Xerox Splash PCI Series v5.x Setup Manual

Splash PCI Series v5.0

Set-Up Manual

July 4, 1997

Splash Technology

Sunnyvale, California USA

Trademarks and Copyright

Splash and the Splash logo are trademarks of Splash Technology Inc. Apple, Macintosh, LaserWriter, and AppleTalk are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. MajestiK, Regal, and DocuColor are trademarks of Xerox, Incorporated. Acolor is a trademark of Fuji Xerox, Inc. Novell Netware is a trademerk of Novell, Inc. Adobe, the Adobe logo, Adobe Illustrator, PostScript, Adobe Type Manager, Adobe PageMaker, and Adobe Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated, which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. QuarkXPress is a registered trademark of Quark, Inc. Stuffit Expander Copyright © 1990-1997. All other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

Copyright © 1997 Splash Technology, Inc.

PN: 0014114-0102 Last revised: July 4, 1997. Your rights of ownership are subject to the limitations and restrictions imposed by the copyright laws as outlined below.

PROPRIETARY RIGHTS NOTICE. The digitally encoded machine readable outline data for producing the typefaces provided as part of your laser printer is copyrighted © 1981 Linotype-Hell AG. Copyright © 1993 Adobe System Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. This data is the property of Linotype-Hell AG and Adobe Systems Incorporated and may not be reproduced, used, displayed, modified, disclosed or transferred without the express written approval of Linotype-Hell AG and Adobe Systems Incorporated.

LZW Patent Notice: This Licensed System includes an implementation of LZW licensed under U.S. Patent 4,558,302.

U.S. Government Users: The Adobe Licensed System provided with this product is a “commercial item” as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R. 2.101 (OCT 1995), and more specifically “commercial computer software” and “commercial computer software documentation” as such terms are used in 48 C.F.R. 12.212 (SEPT 1995). Consistent with 48 C.F.R. 12.212 and 48 C.F.R. 227.7202-1 through 227.7202-4 (JUNE 1995), the Licensed System is provided to U.S. Government End Users

(a) only as a commercial end item and (b) with only those rights as are granted to all other End Users pursuant to the terms and conditions herein.

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The above is not an inclusive statement of the restrictions imposed on you under the Copyright Act. For a complete statement of the restrictions imposed on you under the copyright laws of the United States of America, see Title 17, United States Code.

FCC Compliance

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense.

Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

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Canadian DOC Notice

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE A RESPECTE TOUTES LES EXIGENCES DU REGLEMENT SUR LE MATÉRIAL BROUILLEUR DU CANADA.

Japanese VCCI Statement

CE Mark

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We, Splash Technology, Inc, declare under our sole responsibility that the Splash products

to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents:

EN55022/CSPR22 CLASS B

EN0082-1/IEC 801-2,3,4

following the provisions of :

89/336/EEC-EMC Directive

Splash Technology, Inc. 555 Del Rey Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA. 94086 USA

The signed and dated Declaration of Conformance is on file at the above address.

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Table of Contents

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Splash PCI Series v5.0 Server Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

System Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Registration Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Compatible Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

An Overview of Splash Adobe PostScript Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

About The Splash Server Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Chapter 1 — Setting Up the Splash Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Splash Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Setting Up the Splash Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Copier Set-Up Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Disable the Built-In Auto Tray Switching Option in Regal,

Acolor 93x, and DocuColor 5799 Copiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Installing the Splash Client Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Setting Up TCP/IP and Novell NetWare

Client Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Installing the Splash Plug-Ins for

