Xerox 242 User Manual

Creo Color Server

for the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 Printer/Copier

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User Guide

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1 Welcome 1

Welcome to the Spire CX260 User Guide................................................................................................................................................2

Terminology...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Overview of Guide...........................................................................................................................................................................................3

Introduction to the Spire CX260.................................................................................................................................................................4

Hardware and Software Components...............................................................................................................................................5

Supported Formats.................................................................................................................................................................................5

Workflow ..................................................................................................................................................................................................5

Spire CX260 Network Printers............................................................................................................................................................6

2 Getting Started 9

Overview..........................................................................................................................................................................................................10

Turning the Spire CX260 On and Off ......................................................................................................................................................10

Basic and Basic Pro Configurations..................................................................................................................................................10

Control Station and Pro Control Station Configurations ............................................................................................................. 11

Working from a PC Client Workstation .................................................................................................................................................. 12

Defining the Printer on the Client Workstation............................................................................................................................12

Printing from the Client Workstation..............................................................................................................................................12

Spire Print Driver Software................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Working from a Macintosh Client Workstation.................................................................................................................................... 21

Defining a Printer on Macintosh Client Workstations................................................................................................................21

Printing from a Macintosh Client Workstation............................................................................................................................ 23

Working Remotely .......................................................................................................................................................................................24

EZ Connect............................................................................................................................................................................................24

Remote Workspace............................................................................................................................................................................. 29

Spire Web Services .............................................................................................................................................................................. 31

Remote Scan Application ...................................................................................................................................................................37

Preparing PostScript Files Offline for the Spire CX260............................................................................................................. 46

3 Overview of Spire CX260 49

The Workspace.............................................................................................................................................................................................50

Opening the Spire CX260 Workspace from the Start Menu...................................................................................................50

Customizing the Workspace View...................................................................................................................................................51

The Server and Printer Monitors.............................................................................................................................................................. 52

Managing the Job Queues ......................................................................................................................................................................... 52

The Queues Window.......................................................................................................................................................................... 53

Status Information............................................................................................................................................................................... 55

Batching Jobs ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 55

Changing the Order of Jobs in the Queues................................................................................................................................... 56

Suspending and Resuming Queues................................................................................................................................................. 57

Aborting a Running Job ...................................................................................................................................................................... 57

Moving a Waiting Job to the Storage Window............................................................................................................................ 58

Unlocking a Job ....................................................................................................................................................................................59

Viewing and Editing Job Parameters ..............................................................................................................................................60

Deleting a Job .......................................................................................................................................................................................60

Managing the Storage Window.................................................................................................................................................................61

Discarding RTP Information.............................................................................................................................................................. 62

Handling Jobs in the Storage Window........................................................................................................................................... 62

Archiving and Retrieving Jobs ..........................................................................................................................................................64

Viewing a Job’s History...................................................................................................................................................................... 66

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Export as InSite Job..............................................................................................................................................................................66

Importing and Printing Files .......................................................................................................................................................................67

Reprinting Jobs ..............................................................................................................................................................................................68

The Settings Window ..................................................................................................................................................................................69

The Resource Center ...................................................................................................................................................................................70

The Job Parameters Window ....................................................................................................................................................................70

The Help Menu.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 72

The DFE Monitor........................................................................................................................................................................................... 72

The Printer Monitor...................................................................................................................................................................................... 73

Remote Desktop Application.....................................................................................................................................................................75

4 Tools and Utilities 77

Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 78

Job Editor.........................................................................................................................................................................................................78

Navigation Buttons ..............................................................................................................................................................................78

Previewing the Job ...............................................................................................................................................................................79

Viewing Pages in the Job Editor .......................................................................................................................................................79

Editing an RTP Job................................................................................................................................................................................82

Remote Tools.................................................................................................................................................................................................86

Working from the Remote Desktop Application .........................................................................................................................86

Web Center ............................................................................................................................................................................................91

Managing Fonts.............................................................................................................................................................................................93

Managing Virtual Printers ..........................................................................................................................................................................93

Tray Alignment..............................................................................................................................................................................................96

Printing on Tabs Using the Spire Tabs Plug-In for Acrobat.............................................................................................................100

Creating Tabs With the Tabs Plug-in............................................................................................................................................100

Printing the Job ...................................................................................................................................................................................105

Preflight ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 107

Analyzing a PDF Job ..........................................................................................................................................................................107

Preflight Check....................................................................................................................................................................................109

Preflight Report....................................................................................................................................................................................110

