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Release Notes
CXP6000 Color Server Software
Version 3.0 for the Xerox DocuColor
2045/2060/6060
Date: 15 April, 2003
Creo Part Number: 653-00483A
English

Table of Content
Software Kit .....................................................................................................................5
New Features...................................................................................................................6
PDF 1.4 ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Tiff RGB ....................................................................................................................................... 6
JPEG............................................................................................................................................ 6
Hot Folder .................................................................................................................................... 6
Run Job Immediately ................................................................................................................... 7
Export as InSite Job ..................................................................................................................... 7
Paper Sets ................................................................................................................................... 7
Changes in the Finishing Tab ...................................................................................................... 9
Page Exceptions Enhancements ................................................................................................. 9
Settings exceptions for imposed jobs .......................................................................................... 9
Tabs Printing .............................................................................................................................. 10
Dynamic Page Exceptions Support ........................................................................................... 11
Remote Admin ........................................................................................................................... 12
Web Viewer................................................................................................................................ 13
Device Link- Enhanced Emulation Method................................................................................ 13
Emulate RGB elements .............................................................................................................13
RGB Workflow Enhancement .................................................................................................... 13
Profile Manager.......................................................................................................................... 14
Emulate Paper Tint .................................................................................................................... 15
HKS and Pantone 2000 Spot Colors Support............................................................................ 15
Spot Colors ................................................................................................................................ 15
DTP 34 new firmware- upgrade ................................................................................................. 15
Color Conversion Tables ........................................................................................................... 15
Image Noise ............................................................................................................................... 16
Split to booklets.......................................................................................................................... 16
Slip Sheet After x Copies ........................................................................................................... 16
Enhanced Print Range............................................................................................................... 16
Rotate 180.................................................................................................................................. 17
Job Preview & Editor Enhancements – Imposed Sheet View ................................................... 17
New Imposition Templates.........................................................................................................17
Enhanced Preflight Report......................................................................................................... 18
Print Queue Manager................................................................................................................. 18
PPD in 7 Languages .................................................................................................................. 18
WinZip® ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Novell Client Installation............................................................................................................. 19
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Spire Printing Over TCP/IP from MAC....................................................................................... 19
CXP6000 Color Server Tips.......................................................................................... 20
Antivirus software....................................................................................................................... 20
Loading Software ....................................................................................................................... 20
Add printers on client workstations ............................................................................................ 20
DCS Format Support.................................................................................................................. 20
Driver and Application Collation Options ................................................................................... 20
Printing on Coated Paper........................................................................................................... 20
Revert the system values for the Normal/saturated calibration tables ..................................... 21
File Name................................................................................................................................... 21
Embedded ICC Profiles.............................................................................................................. 21
CMYK Emulation........................................................................................................................ 21
Range printing with HCSS ......................................................................................................... 21
Font Substitution ........................................................................................................................ 21
Staple Feature Options .............................................................................................................. 22
Novell Banner Page ................................................................................................................... 22
Image size to trim size ratio in Imposition .................................................................................. 22
Fit To Sheet Size in Imposition .................................................................................................. 22
OS Set Up and Software Requirements .................................................................................... 22
Job Editor ................................................................................................................................... 22
Image Scale ............................................................................................................................... 22
Admin Page................................................................................................................................ 23
Text/Line Quality ........................................................................................................................ 23
Print Grays Using K Toner ......................................................................................................... 23
Thumbnail View.......................................................................................................................... 23
System Disk C............................................................................................................................ 23
LPR Printing ............................................................................................................................... 23
Calibration .................................................................................................................................. 23
Imposition S&R 5X2................................................................................................................... 24
Creo Spot Colors XT v2.3.1 ....................................................................................................... 24
OPI ............................................................................................................................................. 24
12x18 Printable area.................................................................................................................. 24
Backup & Restore Configuration................................................................................................ 24
Variable Information (VI)...............................................................................................25
VPS Process .............................................................................................................................. 25
PPML Preview............................................................................................................................ 25
VIPP 4.0 ..................................................................................................................................... 25
Printing Retrieved VIPP jobs...................................................................................................... 25
VI Job Thumbnails ..................................................................................................................... 25
File Naming Convention............................................................................................................. 25
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VPS Image Files ........................................................................................................................ 25
Print Shop Mail jobs ................................................................................................................... 26
Image Scale ............................................................................................................................... 26
Fit to Sheet Size in Imposition ................................................................................................... 26
Application Notes.......................................................................................................... 27
Windows/office ........................................................................................................................... 27
QuarkXpress .............................................................................................................................. 27
PageMaker................................................................................................................................. 27
Adobe Acrobat ........................................................................................................................... 27
Illustrator v9.x and 10.x.............................................................................................................. 28
Freehand.................................................................................................................................... 28
Adobe PS Known Limitations..................................................................................................... 28
Creo is a world leader in solutions for the graphic arts industry. Core product lines include
image capture systems; inkjet proofers; thermal imaging devices for films, plates and proofs;
professional color and copydot scanning systems; creative workflow; and workflow
management software. Creo is also an Original Equipment Manufacture supplier of on-press
imaging technology, components for digital presses, and color servers for high-speed, print-on-
demand digital printers. Creo trades on NASDAQ (CREO) and the TSE (CRE).