Adobe Photoshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Splash Server System Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Disk Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Memory Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Splash Server On-Line Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Chapter 2 — Using the Splash Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	35
Starting and Stopping the Server Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 36
Working With the Splash Server Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 36
Starting and Stopping Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 37
Working With Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 38
Moving Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 38
Viewing and Editing Print Options for a Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 39
Deleting Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 40
Setting Default Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 40
Checking a Print Job for Errors Before You Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 42
Setting Splash Server Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 44
Setting Server Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 45
Setting Network Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 47
Setting Features Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 49
Setting Server Screening Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 51
Setting Server Style Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 52
Setting CMYK Color Correction Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
Drop Printing Files to Splash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 54
Drop Printing Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 55
Starting a Log File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 56
Printing the Job Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 57
Job Log Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 58
Adding Fonts to the Splash Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 59
Enabling Font Downloading at the Splash Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 59
Downloading Fonts to the Splash Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 60
Font Downloading Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 63
Splash Server Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 64
Increasing the Maximum Number of Jobs That
Can Be in the Print Queues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 64
Disable Type Reunion Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 64
Running Other Applications on the Splash Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 65
Print Job Name Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 65
RIP While Receive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 65
Look Ahead Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 66
Job Processing Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 66
Customizing the Splash Color Control Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 66

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Switching Network Protocols for the Splash Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Disabling EtherTalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Server Disk Full . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Servers With Many Fonts Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Splash Server Troubleshooting Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Installer Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Job Previews Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 PostScript Error Reported for a Successful Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Splash Professional Color Imaging Series Server. The Splash™ PCI Series Server is a pre-configured PostScript print server designed for the Xerox MajestiK, Regal, DocuColor 5799, or Acolor Series of digital color copiers. The Splash PCI-E Series Server is for use with the DocuColor 5750 or Acolor 620 series copiers. The Splash Server uses true Adobe™ PostScript processing to deliver high-quality color images. Each Splash Server can be connected to a single copier unit.

Your Splash Server is pre-configured with all software and hardware needed to work as a powerful and flexible network print server. This manual describes how to connect the hardware pieces included in the Splash PCI Series Server package, and how to set up the system to function as a printer server. Information about how to install the Splash printing software on Macintosh® , Microsoft ® Windows 3.1, Windows 95, and Windows NT client computers, as well as detailed information about Splash print features and product specifications are provided as on-line documentation (pre-loaded on your Splash Server computer).

Product Features

All models of the Splash Professional Color Imaging Series Server provide:

■ The Splash Server application. This true Adobe PostScript™ CPSI software (Configurable PostScript Interpreter Raster Image Processor) converts Level 1 and Level 2 PostScript code into a pixel-by-pixel page description that the printer/copier uses to print an image. The open platform Macintosh

architecture enables you to use virtually all commercially available Macintosh hardware and software applications with Splash, including color management systems and a variety of media input devices.

■Printer drivers for local and network printing on a Macintosh. These drivers convert the output from your applications to PostScript code.

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■Printer driver software for network printing from a personal computer running Microsoft Windows NT, plus custom printer description files for printing to Splash from Windows 95 or Windows 3.1. This software requires a PC-to- Macintosh network bridge (such as Novell NetWare or Miramar MACLAN Connect), or a TCP/IP network connection (Windows 95 or Windows NT).

■Direct IPX printing. Provides an easy way for computers connected to a Novell NetWare server to print to Splash. You do not need to install AppleTalk connection software. Splash creates a native Novell IPX connection from the Splash Server to the Novell server. Once set up and activated, it operates automatically to send print jobs to the Splash Server each time a Novell client computer prints to the Splash print queue on the Novell NetWare server. Splash IPX printing is simple to set up and supports all Novell Ethernet frame types. See the chapter “Setting Up TCP/IP and NetWare Direct Printing to Splash” in the Splash Reference on-line manual for more information.

■TCP/IP Direct Printing. Enables UNIX-style LPD/LPR printing to Splash over a TCP/IP network. See the chapter “Setting Up TCP/IP and NetWare Direct Printing to Splash” in the Splash Reference on-line manual for information.

■Selectable full-color, screened, or high-speed grayscale printing for a wide variety of page image sizes. (See the Splash Reference on-line manual for a complete list of supported page image sizes.)

■RGB color correction that enables each client workstation to match printed output to their specific monitor. The powerful RGB color correction provides, for the first time, the ability to color correct problem files properly and to show true blue colors without any purple shift.

