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Getting Started
Guide
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This guide reflects the Konica NT RIP Getting Started Guide as of February 2003.
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Contents
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Introduction................................................................................................................................ 1
Recommended System Configuration....................................................................................... 1
Backup Utilities......................................................................................................................... 2
Connecting the Pieces................................................................................................................ 3
Installing the SCSI Cable................................................................................................ 3
Installing the Encryption Key (Dongle).......................................................................... 3
Turning on the System............................................................................................................... 3
Power on the Recorder.................................................................................................... 3
Power on the NT/ 2000 Workstation.............................................................................. 4
Technical Support...................................................................................................................... 4
Installing the RIP....................................................................................................................... 5
RIP Upgrade Installation................................................................................................. 5
New RIP Installation....................................................................................................... 5
Configuring the RIP................................................................................................................. 14
Launching the RIP from the RIP Workstation.............................................................. 14
The Configure RIP Window......................................................................................... 16
Configuring RIP Extras................................................................................................. 16
Cassette Manager.......................................................................................................... 19
Page Setup Manager and “Page Setups”....................................................................... 20
Separations Manager..................................................................................................... 22
Configure Device.......................................................................................................... 25
Saving Page Setup......................................................................................................... 33
Setting Page Setup Exposure Value ........................................................................................ 34
Exposure Sweep Jobs for the Bluefin........................................................................... 34
Exposure Sweep Jobs for All Other Recorders............................................................. 36
Calibration ............................................................................................................................... 37
Outputting an Image................................................................................................................ 40
Media Manager............................................................................................................. 41
Uninstalling the RIP ................................................................................................................ 41
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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.
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
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The following is recommended as a robust configuration that gives good
throughput and a good safety margin for most workloads, within certain
constraints. It is possible to run the RIP in lesser configurations. However, Konica
does not recommend it.
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Note:
Note:
Processor: 800 MHz, or faster, Pentium family processor
• Memory: 512MB (1GB required for the Trapping Option)
• SCSI Adapter: An Adaptec SCSI Adapter (29160N or 2940) dedicated to the imagesetter
is required. A narro w controller is preferred for the imagesetter , b ut wide controllers may be
used with a 68 to 50 pin adapter.
• Hard Drives: Two (or more) 18 GB(or larger) disk drives with a 10,000 RPM minimum
spindle speed are 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, alter nativ ely, the SCSI adapter
attached to the recorder must be differential.
Operating System: Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 5.0 or Higher), or Windows 2000
(Service Pack 2.0 or higher).
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directly to the RIP, you will need NT/2000 Server.
CD ROM drive: One is required.
• NT Configuration: If NT/2000 Server (not Workstation) is in use, make sure 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”.
• Adaptec SCSI Driver: The Adaptec aic78xx.sys driver must be version 2.3 or later.
• Rip Configuration: Printer buffer 8192KB or more. Minimum memory left for system
should be 64,000 KB or more. The Network buffer should be 4096KB. The Band size for
printing buffer should be 256KB.
Note:
Host requirements can vary depending on model of recorder, r esolution, image size,
and other items. It is highly recommended that you consult with your Dealer/Representative with regard to the minimum system configuration that will best meet
your needs.
BACKUP UTILITIES
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The utilities
which is in the
RIP Configuration Data and the
BackupConfiguration.ps
ECRM RIP
folder. The
Backupfonts.ps
Since these 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
folder.
Utils
Backupfonts.ps
BackupConfiguration.ps
creates a file called
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.
T o 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
and to restore the Configuration Data print
registers which files are being restored. To use, quit and relaunch the RIP after
restoring configuration.
Backupfonts.ps
and
BackupConfiguration.ps
utility backs up the RIP Font Data.
creates a file called
Fonts.ps
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Config.ps
. The RIP Monitor also
are in the Utils folder,
utility backs up the
Config.ps
and
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
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backup the RIP data as you add or delete RIP information. The files
are overwritten each time you back them up.
Note:
Fonts.ps
These backup utilities have not be tested for all versions of the NT RIP, therefore,
they may not operate correctly with earlier versions.