5 Generating Reports 113

Printing Reports............................................................................................................................................................................................114

Job Accounting.............................................................................................................................................................................................114

Setting the Accounting/Message Viewer....................................................................................................................................114

Viewing the Accounting Information.............................................................................................................................................115

Exporting the Accounting Log.......................................................................................................................................................... 116

Printing the Accounting Log.............................................................................................................................................................117

Job Ticket Report .........................................................................................................................................................................................118

6 Color Workflow 121

Calibration .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 122

Overview .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 122

Off-the-glass Calibration.................................................................................................................................................................. 122

Eye-One Spectrophotometer Calibration .................................................................................................................................... 125

The Calibration Window................................................................................................................................................................... 131

Printing a Job with a Calibration Table......................................................................................................................................... 137

Color Tools ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 138

Profile Manager .................................................................................................................................................................................. 138

Spot Color Editor and Workflow ....................................................................................................................................................140

Gradation Tool .................................................................................................................................................................................... 145

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7 System Administration 153

Setting Up and Configuring the Spire CX260 ......................................................................................................................................154

Server Setup .........................................................................................................................................................................................154

Network Setup.....................................................................................................................................................................................156

Remote Tools Setup...........................................................................................................................................................................159

Security.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 161

System Disks........................................................................................................................................................................................163

Backing up the Configuration ..........................................................................................................................................................163

Calibration Device ..............................................................................................................................................................................166

Mail Service..........................................................................................................................................................................................166

Localization...........................................................................................................................................................................................167

Pre-RIP Preview...................................................................................................................................................................................168

General Defaults .................................................................................................................................................................................169

Printing Modes ....................................................................................................................................................................................169

Print Queue Manager ....................................................................................................................................................................... 170

Color........................................................................................................................................................................................................171

Messages..............................................................................................................................................................................................172

View Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................................173

JDF Outputs .........................................................................................................................................................................................174

Scan ........................................................................................................................................................................................................175

Storage Management ........................................................................................................................................................................176

System Messages........................................................................................................................................................................................177

The Alerts Window............................................................................................................................................................................ 177

Job History............................................................................................................................................................................................178

The Message Viewer.........................................................................................................................................................................179

8 Setting Parameters 181

Setting Parameters in the Job Parameters Window ..........................................................................................................................182

The Print Settings Tab .......................................................................................................................................................................182

The Paper Stock Tab ..........................................................................................................................................................................186

The Print Quality Tab.........................................................................................................................................................................187

The Color Tab......................................................................................................................................................................................189

The Imposition Tab ........................................................................................................................................................................... 194

The Services Tab...............................................................................................................................................................................200

The Finishing Tab.............................................................................................................................................................................. 204

The Exceptions Tab

Setting PPD File Parameters................................................................................................................................................................... 208

.......................................................................................................................................... 206

9 Reinstalling the Spire CX260 211

When to Back Up and Restore ........................................................................................................................................................212

Preloaded Software ............................................................................................................................................................................213

Disk Configuration..............................................................................................................................................................................213

Backing Up and Restoring the Spire CX260.........................................................................................................................................213

Backing Up the Job List Database ..................................................................................................................................................214

Backing Up the CX260 Last Image Configuration .....................................................................................................................216

The Spire CX260 restarts and the Windows XP desktop appears........................................................................................ 217

Restoring the Spire CX260...............................................................................................................................................................217

Restoring the Job List Database......................................................................................................................................................221

Adding the Spire CX260 Color Server to a Domain..........................................................................................................................222

Reinstalling the Spire CX260 ..................................................................................................................................................................223

Uninstalling the Spire Application Software...............................................................................................................................223

Installing the Spire Application Software ....................................................................................................................................225

Configuring the McAfee VirusScan (Optional).........................................................................................................................226

Configuring the Scan All Fixed Disks Settings............................................................................................................................227

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Configuring the On-Access Scan Settings.................................................................................................................................. 229

Installing and Configuring Novell Client ...............................................................................................................................................232

Installing Novell Client for Spire CX260 ......................................................................................................................................232

Configuring Novell Client for Spire CX260 .................................................................................................................................233

Uninstalling Novell Client for Spire CX260................................................................................................................................ 234

Backing Up the CX260 Last Image Configuration.....................................................................................................................235

Performing a Test Print.....................................................................................................................................................................235

Formatting the Image Disk...................................................................................................................................................................... 236

Glossary 239

Index 249

Welcome

Welcome to the Spire CX260 User Guide.........................................................2

Terminology ...............................................................................................................2

Overview of Guide....................................................................................................3

Introduction to the Spire CX260......................................................................... 4

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Welcome to the Spire CX260 User Guide

Welcome to your Creo® Color Server (Spire CX260) for the Xerox® DocuColor 242/ 252/260 printer-copier User Guide.