Note: This document contains information about the CXP6000 Color Server v3.0. Distribute
a copy of this Release Notes document to all users and have the user read this document
before using the CXP6000 Color Server.
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Software Kit
The Software Kit includes 4 CDs (CD #1,CD #2A, CD #2B, and CD #3) with the following content:
CD # 1: for the DocuColor 6060 and DocuColor 2000 Series
This CD contains the Windows 2000 Professional operating system with a customized menu for
reinstalling the CXP6000 Color Server.
Note: This version is enclosed with Internet Explorer 6.0 and Service Pack 3.0
CD # 2A: for the DocuColor 6060
This CD contains the CXP6000 Multilingual Application Software (Setup, PPD's, printer drivers
and utilities).
CD # 2B: for the DocuColor 2000 Series
This CD contains the CXP6000 Multilingual Application Software (Setup, PPD's, printer drivers
and utilities).
CD # 3: for the DocuColor 6060 and DocuColor 2000 Series
This CD contains the Utilities, the CXP6000 Installation Guide and the Printing Guide, and the
customer Release Notes in PDF format in the following languages: English, French, German,
Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Dutch.
The CD has both Macintosh and PC partitions so that it can be mounted on both platforms. The
Installation Guide and Printing Guide can be inserted on any client computer with a CD-ROM
drive and submitted for printing on any printer. They can also be submitted to print via the
CXP6000 Color Server and printed on the DocuColor 2060/6060.
To print the CXP6000 Installation Guide and Printing Guide on a DocuColor 2045/2060/6060
using the CXP6000:
1. Insert the CXP6000 Color Server Documentation and Utilities CD #3 into the CXP6000
CD-ROM drive while the CXP6000 application workspace is open.
2. From the File menu, select Import Job.
3. Browse to the CD-ROM and select the required document.
4. Click Add to List.
The file appears on the right side of the Import Job dialog box.
5. Click Submit.
The selected document is submitted to the CXP6000 Color Server to be printed.

New Features
PDF 1.4
PDF 1.4 (from Adobe Acrobat Distiller 5.0) is fully supported with this version.
Tiff RGB
Tiff RGB file format is fully supported in this version.
JPEG
JPEG file format is supported in this version (Progressive Jpeg is not supported).
Hot Folder
Use this new feature to automatically create a hot folder in the CXP6000 Color Server D:\Hot
Folders folder for every published virtual printer that is defined on a client workstation. Each Hot
Folder carries the virtual printer's name (HF_printer’s name).
Use the hot folder to submit jobs to the CXP6000 Color Server, by connecting from a client
workstation to the CXP6000 Color Server over the network. When a connection is established,
drag and drop jobs onto the required Hot Folder (according to the selected workflow).
Jobs that reside in the hot folder will automatically be submitted to the CXP6000 Color Server
through the corresponding virtual printer.
The hot folder icon can be dragged to the desktop to create a shortcut to the folder for future
usage.
As soon as the job has been spooled to the CXP6000 Color Server, it disappears from the hot
folder and enters the CXP6000 Color Server In Process queue or Storage Folder, according to
the selected workflow.