CONNECTING THE PIECES
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How to interconnect the recorder and the host.
Installing the SCSI Cable
With the NT Workstation and recorder powered off, connect the SCSI cable,
AC24628, from the SCSI port of the NT 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 Workstation and recorder powered off, install and secure the
encryption key (dongle) provided with the RIP software kit. The dongle must be
installed on a parallel printer port on the NT Workstation.
Config.ps
and
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
before starting up your computer:
ONLINE - SERIAL
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Power on the NT/ 2000 Workstation
WARNING!
When booting the preinstalled operating system for the first time, you must fill in
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the registration dialog window with Machine and Company Name. Otherwise,
you will have to reinstall the operating system from the beginning.
Step 1 Boot the NT / 2000 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.
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The password in the Welcome window will be blank on boot up. Refer to your Windows NT / 2000 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:
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
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This section outlines how to install a new RIP, upgrade an existing 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 5. 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:
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Step 1 Launch your existing RIP and record the data for all your page setups and calibration
Step 2 Perform List Fonts from the Fonts menu to get a list of all the fonts currently installed
Step 3 Proceed to the RIP Installation instructions listed on page 5 to install the RIP. Once the
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.
Step 1 Insert the RIP CD into the CD ROM drive of your computer . (If your system is set to run
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.
sets which you wish to keep.
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.
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 41.
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:
an autorun file, steps 2 through 4 will automatically be performed).
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•The Konica ECRM RIP splash screen displays.
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Step 5 Click the Install Konica ECRM RIP button on the splash screen.
•The welcome window displays.
Step 6 Read the information provided and Click Next.
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•The Choose Destination Location window displays.
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Step 7 Click Next to accept the default destination drive and folder or click 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 have not deleted the old RIP, you will
need to change the folder name for the new RIP to a name other than the old RIP
folder name.
Step 8 Click Next.
•The SELECT PROGRAM FOLDER NAME window displays, with “ECRM Konica RIP
6.0” 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 6.0, as shown above).
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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.
•The Physical Output Device Selection window displays with 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.
Note:
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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•The Installation Complete window displays.
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Step13 Select either 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.
Always 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 after specifying whether or not to restart your computer.
•If you are installing on Windows NT, you are finished.
•If you are installing on Windows 2000, installation of the scsipel driver will require you to
perform the following steps after rebooting the workstation:
Note:
You will have to use a log-on that has ‘Administrator’ privileges in order to install
the driver components.
Step 1 If you are installing on Windows 2000, your system requires the driver to be installed
manually. If you are presented with the Found New Hardware Wizard screen on reboot
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proceed to, Step 8 “Click the Next button." on page 12. Otherwise follow the steps
below.
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Step 2 If you are not presented with the Found New Hardware Wizard screen on reboot you will
have to initiate the driver installation. On your desktop, right click on My Computer and
select Manage.
Step 3 On the Left side of the window, click on Device Manager.
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Step 4 On the right side of the window, click on the + next to Other Devices.
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Step 5 You will see two entries for the ECRM SCSI PelBox. Double click on one of the ECRM
SCSI PelBox SCSI Sequential Device entries.
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Step 6 You will see that the drivers for this device are not installed (Code 28). Click on the
Reinstall Driver... button.
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Step 7 You will be presented with the Welcome to the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard.
Step 8 Click the Next button.
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Step 9 Select “Search for a suitable driver for my device” and then click Next.
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Step10 Select “Specify a location” and click Next.
Step11 You will be prompted to find the driver. Insert the ECRM RIP CD ROM and browse to
“Ppd & drivers\Win2000\scsipel” on the CD ROM. Then Select OK.
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Step12 Select Next to install the driver.
Step13
Note: You will be prompted for a password upon accessing the RIP for the first time.
Your installation is now complete.
Please use the password supplied.
CONFIGURING THE RIP
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This section takes you from launching the RIP to outputting a calibrated image on
your recorder. The final image you output should be an actual job to verify the
settings specified in the selected page setup.
