Xerox 700i, 700 Splash RPX-iii - Getting Started

Splash RPX-iii Xerox 700 Digital Color Press

Getting Started

45073094 7 May 2008

CONTENTS

CONTENTS 3

INTRODUCTION 5

Contents of this kit 5

Terminology and conventions 6

About the documentation 6

Overview of the EFI Splash RPX-iii 7

About the EFI Splash RPX-iii software 7

Server system requirements 8

Client computer requirements 9

Networking support 9

Preparing to print 9

Connecting the EFI Splash RPX-iii to the Fiery 11

Connecting the EFI Splash RPX-iii using Direct Connect 11

Connecting the EFI Splash RPX-iii using Network Connect 13

INSTALLING THE SPLASH RPX-iii SERVER SOFTWARE 16

Installing the Splash RPX-iii Server Software 16

Configuring Mac OS X for the EFI Splash RPX-iii 20

Labeling the EFI Splash RPX-iii 25

Calibrating the EFI Splash RPX-iii 26

INSTALLING USER SOFTWARE ON A WINDOWS COMPUTER 27

Installing the Splash Printer Delete Utility from the Splash RPX-iii User Software and Documentation DVD 27

CONTENTS 4

INSTALLING USER SOFTWARE ON A MAC OS COMPUTER 28

Installing Splash Server Remote from the Splash RPX-iii User Software and Documentation DVD 28

Installing Splash Remote Scan from the Splash RPX-iii User Software and Documentation DVD 29

Configuring Splash Remote Scan 29

Installing the EFI Splash RPX-iii Font Downloader Utility from the Splash RPX-iii User Software and Documentation DVD 30

Installing Print Kiosk from the Splash RPX-iii User Software and Documentation DVD 30

Copying CopyCal Target files from the Splash RPX-iii User Software and Documentation DVD 31

Installing EFI Splash RPX-iii Remote Utilities 31

Configuring the Calibration Station (ColorCal) 32

INSTALLING USER SOFTWARE USING FILE SHARING 33

INSTALLING AND USING ACROBAT READER 37

Installing Acrobat Reader 37

Using Acrobat Reader 37

INDEX 39

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION 5

This document explains how to connect the Splash RPX-iii Xerox 700 Digital Color Press and provides installation instructions for the Splash RPX-iii Xerox 700 Digital Color Press server software. It also explains how to install client software utilities.

The Splash RPX-iii Xerox 700 Digital Color Press does not require a qualified technician to install, connect, and set up the hardware and software.

This document assumes that the Xerox EX Print Server for the Xerox 700 Digital Color Press has already been installed by a certified service technician.

NOTE: Detailed information about the Apple Macintosh computer is beyond the scope of this

document. For more information, specifically about operating, servicing, and troubleshooting the Macintosh computer, see the Macintosh User’s Guide.

Contents of this kit

1 Mouse pad 2 Logo labels, bagged 3 Printed materials 4 Media pack 5Dongle 6 Ethernet crossover cable

The Splash RPX-iii Xerox 700 Digital Color Press kit contains the following:

1 2 3

4 6

The media pack includes:

• EFI Splash RPX-iii Server Software DVD

• EFI Splash RPX-iii User Software and Documentation DVD

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Terminology and conventions

This document uses the following terminology and conventions.

Term or convention Refers to

Digital press Xerox 700 Digital Color Press

EFI Splash RPX-iii Splash RPX-iii Xerox 700 Digital Color Press

Fiery Xerox EX Print Server and Integrated Fiery Color Server

Mac OS Mac OS X

Titles in italics Other documents in this set

Windows Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003,

About the documentation

Windows Vista

The EFI Splash RPX-iii documentation consists of the following:

• Getting Started provides instructions for installing and connecting the EFI Splash RPX-iii.

It also explains how to install client software utilities.

•The Configuration Guide explains the basic configuration and administration of the EFI

Splash RPX-iii for the supported platforms and network environments.

•The Job Management Guide explains the EFI Splash RPX-iii print features, functions, and

job management options. It also describes the utilities provided for use with the EFI Splash RPX-iii.

•The Color Guide explains how to manage color output on the EFI Splash RPX-iii. It

provides information about how to calibrate the EFI Splash RPX-iii and set color print options from Windows and Mac OS computers.