Hot Folder File Formats
Hot folders may contain all the files formats that are supported by the CXP6000 Color Server: PS,
PDF, EPS, PRN, VPS, VIPP, PPML, JPEG, Brisque jobs, TIFF and TIFF/IT, TIFF RGB and Creo
CT/LW files.
Files with unsupported formats that are moved to a hot folder, will not be imported to the
CXP6000 Color Server and will remain in the hot folder.
To print a job through a hot folder:
1. Browse the network to the required CXP6000 Color Server.
2. Drag the job the user would like to print to the required hot folder icon.
Note: In windows 98 the printer name must be less than 9 characters; otherwise the Hot Folder
name/icon is not displayed. For this reason the Spire default printers ProcessPrint, SpoolStore,
ProcessStore hot folders are not displayed. You may save these virtual printers under a shorter
name and use their corresponding hot folders instead.
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Run Job Immediately
This feature enables the user to select a job in the Storage Folder, or in one of the Queue
Manager queues and process / print it with top priority.
If the Rush job requires processing while another job is being processed, the currently processed
job will preserve its Running job status, but its processing will be paused, while the Rush job
takes priority and is processed. After the Rush job has finished processing and is moved to the In
Print queue, the paused job continues its processing.
If the Rush job enters the In Print queue while another job is being printed, the currently printing
job will preserve its Running job status, but its printing will be paused, while the Rush job takes
priority and is printed.
After the rush job has finished printing, the paused job will automatically continue printing.
To submit a job with top priority (as a rush job):
x Right-click the job in the Queue Manager or Storage Folder, and select the Run Immediately
option.
Notes: The currently running job will finish printing the current page (both sides), or current set
(depending on stapling options).
The user can only assign one job at a time as rush jobs. If the user selects several jobs (one after
the other) as rush jobs, they will be processed / printed in the order of their selection.
Export as InSite Job
Creo Synapse InSite™ provides an Internet-based communication between you and your
customers and streamlines the process of remote submission on-line collaboration, and remote
proofing or approval. Synapse InSite is an Internet portal into the Brisque™ and Prinergy®
prepress environments.
If your site includes a Creo Synapse InSite™ server, exporting your job as InSite from the
CXP6000 Color Server, allows you to upload and download jobs, proof online with geographically
dispersed users simultaneously, append annotations or comments, and approve or reject pages
over the World Wide Web using a standard browser. After the RTP job is created on the
CXP6000 Color Server, it can be exported as InSite from the Storage Folder.
To export as InSite Job:
1. Select the required job in the CXP6000 Color Server Storage Folder.
2. Right-click the job and from the menu, select Export as InSite.
3. Browse to required folder.
A Brisque job is created in the selected location.
4. Files may be uploaded from the above selected location to the Synapse InSite™ server.
Paper Sets
Use this new feature to predefine all paper stock properties in sets. Each paper set includes the
following properties: size, type weight coating and color. Upon selection of such a set, which
already contains all paper stock information, the user is not required to select any additional
paper stock settings. In the Job Parameters window either select each parameter separately or
select a defined paper set.
Managing Paper Sets
Use this new feature to add, modify or remove paper sets according to your requirements.
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To define new paper sets:
1. In the Tools menu, select the Paper Set option
Or:
Go to any paper related parameter in the Job Parameters window and click the Select
button.
The Paper Set window appears.
2. Click the Add button.
The Paper Set Properties window appears.
3. In the Name box, type a name for the new paper set. It is recommended that the name is
as descriptive as possible. For example: Letter 90gsm uncoated.
4. From the Size, Color, Weight, Coat and Type lists, select the required properties for the
new paper set.
5. Click OK.
6. Click OK in the Paper Set window.
To modify a paper set:
1. In the Paper Sets window, select the desired paper set to modify.
2. Click the Modify button.
The Paper Set Properties window appears.
3. Modify the required properties of the paper set.
4. Click OK.
5. Click OK in the Paper Set window.
To remove a paper set:
1. Click the Select button.
The Paper Set window appears.
2. Select the paper set to delete.
3. Click the Remove button.
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4. Click OK.
To select the required paper set in the Paper Stock tab:
From the Name list select the required paper set.