■CMYK color correction that provides highly accurate press ink matching for your color press proofs. Splash CMYK color correction automatically compensates for differences between toner colors and press ink colors to produce the closest possible match to press inks in the copier output.

■Powerful mixed file color correction support. Splash is the first PostScript server to separately color correct RGB and CMYK color types for a file. This enables you to properly print many “problem” files with no adjustment.

■ICC color output profiles for use with Apple’s ColorSync™ 2.0 color management software. The custom ICC profiles enable Splash to support multiple platforms and multiple CMS capabilities.

■Adobe Photoshop Separation Tables for Splash. Enable you to use the Adobe Photoshop Separations feature to create CMYK separations for printing to Splash.

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■Separations support. Prints a composite proof for your separations documents (including DCS files). With this Splash feature you can use any number of color plates in your document. Splash simulates the full range of colors and tints for PANTONE, DIC, or Toyo colors. You no longer need to convert spot colors to process colors before you print. Splash separations enhances workflow for color plate production.

■The Splash Acquire plug-in module, for CMYK scanning locally with the printer/copier using Adobe Photoshop. Scanning is performed directly into the Splash Server (not over the network) to avoid network transfer delays.

■The Splash Export plug-in module, for printing scanned images in

Adobe Photoshop directly to the printer/copier. This command prints directly to the copier to avoid network transfer delays.

■RIP While Receive. Splash RIPs a file as it is received whenever it is not processing another job, which adds tremendous productivity gains in most customer environments.

■Continual Print. For many documents, Splash can process and print files at copier-rated speeds. This feature is applied to print jobs at the printer driver.

■Spool File Handling Options. For situations where the same, large PostScript file is reprinted from time to time, the ability to save the spool file at the Server can lead to significant productivity gains. The Splash Server can be configured, if necessary, to spool all incoming files.

■Job Ticketing. Macintosh clients can enter identification or job information to a comment field for each job. Comments entered at the printer driver can be viewed at the Splash Server and in the server’s printing log.

■Save as TIFF. This feature enables designers to send a file to the Splash Server, and then to view a bitmap of the processed file, without leaving their workstations. Combined with separations support, this enables a designer to view overprint and trapping effects during the design process, without the need to actually make a print and go to the printer/copier to retrieve it. Most DTP applications do not enable these effects to be viewed directly on the screen in the application. This can significantly increase productivity during the

design process.

■Progressives support. You can print up to four sheets of paper for a color document with any combination of C, M, Y, and K color passes on each sheet. This enables you to examine the result of adding each color pass to a print job.

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■Splash ColorCal. Software that calibrates Splash for consistent, accurate color, regardless of changes in the copier’s color output that occur over time and with changes in the environment. Splash ColorCal is a powerful tool for the professional color image designer, but it is useful also for anyone who creates business graphics or other less-technical color documents. Splash ColorCal requires no special color knowledge and does not require the use of an expensive densitometer. Splash ColorCal enables you to create and use

your own CMYK color profiles. See the chapter “Calibrating With Splash ColorCal” in the Splash Reference on-line manual for more information.

■Look Ahead Routing. This smart look-ahead capability determines if there are any other files in the queue before yours. If not, then the Splash Server will immediately begin to RIP your file. If another file is ahead of yours, the Splash Server automatically spools your file. Multiple files can be received by the Server at the same time. Jobs are placed in the print queue in the order in which they have completed spooling. This prevents large jobs from blocking smaller jobs that are sent to the server at the same time.

■Print Job Preflighting. Screen spooled print jobs at the Splash Server for PostScript errors before they print.

■Splash Drop Printing. Print TIFF, EPS, and files in text-based processed PostScript format, at the Splash Server or from any AppleTalk network client, without using a special PostScript file downloader utility. Simply drag the graphics file directly onto the Splash Server application window, or place them in the shared Drop Folder on the Splash Server Power Macintosh.

