Konica Minolta FIERY ZX-2100, FIERY ZX-3300 User Manual

Getting Started

FIERY ZX-3300/ZX-2100

for Minolta CF910

Getting Started

FIERY ZX-3300/ZX-2100

for Minolta CF910

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Contents

Introduction

About the documentation
Specifications
User software

Windows xiii
Mac OS xiv
UNIX (TCP/IP) xv
Parallel port xvi
IPX (Novell) xvi
Command WorkStation xvi

Installing User Software on a Windows Computer

Installing Windows software

Downloading printer files with the Installer WebTool 2

Setting up the Fiery ZX as a PostScript printer

Setting up PostScript printing with Windows 95 3
Setting up PostScript printing with Windows 3.1x 18
Setting up PostScript printing with Windows NT 4.0 23

Installing Fiery ZX software

Fiery Downloader and Fiery Print Calibrator 33
Fiery Spooler 35
Fiery Scan 37
Command WorkStation 38

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Using the software for the first time

Configuring the connection to the Fiery ZX 40
Configuring the connection for Fiery Spooler 43

Copying color files from the User Software CD

Installing the Fiery ZX ICM printer profile for Windows 95 47
Installing files for Adobe Photoshop 48

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Installing User Software on a Mac OS Computer

Installing Mac OS software

Downloading printer files with the Installer WebTool 54

Setting up PostScript printing with Mac OS

Setting up the Fiery ZX in the Chooser 56

Installing Fiery ZX software and fonts

Screen fonts 60

Copying color files from the User Software CD

Installing files for Adobe Photoshop 62

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61

Downloading Installers with Fiery WebTools

Setting up Fiery WebTools
Using the Installer WebTool

67
68

Troubleshooting

On a Windows computer

Setting up IPX (Novell) printing for Windows NT Workstation 71
Installing the Adobe PostScript Printer Driver 71
Problems with the Fiery utilities on Windows 95 or Windows NT 71

71

On a Mac OS computer

Setting up the Fiery ZX in the Chooser 72
Installing screen fonts 72

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Index

ix About the documentation

Introduction

This manual describes how to install the user software for the Fiery ZX™ and set up
printing from Windows and Mac OS computers. For information about setting up
network servers and clients to use the Fiery ZX, see the
general information on using the color copier, your computer, your application
software, or your network, see the manuals that accompany those products.

The term “Fiery ZX” is used to refer to both the Fiery ZX-3300 and

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Fiery ZX-2100 Color Server. Where appropriate, differences between the two are
noted.

The Fiery ZX-3300 includes Command WorkStation™ software, which enables an
operator to manage all jobs sent to the Fiery ZX. Although it may not be the case at all
sites, the documentation for this product assumes the presence of an operator who
controls and manages jobs sent by users from remote workstations.

The Fiery ZX-2100 does not include Command WorkStation software. However,
Command WorkStation hardware and software are both available options; contact
your authorized service technician for information.

Your Fiery ZX includes a media pack containing the following:

• User Software CD

• For the Fiery ZX-3300, Command WorkStation CD

Configuration Guide

. For

• Documentation

About the documentation

This manual is part of the set of Fiery ZX documentation, which includes the
following manuals for users and system administrators:

•

Getting Started

Fiery ZX. Specifically, it describes installation of PostScript printer drivers, printer
description files, and other software provided on the User Software CD. It also
explains how to connect each user to the network.

describes how to install software to enable users to print to the

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• The

Configuration Guide

Fiery ZX for the supported platforms and network environments. It also includes
guidelines for setting up UNIX, Windows NT, and NetWare servers to provide
PostScript printing services to clients.

• The

Printing Guide

send jobs via remote workstations on the network or via a direct parallel port
connection.

• The

Color Guide

to a Fiery ZX. It also includes practical color printing tips and application notes that
explain how to print to the Fiery ZX from popular Windows and Mac OS
applications.