The selected paper set properties (Paper Size,Type,Weight and Coating) are displayed in their
corresponding parameters in the Paper Stock tab.
Changes in the Finishing Tab
The Paper Stock option in the following parameters has been changed; instead of Paper Stock
select a paper set and a Tray. See the following example with the Front Cover parameter.
x Admin Page
x Slip Sheet
x Front Cover
x Back Cover
Page Exceptions Enhancements
In addition to assigning a different paperweight, coating and type, a different paper size can also
be selected for the exceptions/inserts programming and consequently print tabs.
Under the Paper Stock Properties option on the Exception tab, select a paper set that includes
paper size, weight, coating and type, and a tray (same for inserts) instead of selecting properties
individually.
Settings exceptions for imposed jobs
This new enhancement enables the user to set page exceptions / inserts for imposed jobs. See
the following specifics for each imposition method.
Saddle Stitch and Perfect Bound
The Saddle Stitch and Perfect Bound imposition methods enable the user to image multiple
pages on a single sheet. This single sheet (that contains the multiple images)is referred to as
an imposed sheet.
Thus, if the selected imposition methods are Saddle Stitch or Perfect Bound the exceptions
attributes refer to the imposed sheet and the exceptions are handled in the imposed sheet level
and not on a page level.
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Step & Repeat
For Step & Repeat imposition method, exceptions are handled on a page level (same as for non-
imposed jobs).
Note: When using the Step & Repeat template with the Cut & Stack sub option, the Exceptions
tab is disabled.
Paper size cannot be set as exception for imposed jobs.
In order to print front or back covers in imposed jobs, do not use the front or back cover job
parameters. Instead, use the Exceptions tab in the Job Parameters window, and specify sheet
number one as an exception in the job.
Tabs Printing
Printed tabs are tabs that contain printed information, for example a chapter name.
In order to include printed tabs in a job, the user needs to plan ahead while preparing the job in
the DTP (Desk Top Publishing) application: a different page size should be specified for the tab
pages, than the body pages in order for these to be viewed as tabs.
If the DTP application does not enable specifying different pages sizes within a job, set margins
within the job pages, and locate the tab content outside the margins and the body content within
the margins.
When the file is imported to the CXP6000 Color Server, select one paper size for the job, and
then select a different paper set for the tabs using the Exceptions tab.
The following are two procedures for including printed tabs in a job. The first procedure should be
followed if the DTP application being used supports multiple page sizes within a job (for example
Microsoft Word). The second procedure should be followed if the DTP application being used
does not support multiple page sizes within a job.
To print tabs if the DTP application supports multiple paper sizes in job:
1. In the DTP application: Create a document and set the page size for the document body
pages, for example 8.5x11.
2. Set the page size of the tabs pages. For example: 9x12.
3. Print the file to the CXP6000 Color Server using the SpoolStore workflow.
4. Double-click the job in the Storage Folder.
5. The Job Parameters window appears.
6. In the Paper Stock tab, select a paper set, which contains the document body paper
size, according to the above example, a paper size of 8.5x11 should be included in the
paper set.
Note: The paper size is included in the Paper Set.
In the Exceptions tab:
1. Select a paper set which contains the tab pages size. According to the above example, a
paper size of 9x12 should be included in the paper set.
2. Specify the pages number that should be printed as tabs.
To print tabs if the DTP application does not support multiple paper sizes in a job:
1. In the DTP application: Create a document and define the page size (for the entire job) as
required for the tabs. For example 9x12.
2. Specify the margins for the document boundaries. For example: 8.5x11.
3. Locate the content that should be printed on the tab, outside the margins.
4. Locate the body content inside the margins.
5. Print the file to the CXP6000 Color Server using the SpoolStore workflow.
6. Double-click the job in the Storage Folder.
7. The Job Parameters window appears.
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8. In the Paper Stock tab select a paper set which contains the document body paper size.
According to the above example, a paper size of 8.5x11 should be included in the paper
set.
In the Exceptions tab:
1. Select a paper set, which contains the required tab size. According to the above
example, a paper size of 9x12 should be included in the paper set.
