Triumph-Adler U1 PLOT Instruction Handbook
U1 Plot
Manual
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CONTENTS
Contents
Preface................................................................................6
U1 Plot ................................................................................7
Guide to the manual...................................................................8
Conventions used in the manual ...............................................10
Part I - Installation ...........................................................11
Installations and settings on the Server-PC.....................12
System requirements................................................................. 12
U1 Kernel Driver installation......................................................13
Operating system adjustments................................................... 16
Installing user accounts and groups ......................................17
Activating Windows components...........................................17
Settings for the Response function ......................................... 18
Installation of U1 Plot................................................................18
Extend licenses .........................................................................23
Installation of U1 WINPRINT......................................................25
Updating U1 Plot......................................................................26
Installation Problems................................................................. 27
Part II - U1 Plot.................................................................29
Start and quit program ....................................................30
Program window ..............................................................31
Program sequence ...........................................................32
Naming conventions.................................................................32
From the drawing to the job ......................................................34
Tools .................................................................................37
Job toolbar...............................................................................37
Entry toolbar.............................................................................37
Viewer toolbar.......................................................................... 38
Pause function .......................................................................... 39
U1 Plot signal lights ..................................................................40
Status bar................................................................................. 41
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Context menu........................................................................... 41
Configuration....................................................................43
Reader .....................................................................................43
Postscript and PDF (Options) .....................................................43
“General“ tab...................................................................... 43
“Fonts“ tab ..........................................................................44
Postscript halftoning tab .......................................................47
PDF halftoning tab............................................................... 50
CGM (Option) .......................................................................... 50
Properties.................................................................................51
Spool settings ......................................................................51
Job History ..........................................................................53
Exception handling ..............................................................53
Extended settings .................................................................54
Job History........................................................................60
Job types..................................................................................60
Manual (bypass tray)............................................................ 60
An overview of the job characteristics......................................... 60
Change job characteristics ........................................................63
Sort list.....................................................................................64
Carry out selection.................................................................... 65
Start selection ......................................................................65
Cancel selection ..................................................................66
Job information ........................................................................67
Status display ...................................................................68
Job editor..........................................................................69
“Job area “ and tab.................................................................. 69
Default settings area ................................................................. 71
“Default Specific“ tab ...........................................................71
“Default Additional“ tab .......................................................75
File Viewer ...............................................................................76
“Entry“ area .............................................................................76
Entry information .................................................................77
Add entries...............................................................................78
Adding using button............................................................. 79
Add using the right-hand mouse button ................................80
Add using Drag & Drop .......................................................80
Add entries several times...........................................................81
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Delete entries ...........................................................................81
Stamp editor ............................................................................82
Make stamp ........................................................................82
Stamp Configurations ..........................................................83
Edit or delete stamp .............................................................83
“Settings“ tab.......................................................................84
“Data“ tab...........................................................................86
Pen settings ..............................................................................89
View the changes.................................................................90
HPGL and HPGL/2 - pens ....................................................90
HPGL and HPGL/2 - Colors .................................................92
HPGL and HPGL/2 - Misc ....................................................93
HPGL and HPGL/2 – Plotter Defaults ....................................97
Calcomp - Pens ...................................................................98
Calcomp - Colors ..............................................................100
Calcomp - Misc .................................................................101
Print job ..........................................................................105
Set plot mode ......................................................................... 105
Automatic plot mode..........................................................105
Manual plot mode .............................................................106
Interrupt plotting.....................................................................106
Delete job ..............................................................................107
Reload plotter.........................................................................107
Error messages.......................................................................108
Part III - Appendix..........................................................114
Overview of the file formats...........................................115
Jobs in the subdirectories...............................................118
SSL based jobs ..................................................................118
CFG based jobs.................................................................119
HPGL and HPGL/2 commands and pens .......................120
Calcomp commands and pens........................................123
Index...............................................................................126
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PREFACE
Preface
This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and
maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from
this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the
instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy
place near the machine.