■A Macintosh Client Status Desk Accessory (DA). The Splash Status DA lets you view and control print jobs, and receive printer/copier and server status remotely from any Macintosh Client.

■Optional Internet or Intranet Web Print Queue Manager. Enables remote clients on any computer platform to view and control their print jobs at the Splash Server. Requires a TCP/IP connection to the Splash Server and Netscape Navigator 3.x or Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.x web browser. See the chapter “Setting Up the Splash Web Queue Manager” in the Splash Reference

on-line manual for more information.

■35 Adobe Roman fonts. (See the Splash Reference on-line manual for a complete list of fonts supplied with the Splash software.)

■Adobe PostScript Level 2 support for automatic decompression of embedded JPEG files prior to printing. This results in a significantly reduced transfer time when printing JPEG files over a network.

■A detailed, accurate log of print activity, to simplify tracking and billing. Format commands let you show customer subtotals in the printed log.

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Splash PCI Series v5.0 Server Models

The Splash PCI 640 Server provides:

■64 MB of frame buffer memory to support the on-board PostScript Level 2 RIP. Upgradable to 128 MB.

■400 x 400 dpi full contone printing for page sizes up to A4/Letter; visually lossless 400 x 400 dpi for page sizes up to A3/11x17.

The Splash PCI 1280 Server provides:

■128 MB of frame buffer memory to support the on-board PostScript Level 2 RIP.

■400 x 400 dpi full contone printing for all page sizes (with Document Mode off).

The Splash PCI-E 320 Server provides:

■32 MB of frame buffer memory to support the on-board PostScript Level 2 RIP. Upgradable to 64 MB.

■visually lossless 400 x 400 dpi contone printing for page sizes up to A4/Letter; ColorTone 2-bit printing for page sizes through A3/11x17.

System Notes

IMPORTANT: All of the sections and procedures that appear in this manual assume that the Xerox printer/copier has been correctly installed, and is currently functioning as a copier. In addition, the Xerox IFU Port Kit, part number 98K32870, must be installed in the Xerox MajestiK, Regal, or DocuColor Series copier by a Xerox Service Representative. The IFU Port Kit provides the connection port necessary for the Splash Server.

If there is a problem with the copier, contact Technical Support before you proceed with setup of the Splash Server.

You must provide networking hardware and software for all client workstations that will print to the Splash Server. Refer to the instructions provided with your network products for instructions on how to connect the Splash Server and client workstations to the network.

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Additional internal memory may be required to run other applications on the Splash Server (the Macintosh directly connected to the printer/copier), or to run multiple Splash applications at the same time.

To run the Splash Web Queue Management option you must install additional system memory on the Splash Server computer.

IMPORTANT: Applications running on the Splash Server may respond slowly while the Splash Server is processing print jobs. Avoid using other application software on the Splash Server computer while the Server application is running.

Registration Card

Be sure to complete the Splash Registration Card and mail it to Splash Technology. You will receive software upgrade notifications for your Splash Server.

Compatible Applications

The Splash Server prints PostScript-based files. The following Macintosh and Windows applications have been tested with Splash:

■QuarkXPress®

■Adobe Illustrator™

■Adobe PageMaker®

■Macromedia FreeHand®

■Adobe Photoshop™

■Microsoft Excel

■Microsoft Word

■Microsoft PowerPoint

The Splash Acquire and Export plug-ins require Adobe Photoshop v3.0 or later to operate. Other applications that support Adobe Photoshop plug-ins may work with Splash Acquire and Export, but have not been tested with the Splash Server.

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An Overview of Splash Adobe PostScript Printing

The Splash Server application is the software that controls printing and color correction.

The Splash Professional Color Imaging Series Server computer is called the Splash Server. The Splash Server is connected directly to the printer/copier.