•The Printing Guide describes how to install the printer drivers on Windows and Mac OS

computers, establish printing connections for different networks, and begin printing from users’ computers.

•The Troubleshooting Guide provides information to help troubleshoot the EFI

Splash RPX-iii.

• ReadMe_Installing Printer Drivers for EFI Splash RPX-iii provides a quick reference for

installing the EFI Splash RPX-iii printer drivers.

•Printed Customer Release Notes provide last-minute product information and workarounds

for some of the problems you may encounter.

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Overview of the EFI Splash RPX-iii

The following sections describe the software included with the EFI Splash RPX-iii.

About the EFI Splash RPX-iii software

The Splash RPX-iii Server Software DVD contains the following software:

Splash RPX-iii Server Software

For instructions on installing the Splash RPX-iii Server Software, see page 16.

The EFI Splash RPX-iii User Software and Documentation DVD contains the following software:

Splash Mac OS Client allows you to print to the EFI Splash RPX-iii from Macintosh client

computers. Splash Mac OS Client includes the following:

• Printer drivers allow you to print files to the EFI Splash RPX-iii.

• Splash Remote Scan and Twain plug-in enables the EFI Splash RPX-iii to operate as a high-resolution color scanner.

• Splash Server Remote allows you to view and manage the EFI Splash RPX-iii server remotely from a Mac OS X computer.

• CopyCal Target files allows you to copy files to your computer for EFI Splash RPX-iii calibration.

• Adobe Acrobat Reader allows you to view and print the PDF files in the Splash Online Documentation folder.

Splash Windows Client allows you to print to the EFI Splash RPX-iii from Windows client

computers. Splash Windows Client includes the following:

• Printer drivers allow you to print files to the EFI Splash RPX-iii.

• Splash Remote Scan and TWAIN plug-in enables the EFI Splash RPX-iii to operate as a high-resolution color scanner.

• Splash Printer Delete Utility allows you to remove printer drivers from Windows computers.

• CopyCal Target files allow you to copy these files to your computer for EFI Splash RPX-iii calibration.

• Adobe Acrobat Reader allows you to view and print the PDF files in the Splash Online Documentation folder.

For instructions on how to install printer drivers, see the Printing Guide.

For instructions on installing Mac OS user software, see “Installing User Software on a

Mac OS Computer” on page 28.

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For instructions on installing Windows user software, see “Installing User Software on a

Windows Computer” on page 27.

For instructions on installing Adobe Acrobat Reader, see “Installing and using Acrobat

Reader” on page 37.

Server system requirements

The EFI Splash RPX-iii requires the following minimum system configuration:

• Processor

Intel Mac or G5 Mac

•Operating system

Mac OS v10.4.11 or later

•CPU

Single or dual 2GHz processor(s)

•Memory

1.0 GB SDRAM minimum

For memory installation instructions, see the Macintosh User’s Guide.

• Hard disk drive

60 GB minimum

•Media drive

Combo (DVD-R/CD-RW) or SuperDrive (DVD-RW/CD-RW)

• Monitor

Apple-compatible color monitor with 1024

• Built-in Ethernet connection(s)

Two (for Direct Connect)

One (for Network Connect)

x 768 resolution

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Client computer requirements

The EFI Splash RPX-iii user software requires the following minimum system configurations.

Minimum requirements for Mac OS Windows

Operating system Mac OS X v10.2 or later Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 4

Splash Remote Scan Mac OS X v10.2.4 or later

Splash Printer Delete Utility Not supported

Splash Server Remote Mac OS X v10.4 or later Not supported

Splash Font Downloader Mac OS X v10.3.9 or later Not supported

Windows XP (recommended with Service Pack 2)

Windows XP (64-bit version)

Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, or Datacenter Edition (must be the 32-bit version)

Windows Vista

Networking support

The EFI Splash RPX-iii can receive and process jobs received from clients on the following networks:

• AppleTalk (EtherTalk)

• UNIX and Windows (via TCP/IP LPD)

• Bonjour (via TCP/IP LPD)

• Novell NetWare 5 and 6 via TCP/IP (NDS Print Queue, NDPS)

• Port 9100 (via NetComX)

Preparing to print

If you intend to set up a direct connection to the Fiery, make sure that the Fiery is installed and that a Startup Page has been printed. You also need to connect the EFI Splash RPX-iii to the Fiery using the Ethernet crossover cable. This connection is described as Direct Connect.

