User Addendum
Fiery XJ Color Server
Software version 3.1
This document describes new features and updates information for Fiery XJ software
version 3.1. Before using the Fiery XJ, please read this addendum and distribute it to all
users.
The User Software CD contains PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files for use with
Adobe printer drivers. Please be sure to install these printer files in the appropriate
locations.
What’s new in
version 3.1
The Fiery XJ Color Server version 3.1 has a number of new features, including:
• Windows 95, Windows NT v3.51, and Windows NT v4.0 support
• Fiery WebTools
• DocuColor 5750 color copier support
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This document uses the term 5750 to refer to the DocuColor 5750 color copier.
• Expanded dual copier/device support
• Adobe PostScript v2015 support
• Media type options
• Sharpness option
• Calibration/Simulation option
• Tray selection
• AutoCal
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• Spanish and Italian language support
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Fiery XJ user software no longer includes WPD files for use with Windows 3.1x,
PDF files for use with QuarkXPress, or EFICOLOR Works software for Macintosh;
however, printing with Windows 3.1x and from the QuarkXPress application is now
supported through the use of the Adobe PS Printer Driver and appropriate PPD file (both
included with the Fiery XJ user software).
User software
The Fiery XJ supports the following software versions for the Macintosh:
• Utilities v3.1 (Fiery XJ Scan, Fiery XJ Export, Fiery XJ Downloader, Fiery XJ Spooler,
and Fiery XJ Print Calibrator)
• Adobe PS Printer Driver v8.31
• Fiery WebTools v1.0 (Status, WebSpooler , WebLink, Installer)
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EFICOLOR Works v2.02 software (including EFICOLOR for scanners, Profile
Editor, and EFICOLOR EPS Xtension), is supported for use with Fiery XJ version 3.1.
EFI part number: 10012717
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The Fiery XJ supports the following software versions for Windows:
• Utilities v3.1 (Fiery XJ Scan, Fiery XJ Export, Fiery XJ Downloader, Fiery XJ Spooler,
and Fiery XJ Print Calibrator)
• Adobe PS Printer Driver v4.1
• Fiery WebTools v1.0 (Status, WebSpooler, WebLink, Installer)
Windows 95 and
NT support
Fiery WebTools
In addition to Macintosh and Windows 3.1x support, you can now print and use all the
Fiery XJ utilities and plug-ins with Windows 95 and Windows NT v3.51 and v4.0.
Windows 95 utilities communicate over IPX/SPX; in order to use them, both IPX and
TCP/IP protocols are required.
Windows NT utilities communicate over TCP/IP only.
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The necessary network files are installed with the Utilities Installer, not with the
Export or Scan Installers. Be sure to run the Utilities Installer in or der to use all the F iery XJ
utilities and plug-ins. For instructions, see Getting Started .
Fiery WebTools allow you to remotely manage your Fiery XJ from the Internet or your
company’s intranet. The Fiery XJ has its own home page, from which you are able to select
from a variety of functions.
For information on Fiery WebTools setup, see Getting Started .
Launch Fiery WebTools from the Fiery XJ home page. Enter
http://
followed by the
IP address or DNS name of the Fiery XJ.
Click a button on the left side of the page to launch a particular WebTool; click the
question mark next to the button to display information about that WebTool on the right
side of the page.
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Status
Gives you a quick update of Fiery XJ status by showing the jobs currently processing and
printing. The Status WebTool polls the Fiery XJ every 30 seconds to display the most
current information. You can also close the active web browser window and leave the Status
window open on the desktop to view current Fiery XJ information, which is dynamically
updated.
In a dual copier/device configuration, the Status window shows information for both
copiers/devices connected to the Fiery XJ.
WebSpooler
Allows you to view, manipulate, reorder, reprint, and delete the jobs currently spooling,
processing, and printing on the Fiery XJ. The WebSpooler also allows you to view or print
the Job Log.