You can find detailed information about all the settings explained briefly below in
the RIP Operator Guide located on the RIP CD ROM.
Launching the RIP from the RIP Workstation
Step 1 Click the Start button and select Programs.
Step 2 Select ECRM RIP from the Programs menu.
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Step 3 Select the RIP from the ECRM RIP menu. The RIP launches and the splash screen
displays.
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Step 4 Click OK to continue.
•The Password dialog may appear.
Step 5 Enter the password from your dongle and click OK.
Note: About passwords:
•If this is a new installation, then a password is not needed.
•If this is an upgrade from a 5.1, a 5.3, or a 5.5 RIP, then a password is not needed.
•If this is an upgrade from a 4.x RIP, then a password is needed.
•If this is an upgrade from a 5.1, 5.3, or 5.5 RIP, which was itself an upgrade from a 4.x RIP,
then a password is needed.
•When you receive RIP software, the password is located on your packing slip/invoice (If a
password is required). If your password does not appear on your invoice, call ECRM
customer service with your invoice number, and they will give you the correct password.
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•Three RIP windows display: The Menu Bar, Output Controller, and Media Monitor
windows display.
The Configure RIP Window
The print and network buffers in the Configure RIP... window are set to default
values that should be adequate to operate the RIP software. However, if a
printer caught-up error occurs in the RIP Monitor during output to the
recorder, pull down from ECRM RIP to Configure RIP>Options and increase
the amount of memory left for the system value.
Configuring RIP Extras
If you have purchased optional RIP extras, you must enable them by entering the
password provided.
Step 1 Click on ECRM RIP in the top menu, and click on Configure RIP from the drop down
menu.
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•The Configure RIP window displays.
Step 2 Click on the Extras button.
•The Configure RIP Extras window displays.
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Step 3 Use the scroll bar to select an option (for example, TrapPro) and click on the ADD
button.
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•The Enable Feature window displays.
Step 4 Enter the password provided for your option.
Note: The password for the old Harlequin ICC Profile Pr ocessor (HIPP) option works f or
the new Harlequin ColorPro.
The password for the old TrapWorks option works f or the new TrapPro Lite option.
Step 5 Click OK.
•The Configure RIP Extras window displays, with Yes applied to the TrapPro
plug-in.
Step 6 Click OK. The plug-in is now available for use.
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Cassette Manager
Step 1 In the main menu bar, pull down from Output to Cassette Manager.
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Use the Cassette Manager to create cassette names and to attach values to them
that provide information to the RIP. For your convenience, give the cassette a name
that you can easily recognize in the future. When you change cassettes, the RIP has
access to important information about that cassette: e.g. the width of the media and
the amount of media remaining in the cassette.
•The Cassette Manager window displays.
Step 2 Set Units: to your preferred unit of measure. Any values displayed are changed to the
new unit of measure.
Step 3 Click on the New button.
•The New Cassette dialog box displays.
Step 4 First: before setting an y n umeric entries, set Units: to your preferred unit of measure, if
necessary.
Step 5 Name the cassette in a way that is easily identifiable.
Step 6 Set Media Type: to a name that identifies the media contained in the cassette.
Step 7 Set Media Width: to the width of the film in the units selected above.
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Step 8 Set Remaining Length: to the amount of film in the cassette right now. If you just
installed a 200 foot roll, enter 200 feet. If you estimate that there is 47 feet left in an
unknown cassette, enter that.
Note: Set length in the recorder to the same value or Cassette Manager will reset to 0
after the first image is output.
Step 9 Number: is the identifying number of the cassette.
Step10 Click OK.
•The Cassette Manager window displays, with your new cassette listed by name.
Step11 When finished, click the OK button in the Cassette Manager window.
Page Setup Manager and “Page Setups”
A Page Setup specifies parameters for the RIP to use in outputting to a particular
recorder. These parameters include the name of the recorder, the resolution in use,
the calibration set required, and all other settings needed to produce an acceptable
output from the selected recorder under the specified conditions. You will have one
page setup for each set of conditions (i.e. resolution, film type, etc.) under which
you output images.