Note: Parts of this manual are subject to change
without prior notice. In no event will the company be
liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages as a result of handling or
operation the machine.
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This manual describes the program U1 Plot.
The client-server architecture of the U1 system allows each user
connected to define their own print jobs and sets of drawings
and to send them to U1 Plot for plotting. U1 Plot can process
whole sets from documents or drawings, with a high degree of
automation.
U1 Plot accepts print jobs from CAD systems, from archived
data stock, from scanning systems such as U1 Scan or from
other clients. The standard data formats supported are HPGL,
HPGL/2, HP-RTL, Calcomp 906/907, TIFF, BMP, PCX, T6X,
RLC, CIT, WMF and CALS. CGM, PDF and Postscript are
optional formats. You can use the DWG format only, if you
have installed an AutoCAD program on your PC.
The user can sort the print jobs in U1 Plot to their own criteria.
The output parameters can be freely altered depending on the
requirements. Individual requirements and repeat prints are
possible when plotting the sets of drawings.
Another manual is available:
U1 PLOTCLIENTS
This manual describes the installation and operation of U1
PLOTCLIENTS. It explains how you can use the Client to
produce print jobs and send them from the workstations to U1
Plot. It also contains information about solving applications
problems.
We wish you every success when working with U1 Plot.
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Guide to the manual
This manual contains all the information that you will need for
the correct use of U1 Plot, from a functional description to
instructions for installation through to an overview of the
shortcut keys. In detail, these are the following chapters:
U1 Plot:
This chapter contains an outline description of the possible
applications and functions of U1 Plot.
Part I - Installation and Principles
Installation and operation:
Here you can read about what system requirements have to be
created for U1 Plot and how to prepare for the installation. In
addition, you are also explained how to set the necessary
default values in the operating system. The folder structure of
the installed program and the processing of jobs in U1 Plot are
explained in the appendix.
Part II - U1 Plot
Start and quit program:
How to start and quit program.
Program window:
This page includes a figure that shows all the work areas of the
program.
Program flow:
This section answers the question ”How does the drawing pass
into the job list of U1 Plot?“ It describes the path of a drawing
from being drawn to its preparation in the plot folder and
editing in U1 Plot through to the printout.
Tools:
This section gives an overview of the large number of buttons
available and which functions they can be used to carry out.
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These include the toolbars for Job, Entry and View as well as the
status bar. The so-called “signal lights“ is also explained.
Configuration:
Here you can read which default values are possible and what
you must look out for. You can also read how to activate the
Autoplot mode or start manual print jobs.
Job list:
The job list displays an overview of which jobs have been
printed and which are queued for plotting and what their status
is. This chapter describes what significance the individual fields
have and how you can prioritize the display of a selection of
certain jobs.
Status display:
This chapter describes the status window in which the current
status displays appear and how the current plotter can be
stopped and restarted.
Job editor:
In the job editor you can alter the original plot settings for a job
or an individual drawing or an individual entry. These include,
e.g. the output format, the medium source (paper type) etc. or
the number of copies to be printed.
Print job:
This chapter explains the two print modes “Automatic Print“
and “Manual Print“. Furthermore, it also explains how a plot
can be interrupted and jobs can be deleted after they have been
printed.
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Conventions used in the manual
Two terms are used in the text to point out special circumstances
or advantages or even to warn you against certain steps:
Note: You are free to decide whether you wish to
follow the recommendation given in a note or not. Tips
are usually used to draw your attention to special
circumstances or even to point out useful commands or
ones that are easily forgotten and overseen.
Attention: It is advisable to take particular notice of
any possible problems marked with “Attention“ to e.g.
avoid problems with your data stocks, etc.
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Part I - Installation
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INSTALLATIONS AND SETTINGS ON THE SERVER-PC
Installations and settings on the ServerPC
This chapter explains,
• What system requirements must be fulfilled for the server,
• How to install the drivers and the program
• What adjustments you have to make to the operating
system settings.
Furthermore, a separate section lists all the new [sub-]
directories and file types that you will find on your hard disc
following installation.
