Epson ONYX RIP User manual

Manual for RIP Printing
(ONYX RIP)
CMP0097-00 EN

Contents
Before Using
CopyrightsandTrademarks..................3
ScreenAppearance.........................3
OSNotation..............................3
Introduction
WhattoPrepare...........................4
Workflow................................5
Preparations for Printing
DownloadingEMXFiles.....................7
Registering the Media Setting Values to the
Printer.................................11
Doing Initial Settings for the RIP and Importing
PrintInformation.........................14
ForONYXRIP.........................14
CreatingPrintModesOftenUsedwiththeRIP....21
ForONYXRIP.........................21
Print Operations
ForONYXRIP...........................26
Printing the Print Data While Checking it. . . . . 26
HotFolderPrinting......................28
CancelingPrinting........................29
Troubleshooting
EMX Files Cannot Be Downloaded on the
Dashboard..............................31
Failed to Register the Media Setting Values/Failed
toImportPrintInformation.................31
The Estimated Print Time Does Not Match
(WindowsOnly)..........................33
TheSeamsbetweenPagesStandOut...........35
ForONYXRIP.........................36
Matching the Print Results to the Displayed Color
ofPrintData.............................37
Checking the Print Results with a Wide Color
Gamut Profile in Advance on the Screen. . . . . . 38
Matching Your Print Results to the Display
Colors in the Image Processing Software. . . . . . 39
Matching the Colors to Color Swatch Books and
Samples................................42
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Before Using
Copyrights and Trademarks
EPSON, EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION, EXCEED YOUR VISION, and their logos are registered trademarks or
trademarks of Seiko Epson.
Microsoft
®
and Windows
®
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Mac
®
and Mac OS
®
are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Adobe
®
, Illustrator
®
, Photoshop
®
and Adobe
®
RGB (1998) are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their
respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
© 2016 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.
Screen Appearance
❏The screens in this manual may slightly differ from the actual screens. Also be aware that the screens may differ
due to a difference in the OS or the usage environment.
❏The software RIP screens that appear in this manual use the following screens, unless otherwise specified.
When using RIP Queue (Ver. 12) on Windows 7
OS Notation
Notation for Windows
In this manual, "Windows" is used as a generic name for all OS (operating systems) for Microsoft® Windows®.
Mac OS Notation
In this manual, "Mac OS X" is used as a generic name for all OS (operating systems) for Mac OS X.
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Introduction
When using commercial software RIP (hereafter RIP) to print, you must register information about the media you are
using to both printers and RIP. How to register and do settings differs, as seen below, according to the required print
level.
For Simple Printing
You can easily register basic media information by selecting the media type according to the media you are using in
Easy Media Setup in the printer's settings menu. Simply setting the media type and the print mode in the RIP allows
you to print.
For the Optimal Printing on the Commercial Media You Are Using
Use the print settings files (hereafter EMX files) that Epson provides to register and do settings. EMX files are batched
files that contain the following information, most suitable for the media you are using.
❏Media setting values: Values for media settings (temperature of the heater, platen gap, etc.) that are registered to
the printer
❏Print information: Such setting information as resolution and the number of print passes and ICC profiles that are
read and used by the RIP
Download and import EMX files with the Epson software, Epson Control Dashboard.
In this manual we explain the basic procedures for RIP printing that uses EMX files. Also see the supplemental manual,
Printing with WH/MS, Matching Specific Colors (PDF) when printing with the SC-S80600 Series using White/Metallic
Silver ink.
What to Prepare
Software RIP (Commercially Available)
Use a RIP that can be used with your printer. You can check the latest information about compatible RIP on the
Software Available List (https://bizijdevelopers.ebz.epson.net/rip/list/).
Epson Control Dashboard (Dashboard)
Use the Dashboard when importing setting information for the printer or RIP, or when downloading EMX files.
You can install the latest software from the Setup Navi (http://epson.sn).
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Important:
Install the RIP and Dashboard on a computer that satisfies the following conditions.
❏It can connect to the internet.You will not be able to download EMX filesif your computer cannot connect to
the internet.
❏There is enough space to install both the RIP and Dashboard. Separate computers cannot link correctly.
Print Data
We recommend PDF (PDF/X-1a standard or PDF/X-4 equivalent) for the following points.
❏Links to images do not break and the layout does not get corrupted.
❏Text does not need to be outlined.
❏There is no difference in appearance even if the version of the image processing software is different.