In this section, you will create one page setup that reflects real conditions at your
location and you will output a calibrated image of your choice.
The Page Setup Manager contains a list of the names of all page setups that are
currently installed in the RIP. As you create new page setups, their names are
added to the list. As your imaging requirements change, you create new page
setups or select existing ones to fit the situation.
Step 1 In the main menu bar, pull down from ECRM RIP to Page Setup Manager.
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•The Page Setup Manger window displays.
Step 2 Click on the New button.
•The New Page Setup dialog box displays.
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Step 3 Set Output Device: to <your recorder name>.
Step 4 Set Resolution: to one that you use.
Step 5 Set Optimization: to None or Media Saving.
Step 6 Leave Exposure: set to its default value.
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Step 7 Set Separation Style: Choose a default or create a new Separation Style.
Step 8 Color Options: Make no changes to Color Options.
Step 9 Leave Calibration:, Tone Curves:, Intended Press:, and Actual Press: set to (None).
Step10 Set any effects that you plan to use such as Rotate, Negative, and Mirrorprint.
Step11 Make sure Feature is deselected.
Step12 Leave Scaling: at 100% Vertical and Horizontal.
Step13 Select <your cassette> from the list presented by the Cassette: selection box.
Step14 Make no changes to Page Layout...
Step15 Options: Enable “Abort job if any fonts are missing”. This prevents a job imaging
substituting “courier” for the missing font.
Separations Manager
The Separations Manager allows you to setup unique configurations for
individual page setups. You may use one of the two defaults or create one of your
own. One Style Name can be used for more than one page setup.
Step 1 Select the icon for Separations, Screening and Color.
•The Separation Manager window displays.
Step 2 Select the name of your recorder in the Device field and highlight the style name you
wish to use.
Step 3 Click the Select button.
Step 4 Click New... if you wish to create a new separations page.
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•The New Style dialog box displays
Step 5 Enter a unique Style Name:
Step 6 Select a Color Space:
Step 7 Output Format: is chosen automatically, depending on your Color Space: selection.
Step 8 Click Create. Depending on Color Space: c hosen, either a Monochrome or a CMYK Edit
Style dialog box appears.
Step 9 If you choose monochrome or RGB as your color space, this edit style dialog box
displays. Use Level 1 spot colors is grayed out and not available for RGB.
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Step10 If you choose CMYK as your color space, this edit style dialog box of displays. Use
Level 1 spot colors is available for CMYK.
Step11 Highlight any color and edit Print, Angle, or Ink fields, if needed. These are located just
below the separations box.
Step12 Click New to add a new spot color.
Step13 Select Override separations in job.
Step14 Select Use level one spot colors if applicable (grayed out for monochrome and RGB
color space).
Step15 Select Override angles in job, Reject preseparated jobs, and Recombine preseparated
jobs, if applicable.
Step16 Set Dot Shape: and select Override Dot Shape in job.
Step17 Set Frequency and select Override frequency in job.
Step18 Select Use Harlequin Precision Screening if desired, and make the appropriate
settings. See the RIP Operator Guide.
Step19 Select Use extra gray levels if desired and fill in Limit number of gray levels to:
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Step20 Select Rotate screens according to page rotation.
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Step21 Click OK.
•The Separations Manager window displays.
Step22 Click OK.
•The New Page Setup window displays.
Step23 Click Configure device... if not grayed out.
Note: The Device Configuration dialog box for your recorder displays. The Configure
Device Section explains each type.
Configure Device
There are five possible Configure device windows that you will see depending
on the type of recorder that you selected in the Output device: entry: one for
MAKO HT recorders, one for Cut-to-size recorders, one for non Cut-to-size
recorders, one for Bluefin recorders, and one for DesertCat devices. Some
recorders do not require a Configure device window, in which case the
Configure device button is grayed out. Follow the directions below for your
recorder as identified by the illustration of the window.
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MAKO HT RECORDERS
Figure 1. Device Configuration Window (Mako HT)
Step 1 First, set the Image Spacing units to your desired unit of measure, e.g. inches.