• The

Job Management Guide

including the Command WorkStation, and how they can be used to manage jobs
and maintain color quality. This book is intended for an operator or administrator,
or a user with the necessary access privileges, who needs to monitor and manage job
flow, perform color calibration, and troubleshoot problems that may arise.

provides an introduction to the basics of color theory and printing

explains basic configuration and administration of the

describes the printing features of the Fiery ZX for users who

explains the functions of the Fiery client utilities,

•

Release Notes

the problems you may encounter.

provide last-minute product information and workarounds for some of

Specifications

The Fiery ZX has the following features:

• For the Fiery ZX-3300, DEC Alpha 21164, 533 MHz CPU
For the Fiery ZX-2100, DEC Alpha 21164, 400 MHz CPU

• For the Fiery ZX-3300, 256MB RAM
For the Fiery ZX-2100, 160MB RAM

You may be able to add additional memory. Contact your authorized service
technician for information.

• Internal 4.1GB hard disk drive

• Internal 12x CD-ROM drive

• Supports AppleTalk, TCP/IP, and IPX protocols simultaneously

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• Supports parallel port communication

• Supports thinnet (thin coaxial Ethernet cable or 10Base2), thicknet (thick coaxial
Ethernet cable or 10Base5), and unshielded twisted pair (Fast Ethernet 100BaseTX
or Ethernet 10BaseT)

• Supports Token Ring networking (available as an optional kit)

• Supports Adobe PostScript 3

• Includes 136 fonts (117 Adobe Type 1 PostScript, and 19 TrueType)
In addition, two Adobe Multiple Master fonts are included and are used for font

substitution in PDF files.

• Built-in ColorWise™ color management and NetWise™ networking features

• Fiery WebTools

• Fiery Downloader™, Fiery Print Calibrator™, and Fiery Spooler™ client utilities

• Fiery Scan™ plug-in

™

User software

The full set of Fiery ZX user software is provided on the User Software CD and the
Command WorkStation CD. Installers for the printer files can also be downloaded
with the Installer WebTool.

Adobe PostScript Printer
Driver

PostScript Printer
Description files (PPDs)

Enables you to print to the Fiery ZX from
Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, and Mac OS
computers; supports special Fiery ZX and PostScript
3 features. Windows NT 4.0 users should use the
Microsoft PostScript Printer Driver provided with
Windows NT 4.0.

Files for use with the PostScript printer driver; they
allow the Fiery ZX to appear in popular
applications’ P rint and P age Setup dialog box es. The
Fiery ZX PPDs provide information about the
Fiery ZX and your particular copier model to the
application and printer driver you are using.

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Screen Fonts
(for Mac OS only)

Screen fonts for the 136 printer fonts installed on
the Fiery ZX (117 Adobe Type 1 and 19 TrueType).
See Appendix B of the

Printing Guide

for a complete

list.

Fiery Downloader Enables you to print PostScript files, Encapsulated

PostScript (EPS) files, and Portable Document
Format (PDF) files directly to the Fiery ZX without
opening the application in which they were created.
Fiery Downloader also enables you to manage the
printer fonts installed on the Fiery ZX.

Fiery Downloader is also installed with the
Command WorkStation software.

Fiery Print Calibrator Enables you to calibrate the Fiery ZX remotely from

your computer. Proper calibration keeps color
consistent across time.

Fiery Print Calibrator is also installed with the
Command WorkStation software.

Fiery Spooler Enables you to view the order and priority of print

jobs, customize printer settings for jobs, delete jobs,
and move jobs between queues. You can also use it
to view job accounting information.

Fiery Scan plug-in A TWAIN plug-in module for Photoshop that

enables you to scan images from the copier directly
into Photoshop.

For the Fiery ZX-3300,
Command WorkStation
software (on the Command
WorkStation CD)

Enables you to track and manage print jobs, manage
printer fonts, preview print jobs, merge documents,
perform calibration, and configure the server from a
remote workstation. For more information on the
Command WorkStation, see the

Guide

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Command WorkStation software is not

Job Management

provided with Fiery ZX-2100 systems. It can be
purchased separately as an upgrade.

xiii User software

Color management files ColorSync and ICM color management files that

enable you to maintain consistent color from your
original artwork to the colors displayed on your
monitor to the printed output.

