Konica Minolta KIP Color 80 User Manual
Using FlexiSign with KIP
Using FlexiSign to print to the
KIP C7800 and KIP Color 80
Using FlexiSign with KIP
Using FlexiSign with KIP
Contents
Product Description .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
System Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
KIP Driver Setup ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
KIP Driver Features................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Using FlexiSign with KIP
Product Description
FlexiSIGN is a sign design and RIP product from SA Incorporated (www.saintl.biz). It is
primarily used by the graphics designers and production operators to design and RIP/Print
signs and posters. The FlexiSIGN product version 10.0.2 allows for RIP and printing of
supported files to the KIP Color 80 and KIP C7800 printer.
The FlexiSIGN Production Manager software can be configured to RIP file data and
place it in a Hot Folder that is monitored by the KIP Color 80 or KIP C7800 IPS (KIP Unattend
software). The file data is then printed by the KIP Unattend.
FlexiSIGN Features
True Adobe RIP
Pantone Color support (based on available color gamut)
RIP and Print
o Single original multiple copy
o Single original nest on single page
o Instant re-printing from Production Manager queue
Color Profile
o Create custom Output Profiles based on DPI and Media
o SO Diffusion dithering
Color Mapping – exchange/adjust color for Vector data (PS/EPS/PDF) or Raster
data (bitmap) or both.
System Requirements
KIP Color 80 and C7800 Requirements
Software Version: KIP Unattend 7.2.275 or higher
X-Rite Eye One Spectrophotometer
Flexi Software Version
Flexi Production Manager 10.0.2 build 1604 or higher
The location of the FlexiSign software installation can be completed in one of two
ways. The Flexi software can reside #1) on a workstation PC or #2) on the KIP Color 80 IPS.
When FlexiSIGN is installed on a workstation PC, the Hot Folder for transmitting the final file
data would reside on a Network server and the KIP Color 80 IPS would then monitor this
folder for Flexi jobs. When FlexiSIGN is installed on the KIP Color 80 IPS, the Hot Folder can
reside on the C: drive of the KIP Color 80 IPS.
This information is solely for use of KIP Personnel and KIP Authorized Dealers. No part of this publication may be copied,
reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from KIP. 2011 KIP.
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Using FlexiSign with KIP
Configuration #1 – FlexiSIGN installed on another workstation PC for C7800.
A. Data is converted on the PC by FlexiSIGN down to the CMYK layers.
B. Flexi tran smits the job to t h e Hotfolder o n th e Network Ser ver; a shared Drive and Directory.
Eg: Z:\KIP\HotFolder
C. KIP IPS (KIP Unattend) will monitor the shared Drive and Directory on the Network Server and
retrieved the print the data from the shared Drive and Directory.
D. Job displays in KIP Unattend and begins printing.
In this configuration the power of the PC may not be sufficient to RIP (convert) the data quickly.
Another disadvantage is that the converted file data must first be transferred to the Network Server
and then tra n s f e r r e d again to the KIP Color 80 IPS. For increased production speed, Configuration
#2 is a preferred method.
Network Server (Z:)
Configuration #2 – FlexiSIGN installed on the KC 80 IPS.
A. Data is converted on the PC by FlexiSIGN down to the CMYK layers.
B. Flexi copies the job to a Hotfolder that is a local drive and directory (eg: C:\monpath1\request).
C. KIP Color 80 IPS will monitor the Hotfolder on the local drive and display the print the data and begin
printing.
This configuration will allow for the quickest data conversion but does not allow other Flexi users to
transmit data to the KIP Color 80 IPS because the drives and directories on the IPS are not available to
other network users.
KIP Color Printer
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