Attention: Adjustment of the settings in the operating
system and installation of the program should only be
carried out by a user with administrator rights.
System requirements
Please read through the following recommendations carefully.
They can be very helpful in finding the optimum hardware for
your needs.
• Operating system:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with ServicePack 1 or
ServicePack 2
• Processor:
Pentium III, at least 800 Mhz
Athlon, at least 800 Mhz
• Front Side Bus:
133 Mhz (Pentium III)
200 Mhz (Athlon)
• PCI Bus: The PCI bus system must meet up-to-date
standards (PCI 2.0 or higher – 3.3 V or 5 V autoadaptive,
maximum load 5 A). If your computer does not fulfill this
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standard, it is possible that the plotter controller will not be
identified.
• System memory:
Use a system memory with at least 256 MB RAM. With this
system memory, you can plot or scan the maximum drawing
size. However, a system memory of 512 MB RAM is
recommended if you wish to simultaneously plot and scan
drawings with maximum drawing size. Simultaneous
scanning and plotting of smaller formats also enables the
use of smaller system memory. Please ask your dealer or the
support technician for further information.
• Hard drive:
The hard drive should have at least 10 GB memory.
• Network interface/Configuration:
10/100 Base T Ethernet, the TCP/IP configuration is
necessary
• U1 Controller
• Monitor:
At least 1024 x 768 pixels resolution
U1 Kernel Driver installation
Start your PC. After installing the Controller Board, the
operating system automatically reports that new hardware has
been found and that assistant has been started for installation
of the kernel-driver:
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Proceed as follows to install the driver:
1. Click on the “Next“ button to start the installation program.
2. In the next window the assistant asks where it can obtain the
Driver files required.
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Select the topmost option “Search for a suitable driver for
my device (recommended)“ and the click on “Next“, to
continue with the installation.
3. Insert the installation CD in your CD drive. If the installation
program of U1 Plot is starting automatically, close it with
„Cancel“.
4. The assistant now asks where it should look for the driver
files:
Select “CD-ROM drives“ and then click on “Next“.
5. In the next window you are now informed that the driver file
(U1.inf) has been found:
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Click on “Next“ to continue with the installation.
6. You are now informed that the driver files have been
installed. Click on “Finish“ to quit the installation program.
7. You can check the working of the kernel driver as follows:
Select on your desktop „My computer“ and open the context
menu by using the right mouse button. Select „Properties –
Hardware – Device Manager – LF Printer Interfaceboards –
U1.0 Board“. Open the context menu and select
„Properties“. Here you can find information about the status
of the Controller Board. If problems appear, please use the
Windows help.
Operating system adjustments
Several adjustments still have to be made to the operating
system for the cooperation between the server and clients as
well as the configuration of the scanner. These adjustments, as
well as the whole installation should only be carried out by an
administrator.
The procedures described in the following refer to the set up of
an individual computer. Should you wish to set up a network
computer, the configuration can differ slightly.
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After you have finished making the adjustments you must reboot
the computer.
Installing user accounts and groups
If you have to manage a big number of users we recommend to
install user accounts and groups. Especially if you use the FTP
protocol the installing of user accounts and groups is necessary.
Proceed as follows:
1. Open the “Control Panel“ via “Start – Settings – Control
Panel“. Open “Users and Passwords“ in the control panel.
Click on “Add”.
2. Enter the relevant information in the “User name“, “Full
name“, and “Description“ fields. Then click on “Next“.
3. You are then asked for the password. Enter a password and
confirm it by entering it again in the “Confirm password“
field below. Click on “Next“.
4. Select the “Standard user“ option in the next window. Click
on “Finish“.
Close any windows still open by clicking on “OK“.
You can find further explanations for that in Windows Help.
Activating Windows components
The adjustments listed in the following are necessary for correct
functioning of the U1 Plot program as well as for the connecting
the clients.
• SNMP: The settings for this protocol must be activated.