The Spire CX260 is a powerful, comprehensive color server that provides high throughput and print predictability to digital workflows. In combination with the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copier, the Spire CX260 effectively addresses the growth of on-demand printing needs and delivers the best output quality available.

Throughout this guide, we look forward to supporting you all the way from prepress to print.

This user guide will help you operate the Spire CX260. It can also be used as a reference guide for questions or procedures. Study this user guide to take full advantage of the many unique and advanced features of the Spire CX260.

This user guide is for Spire CX260 operators and system administrators. This guide explains how you can quickly and easily print from the Spire CX260 or from a client workstation. Step-by-step procedures are included for new and occasional Spire CX260 users. Detailed information is provided for users who require in-depth knowledge of the Spire CX260.

Te r m i n o l o g y

The Spire CX260 is available in four configurations:

Ta b le 1 : Ter m i n ol o g y

Configuration Description

Spire CX260 (“Basic configuration”)

Spire CX260 with Control Station Upgrade Kit (“Control Station configuration”)

Spire CX260 with Professional Upgrade Kit (“Pro Basic configuration”)

Spire CX260 with Professional Control Station Upgrade Kit (“Pro Control Station configuration”)

Spire CX260 mounted on the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/ copier

Upgrade kit that includes the Spire CX260 mounted on a stand, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and DVD-ROM. A dongle is required for this configuration.

The Spire CX260 is a prerequisite for this configuration.

Note:

Upgrade kit that includes the GretagMacbeth® Eye-One® spectrophotometer and advanced software features. A dongle is required for this configuration.

The Spire CX260 is a prerequisite for this configuration.

Note:

Upgrade kit that includes the Spire CX260 mounted on a stand, monitor, keyboard, mouse, DVD-ROM, Eye-One spectrophotometer and advanced software features. A dongle is required for this configuration.

The Spire CX260 and Control Station upgrade kit are prerequisites

Note:

for this configuration.

Overview of Guide 3

Overview of Guide

Table 2: Guide Overview

Chapter Contents Description

Chapter 1 Welcome This chapter introduces the guide and the Spire

CX260 features and workflows.

Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter introduces the basic workflows for users

of all Spire CX260 configurations, including defining the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copier on a client workstation, working remotely using the EZ Connect, Remote Workspace and Spire Web Services tools, off-the-glass calibration, and scanning.

Chapter 3 Overview of Spire CX260 This chapter provides explanations about the Spire

CX260 workspace and main windows.

Chapter 4 Tools and Utilities This chapter explains how to preview jobs, perform

preflight checks, manage fonts and virtual printers, and use the Tray Alignment and Spire Tabs Plug-in for Acrobat tools.

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Generating Reports This chapter explains how to generate reports from

the Spire CX260 and the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/ 260 printer/copier.

Color Workflow This chapter explains how to work with color in the

Spire CX260, and includes calibration and RGB and CMYK workflows. It also explains how to adjust colors, and to use color tools and post-RIP controls.

System Administration This chapter explains how to administrate your

system using the Administration window utilities.

Setting Parameters This chapter describes how to set basic parameters in

the Job Parameters window. It also describes the PPD file parameters.

Reinstalling the Spire CX260

This chapter describes the software backup and restore, reinstalling the system, installing and configuring Novell Client™, and formatting the image disk.

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Introduction to the Spire CX260

The Spire CX260 is an on-demand prepress system that uses advanced Creo color server prepress technologies to drive a Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/ copier.

As an optimal digital color solution for printers, the Spire CX260 enables you to print from Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX processes image files in page-description language (PDL) formats—for example, PostScript, PDF, and Variable Information—using RIP (Raster Image Processor) technology. The system converts image files into a suitable RTP (ready-to-print) format for direct, high-quality digital printing. The Spire CX260 also streamlines the printing process by allowing printing with preset workflows.

In combination with the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copier, the Spire CX260 enables you to efficiently print flyers, brochures, pamphlets, dummy catalogs, short-run trials, and print-on-demand publications. When installed as a fast, network printer with the Spire CX260, the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copier prints up to 50 color or monochrome pages per minute.