Step 2 Set the image spacing value to the distance between images that you want.
Step 3 Click the OK button.
Step 4 The Configure Device operation is complete for this type of recorder.
NON CUT-TO-SIZE RECORDERS
Figure 2. Device Configuration Window (Non Cut-to-size)
Step 1 First, set Distance Units to your desired unit of measure.
Step 2 Set Punches to: Both head and tail punches or Head punch only or No punches. Note
the explanatory graphic on the left side of the window.
Step 3 Set Head Punch / Distance to the distance you want between the centerline of the head
punch and the edge of the image.
Step 4 Set Head Punch / Placement to Inside image or Outside image.
Step 5 Set Tail Punch / Placement to Inside image or Outside image or From head punch.
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Step 6 Set Tail Punch / Distance to the distance you want between the centerline of the tail
punch and the edge of the image or between the centerline of tail punch and the
centerline of the head punch.
Step 7 Finally, set Image Spacing to the distance you want between the centerline of the tail
punch of one image and the centerline of the head punch of the next. Note the
explanatory note on the bottom left of the window.
CUT-TO-SIZE RECORDERS
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Figure 3. Device Configuration Window (Cut-to-size)
Step 1 First, set Distance Units to your desired unit of measure.
Step 2 Set Punches to: Both head and tail punches or Head punch only or No punches. Note
the explanatory graphic on the left side of the window.
Step 3 Set Head Punch / Distance to the distance you want between the centerline of the head
punch and the edge of the image.
Step 4 Set Head Punch / Placement to Inside image or Outside image.
Step 5 Set Tail Punch / Placement to Inside image or Outside image or From head punch.
Step 6 Set Tail Punch / Distance to the distance you want between the centerline of the tail
punch and the edge of the image or between the centerline of tail punch and the
centerline of the head punch.
Step 7 Finally, set Image Spacing to the distance you want between the centerline of the tail
punch of one image and the centerline of the head punch of the next. Note the
explanatory note on the bottom left of the window.
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Step 8 Select Cut to size for cut-to-size mode and deselect Cut to size for Galley mode.
Step 9 If Cut to size is deselected, all items may be filled in exactly as for non cut-to-size
recorders.
Step10 If Cut to size is selected, Image Spacing is not read and you must set Top Trim Margin
and Bottom Trim Margin. The trim margins set the distances from the centerlines of the
head and tail punches to the cut lines. See the explanatory graphic in the bottom left of
the window.
BLUEFIN RECORDERS
Figure 4. Device Configuration Window (Bluefin)
Step 1 Set the exposure value to the value identified in the section titled
for the Bluefin
Step 2 Set the exposure sweep job settings to the exposure range and step values. The sweep
job will run in increments according to the step value. Refer to the section titled
Exposure Sweep Jobs for the Bluefin for details on running an exposure sweep.
Step 3 The Leading Punch (distance to leading edge of film) value default is the preset
Position. If ad ditional positions are required enter the values, separated by commas, in
the other positions value box.
Step 4 The Trailing Punch (distance to leading edge of film) value default is the Preset
Position. If ad ditional positions are required enter the values, separated by commas, in
the other positions value box.
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Step 5 The Auxiliary Punch (distance to leading edge of film) value does not have a default
value or preset. If Auxiliary punches are required enter the values, separated by
commas, in the other positions value box.
Step 6 Enter your preference in the Black Borders information field.
Step 7 Set your horizontal and vertical magnification. This feature provides for limited resizing
of the image by the recorder.
Step 8 Set your limit value for Black Borders.
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DESERTCAT DEVICES
Step 1 In the output type information field select plotter to go direct via plug-in to the
DesertCat or Select the TIFF file f ormat that is applicable in y our en vironment. Selecting
a TIFF file, routes the plots through the DesertCat Queue either on this PC or a PC on
the network.
•The Output Folder information field has a default location assigned to it. This output folder
location has to be the same as the Watch Folder in the DesertCat Queue. The RIP will then
submit jobs to the DesertCat Queue.