Network (Client) Printing

Local Printing

Splash

Splash

Server

Printer/copier

Printer/copier

UNIX

Server

Network

server PC Mac Mac Mac

PC

Client Workstations

A Macintosh or Windows-based personal computer (Windows 95, Windows 3.1, or Windows NT v4.0 or later) attached to the Splash Server by a network connection is called a Client.

The Splash Server supports:

■Network printing from client workstations connected to the Splash Server.

■Local printing from applications run on the Splash Server.

Client workstations need to install the Splash printer driver software to apply the Splash printing features (such as color correction) to print jobs. Splash provides custom client print drivers for Macintosh and PC workstations.

The Splash Server spools, processes, and performs color correction on the files you print. The Splash Server application and the Splash printer driver control the printing.

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When you print a file to the MajestiK, Regal, DocuColor, or Acolor series printer/copier:

1.The Page Setup options available in each application come from the custom Splash printer driver. When a file is sent to print, the printer driver converts the commands generated by the application into PostScript code.

2.When you print from a client computer, the Splash printer driver software creates PostScript code and sends it over the network to the Splash Server. Large files take longer to transfer—the length of transfer depends on file size and network traffic.

Splash can receive print jobs from multiple network clients simultaneously.

3.The Splash Server spools (temporarily stores) the intermediate PostScript files on the hard disk where the Server application is located.

When you print from the Splash Server, the PostScript code is immediately spooled and queued on the Splash Server hard disk.

4.The Server application uses true Adobe PostScript code to calculate, pixel-by- pixel, the image that will be generated by the printer. This is called Raster Image Processing (RIP).

5.If Splash Color Correction is enabled, the Splash Server application corrects the color of the printed output to match the screen image of the selected display type or to match the standard process ink colors used by commercial printing presses. If both RGB and CMYK colors are present in the same document, Splash color corrects separately for both color types.

6.The file is sent to the printer/copier, where it is printed.

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About The Splash Server Manuals

This manual explains how to set up the Splash Server hardware and software. Information about how to set up remote clients for printing to Splash is provided in other on-line manuals, which are pre-loaded on the Splash Server machine. The Splash on-line manuals are also provided on the Splash software CD-ROM. See “Splash Server On-Line Manuals” on page 34 for a list of on-line manuals.

To use the Splash Server, you should be familiar with Macintosh procedures and conventions, such as how to start an application, how to open and close files, and how to use the mouse. Refer to your Macintosh User’s Guide for information.

In certain geographical areas, such as the Asia/Pacific region, the printer/copier is sold as the Xerox Acolor printer/copier. In other areas, the printer/copier is sold as the Xerox MajestiK, Regal, or DocuColor printer/copier. The hardware

and software described in this manual are compatible with and operate in the same way on any of these printer/copiers. We refer to the MajestiK, the Regal, the DocuColor, and the Acolor as “the printer/copier” throughout this manual.

For more information about the MajestiK, Regal, DocuColor, or Acolor Color Series, refer to the manuals provided with your printer/copier.

Introduction

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Chapter 1
Setting Up the Splash Server
In this chapter:
Connecting the System .....................................................................	20
Splash Key..........................................................................................	22
Setting Up the Splash Server ...........................................................	22
Copier Set-Up Notes ..........................................................................	25
Installing the Splash Client Software...............................................	25
Setting Up TCP/IP and Novell NetWare Client Printing ..................	25
Installing the Splash Plug-Ins for Adobe Photoshop .....................	26
Splash Server System Performance ................................................	27
Disk Size ..........................................................................................	27
Memory Size ....................................................................................	31
Troubleshooting .................................................................................	32
Splash Server On-Line Manuals .......................................................	34

The Splash Server is a fully-equipped server/workstation that is pre-configured with all needed software. This chapter describes how to connect the specific hardware pieces included in the package, and how to start the system so that it will function as a server.

