Canon imagePRESS Server B5000 User manual

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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................7
Terminology, conventions, and documentation resources ...............................................7
Installing user software .....................................................................9
Installing user software on a Windows computer ......................................................9
Install user software on a Windows computer from media .............................................9
Modify user software from media ................................................................10
Install user software on Windows from WebTools ...................................................10
Install user software on a Windows computer over the network .......................................10
Uninstall user software on Windows ..............................................................11
Installing user software on a Mac OS computer .......................................................11
Install user software on Mac OS from media ........................................................12
Install user software on Mac OS from WebTools ....................................................12
Install user software on a Mac OS computer over the network .........................................12
Uninstall user software on Mac OS ...............................................................13
Using Fiery Software Manager .....................................................................13
Command WorkStation ....................................................................14
Installing Command Workstation ..................................................................14
Connecting Command WorkStation ..............................................................14
Configure the connection to the imagePRESS Server ................................................15
Using Command WorkStation .....................................................................15
Additional information on Command WorkStation ..................................................15
Mixed Media ...................................................................................16
Define a Cover ...............................................................................17
Define media for selected pages .................................................................17
Insert blank pages ............................................................................18
Insert tabs ...................................................................................18
Soft Proof .....................................................................................19
Image Enhance .................................................................................20
Image Enhance Visual Editor ......................................................................20
ImageViewer ...................................................................................20
Troubleshooting connections .....................................................................20
Command WorkStation does not respond .........................................................21
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Create a job error report .......................................................................21
Fiery make-ready applications .............................................................23
Enabling Fiery make-ready applications .............................................................23
Install a license for your software option ..........................................................23
Install Adobe Acrobat and Enfocus PitStop Pro .....................................................25
Fiery make-ready applications help ................................................................25
Additional Features in Fiery make-ready applications ................................................25
Advanced job management features ......................................................27
Print Next .....................................................................................27
Process Next ...................................................................................27
Rush Print .....................................................................................27
Rush RIP ......................................................................................27
Sequential Print ................................................................................28
Paper Catalog ..............................................................................29
Installing Paper Catalog ..........................................................................29
Using Paper Catalog .............................................................................29
Configuring Paper Catalog .....................................................................29
Creating a new entry with A4/Letter size or smaller ..................................................29
Using Smart Media ............................................................................30
Tray association and Paper Catalog ................................................................30
Remote tray association ..........................................................................31
Access Paper Catalog from Command WorkStation ...................................................31
Specify Paper Catalog media from Job Properties .....................................................31
Specify Paper Catalog media from Mixed Media Setup .................................................32
Specify Paper Catalog media from Fiery Compose ....................................................32
Specify Paper Catalog media from Fiery Impose ......................................................32
Specify Paper Catalog media from Fiery JobMaster ....................................................33
Specify Paper Catalog media from Hot Folders .......................................................33
Scan ........................................................................................34
Installing Fiery Remote Scan ......................................................................34
Configuring Fiery Remote Scan ....................................................................34
To perform an advanced search .................................................................35
Using Fiery Remote Scan .........................................................................36
Using Fiery Remote Scan on Mac OS ..............................................................36
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Scanning from the printer control panel ............................................................37
Specify scan settings at the printer control panel ...................................................37
Hot Folders .................................................................................39
Installing Hot Folders ............................................................................39
Upgrading from an earlier version of Hot Folders ...................................................39
Using Hot Folders ...............................................................................40
WebTools ...................................................................................41
Setting up WebTools ............................................................................41
Pop-up Blocker with WebTools ....................................................................41
Accessing the WebTools home page ...............................................................42
Using WebTools ................................................................................42
Index .......................................................................................45
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Introduction
The Canon imagePRESS Server B5000/B4000 media pack includes a set of software utilities that allow you to manage
the Canon imagePRESS Server B5000/B4000, as well as the print workflow and content of jobs on the Canon
imagePRESS C10000VP/C8000VP.
This document provides an overview of how to install, configure, and use the following Canon imagePRESS Server
B5000/B4000 utilities:
•Command WorkStation monitors and manages the print workflow of jobs on the Canon imagePRESS Server
B5000/B4000.
•Fiery Preview provides a soft proof of each sheet surface of a job before it is processed. The visual interface
changes dynamically to display any changes made in preparing documents for printing.
•Fiery JobMaster provides advanced PDF-based tools for tab insertion, scanning, page numbering, chapter
creation, and late stage editing.
Note: Fiery JobMaster is distributed by EFI. Canon does not distribute this option.
•Fiery Impose applies imposition layouts to jobs for custom printing, binding, and trimming.
•Fiery Compose defines the chapter divisions of a job, specifies ranges of pages on varying types of media, inserts
blank media between pages, and inserts tab media containing text labels.
•Fiery Graphic Arts Package, Premium Edition offers features for graphics arts users.
•Fiery Remote Scan initiates a scan on the Canon imagePRESS C10000VP/C8000VP from a remote computer on
the network, and can also retrieve a scan from a mailbox on the Canon imagePRESS Server B5000/B4000.
Includes the Scan TWAIN plug-in module.
•Paper Catalog defines and stores the attributes of printing media in a system-based paper warehouse database.
•Hot Folders provide a simple and automated method of sending print jobs to the Canon imagePRESS Server
B5000/B4000 across the network by allowing documents to be dropped into a folder associated with preset print
options.