Color reference files Reference pages that you can print to view the range

of colors available on your Fiery ZX. For the most
predictable color results, refer to these pages when
defining colors in applications.

System requirements

To install the Fiery ZX user software on a Windows or Mac OS computer, the
computer must be equipped with a built-in or external CD-ROM drive.

Windows

To print to the Fiery ZX, you need:

• A Windows-based computer with an 80486, AMD, or Pentium processor

• Windows 95, Windows 3.1x, or Windows NT 4.0

• At least 16MB of RAM

To use Fiery utilities (Fiery Downloader, Fiery Print Calibrator , and F iery Spooler) you
also need:

•

Either

Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 with NT Service Pack 4

• At least 16MB of RAM

To use Fiery Scan, you also need Adobe Photoshop version 4.0 or later.
To use Fiery WebTools, you also need:

•

Either

Netscape Communicator v4.0.x with Java enabled or Microsoft Internet

Explorer v3.0.2 or 4.0.x with Java enabled

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Netscape and Microsoft continue to release frequent updates to their browsers.
As support cannot be guaranteed for all versions, use the versions specified above for
best results.

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• A monitor that supports 16-bit color at a minimum resolution of 800 x 600

• A TCP/IP enabled network and the IP address or DNS name of the Fiery ZX

• Web Services enabled on the Fiery ZX

With Microsoft Windows 95, you also need:

• IPX/SPX or TCP/IP networking protocol installed

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You must have TCP/IP networking protocol installed in order to use Fiery
Spooler; Fiery Spooler is not supported over IPX/SPX.

• Adobe PostScript Printer Driver for Windows version 4.2 or later (version 4.2.4 is

included with the user software)

With Microsoft Windows 3.1x, you also need:

• IPX networking protocol installed

• IPX/SPX networking software for IPX/SPX communication

• MS-DOS version 5.0 or later

• Adobe PostScript Printer Driver for Windows version 3.0 or later (version 3.1.2 is

included with the user software)

With Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 you also need:

• TCP/IP networking protocol installed

• The Windows PostScript Printer Driver that came with your Windows NT 4.0

system software; however, some Fiery ZX printing features may not be available. For
details, see the

Printing Guide

.

Mac OS

To print to the Fiery ZX, you need:

• A Mac OS-based computer

• At least 16MB of RAM

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• EtherTalk installed

• Apple System software version 7.0 or later

• Adobe PostScript Printer Driver version 8.5 or later (version 8.5.1 is included with

the user software)

To use the Fiery utilities (Fiery Downloader, Fiery Print Calibrator, and F iery Spooler),
you also need:

• A Power Macintosh computer

• At least 16MB of RAM

To use Fiery Scan, you also need:

• Adobe Photoshop version 4.0 or later

To use Fiery WebTools, you also need:

• Netscape Communicator v4.0.x with Java enabled

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Netscape continues to release frequent updates to its browser . As support cannot
be guaranteed for all versions, use the version specified above for best results.

• A TCP/IP enabled network and the IP address or DNS name of the Fiery ZX

• Web Services enabled on the Fiery ZX

UNIX (TCP/IP)

To print to the Fiery ZX with a UNIX workstation, you need:

• A workstation with standard TCP/IP connectivity (for example, Sun SPARCstation

or Silicon Graphics workstation with Solaris version 2.x or SunOS version 4.1.x
software)

• TCP/IP printing software that conforms to RFC1179 (Berkeley lpd protocol)

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Parallel port

To print to the Fiery ZX using the parallel port, you need:

• A Windows-based computer with an 80486, AMD, or Pentium processor

• At least 16MB of RAM

• The parallel cable included with the Fiery ZX

The cable has a DB-25 male connector (that connects to the computer) on one end
and a DB-25 female connector (that connects to the Fiery ZX) on the other.