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Connecting the System

This section explains how to unpack and connect the Splash Server. If you are familiar with installing and connecting a Macintosh computer, parts of this section will serve as a review. However, you should read this entire section carefully to be sure that your Splash Server will function correctly on the network.

To unpack and connect the Splash Server:

1.Make sure that the Xerox MajestiK, Regal, DocuColor, or Acolor copier is properly installed and connected, and that it is loaded with Letter or A4 size paper. Use the MajestiK, Regal, DocuColor, or Acolor as a photocopier to make sure that it is turned on and functioning correctly.

2.The packing box for the Splash Server contains several component boxes. Remove each of these boxes from the packing box. The boxes for the CPU and the display are heavy; you may want assistance in lifting and positioning these boxes on your work surface.

3.Compare the items listed on the Splash Server Packing List with the actual contents of the Splash package. If any items are missing, contact your local sales representative before you proceed.

4.Unpack the display, keyboard, and Splash Server CPU.

5.Place the Splash Server CPU and the color display in the work area where they will be used. You should position these components close to the Xerox copier. The cable that connects the Splash Server CPU to the copier is 6 meters (about 18 feet) in length.

6.Remove the keyboard from its box, and connect the ADB cable to the port on the keyboard.

7.Connect the large end of the Splash Key to the ADB keyboard cable.

8.Connect the small end of the Splash Key to the ADB port on the back of the Splash Server CPU.

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9.The mouse is included in the box with the Splash Server CPU. Remove the mouse, and connect it to the keyboard.

10.Connect one end of the GFI power cord to the socket on the back of the Splash Server CPU, and the other end to the Macintosh power cable provided with the Power Macintosh.

11.Connect the other end of the Macintosh power cable to a live, grounded AC outlet.

12.Connect the color display to the Splash Server using the provided cable. Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the cable.

13.Unpack the Splash Accessories Kit. Connect one end of the Splash cable to the connector on the Splash PCI board on the back of the Splash Server computer, and the other end to the Xerox copier. Tighten the thumbscrews on the cable at the printer/copier to secure the connection.

Printer/copier port	Interface card
with 100-pin connector	port, with 68-pin
	connector

14. Connect the Splash Server CPU to your computer network.

You have completed connecting the Splash Server equipment.

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Splash Key

The Splash Key is a hardware device that connects to the ADB port on your computer, between the computer and the keyboard ADB cable. The Splash Key prevents unauthorized use of the Splash Server and also provides maximum security by locking the Splash Server application when the key is removed.

The Splash Server application runs normally when the Splash Key is connected to the keyboard cable. To prevent unauthorized printing, shut down the Splash Server CPU and remove the Splash Key from the keyboard cable. This locks the Splash Server application until the Splash Key is replaced on the keyboard cable.

IMPORTANT: Shut down the Splash Server CPU before removing or replacing the Splash Key.

Setting Up the Splash Server

When you start up the Splash Server computer, the Splash Server application starts automatically. You are asked to provide the product registration number for the Splash Server software when you start the Splash Server for the first time.

To start the Splash Server for the first time:

1.Turn on the power for the color display.

2.Start up the Splash Server. (Press the Power key on the keyboard.)

3.The Splash Server takes a moment to start, and load its pre-installed software. The Splash Server application starts automatically, and a product registration dialog box appears.

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4.Enter your name, the name of your company, and the serial number for the Splash Server software. The serial number is located on the back side of the Splash CD-ROM jewel case. Look for a number with the “SMT” prefix.

All alpha and number characters must be entered.

Note: The Splash Server software is pre-installed on the Splash Server. It is not necessary to insert the CD-ROM in the computer.

5.When you have entered the software registration information, click OK.

The Splash Server application initializes the PostScript interpreter used for printing. This process may take more than a minute.

6.When initialization is complete, Splash prints a start-up page to the printer/copier. The appearance of the start-up page confirms that the Splash Server is functioning correctly, and is properly connected to the printer/copier.

The Splash Server window appears.

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