2. Specify the page numbers that should be printed as tabs.
Dynamic Page Exceptions Support
The CXP6000 version 3.0 supports Set Page Device commands embedded in PS, PDF, VIPP or
VPS files that enable Dynamic Page Exceptions. To support dynamic page exceptions a virtual
printer must be defined that supports dynamic page exceptions commands. In addition, a
required paper set that corresponds to the set page device commands (up to 4 different paper
sets for each virtual printer) must be selected.
This feature is especially useful while working with VI jobs that contain a different number of
pages per booklet and therefore cannot be programmed for exceptions/inserts using the standard
Page Exceptions module.
CXP6000 Color Server supports the following Adobe CPSI PS level 3.0 Setpagedevice
commands:
x MediaType –paper set name
x MediaColor - paper set color
x MediaWeight - paper set weight range
x MediaPosition - tray number
Note: If a job is printed using a dynamic page exceptions virtual printer, the Exception and
Imposition tabs in the job parameters window will be disabled.
To define virtual printer that supports dynamic page exceptions (set page device commands):
1. Select the Support dynamic page exceptions check box.
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2. Click the Mapping Properties button.
3. For each tray, select the required paper set.
4. Click OK.
Remote Admin
The Remote Admin utility enables the system administrator to perform administration actions on
the CXP6000 Color Server from a remote client workstation. While this remote connection and
operation takes place, the regular operation of the CXP6000 Color Server is not affected. In order
to secure the remote connection, a password should be assigned by the system administrator.
The remote admin setup process includes the following stages:
1. On the CXP6000 Color Server: The remote admin service should be enabled and a
password should be assigned.
2. On the System Administrator Client workstation: The client program should be
downloaded and launched.
To enable the remote admin service and set a password:
1. On the CXP6000 Color Server, in the Admin > Preferences folder, double-click Remote
Tools Setup.
2. The Remote Tools Setup dialog box appears.
3. From the Remote Admin Setup area, select Enable Remote Admin Service.
4. In the Password box, type a password.
Note: This password will be used later on to connect to the Remote Admin application from the
System Administrator workstation. Only one Remote Admin client can be utilized at any one time.
5. Click OK.
To download and launch the Remote Admin Client application:
1. From the System Administrator workstation, connect to the required CXP6000 Color
Server, and from the Utilities folder copy the Remote Admin Client application, according
to your computer type (PC, Macintosh). Double-click the .exe file.
2. When installation is complete, the Login dialog box appears.
3. From the Spire Server list, select the required CXP6000 Color Server. In Macintosh client
workstations, you should select from the list or type the IP Address of the CXP6000 Color
Server in the IP Address box. The IP Address can be obtained from the Spire Monitor
window in the Network tab.
4. Click OK.
The next Login dialog box appears.
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5. In the Session Password box, type the password you have previously created in the
Remote Tools Setup dialog box.
6. Click OK.
7. The CXP6000 Color Server workspace appears on your screen.
The user may now perform any required action.
Web Viewer
The Web Viewer page enables the user to view the jobs status in the CXP6000 Color Server
Queues, the jobs that reside in the Storage Folder, the alerts that currently appear in the Alerts
window, and the printer system information. This information is significant when printing from
client workstations since it enables the user to monitor jobs in the queues and act upon the
viewed information.
To connect to the web viewer from a client workstation:
1. On your desktop, click the Internet Explorer icon.
2. When the Internet Explorer starts, in the address field type: http://<spire name> (if for
example the Spire station name is Spire_ Color, type http://Spire_color).
3. The CXP6000 Color Server Web Center is displayed.
4. Click the Spire web viewer link.
5. To connect to the Spire Web Center from a client workstation, first verify that the web
connect service on the CXP6000 Color Server is enabled. This service is enabled
through the Administration window, under Preferences> Remote Tools Setup.
Note: To connect to the Spire from a Macintosh client workstation, use the IP Address of the
CXP6000 Color Server. The IP Address can be obtained from the DFE Monitor in the Network
tab.
Device Link- Enhanced Emulation Method
A new emulation method is now available – Device Link Emulation. Using the device link
emulation method, the CMYK source file is transformed directly to a printer CMYK output file. The
result is higher quality and accuracy of printed files.
Note: Device Link emulation is the default method. To emulate CMYKs using the CSA method,
change the CMYK emulation method in the Administration window under Preferences >
Emulations.