See the manual for the image processing software (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, etc.) you are using for how to
put print data into PDF format.
Workflow
These preparations for printing are done when printing on media for the first time or printing on new media. They do
not need to be done every day for all print jobs.
* The procedure may differ depending on the RIP you are using.
Preparations for Printing
(1) On the Dashboard, download the EMX files for the media on which you are printing.
U“Downloading EMX Files” on page 7
(2) Register the values of the media settings to the printer on the Dashboard.
U“Registering the Media Setting Values to the Printer” on page 11
(3) Load the media for printing in the printer and do Media Adjust.
Be sure to correctly load the media for printing and do Media Adjust in the printer's settings menu.
See Operator's Guide (booklet/online manual) for details about the procedure.
(4) Install the RIP and import print information from the EMX files to the RIP.
*
U“Doing Initial Settings for the RIP and Importing Print Information” on page 14
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(5) Create a print mode that is often used with the RIP.
*
U“Creating Print Modes Often Used with the RIP” on page 21
Print Jobs
If you are printing as a continuation of the preparations for printing, you do not need to do step (1).
(1) Load media in the printer and select the media setting number.
Correctly load the media and select the media setting number that has been registered to the printer.
See Operator's Guide (booklet/online manual) for details about the procedure.
(2) Read the print data to the RIP, and then print it.
*
U“Print Operations” on page 26
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Preparations for Printing
Downloading EMX Files
In this section we explain the procedures for downloading the EMX files for the print media with the Dashboard.
EMX files differ for each model, even when they are for the same media. If you are using multiple printer models,
download the EMX files that are specific to each model.
If you have finished registering your printer on the Dashboard, start from step 3.
A
Start the Dashboard. Select the tab for registering printers, and then click Search.
Any unregistered printers that are connected to the network or that are connected by USB to your computer are
displayed.
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B
Select the printer you want to register, and then click Apply.
Data is being acquired from the printer while the icon that displaystheprinter's status icon is . Do not operate
the computer.
C
On the Home screen, click your printer.
D
Click Media Settings.
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E
On Source, select Local Media Library, and then click .
F
Select the Region, Media Vendor, Media Type, and Model, and then click Search.
EMX files that match your search conditions are displayed.
G
Click the necessary EMX file, and then click Download.
The EMX files are saved in the following locations. You cannot change the location in which they are saved.
Windows: %PUBLIC%¥Documents¥Epson¥Control Dashboard¥XXX
*
Mac OS X:
/Library/Caches/Epson/Epson Control Dashboard/XXX
*
* The final XXX are the 3 characters after SC- for the model of your printer (e.g., "S80" when the model is SC-S80600 Series).
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Note:
The Status of the EMX files is indicated below.
❏Not Acquired:
These are EMX files that have never been downloaded before.
❏Acquisition Complete:
These are EMX files that have been downloaded and have not changed since they were downloaded.
❏Update Available:
These are EMX files that were changed after they were downloaded. Downloading them overwrites the EMX files
that have already been downloaded.
If you need several EMX files repeat steps 6 through 7 to download them one at a time.
H
Click Close.
The EMX files are imported and the list of source media settings is displayed. You cannot click Close while
downloading EMX files. Wait until the button becomes enabled.
Next, register the media setting values to the printer.
U“Registering the Media Setting Values to the Printer” on page 11
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Important:
Be sure to register the media setting values to the printer in advance. The RIP checks the media settings registered
to the printer. You cannot use the function for automatically importing print information from the EMX files.
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Registering the Media Setting Values to the Printer
In this section we explain the procedures for registering the media setting values for the print media with the
Dashboard.
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Important:
❏Be sure to exit the RIP before starting an operation.
If the Dashboard goes offline, you may not be able to automatically import print information to the RIP, or
the operation may be unsuccessful.
❏Do not do other operations on the printer while registering the media setting values.
Printing may be interrupted, or registration of the media setting values may be unsuccessful, if you operate
the printer's control panel or print while registering. We recommend telling those around you before you
start registration when there are several users sharing the printer.
If you are continuing to register after downloading the EMX files, start from step 3.
A
Start the Dashboard. On the Home screen, click your printer.
B
Click Media Settings.
C
In Source, select one of the following, and then click the media settings you want to set.
❏EMX files downloaded with your computer:
Local Media Library
❏Setting backup file (cpb) of other printer:
Custom Media Backup (cpb)
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❏Media settings of other printers registered to the Dashboard:
Name of the printer you want to register
If the printer is connected by USB, proceed to step 4. If the printer is connected by any other means, proceed to
step 5.