This folder must be
the same as the Watch
Folder in the DesertCat
Queue.
Step 2 Enter the name of the output folder or click on the Output Folder button to browse for
the correct Watch Folder.
•The Media Type information field displays the media types that are available to you. These
media types have to be defined in the DesertCat Controller. Once they have been defined,
their names are written to the config.txt file in the DesertCat Controller, and are read by the
RIP. (The RIP must be restarted if these media types have not been defined in the DesertCat
Controller). Once the media types have been defined in the DesertCat Controller , restart the
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RIP, and the RIP will then read them into this information field. If the RIP is on another PC
or network, the config.txt file must be copied to the RIP PC and placed in the folder location
where the RIP is installed. (example: C:\ECRM RIP 6.0\SW\devices\DesCat\setup)
Step 3 Click on the down arrow in the Media Type information field and select the media type
to be assigned to this page setup.
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ECRM TIFF DEVICE
Step 1 Select the Property Set to which the TIFF files will be submitted. The Property Set
defines recorder settings to be applied to the job. These settings include, media width,
media type, punch settings, etc. See the CtServer User Guide for details.
•The RIP will display all the Property Sets that are defined by the CtServer installed on the
workstation running the RIP as well as Property Sets defined by CtServers on the network.
Network Property Set names are displayed as “MachineName:PropertySetName”. Based on
the Property Set selected, the RIP will know where to put the TIFF file.
Note:
Network Property Sets will not be visible until the Remote CtServer is connected to
via the CtServer Remote View, or the “Open” in the local CtServer. After this connection, the RIP must be restarted to access the Property Sets.
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Saving Page Setup
Step 1 Click the OK button.
Step 2 Select Save As.
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•The New Page Setup window displays.
•The Save Setup dialog displays.
Step 3 Set Save As: to a name that identifies it easily. For instance, the name: 1270-sq.-120
could mean 1270 resolution, square dot shape, and 120 line screening frequency.
Step 4 Click Save.
•The Page Setup Manager window displays, with your new Page Setup listed.
Step 5 Click OK.
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SETTING PAGE SETUP EXPOSURE VALUE
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Note: Setting page setup exposure values for the DesertCat do not use this function in the
RIP. These values are set using DesertCat Controller and Fluence settings.
Every film type and every resolution requires a different exposure setting. The
exposure setting that you enter in each Page Setup provides a starting point for the
RIP in its instructions to the recorder. After you determine the correct exposure,
you create a calibration set that is used with your page setup. This calibration set
allows the RIP to add and subtract increments from the base exposure setting in
order to get all calibrated exposure points to within +/- 2%.
Newer recorder models use an exposure setting scheme with a linearly increasing
exposure range of 000 to 255 with all values having meaning. 000 is the lightest
exposure setting and 255 is the darkest.
Older recorder models use a different exposure setting scheme. The first digit may
be set to 0, 1, 2, or 3 and represents an increasing neutral density filter setting. The
higher the number, the darker the apparent filter, and the lower the exposure value
as measured on the film. The last two digits may be set to any value from 00 to 31
and represent increasing exposure settings to the laser. The higher the number, the
higher the exposure setting. In this scheme, 031 is the darkest setting and 300 is the
lightest.
Regardless of the exposure setting scheme in use by the recorder, newer plug-ins
will use the linear range from 000 to 255. If the recorder itself is using the neutral
density and exposure scheme, the exposure setting will be con verted appropriately.
Exposure Sweep Jobs for the Bluefin
The Bluefin model Recorder processes sweep jobs differently than the older
recorder models.
In the Configure Device dialog box in the section “BLUEFIN RECORDERS" on
page 28, allowed you to set up your exposure sweep parameters. All Bluefin
exposure sweep jobs use this process. Once the exposure sweep values are set, and
the page setup is saved, the job is submitted by using the print file feature. Follow
these instructions to submit your exposure sweep job.
Step 1 In the main menu bar, pull down from ECRM RIP to Print File...