Emulate RGB elements
To emulate RGB elements while using Device Link with CMYK emulation selected, and
consequently achieve a unified appearance for CMYK and RGB elements within the file:
1. Go to Preferences > Color > Emulation.
2. Select the Emulate RGB check box.
3. In the CMYK Workflow parameter, select CMYK Emulation.
RGB Workflow Enhancement
In the RGB Workflow parameter, the following standard color space profiles were added to the
Replace with list:
x sRGB (Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft)
x AdobeRGB
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Profile Manager
The Profile Manager enables the user to import source and destination ICC profiles of various
devices to the CXP6000 Color Server.
The sources ICC profiles are displayed in the Emulation list in the Job Parameters window,
under the CMYK Workflow parameter.
To import a source ICC profile:
1. In the Resource Manager folder, double-click Profile Manager.
2. Select the Source ICC Profile tab.
3. The predefined source ICC profiles are displayed.
4. Click the Import icon.
5. Click the Browse button, browse to the source profile location and select it.
The ICC profile name appears in the new emulation name text field. If the user would like
to change the name, the user may do so.
6. Click the Import button to start the import process.
A progress indicator is displayed.
7. When the import process is completed, a message appears.
8. Click Close.
To import a destination ICC profile:
1. In the Resource Manager folder, double-click Profile Manager.
2. Select the Destination ICC Profile tab.
The system predefined, DC 6060_DC2000_GA, ICC destination profile is displayed.
Note: If a job contains blue shades that are not printed to the user’s satisfaction (the blue
shades appear too purple), a predefined profile DC 6060_DC2000_COM may be used and
then emulated using the required emulation.
3. Click the Import icon.
4. Click the Browse button, browse to the source profile location and select it.
The new emulation name is displayed in the Emulation name box; if the user would like to
change the name, the user may do so.
5. Click the Import button.
6. Click Close.
7. If the user would like to set the imported destination as the default, select it and click the
Make Default button.
To map ICC profiles to specific paper colors:
1. Click the Mapping button.
2. The Media Color Mapping window appears.
3. For each paper color select the required profile.
4. Click OK.
5. Click Close also in the Profile Manager window.
6. The new destination ICC profile is added to the Destination ICC Profile list.
Notes:
The default profile for each color is white.
The user may also add and remove custom paper colors.
The Mapping feature doesn’t function well in this version, meaning that Destination profiles that
are assigned to a specific paper colors does not affect print results.
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Emulate Paper Tint
The user can now emulate the color output to adjust white point value of the used paper stock.
For example, to simulate pink paper stock while using white paper stock, the user may use the
corresponding emulation profile and select the paper tint check box, the result will be that in
addition to the job emulation, the paper tint will be also emulated and will have a pink shade.
To emulate the paper tint:
1. Go to: Color Tab > CMYK Workflow.
2. Select the Emulation paper tint check box.
Notes:
The Emulation paper tint check box is enabled only if the user selects the Device Link
Emulation profile.
When the Emulation paper tint check box is selected, the rendering intent that will be used is
Absolute Colorimetric.
If the job is simplex, only the front side will be printed using the tint emulation.
HKS and Pantone 2000 Spot Colors Support
The Spire Spot Color Dictionary for this version includes CMYK equivalents also for HKS (HKS E,
N, K, Z) and Pantone 2000 (Pantone C, U, M) spot color libraries.
The CXP6000 Color Server automatically matches these spot colors with their CMYK
equivalents. The user may also edit the default CMYK equivalents using the Spire Spot Color
Editor tool.
Spot Colors
Spot Colors are preserved through the whole color workflow within the system and are not
affected by any of the system color adjustments tools like Gradation, Brightness Contrast.
DTP 34 new firmware- upgrade
In D:\Utilities\DTP34 Upgrade folder, there is an installer that upgrades the DTP34
Densitometer. Since the Spire application does not detect whether the DTP34 requires
upgrading, it is recommended to upgrade the DTP34 if there is doubt whether it requires
upgrading.
Color Conversion Tables
The Color Conversion Tables preference option enables the user to revert back to the color
tables used in the previous version.
To select the previous version set of color conversion tables:
1. In the Preferences folder, double-click Color to expand the folder, and then double-click
Color Conversion Tables.