If you do not require Direct Connect, the EFI Splash RPX-iii and the Fiery are connected to your network independently. This connection is described as Network Connect. For more information about Direct Connect and Network Connect, see “Connecting the EFI

Splash RPX-iii to the Fiery” on page 11.

For either connection, perform the tasks in the following table to set up the EFI Splash RPX-iii for printing.

NOTE: Direct Connect is supported only with a digital press with an integrated Fiery.

A stand-alone Fiery must use Network Connect.

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To set up the EFI Splash RPX-iii for printing, perform the following tasks:

Step Task Reference

Connect the Macintosh by Direct Connect or Network Connect.

Install EFI Splash RPX-iii Server Software.

For Direct Connect, attach the Ethernet crossover cable from the EFI Splash RPX-iii to the Fiery.

If your configuration does not require Direct Connect and uses Network Connect, the Fiery may already be installed on the network. Connect the EFI Splash RPX-iii to the Fiery over the network.

Install Splash RPX-iii Server Software on the EFI Splash RPX-iii.

Configure the Macintosh for EFI Splash RPX-iii.

For information, see “Connecting the EFI

Splash RPX-iii to the Fiery” on page 11.

For more information, see “Configuring

Mac OS X for the EFI Splash RPX-iii” on

page 20.

Configure network settings for the EFI Splash RPX-iii printing environment.

Prepare users for printing. At each computer from which

users print:

• Install user software and copy color files.

• Install the appropriate printer files and connect to one or more print connections.

For information about configuring the EFI Splash RPX-iii for optimal printing in your particular environment, see the Printing Guide and the Color Guide.

For information about configuring network settings, see the Configuration

Guide.

For more information, see “Installing User

Software on a Mac OS Computer” on

page 28 or “Installing User Software on a

Windows Computer” on page 27.

For information about installing printer drivers and printing from client computers, see the Printing Guide.

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Connecting the EFI Splash RPX-iii to the Fiery

The EFI Splash RPX-iii supports direct connection to the Fiery or a connection over the network. After the initial connection is made, the EFI Splash RPX-iii automatically reconnects to the same Fiery each time it is started.

If you prefer not to expose the Fiery on the network, follow the procedure for Direct Connect. To expose the Fiery on the network, follow the procedure for a non-dedicated print environment.

Connecting the EFI Splash RPX-iii using Direct Connect

Direct Connect allows the EFI Splash RPX-iii to access the Fiery via an Ethernet crossover cable provided with the EFI Splash RPX-iii. Use Direct Connect if you want the EFI Splash RPX-iii (but not the Fiery) to be visible on the network, thus providing a dedicated print environment. Direct Connect provides higher and more consistent performance than Network Connect.

NOTE: Direct Connect is supported only with a digital press with an integrated Fiery. A stand-

alone Fiery must use Network Connect.

1Fiery 2 Xerox 700 Digital

Color Press 3 Ethernet crossover cable 4 EFI Splash RPX-iii 5 Networked computers

or workstations

NOTE: Two built-in Ethernet ports are required to use Direct Connect.

TO CONNECT THE EFI SPLASH RPX-iii TO THE FIERY VIA DIRECT CONNECT

1 Make sure that the Xerox 700 Digital Color Press LEDs are not reporting errors.

2 Connect the EFI Splash RPX-iii to the Ethernet network using the Built-in Ethernet Port 1, as

described in the Macintosh User’s Guide.

1 Macintosh (EFI

Splash RPX-iii) back panel 2 Ethernet crossover cable 3Fiery

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3 Locate the Ethernet crossover cable provided with the EFI Splash RPX-iii.

NOTE: The Ethernet crossover cable may look similar to the network cable. The cables are not

interchangeable. Do not swap them. The Ethernet crossover cable is labeled to help you identify it. Ensure that you attach the correct cable to the EFI Splash RPX-iii and the Fiery.

4 Connect one end of the Ethernet crossover cable to the Built-in Ethernet port 2 on the EFI

Splash RPX-iii.

5 Connect the other end of the Ethernet crossover cable to the Ethernet Port on the Fiery,

the bottom of the two Ethernet ports, as indicated in the following illustration.

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