Proceed as follows:
1. Open the settings window with “Start – Settings –
Control Panel – Add/Remove Programs - Add/Remove
Windows Components“.
2. Activate the “Management and Monitoring Tools”
(SNMP) option by clicking on the check box.
3. Click on “Next“ and follow the instructions given in the
further windows.
After you have activated all the services required, adjust the
settings so that the “TCP/IP Print Server“ is automatically started
when the computer is started up.
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To do this, proceed as follows:
1. Click once on the “My computer“ desktop.
2. Open the context menu using the right hand mouse button
and select “Manage“. The “Computer Management“
window opens.
3. Double click “Services and Applications“ so that the
secondary directories are shown. Now double click on
“Services“.
4. Double click on “TCP/IP Print Server“. Set the “Automatic“
option in the window under “Startup Type“.
5. Close all windows.
Settings for the Response function
Users can be informed of successful completion of their jobs by
an in-house or external mail system. For using the E-Mail
option, Microsoft Outlook Express or Microsoft Outlook have to
be installed on the server. Another prerequisite is that you have
installed “Internet Mail“ using the Windows setup.
Further informations about installing your e-mail program you
can get in the Windows Help or your mail program manual.
Installation of U1 Plot
This section describes the installation of the program. We
recommend not to install the program on the drive where you
have already installed your operating system.
To install the program, please proceed as follows:
1. Start for Windows 2000 installation as a user with
administrator rights.
2. If Windows 2000 has already been started [with
administrator rights], close all programs that are running
and secure all the data.
3. Place the installation CD in your drive. The installation
program is now started automatically. If not, open the
Windows Explorer window and double click on the
“Setup.exe“ file in the “ManualSetup\Server\U1Plot" “ CDfolder.
4. Firstly you can select a language for the installation from
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the list box of the next window. This language will also be
used later in the installed programs.
Confirm with “OK“.
Attention: It is imperative that the SNMP protocol has
been installed on your computer so that the data
exchange between the server and clients functions. An
error message appears, if you have not installed an
SNMP protocol. Read the chapter on “Operating
system adjustments“, on Page 17, to find out how to
set up the SNMP protocol. Start again with step 3.
5. A new window opens:
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Follow the instructions given in the window: Close any
Windows programs, which are still open. Then click on
„Next“.
6. Click on „Yes“ in the next window if you agree to the
license agreement terms. Click on „No“, if you do not
agree to them and wish to cancel the installation.
7. In the next window you are suggest a target path for the
program.
Confirm the suggestion with “Next“ or select another target
folder.
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8. A program folder is now suggested.
Enter another folder name or confirm the suggested name
by clicking on “Next“.
9. The next dialog informs you, that the license files (RSP) will
be installed now. You are requested to insert the license
disk into the disc drive. Then click „OK“.
10. A new window is open.
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You have the choice to install the standard program
version or a demo program version. The demo program
version can be used to demonstrate the program options,
which you can additionally buy from your dealer. However
each scanned file and each print out is marked by stamps.
After you have tested the demo program version, you can
remove it by installing the license file of the standard
program version (License.rsp).
Install a license file as follows: In the top of the window you
can see a small searching symbol.
Click it to open a file selection dialog. Afterwards select a
license file (*.rsp), which is on your license disk, and
confirm the selection with „Open“. Click „Install“. The
license files will be copied in the correct folder. Close the
window.
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11. You can now complete the installation by clicking on
“Finish“ in the straight opened window.
Extend licenses
You can extend the functions of this program. To do this, you
must install a new license file, which you can obtain from your
dealer or the manufacturer. To install the file you require local
administrator rights for the U1 Plot computer. Install the file as
follows:
1. First open a dialog with the menu command “Help –
License Manager“.
The current licenses that are already installed are first listed
in the window.
2. If you now wish to install the new license file, please click
on “Update licenses “. The following window opens:
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3. You can see a small search symbol in the top of the
window. Click on this symbol to open a file selection. Then
select the new license file (*.rsp), which you have saved on
you computer (or diskette) and confirm the selection with
“Open“.