The Color Conversion Tables window appears.
2. By default the current version color tables are selected. To apply the previous version
color tables, select Previous version color tables.
3. Click OK.
Note: The In Process queue needs to be closed while changing the color tables set.
It is recommended to restart the application in order the new setting will affect also spot colors.
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Image Noise
The Image Noise parameter, located in the Print Quality tab, can be used to smoothen and
blend vignettes while printing CT images.
The available noise levels are between 2-10.
By default, the Image Noise parameter is disabled. The user may enable it and set the required
noise level. The higher the level, the smoother the vignettes appear.
To Set Image Noise:
1. Go to: Print Quality Tab > Image Noise.
2. There are two options:
No (default)
cYes.
If the user selected Yes, the user may change the Noise level from 6 to any required level. The
default value when Yes is selected is 6.
Split to booklets
The Split to booklets parameter enables the user to split a PostScript file (PS or PDF files) into
booklets, and simulate the VI job structure. This feature is especially useful with PostScript jobs
that contain variable information. In this case, the user will be able to manage jobs more
efficiently by setting the imposition per booklet, the stapling options per booklet, or use duplex
printing per booklet, which will automatically insert blank pages if the number of pages per
booklet is an odd number.
To split a job to booklets:
1. Go to: Job Parameters > Services tab.
2. From the Split to booklets option, select Yes.
3. In the Numbers of pages in a booklet box, type the required number of pages per
booklet.
Note: If the specified number of pages per booklet is not sufficient to produce complete booklets
that each contain the same specified number (there is a remainder of pages), then the last pages
will form the last booklet and will consequently contain less pages than specified.
Slip Sheet After x Copies
The user may specify whether to print Slip Sheets after every copy or after few copies of the job.
To print slip sheet:
1. Go to: Job Parameters window > Finishing tab.
2. Select Print Slip-sheet.
3. Specify the required number of copies after which a slip-sheet should be printed.
Enhanced Print Range
The following options were added to the print range parameters:
x Select Odd Pages to print all odd pages.
x Select Even Pages to print all even pages.
Note: For imposed jobs, instead of typing the required pages, the user should type the required
imposed sheets.
For VI files, when using Imposition Step & Repeat template with the Cut & Stack sub option, the
print range option is disabled.
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Rotate 180
The rotate 180 parameter enables the user to rotate the pages of a job in 180 degree. This option
may be used while printing to various DFA devices.
To rotate job pages 180 degrees:
1. In the Print Settings tab, select Rotate 180.
2. From the Rotate 180 options, select Yes.
Job Preview & Editor Enhancements – Imposed Sheet View
The Imposed sheets tab in the Job Preview and Editor window enables the user to view the
imposed sheet:
Pages appear as a printer’s spread (which is known as an imposed sheet); that is, they appear in
the order in which they are printed as an imposed job.
To edit imposed jobs, use the Thumbnails or Booklets tabs, and then return to the Imposed
sheets tab to view the updated imposed layout.
To view the job imposition details, click the Show info button. A pop-up window appears
displaying the imposition parameters such as the sheet size, trim size, imposition template /
method, margins, gutters and spine trim size.
Note: The Imposed sheets tab is available only for imposed RTP jobs.
In case of a duplex job, each sheet is displayed twice, once for Side A, and once for Side B. For
example: Sheet 1 Side A.
New Imposition Templates
The following templates were added to the system predefined imposition templates:
x Step & Repeat 1X2 North South
x Step & Repeat 2X1 North South
These Step & Repeat templates locate the pages 180 degrees rotated to each other on the same
sheet, and create a layout that allows the user to cut, turn and collate the printouts, so that the cut
side is the same for all images:
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In addition, the following layouts are now available with the Step & Repeat method templates:
x Simplex
x Simplex Rotated
x Duplex HTH
x Duplex HTH Rotated
x Duplex HTT
x Duplex HTT Rotated
Enhanced Preflight Report
An enhanced Preflight Report is generated in the job parameters window when a user specifies a
preflight check to occur prior to the processing of a job.
To view the preflight report:
Right-click the job in the Storage Folder and from the menu, select Preflight Report.