The Spire CX260 combines RIP functionalities, automation, control tools and special hardware development capabilities with PC architecture.

client workstations. The Spire CX260

Figure 1: Spire CX260 for the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copier—Spire CX260 with Pro Control Station configuration

Note: The image above shows the Pro Control Station configuration. In the Control Station and Pro Control Station configurations, the Spire CX260 is mounted on the back of the stand.

Introduction to the Spire CX260 5

Hardware and Software Components

The Spire CX260 is a dedicated Creo platform running in a Windows environment.

The Spire CX260 includes:

• Creo hardware, including the interface board

• Software, including:

 Spire CX260 application software

 Windows XP Professional

 Adobe

Acrobat® version 7.0

Supported Formats

The Spire CX260 supports the following file formats:

• PostScript

• PDF

• EPS

• Creo VPS (Variable Print Specification)

(composite or pre-separated files)

Workflow

• VIPP (Variable Data Intelligent PostScript Params)

• PPML (Personalized Print Markup Language)

• Creo CT & LW (these file formats are only supported if you have the Pro

configuration)

• JPG, TIFF

• GAP (Graphic Art Port) files (file formats from various prepress systems, for

example Brisque job and TIFF / IT) (this file format is only supported if you have the Pro configuration)

• Pre-separated formats (this file format is only supported if you have the Pro

configuration)

The Spire CX260 receives and processes files from the following client workstations:

• Macintosh – running Mac® OS 9.x or later and Mac OS X (10.4 and later)

• Windows – running 2000, 2000 Pro, XP and 2003

• UNIX workstations and servers

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The basic workflow for the Spire CX260 is as follows:

Spire CX260 Network Printers

For Macintosh and Windows networks, the Spire CX260 provides three default network printers, also known as virtual printers.

Virtual printers are used for automating workflows, which then define job streaming. They contain preset workflows that are automatically applied to all print jobs processed with that virtual printer. There is no need to reset job settings for each job, thus increasing printing efficiency.

Note: The job (print) parameters set in the job (from the client) override the parameters set in the virtual printer.

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The three default virtual printers are:

• SpoolStore

Files are spooled directly to the Storage window and await operator processing. You can only import PDL files (such as: PS, PDF, VIPP, VPS) to the spool store, not RIPped - RTP files.

• ProcessPrint

Files are processed and printed directly to the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copier via the Spire CX260.

• ProcessStore

Files are automatically processed and stored in RTP format. After processing, the files are stored in the Storage window of the Spire CX260 until the operator re-submits them for printing.

With printing workflows tailored to your job requirements, the Spire CX260 enables you to:

• Define new virtual printers

• Choose from which virtual printer to print

For information on defining and editing virtual printers, see Managing Virtual Printers on page 93.

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Getting Started

Overview...................................................................................................................10

Turning the Spire CX260 On and Off................................................................10

Working from a PC Client Workstation............................................................ 12

Working from a Macintosh Client Workstation............................................. 21

Working Remotely................................................................................................. 24

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Overview

This chapter describes the main production workflows and procedures for the Spire CX260.

Turning the Spire CX260 On and Off

Basic and Basic Pro Configurations

To turn on the Spire CX260:

Do one of the following actions:

 Turn on the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copier.

The Spire CX260 turns on automatically when the Xerox DocuColor 242/ 252/260 printer/copier is turned on.

 Push the green On/Off button on the front of the Spire CX260.

Note: The Spire CX260 can be turned on when the Xerox DocuColor 242/ 252/260 printer/copier is turned off. In this state, the server runs until turned off manually by the user. If the server is running and the printer is then turned on, the server continues running and is not affected by this action.

To turn off the Spire CX260:

1. Close the Spire CX260 software. From the Job menu, select Exit.

The Spire CX260 software closes, and you return to the Windows desktop.

Note: If there are jobs that are being processed or printed, a message is displayed.

2. Verify that the Spire icon has disappeared from the taskbar.

Ta sk b a r w it h S p ir e i c on

3. Do one of the following actions:

 Turn off the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copier.

The Spire CX260 automatically turns off when the Xerox DocuColor 242/ 252/260 printer/copier is turned off.

 Push the green On/Off button on the front of the Spire CX260.

Taskbar without Spire icon

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Control Station and Pro Control Station Configurations

To turn on the Spire CX260:

1. Turn on the monitor.

2. Push the green On/Off button on the back of the Spire CX260.

The power indicator on the front panel lights up. The Windows operating system starts, and the Spire CX260 splash screen appears.

Notes:

• If the Spire CX260 is already turned on, open the workspace from the

Start menu.

