next.
Step 7 Click Next to accept the default destination drive and folder or click
•The Choose Destination Location window displays.
Browse to open a browser window where you may enter a different
destination drive and folder.
Note:
If upgrading from an existing RIP and you ha ve not deleted the old RIP,
you will need to change the folder name f or the new RIP to a name other
than the old RIP folder name.
Step 8 Click Next.
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NEW RIP INSTALLATION
•The
SELECT PROGRAM FOLDER NAME
“ECRM Konica RIP 6.4” appearing as the default program folder name.
Step 9 If the default name in the box is acceptable, click Next. Otherwise, enter a
different name (like ECRM RIP as shown above).
Step10 If the program folder name presented in the Program Folders: box is not
acceptable, you may enter a name in the box, or you may click on an
existing name in the Existing Folders: box.
Step11 Click Next.
•An installer screen opens and tracks the progress of the installation of the
software.
window displays, with
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Installing the RIP
Note:
•Eventually , the
a list of available devices. The list contains the recorders supported by the RIP.
•Additionally, the list has selections for “ECRM TIFF”, “ECRM TIFF,
Remote” and “DesertCat, Remote”. These selections are to be used when the
RIP is to generate TIFF files and send them to CtServer or DesertCat Queue.
Selecting these output devices insures all the necessary information for these
devices is included in the TIFF file.
Physical Output Device Selection
window displays with
If this RIP will be sending TIFF files, either over the network or on the
same workstation, to DesertCat Queue for output to a DesertCat, select
“DesertCat, Remote”.
Note:
If this RIP will be sending TIFF files to ECRM CtServer on the same
workstation, select “ECRM TIFF”. If this RIP will be sending TIFF files
to ECRM CtServer over the network, select “ECRM TIFF, Remote”.
Step12 Use the scroll bar to scroll to the correct recorder model, and click the
SELECT button.
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NEW RIP INSTALLATION
•The The Sentinel Driver Installation displays and tracks the installation of the
driver.
•Eventually, the Installation Complete window displays.
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Step13 Select Yes or No as an answer to the question: “Do you want to restart
your computer?”.
Note:
Note:
You must restart your computer before using the RIP.
Be sure the imagesetter is connected and powered up prior to powering
on the PC.
Step14 Remove the installation CD ROM from the drive.
Step15 Click Finish to restart your computer.
Note:
When the system restarts, you may see an error message about an
unsupported driver being installed. Ignore the message and click on OK
to clear it.
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