4. You can now read through the window and check whether
all the required options are contained in the file. Then click
on “Install“ in the lower section of the window. You will
then be asked whether you really want to install the license
file and overwrite the old file. Confirm accordingly.
5. Restart U1 Plot so that you can use the new options.
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Installation of U1 WINPRINT
The Windows printer driver U1 WINPRINT allows print jobs to
be recorded from Windows applications, to then pass them on
directly to U1 Plot as a plot job.
Install the printer driver as follows:
1. Open the cd installation folder <CD
drive>:\U1\Clients\WINPRINT. You can also find this
folder on the installation CD. Start the file “Setup.exe“. The
installation program starts.
2. An information window opens at first. After you have read
the notes, click on „Next“.
3. In the next window you are asked to confirm the prescribed
port name by clicking on “OK“.
4. Confirm the printer name, that means the name of the
printer driver.
5. Confirm the shared name of the printer driver in the next
windows.
6. Detect which operating systems are installed on the client
PCs, which will use U1 WINPRINT for printing. If it is
Windows 95, 98 or ME, click on „Yes“ and confirm it with
„Next“.
7. If one of the appointed operating systems (Windows 95, 98
or ME) is used, more files are required, that probably may
not be installed on your PC. In that case put corresponding
installation CD of Windows into the drive or select a
network path, if the installation files are on a server PC.
8. The installation is finished successfully.
9. Now you have to confirm the spooler folder by opening
„Start – Settings – Printer“.
10. Select printer driver U1 WINPRINT.
11. Select „Properties“ in the context menu (right mouse
button). Select the tab „Port“.
12. Open the following window with „Configure“ and confirm
the spooler folder:
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As a standard spooler folder is set on c:\spool\cfg. If you
installed the spool folder of U1 Plot on another drive, you
have to change the drive path.
Updating U1 Plot
To update the program, please proceed as follows:
1. Start for Windows 2000 installation as a user with
administrator rights.
2. If Windows 2000 has already been started [with
administrator rights], close all programs that are running
and secure all the data.
3. Place the new installation CD in your drive. The installation
program is now started automatically. If not, open the
Windows Explorer window and double click on the
“Setup.exe“ file in the “Install“ CD-folder.
4. After the setup program has detected an old program
version of U1 Plot, a new window will be opened:
You have to delete the old version first. If you want to do
this click “Ok”.
5. When the older version has been removed you can start the
setup.exe again. If you have updated U1 Plot, you also have
to update the U1 PLOTCLIENTS. Follow the instructions of
the manual U1 PLOTCLIENTS or the corresponding section
of the Installation Manual.
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Installation Problems
PC doesn’t start
The Controller-Board is defective. Use another board.
Kernel driver does not start
Error in COMPAQ BIOS I. Especially on COMPAQ computers
the controller does only work, if the PC is equipped with at least
128 MB of RAM memory.
Make sure that your COMPAQ PC has at least 128 MB of RAM
memory.
Plotting speed too slow
• Lack of RAM memory on PC. If the PC is „swapping“ all the
time (the harddisc is continuously operating), add more
memory to your PC. If you are not sure add at least 256
MB.
• CPU blocked by other application. Shutdown other
application.
• Usage of complex data formats. When using Postscript or
CGM data the processing time is quite high. For highest
performance use HPGL or TIFF data format.
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START AND QUIT PROGRAM
Start and quit program
Although you have to install U1 Plot as a user with administrator
rights, only the rights of a standard user are required to use the
program.
Attention: U1 Plot cannot be used in multi-user
mode. I.e., the program can only be accessed under
one user name.
• Start program
At the end of the installation, the installation program sets up its
own program group with the icon. To start U1 Plot, open the
program from the “Start“ bar or double click on the program
symbol on the desktop.
• Quit program
You can either quit U1 Plot via the menu bar with “File - Exit“ or
using the standard Windows keyboard shortcut “ALT+F4“.
The following part of the manual describes the program’s
functions.
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