IPX (Novell)

To use the Fiery ZX with an IPX (Novell) network, you need:

• A Novell server

• Novell NetWare software version 4.x or 3.x

• Support for Ethernet SNAP, Ethernet II, Ethernet 802.3, Ethernet 802.2,

Token Ring SNAP, or Token Ring

Command WorkStation

To run the Command WorkStation application from a remote workstation, you need:

• A Windows-based computer with a 200 MHz Pentium processor

• Windows NT 4.0 with NT Service Pack 4

• TCP/IP networking protocol installed

• PCI VGA interface card

• At least 32MB of RAM

• At least 2MB of video RAM

• An 850MB hard disk drive

• A 2x CD-ROM drive

• A 17" monitor that supports 16-bit color at a minimum resolution of 1024 x 768

1 Installing Windows software

Installing User Software on a Windows Computer

This chapter describes installing software and setting up printing from a
Windows-based computer running Windows 95, Windo ws 3.1x, or Windo ws NT 4.0.

The general steps for installing the Fiery ZX software are:

• Install the Adobe PostScript Printer Driver (Windows 95 and Windows 3.1x) or

Microsoft PostScript printer driver (Windows NT 4.0) and PostScript Printer
Description files (PPDs) for all Windows systems.

• Set up the printer driver to communicate with the Fiery ZX.

• Install the Fiery utilities (Fiery Downloader, Fiery Print Calibrator, and

Fiery Spooler) and Fiery Scan plug-in (Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 only).

• Install the Command WorkStation software on the designated Windows NT 4.0

workstation(s).

• Configure the connection for Fiery Downloader, Fiery Print Calibrator, Fiery Scan,

and the Command WorkStation.

• Configure the connection for Fiery Spooler.

• Copy additional color reference and application files from the User Software CD as

needed.

Installing Windows software

The Instalrs folder on the User Software CD contains the following installer folders:

• Calib—Fiery Print Calibrator installer

• Download—Fiery Downloader installer

• Ps_drvr—Adobe PostScript printer driver installers for Windows 95 and

Windows 3.1x, and Fiery ZX PPD files for all supported Windows systems

• Scan—TWAIN module installer, which enables you to use the Fiery Scan plug-in

for Adobe Photoshop

• Spooler—Fiery Spooler installer

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In addition, the User Software CD includes various color files. These files can be
copied or installed from the CD and placed in the appropriate locations on your hard
disk (see “Copying color files from the User Software CD” on page 45):

• ICM printer profile

• Separation Tables and a monitor settings file for use with Adobe Photoshop

• PostScript CMYK reference file

• PostScript PANTONE Coated Color Reference file

• RGB color reference files for specifying colors from M icr osoft Word and PowerPoint

The Command W or kStation CD contains the installer for the Command
WorkStation application.

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If you operate the Fiery ZX in a copy shop, quick print shop, or service bureau,
you might want to provide copies of the printer driver, PPD file, separation tables, and
relevant documentation to customers. This ensures that jobs they prepare are properly
formatted for printing to the Fiery ZX.

Downloading printer files with the Installer WebTool

Installers for the Fiery ZX printer files can be downloaded from the Fiery ZX with the
Installer WebTool (if the site administrator has enabled Internet access to the
Fiery ZX). For instructions, see “Using the Installer WebTool” on page 68.

Once you download the installers, the installation process is identical to installing from
the User Software CD.

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Setting up the Fiery ZX as a PostScript printer

To set up the Fiery ZX as a PostScript printer, you need a P ostScript printer driver and
the appropriate Fiery ZX PPD file.

• For Windows 95 or Windows 3.1x, install the appropriate Adobe PostScript printer

driver, included with the Fiery ZX user software. Both drivers are capable of
providing access to all Fiery ZX features and support PostScript 3.

• For Windows NT 4.0 systems, install the Microsoft PostScript printer driver that

came with your Windows system software. This driver may not support all Fiery ZX
features.

The following procedures are specific to each version of Windows.