D
Click to update to the latest printer status.
E
In Target, click the media setting that writes the settings.
Be aware that the values for the settings are overwritten if you select media settings to which settings have
already been saved.
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F
Click .
The display for media settings in Target is updated. You can check the details of the updates in Parameters
under the list. If you need to customize the settings before writing to the printer, click to edit the settings.
G
Check that the icon that displays the printer's status is (Ready), and then click Apply.
The media setting values are written to the printer.
If you are using multiple printers of the same model, or if you are using multiple models, register the media
settings to all of the printers using the same steps.
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Next, do Media Adjust in the printer's settings menu. The print results may be grainy or have banding if Media
Adjust is not done. When doing Media Adjust, correctly load the media while paying attention to the following
points.
❏Load media in the same way as which it will actually be used.
❏On the SelectMedia screen, select the number to which the values of the media settings are registered.
See User's Guide (online manual) for details about the procedure.
Doing Initial Settings for the RIP and Importing Print
Information
For ONYX RIP
Install ONYX RIP on the computer on which the Dashboard is installed, and then do the initial settings. After that,
ONYX RIP checks the media setting currently selected on the printer and automatically imports the print information
from the EMX files.
Initial Settings for the RIP
After installing ONYX RIP, copy the Epson special profile for wide color gamut printing to the appropriate folder. If
you have finished installing ONYX RIP, start from step 2.
A
Install ONYX RIP and the printer driver (.PrnInst) for ONYX RIP.
If the following screen appears during installations, copy and input the Serial Number for the printer that is
displaying the Home screen for the Dashboard.
If you are using multiple models, install the printer driver (.PrnInst) for all models, and then correctly input the
Serial Number of your printer.
B
Copy the Epson special profile for wide color gamut printing to the following folder.
Source:
%PUBLIC%¥Documents¥Epson¥Control Dashboard¥Profile
Target:
Installation folder for ONYX RIP - profiles - CMYK
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Note:
If you cannot find the folder, search the folder for the Source, "EpsonWideCMYK", and the Target, "OnyxCMYK".
If you are using several of the same model of printer, add the printers using the following procedure.
Adding Printers
A
Right click the RIP Queue icon and select Run as administrator.
Be sure to start using administrator mode.
B
Click in the order of File - Manage Printers.
C
Select the printer you want to add, and then right click and select Duplicate.
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D
Select the printer that was just added and click Configure.
E
On the Device tab, click Configure Port.
F
Select Printer Port, and then click Configure.
❏With USB connection:
Select Print to Windows Printer Driver and select your printer.
❏With network connection:
Select TCP/IP and input the IP address displayed on the Home screen of the Dashboard to Host name or IP
address.
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Note:
When connected via network, you can check the connection status after inputting the IP address by clicking Test.
Once you have finished doing the settings, click OK to return to the Device tab.
G
On the Device tab, click Features.
H
Select Global Printer Options and click Configure.
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Input the Serial Number for the your printer, and then click OK.
You can check the printer's Serial Number on the Home screen of the Dashboard.
Automatically Importing Print Information
A confirmation screen appears in the following instances. Click OK to automatically import the print information to
the RIP.
❏If you are starting the RIP for the first time
❏If, on the printer, you selected a media settings number for media that does not have print information imported
to the RIP
After you select The media will automatically be imported, the print information is automatically imported without
displaying a confirmation screen.
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If you are importing print information for several media at once, see the following and import manually.
U“Manually Importing Print Information” on page 19
Manually Importing Print Information
In this section we explain how to manually import print information from EMX files to the RIP. On the Dashboard,
register the values of the media settings to the printer ahead of time and do Media Adjust in the printer's settings
menu.
A
Double click the RIP Queue icon.
B
Click Configure Printer in the toolbar.
C
On the Device tab, click Features.
D
Select Global Printer Options and click Configure.
E
Select one from Import Media according to the status of the EMX file.
❏
EMX files copied from another computer:
In (2), select Select EMX files and select the file that you want in the folder that stores EMX files.
❏
EMX files downloaded with your computer:
In (1), check whether the Serial Number for your printer is displayed in Serial Number, and then select Select
registered media in (2). You can check the printer's Serial Number on the Home screen of the Dashboard.
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F
Select the print information you want to import and click OK.
This displays a list of the print information from the EMX files you selected in step 5. Select the necessary items.
You can import all of the displayed print information if you select Select All.
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