• By default, the Auto Log On check box is selected in the Settings

window. This option enables you to open the workspace without having to go through the logon process each time. If you want to designate different access levels for each user, you need to set security settings in the Settings window. For more information about designating access levels, see Security on page 161.

If you are turning on the Spire CX260 after a reboot, a test page is automatically printed. By default, this test page is printed each time the Spire CX260 is restarted.

For more information about changing settings for the test page, see General Defaults on page 169.

The test page displays details about the Spire CX260, the Xerox DocuColor 242/ 252/260 printer/copier, and the network setup.

To turn off the Spire CX260:

1. Close the Spire CX260 software. From the Job menu, select Exit.

The Spire CX260 software closes, and you return to the Windows desktop.

Note: If there are jobs that are being processed or printed, a message is displayed.

2. Verify that the Spire icon has disappeared from the taskbar.

Ta sk b a r w it h S p ir e i c on

Taskbar without Spire icon

3. Select Start > Shut Down > Shut down.

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Working from a PC Client Workstation

Defining the Printer on the Client Workstation

To define a network printer in Windows XP:

1. From the Start menu, select Run.

2. In the Open box, type \\, followed by the host name or IP Address of the color server, and click OK.

The server window opens.

3. Double-click the desired network printer icon.

The network printer is defined on your Windows client workstation.

Printing from the Client Workstation

To print a job from a client workstation, print the job to one of the Spire CX260 network published printers—for example, ProcessPrint.

The job is spooled and then processed and printed (according to the selected job flow of the published printer). If you use this method, you can print from any application —for example, Microsoft Word— and use any file format from any client workstation (Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX).

Note: Jobs that are spooled to the Spire CX260 must have the appropriate file name extensions—for example, *.ps or *.pdf.

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The Spire CX260 can receive print jobs from client workstations with one of the following Windows operating systems:

• Windows 2000

• Windows XP

• Windows 2003

To print a file:

1. Open the file you would like to print in the corresponding application—for example, open a PDF file in Adobe Acrobat.

2. From the File menu, select Print.

The Print dialog box appears.

3. From the Name list, select the desired Spire CX260 network printer—for example, <servername>_ProcessPrint.

4. If desired, click Properties and modify the job parameters using the Spire Print Driver software.

For more information about the Spire Print Driver software, see Spire Print Driver Software on page 13.

Note: Printer's Default indicates that the value is taken from the settings of the selected published printer on the Spire CX260.

5. Click OK.

6. Click OK in the Print dialog box.

The file is sent to the Spire CX260.

Spire Print Driver Software

About the Print Driver Software

The Spire CX260 Print Driver software enables you to set job parameters for jobs that you send to the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copier from any application on your PC client workstation.

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The Print Driver software also enables you to see the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copier configuration, monitor’s the printer status, and save a set of print parameters for reuse.

Note: The job parameters available in the Print Driver software are the same as the job parameters on your Spire CX260.

Using the Print Driver Software

1. Open the file that you want to print—for example, a PDF file.

2. From the File menu, select Print.

3. In the Print dialog box, click Properties.

If this is the first time that you are using the Print Driver software, a message tells you that the software is loading. Then a dialog box appears with the print parameters.

Note: The loading process might take a few minutes. Afterwards, accessing the Print Driver software takes less time.

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In the Print Driver software window, you can perform the following actions:

• Define job parameters

• Change parameters

• Lock a job

• Save a set of parameters

• Load a saved set of parameters

• Check the status of the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copier

• Define PostScript parameters for the job

Notes:

• Some of the job parameters in the Print Driver software appear in a

different place from the Spire CX260.

• The Copies parameter value (located at the top of the Print Driver

software window) reflects the number of copies that you selected in the Print dialog box of the software that you are currently working in.

Setting Job Parameters in the Print Driver

1. Under Spire Settings, click the tab on which you want to change parameters:

• Print Settings

• Paper Stock

• Print Quality

• Color

• Services

• Finishing

For more information on setting the job parameters, see Setting Parameters in the Job Parameters Window on page 182.

2. Click OK.

Locking a Job

Note: This feature is only available for the Pro Basic and Pro Control Station

configurations.

The Print Driver software enables you to lock a job. When the locked job is sent to one of the queues, a Locked indicator appears next to the job. If you want to access the job parameters or send the job to print, you will be prompted to enter the password for the job. For more information about unlocking a job in a queue, see Unlocking a Job on page 59.

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To l oc k a jo b:

1. In the Print Driver software window, click the Lock button.

The Secure Printing dialog box appears.