The Preflight report is displayed (if the High Res option is selected in the preflight check, the high
resolution report is displayed first).
Note: The Preflight report always reflects the last preflight run: if more than one preflight check is
run on a job, the latest Preflight report overrides the previous. In any case, when a Preflight report
is produced, the date and time of the preflight check are indicated in the Job’s History window.
Print Queue Manager
The Print Queue Manager enables the user to define the In Print queue policies.
The user may select to enable or disable job batching as well as specify whether held (frozen)
jobs will be bypassed in the In Print queue.
To set the In Print queue policies:
1. In the Administration window double-click the Preferences folder and then double-click
Print Queue Manager.
2. There are two options:
x Job Batching Policy: Enable / Disable Job Batching
x Held Jobs Policy: Bypass / Do not bypass held jobs
PPD in 7 Languages
The printer PPD features are translated into the CXP6000 Color Server selected language.
If for example, the language that is selected on the Spire server is Italian, the CXP6000 Color
Server printer, which will be added to the client workstations, will have a PPD in Italian.
Note: Spire printers that were installed on client workstations prior to a language change on the
CXP6000 Color Server will still present the English PPD.
WinZip®
WinZip® the archive utility for Windows is installed automatically with the CXP6000 Color Server
to enable the zipping and unzipping of files on the desktop.
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Novell Client Installation
To install a Novell client on the CXP6000 Color Server:
1. Close the Spire application.
2. On the Windows desktop, click Start and follow the path, CXP6000 > CXP6000 Tools >
Novell Client Installation.
The following window appears:
3. Click Install.
The following window appears:
4. Click the Reboot button.
The user has completed installing the Novell Client for Spire. For further information regarding
configuring Novell Client for Spire see the CXP6000 Installation Guide.
Spire Printing Over TCP/IP from MAC
The Spire Over TCP/IP connection enables Macintosh clients to print jobs to SPIRE over a
TCP/IP protocol. This connection enables a significantly higher spooling speed.
To set up TCP/IP printing from Mac download the Choose Spire Over IP installer from the
CXP6000 Color Server D:\Utilities folder. For more information see the CXP6000 Color Server
Installation Guide.
Note: To enable the Spire Over TCP/IP connection, a Macintosh O/S version 8.6 or higher, with
an installed LaserWriter application version 8.6 or higher, or AdobePS 8.8 or higher is required. If
the user does not have a compatible LaserWriter application installed, the user may download
this application from the CXP6000 Color Server, under D:\Utilities\Mac utilities folder.
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CXP6000 Color Server Tips
Antivirus software
The CXP6000 Color Server was tested successfully with the McAfee Virus Scan v4.5 - for
Windows 2000 professional server, Antivirus Software. To limit degradation of performance, it is
recommended to avoid auto scan mode and to activate the Anti Virus software only when the
CXP6000 Color Server application is closed.
Before installing the CXP6000 make sure all other applications are closed including Anti-virus
applications. This application must be provided by the customer.
Loading Software
Do not load unauthorized software onto the CXP6000 Color Server system with the exception of
the Anti-Virus software that protects the software.
Add printers on client workstations
It is recommended to use Adobe PS Driver utility from CD #3 for install printers on client
workstations.
Note: When updating or installing a new version, the old printers must be removed from the client
workstation and new printers installed.
DCS Format Support
The CXP6000 can process input files with embedded DCS1 or DCS2 (PhotoShop) format files.
DCS Printing Steps:
1. Place the DCS file in a DTP (Desk Top Publishing) application such as QuarkXPress or
Freehand.
2. Copy the DCS file to the CXP6000 Color Server High-Resolution folder (at
D\Shared\High Res).
3. Set the PS Overprint option in the Print Quality Tab in Job Parameters or in PPD to Yes.
4. Print the file in composite mode.
Note: A different path can be used for the high-resolution DCS files. When doing so make sure
the path is added to the APR search paths (Services Tab of the Job Ticket).
Driver and Application Collation Options
Most printer drivers and MS Office applications support a Collate option. To receive properly
collated or stapled output, disable the Collate feature in the print driver and in the application and
enable the Collate feature in the PPD.
Printing on Coated Paper
When printing on coated paper, it is recommended to select the Saturated calibration table.
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