•WebTools manages your Canon imagePRESS Server B5000/B4000 remotely from the Internet or your company
intranet.
For information about using color management, see Color Printing.
For information about Fiery Graphic Arts Package, Premium Edition, see Fiery Graphic Arts Package, Premium
Edition.
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Terminology, conventions, and documentation resources
This document uses the following terminology and conventions to refer to the Canon imagePRESS Server B5000/
B4000, printer, and supported operating systems.
Term or convention Refers to
Aero imagePRESS Server (in illustrations and examples)
Printer Canon imagePRESS C10000VP/C8000VP
imagePRESS Server Canon imagePRESS Server B5000/B4000
imagePRESS Server B5000 Canon imagePRESS Server B5000
imagePRESS Server B4000 Canon imagePRESS Server B4000
Mac OS All supported Mac operating systems. For a complete list, see System Requirements in
Configuration and Setup.
Windows All supported Windows operating systems. For a complete list, see System Requirements in
Configuration and Setup.
Warning: A warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury to persons if not performed
correctly. To use the equipment safely, always pay attention to these warnings.
Caution: A caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to persons if not performed correctly.
To use the equipment safely, always pay attention to these cautions.
Important: Operational requirements and restrictions. Be sure to read these items carefully to operate the
equipment correctly, and avoid damage to the equipment or property.
The following documentation resources are available for the Canon imagePRESS Server B5000/B4000.
Resource Description
User guides (titles in
italics)Documents in this set: Color Printing, Configuration and Setup, Fiery Graphic Arts Package Premium Edition, Printing, Utilities
Online help •Help can be accessed directly from each Fiery application or by going to help.efi.com.
•Each help system is available as a printable PDF, accessed from the PDF icon in the upper right
corner of the Help window.
Additional reference
material (titles in
italics)
•Fiery Color Reference - help.efi.com/ref/colorref/en-us/
•Variable Data Printing - help.efi.com/ref/vdp/en-us/
•Workflow Examples - help.efi.com/ref/workflows/en-us/
•Configure Help - help.efi.com/configure/3.0/en-us/
•Fiery Ticker Help - help.efi.com/fieryticker/2.0/en-us/
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Installing user software
You can install imagePRESS Server user software on Windows and Mac OS computers.
Install user software in one of the following ways:
•From the User Software DVD
•From the imagePRESS Server, using the Internet or intranet
•From the imagePRESS Server directly, over the network
If earlier versions of imagePRESS Server user software are installed on your computer, the installer allows you to
uninstall those applications before installing new software.
Note: When you upgrade user software, use the Fiery User Software Installer and follow the instructions by selecting
Modify.
For more information, see Modify user software from media on page 10.
If you do want to uninstall an earlier version of user software, you may want to back up your settings. Back up and
restore of imagePRESS Server resources and settings is available from Command WorkStation. For more
information, see Configuration and Setup and Command WorkStation Help.
After first-time installation of imagePRESS Server user software, updates are managed by the Fiery Software
Manager application. For information, see Using Fiery Software Manager on page 13.
Note: Before installing imagePRESS Server user software, you must disconnect any measurement instrument from
the computer. Otherwise, after installation the instrument may not be recognized by the software.
Note: Fiery JobMaster is distributed by EFI. Canon does not distribute the option.
Installing user software on a Windows computer
All installation of user software on a Windows computer is done with the Fiery User Software Installer.
Before installing the software, ensure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements. For system
requirements, see Configuration and Setup.
The only applications that are not installed by the Fiery User Software Installer are Adobe Acrobat and Enfocus
PitStop, for use with Fiery Impose/JobMaster/Compose. For more information, see Fiery make-ready applications on
page 23.
Note: Fiery JobMaster is distributed by EFI. Canon does not distribute the option.
Procedures describe installing from the User Software DVD, over the network, or over the Internet, and also
modifying the user software.
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Install user software on a Windows computer from media
1Insert the User Software DVD into the DVD drive of your computer.
2Follow the on-screen instructions.
Important: Do not attempt to install user software by opening the individual folders for the applications. To
modify or remove user software after you install it on your computer, use the Fiery User Software Installer.
Modify user software from media
1Insert the User Software DVD into the DVD drive of your computer.
2In the window that appears, select Modify, Repair, or Remove.
•Modify: Allows you to add new program features or remove currently installed features.
•Repair: Reinstalls all currently installed program features.
•Remove: Removes all currently installed program features.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
If your computer does not have a DVD drive, you can install the user software from the imagePRESS Server over
the network. Ask your network administrator for the IP address or DNS server name of the imagePRESS Server.
You can also install the user software from the imagePRESS Server over the Internet or your company intranet,
using WebTools. Ask your network administrator for the IP address of the imagePRESS Server.
Use your Internet browser to access WebTools. For complete information about browser and system
requirements, see Configuration and Setup.
Install user software on Windows from WebTools
1Start your Internet browser.
2Type the IP address or DNS name of the imagePRESS Server.
3Click the Downloads tab.
4Click the link for the software that you want to install.
5Choose Run to open the file or choose Save to save it to your computer.
a) If you choose Save, browse to the location where you want to save the USERSWMI.exe file, and then click
Save.
b) Double-click the USERSWMI.exe file.
6Type the imagePRESS Server URL, http://<IP address>, when prompted.
7Follow the on-screen instructions.
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