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Step 2 Select <your page setup> in the Page Setup: information field.
Step 3 Select the file ECRMBluefinSweep.ps (Located in the RIP folder) to output to the
recorder and click Print.
•The recorder produces a piece of film with a single image.
. . . . .
Step 4 Process the film. Follow the recommendations of the film man ufacturer or your internal
guidelines to evaluate the 10 targets for either D-max or for dot percent at the 50%
block. For instance, your internal guidelines may require 54% at the 50% block or the
film manufacturer may recommend a certain D-max.
Step 5 The required readings may not be found on any of the targets, but one will be the
closest. Determine the exposure setting of this target.
Note: If you don’t determine the correct exposure using this method, y ou may need to run
another exposure sweep either above 200 or below 100. Exposure will be affected by
many variables including which resolution you choose to run.
Step 6 If necessary, print an exposure sweep using the exposure of the closest target as a
starting point. For instance, if a 54% dot percent reading is required in the 50% block,
and the closest target from the prior exposure sweep was 51% at an exposure setting
of 150. Print another exposure sweep with Fr om: set to 150, To: set to 160, and Step: set
to 1.
Step 7 When the correct exposure setting is determined, enter this number in the Exposure:
box of your Page Setup.
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Exposure Sweep Jobs for All Other Recorders
Note: (Does not apply to DesertCat Devices)
Each Page Setup must have its exposure setting determined in the following way:
Step 1 In the main menu bar, pull down from Output to Print Calibration.
•The Print Calibration dialog box displays.
Step 2 Set Print for: to one of the three options.
Step 3 Set From Page Setup(s): to the page setup that you just finished creating.
Step 4 Set From: to 100, To: to 200 and Step: to 10.
Step 5 Click Print exposure sweep. The recor der produces a piece of film with 10 uncalibrated
targets (1 per step) on it, each one representing a different exposure setting.
Step 6 Develop this piece of film.
Step 7 Follow the recommendations of the film manufacturer or your internal guidelines to
evaluate the 10 targets for either D-max or for dot percent at the 50% block. For
instance, your internal guidelines may require 54% at the 50% block or the film
manufacturer may recommend a certain D-max.
Step 8 The required readings may not be found on any of the targets, but one will be the
closest. Determine the exposure setting of this target.
Note: If you don’t determine the correct exposure using this method, y ou may need to run
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another exposure sweep either above 200 or below 100. Exposure will be affected by
many variables including which resolution you choose to run.
Step 9 If necessary, print an exposure sweep using the exposure of the closest target as a
starting point. For instance, if a 54% dot percent reading is required in the 50% block,
and the closest target from the prior exposure sweep was 51% at an exposure setting
of 150. Print another exposure sweep with Fr om: set to 150, To: set to 160, and Step: set
to 1.
Step10 When the correct exposure setting is determined, enter this number in the Exposure:
box of your Page Setup.
The exposure setting of your Page Setup is now set correctly. The next section
describes how to create a calibration set for use with your Page Setup.
CALIBRATION
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Note: This section of the RIP does not apply to DesertCat Devices. The calibration func-
tion is controlled by using DesertCat Controller.
. . . . .
Your Page Setup exposure is now set correctly, but there may still be some
deviations from the desired dot percentages across the whole range of exposures
that the recorder can produce. Creating a calibration set for your Page Setup gives
the RIP a set of corrections that it can use to ensure that if a 20% dot percentage is
required, that’s what is measured on the film.
Step 1 Pull down from Output to Print Calibration. The Print calibration dialog box displays.
Step 2 Set From Page Setup(s): to <your page setup>.
Step 3 Click Print uncalibrated target. The recorder produces a piece of film with one target on
it.
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Step 4 Use a transmission densitometer to measure the dot percentage in each of the blocks
on the target. Record the measured value for each block.
Step 5 Pull down from Output to Calibration Manager.
•The Calibration Manager window displays.
Step 6 Set Device: to your < your recorder name >.
Step 7 Set Color Space to Monochrome or CMYK.
Step 8 Click New.