2. In the Password box, type a password consisting of four digits.

3. Click OK.

The job is locked.

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Using Parameter Sets

Once you have chosen the parameters for a job, you can save this set of parameters for future use. Sets are useful when you want to print different jobs with the same parameters, or if you want to reprint a job.

To create a set:

1. Select all of the desired parameters for the job, and click Save Set.

2. Locate the folder in which you want to save the set.

3. In the File name box, type the desired file name for the set.

4. Click Save.

The parameters are saved as a set.

To retrieve a set:

1. Under Spire Settings, click Load Set.

2. Locate and select the desired set, and click Open.

The set of parameters are applied to the job.

Ti p : You can modify any of the parameters as desired.

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To v ie w th e pr i nt e r’s st at us :

1. Click the Printer tab.

2. Click the Paper Stock tab to view information on the paper stock in the trays.

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3. Click the Finisher tab to view information on the finishing options.

4. Click the Consumables tab to view information on consumables such as bottles and fuser oil.

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5. Click Update if you want the software to dynamically update the information that it displays.

Notes:

• When you access the Print Driver software, the resource

information is only refreshed after you click Update.

• Clicking Update updates the gradation tables.

To select PostScript settings:

1. Click the PostScript tab and adjust the settings as desired.

2. Click OK to save the settings.

Workin g Offline

The printer is offline under the following circumstances:

• Your workstation is not connected to the Spire CX260.

• The Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copier and the Spire CX260 are not

communicating.

• You are working in a non-TCP/IP environment such as a Novell environment.

• The selected virtual printer is not currently published on the Spire CX260.

When the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copier is offline, you can select and save parameters in the Print Driver software for the selected virtual printer. However, you cannot update the display of information about the printer resources—for example, paper or toner.

Working from a Macintosh Client Workstation 21

Deactivating the Print Driver Software

To deactivate the Print Driver software:

1. On the desktop, select Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes.

2. Right-click the printer icon, and select Properties.

3. Click the Print Driver tab.

4. In the Enable enhanced user interface list, select off.

5. Click Apply.

6. Click OK to close the dialog box.

Uninstalling the Print Driver Software

1. On the desktop, select Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes.

2. Right-click the Spire CX260 network printer, and select Delete.

The printer is deleted from your client workstation.

Working from a Macintosh Client Workstation

Defining a Printer on Macintosh Client Workstations

You can submit jobs using the Spire CX260 published printers over a TCP/IP protocol. This connection enables a significantly higher spooling speed.

The Spire CX260 can receive print jobs from client workstations running Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. As an example, the following section describes how to define a Spire CX260 network printer for a client workstation with a Mac OS X operating system.

22 Chapter 2 – Getting Started

Copying the Spire CX260 PPD File for Mac OS X

To print from your Macintosh computer to the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copier, you first need to manually copy the Spire CX260 PPD file to the Macintosh.

To copy the PPD file:

1. From the Go menu, select Connect to Server.

The Connect to Server dialog box appears.

2. Locate the desired Spire CX260 in the network and then double-click it.

3. In the Connect to Server dialog box, select Guest.

4. Click Connect.

5. Select the Utilities volume, and click OK.

6. On the desktop, double-click the Utilities volume icon.

7. Double-click the PPD folder.

8. Double-click the desired language folder.

9. Double-click the desired computer type folder:

• If you are using Mac OS 9, select MAC

• If you are using Mac OS X 10.4 or later, select MacOSX

10. Double-click the desired location folder—for example, US-Letter.

11. Locate the CX260_V2.PPD file. It is recommended that you copy the PPD file by dragging it to the specified folder in your local disk. To do this, open another Finder window.

12. From the Go menu, select Computer.

13. Click your disk icon, and locate the required folder—for example, Library\Printers\PPDs\Contents\Resources.

14. Select the desired language folder—for example, en.lproj for English.

15. Drag the CX260_V2.PPD file to the language folder.

Setting the Network Printer for Mac OS X (10.4 or Later)—IP, SMB, or Appletalk

Note: Some of the steps in this procedure may be different if you are using a

version older than Mac OS X 10.4.

1. Make sure that the Spire CX260 PPD file has been copied to the correct folder on your client workstation.

For more information about copying the PPD file, see Copying the Spire CX260 PPD File for Mac OS X on page 22.

2. From the Go menu, select Applications.

3. Open the Utilities folder and then double-click Printer Setup Utility.

4. Click Add Printer button.

5. Select either Default Browser or IP Printer.

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