Setting up PostScript printing with Windows 95

You can use the following procedure whether you are installing from the User S oftware
CD or with installer files downloaded using the Installer WebTool.

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If you have problems setting up the Fiery ZX, install another PostScript printer
such as the Apple LaserWriter, and then install the Fiery ZX.

INSTALL THE ADOBE POSTSCRIPT PRINTER DRIVER

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1. If you are installing from the CD, insert it into the CD-ROM drive and double-click the
icon of the CD, and open the English\Instalrs\Ps_drvr folder.

If you are installing from the files you downloaded using the Installer WebTool,
double-click the icon of your hard disk drive, and open the PrntrDrv\Ps_drvr folder.

2. Open the Win_9x folder, and double-click the Setup.exe icon.

3. Read the End User License Agreement. If you agree with the terms and conditions of
the agreement, click Accept.

You must click Accept before setup can continue. If you click Decline, you are
prompted to either continue with setup or exit.

FOR WINDOWS 95:

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4. Click Read to view the README file. When you are finished, close the README file and
click Next.

The information in this file is not specific to your Fiery ZX. You can click Next to
postpone reading this file and read it later.

5. If you are installing from the CD, you may see an Install Setup Program dialog box
offering you the option to copy the setup progr am to y our hard disk. Mak e your choice
and then click Next.

6. In the Printer Type dialog box, select Local Printer and click Next.

This is a general installation. You can modify the attachment later, according to your
network type.

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7. If you are installing from the CD, in the Directories box, open the
English\Instalrs\Ps_drvr\Win_9x folder.

If you are installing from the installer files you downloaded with the Installer
WebTool, in the Directories box, open the PrntrDrv\Ps_drvr\Win_9x folder.

8. The Fiery ZX PPD appears in the Postscript Printer descriptions (PPDs) available box.
Select the Fiery ZX PPD file and click Next.

Select “Fiery ZX PRN-M.”

9. In the Available ports box, select the LPT1 port and click Next.

You will configure the port later, according to your network type.

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10. Using a maximum of 31 characters , enter a name f or the Fiery ZX (or leave the default
name) in the Printer Name box.

This name will be used in the Printers and queue windows.

11. If you want the Fiery ZX to be the default printer select Yes; if not, select No.

12. Select No to printing the test page and click Next.

You will print the test page after you finish configuring the printer.
The necessary files are installed to your hard disk. When installation is complete, the

Properties dialog box appears.

13. Click OK.

You are notified that Setup is complete.

14. Click Exit.

The icon for the newly installed printer appears in the Printers window.

You are ready for the instructions for connecting to your network type (see
“Completing the Windows 95 connection” below).

Completing the Windows 95 connection

To print from Windows 95 you need to:

• Set up network servers, if any

• Set up the Fiery ZX to accept print jobs from your computer

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• Configure a port on each Windows 95 computer for the network or connection type

For this type of connection: See:

Parallel, Windows 95 page 9
IPX/SPX page 11
SMB printing page 13

Completing the Windows 95 parallel port connection

Preparing a parallel port connection for Windows 95 requires specific BIOS settings
on your computer, and specific port and printer settings for W indo ws 95. In addition,
a change to one of the Fiery ZX Setup settings may be required if you choose to spool
files to the Fiery ZX rather than print directly.

TO PREPARE THE FIERY ZX AND YOUR COMPUTER FOR PARALLEL PORT

PRINTING:

1. Connect the Fiery ZX to the parallel port on your computer.

For instructions, see the Configuration Guide.

2. In Network Setup>Port Setup>Parallel Port Setup, set Enable Parallel Port to Yes.

For more information about Fiery ZX Setup, see the Configuration Guide.

3. If you want to spool files to the Fiery ZX, set Port Timeout in Seconds to 10.
If you want to print directly to the Fiery ZX, set Port Timeout in Seconds to 5.

Setting this option to 10 seconds ensures that spooling is not interrupted due to
timeout.