•The Edit uncalibrated target for Preview dialog box displays.
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Step 9 Click under W arning Criteria: on each parameter bo x to import the associated data from
your current Page Setup. Verify the information.
Step10 Select from among the Channel: options: if Color Space = Monochrome, then Channel
= Gray. If Color Space = CMYK, then Channel = C,M,Y,K.
Step11 In the box below each dot percentage category, enter the densitometer reading you
read from the uncalibrated target.
Step12 Name: the calibration set, e.g. < your cal set >.
Step13 Click OK. Calibration Manager appears with your new calibration set listed.
Step14 Click OK.
Step15 In the main menu, pull down from ECRM RIP to Page Setup Manager...; Page Setup
Manager appears.
Step16 Select your page setup and click Edit...
Step17 Set the Calibration: entry to <your cal set>.
Step18 Click OK. The Page Setup Manager appears.
Step19 Click OK.
Step20 Pull down from Output to Print Calibration... Print Calibration appears.
Step21 Set From Page Setup(s): to your <your page setup>.
Step22 Click on Print calibrated target. The recorder produces a piece of film with a single
target on it.
Step23 Process this film.
Step24 Measure the dot percentages in each block of the calibrated target. All the blocks
should be their required value +/-2% of full scale. The 2% block can read from 0% to 4%,
the 50% block can read from 48% to 52%, and so on.
. . . . .
Your page setup is now calibrated and can be used to output an image.
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OUTPUTTING AN IMAGE
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Note: This section does not apply to DesertCat Devices. DesertCat Controller and Desert-
Cat Queue are used to output jobs to the DesertCat.
Now that you have completely specified a page setup for your recorder and for the
conditions of operation, you may output an image to verify that the recorder is
operating as expected.
Step 1 In the main menu bar, pull down from ECRM RIP to Print File...
Step 2 Select <your page setup> in the Page Setup: box.
Step 3 Select the file that you wish to output to the recorder and click Print. The recorder
produces a piece of film with a single image.
Step 4 Process the film.
Step 5 Verify that the image is of the quality expected and that the punches and cut lines are
where specified.
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Media Manager
Step 1 Leave settings at zero. In most cases, operation of the RIP is most efficient if all
Step 2 Never check the check box labeled Disable media management.
Step 3 Select Using online developer if you are using one.
Step 4 Click OK.
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settings in the Media Manager are left at zero. If you plan to use Media Mana ger, see the
RIP Operator Guide.
UNINSTALLING THE RIP
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If you need to uninstall the RIP, follow the steps below:
Step 1 Close Explorer to allow the Uninstaller access to all files.
Step 2 Before uninstalling the ECRM RIP, we recommend that you backup your RIP data by
printing the files Backupfonts.ps and BackupConfiguration.ps through the RIP.
See the Backup Utilities section of this document.
Step 3 Move the postscript files, Config.ps and Fonts.ps, created by running Backup
Utilities, to some other folder outside the RIP structure.
Step 4 Once the RIP data has been backed up, delete the current RIP by following the steps
below.
a.) On the Windows NT or 2000 RIP Workstation, click the Start button and
select Settings, Control Panel.
b.) From the Control Panel, double click on the Add/Remove Programs icon.
c.) Select ECRM RIP from the Add/Remove Programs Properties window.
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d.) Click the Add/Remove button.
e.) Answer Yes when the Confirm File Deletion window appears. UnInstall
Shield deletes the RIP software.
f.) Once the UnInstall Shield has completed, click OK.
g.) Click OK in the Add/Remove Programs Properties.
h.) Close the Control Panel Window.
Step 5 Once the RIP has been deleted, the RIP folder may still display when in the Explorer.
Select Vie w , Refresh to c lear the folder. If the RIP folder e xists, remove it b y highlighting
it and clicking on delete.
Step 6 Once the RIP is deleted, reinstall the RIP. See the New RIP Installation section of this
document.
Step 7 Restore the RIP data that was currently backed up. See the Backup Utilities section of
this document for specific instructions on restoring the RIP data.
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