4. In your computer’s BIOS settings, set Parallel Port Mode to ECP.

To access the BIOS settings, restart the computer and press the key indicated on your
monitor as soon as the computer starts up. You may have to scroll through several
screens to reach the parallel port settings. After setting the Parallel Port Mode to ECP,
save your changed setting and exit.

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TO PREPARE THE PRINTER FOR PARALLEL PORT PRINTING:

1. Click the Start button, choose Settings, and then choose Printers.

2. Click the Fiery ZX printer icon and choose Properties from the File menu.

3. Click the Details tab, and in the “Print to the following port” menu, select LPT1: (ECP
Printer Port).

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equivalent to LPT1: (ECP Printer Port).
If this box does not read LPT1: (ECP Printer Port), change the port setting now, as

described in “To prepare the port for parallel port printing:” on page 9 and then return
to this procedure. You may need your Windows 95 system CD.

4. If you changed the selection in the “Print to the following port” menu, click Apply.

A Warning dialog box may appear , stating that fonts you do wnloaded to the previously
selected port may be lost; click OK.

5. Click Spool Settings.

6. Select either “Spool print jobs so program finishes printing faster” or “Print directly
to the printer.”

The selection you make depends on the action you took in step 3 on page 7:

• If you set the Port Timeout in Seconds to 10, you can select either option; however,

spooling is faster.

• If you set the Port Timeout in Seconds to 5, select “Print directly to the printer.”

7. Select “Disable bi-directional support for this printer” and click OK.

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8. Click Apply.

You are now ready to print from your applications to the Fiery ZX with the parallel
port. To confirm the connection, print a Windows 95 test page.

9. Click the General tab.

10. Click Print Test Page and click OK.

11. The Job Notes window appears. Enter user and job identification information for
accounting purposes, or whatever information is required at your site, and click OK.

Perform the following procedur e in Windo ws 95 only if the LPT1 port is not currently
set to ECP Printer Port.

TO PREPARE THE PORT FOR PARALLEL PORT PRINTING:

1. Click the Start button, choose Settings, and then choose Control Panel.

2. Double-click System.

The System Properties window appears.

3. Click the Device Manager tab.

4. Double-click Ports.

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5. Double-click the port with (LPT1) in its name.

6. In the (LPT1) Properties dialog box click the Driver tab and then click Change Driver.

7. Select Show all devices.

8. From the Manufacturers list, select “(Standard port types).” From the Models list,
select “ECP Printer Port” (not Printer Port). Click OK.

9. Click OK in the (LPT1) Properties dialog box.
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10. When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

After Windows 95 restarts, you can complete the procedure described in “To prepare
the printer for parallel port printing:” on page 8.

Completing the Windows 95, IPX/SPX or IPX (Novell) connection

If you are printing through a Novell server, the Novell network and file server should
be set up before you begin. The file server should be configured with a print server and
print connection for the Fiery ZX. For details see your NetWare documentation and
the Configuration Guide.

You can also use Fiery Downloader to print directly to the Fiery ZX from Windows 95
with IPX/SPX.

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TO SET UP IPX/SPX PRINTING:

1. Open the Windows 95 Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network icon.

Make sure that IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol is listed in the Installed Network
Components section.

If it is not, see your Windows 95 documentation for instructions.

3. Double-click the IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol icon.

4. Click the Advanced tab.

5. In the Property list, click Frame Type. In the Value pop-up menu, select the Frame
Type that corresponds to the one set during Fiery ZX Network Setup and click OK.

If necessary, print the Configuration page from the Control Panel to check which
Frame Type(s) are configured.

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NOTE: Do not select Auto. Doing so may not select the Frame Type specified on the

Fiery ZX.

6. In the Network Control Panel, click OK.

The System Setting Change dialog box appears, prompting you to restart your
computer.

7. Click Yes to restart and save the settings.

TO SET UP IPX (NOVELL) PRINTING WITH WINDOWS 95:

1. Click the Start button, choose Settings, and then choose Printers.

2. Click the icon for the printer, and choose Properties from the File menu.

3. Click the Details tab and click Add Port.

A list of connection options is displayed.