Epson Stylus Pro 10000 Series User manual

Fiery Spark™Professional 2.0
EPSON Stylus®Pro 7600
EPSON Stylus®Pro 9600
EPSON Stylus®Pro 10000
EPSON Stylus®Pro 10600
Quick Installation Guide
CPD-15561R1

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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Using Your Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Fiery Spark Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Windows Client Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Macintosh Client Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing the Server Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assigning a Static IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Naming the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the Fiery Spark Server Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting the Hardware Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing Command WorkStation on the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Enabling File and Printer Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Enabling AppleTalk Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing ColorWise Pro Tools on the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing the Windows Client Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing the PostScript Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing Command WorkStation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing ColorWise Pro Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing Fiery Downloader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Enabling Two-Way Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installing Hot Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Configuring Hot Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing the Client Software on a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installing Printer Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installing Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installing Hot Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installing Fiery Spooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installing Fiery Downloader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Installing ColorWise Pro Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Selecting TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Printing to the Fiery Spark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Introduction
This Quick Installation Guide provides basic instructions for installing the Fiery
Spark™Professional 2.0 software on your server and client workstations. The
Windows®and Macintosh®software prepares your network for printing on
these EPSON®printers:
•Stylus®Pro 7600, 9600, and 10600 UltraChrome™Ink models
•Stylus Pro 10000 and 10600 Photographic Dye and Archival Ink models
Your Fiery Spark Professional package includes the following:
•System Software CD-ROM
•User Software CD-ROM
•Utility Software CD-ROM (which includes utility programs and
documentation)
•USB hardware key
Do not misplace your hardware key. Lost keys are not covered under your
warranty.
Note The Utility Software CD comes only with the Stylus Pro 10000 and
10600. For the Stylus Pro 7600 and 9600, the utilities and
documentation are on the User Software CD-ROM.

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Using Your Manuals
For detailed information on installing and configuring the software (including
advanced customization), see the User Software Installation Guide and the
Configuration Guide in the Documentation > English folder on the Utility
Software CD-ROM (for the Stylus Pro 10000 and 10600) or the User
Software CD-ROM (for the Stylus Pro 7600 and 9600).
For instructions on using the Fiery Spark software, see the Printing Guide,
Job Management Guide, Color Reference Guide, and Color Guide in the same
folder. For detailed server software installation see the FIERY_EN manual in
the Install Guide folder.
The manuals on the CD-ROM are in PDF format. If you don’t have Adobe®
Acrobat®Reader®for viewing the manuals, you can install it by
double-clicking the ar505eng icon in the Acrobat Reader\ English
folder on the Utility Software (or User Software) CD-ROM.
Where To Get Help
EPSON provides technical support and information on the installation,
configuration, and operation of professional graphics arts products through the
EPSON Preferred Protection Plan. Call [phone], 6 AM to 8 PM,
Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
Before you call, make sure you have your Unit ID number, which is included
with the EPSON Preferred Protection Plan information that came with your
printer. You’ll also need your printer serial number and proof of purchase.
If you experience difficulty using your Unit ID number when accessing the
toll-free EPSON Preferred phone number, please call [phone] in the
U.S. or [phone] in Canada during normal business hours.
EPSON also provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the World
Wide Web. You can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com.
At this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at product
documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical
advice through e-mail.
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Fiery Spark Server |3
System Requirements
Before you install the software, make sure your computer meets the minimum
system requirements listed below.
Fiery Spark Server
•Pentium®4 1.2GHz (1.7GHz recommended)
•Microsoft®Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 2 or later required)
/
•512MB RAM
•At least 500MB free hard disk space to install the software and at least 1GB
free disk space for processing files (4GB or more available hard disk space
recommended)
•USB connection for the Stylus Pro 7600 and 9600 or FireWire®
IEEE 1394 connection for the Stylus Pro 10000 and 10600
•Netscape®Communicator®version 4.5 or 4.7 with Java enabled, or
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or 5.5 with Java enabled, for Fiery
WebTools
•A TCP/IP-enabled network and the IP address or computer name for the
Fiery Spark server
•File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Network enabled for PC clients
•AppleTalk®Protocol enabled for Macintosh®clients
Note Windows 2000 Server is recommended if you have more than
10 users printing concurrently, require support for SMP with more
than two CPUs, or require greater fault tolerance.

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Windows Client Computer
•Pentium III 400MHz (Pentium 4 or higher recommended)
•Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, or Windows NT®4.0 with Service Pack 5 or
later
•512MB RAM
•PostScript®printer driver for Windows
•Windows 98 and Me: Adobe PostScript Printer Driver version 4.3.1
•Windows 2000 and XP: Microsoft PostScript Printer Driver for
Windows 2000 or XP (included with the Windows 2000 and XP
operating systems)
•Windows NT: Adobe PostScript Printer Driver version 5.1.2
•For Windows 98 and Me, you also need TCP/IP networking protocol
enabled
•For Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows NT 4.0, you also need
TCP/IP or AppleTalk networking protocol enabled
Macintosh Client Computer
•Macintosh G3, G4, iMac,
®or eMac™(G4 recommended)
•System 8.6 through 9.x
•450MHz or faster processor
•512MB RAM
•AppleTalk networking protocol enabled
•TCP/IP configured for using FieryWeb Tools, Fiery Spooler, or
ColorWise Pro®Tools
Note If your operating system isn’t listed above, check
http://support.epson.com to see if a driver is available. At the site,
select your product name and follow the on-screen instructions to
download and install the new driver.

Assigning a Static IP Address |5
Installing the Server Software
Follow the instructions in this section to install the software on the server.
They describe how to:
•Assign a static IP address (see below)
•Name the server (see page 6)
•Install the Fiery Spark Server software (see page 6)
•Connect the hardware key (page 7)
•Install Command WorkStation™(see page 8)
•Install ColorWise Pro Tools (optional, see page 11)
Before you begin, make sure you have:
•Installed the EPSON printer driver (see your EPSON printer
documentation for instructions)
•Connected the printer to the server using the USB interface (Stylus Pro
7600 and 9600) or the FireWire IEEE 1394 interface (Stylus Pro 10000
and 10600)
•Closed all open programs and turned off any virus protection programs
Assigning a Static IP Address
1. Right-click My Network Places.
2. Select Properties.
3. Right-click Local Area Connection.
4. Select Properties.
5. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
If the server is using a DHCP connection, skip ahead to “Naming the
Server” on page 6.

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6. Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and/or default gateway provided by
your Network Administrator.
Naming the Server
1. Right click on My Computer.
2. Select Properties.
3. Open the Network Identification tab and click the Properties button.
4. Type a descriptive name for the server and click OK. (If it is connected to
Macintosh clients, use 8 characters or less so you’ll be able to see the server
name and print queue in the Chooser.)
5. Click OK again.
6. When you see the prompt to restart the computer, click Yes.
Installing the Fiery Spark Server Software
1. Insert the System Software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive.
2. Double-click My Computer, then double-click the Fiery
CD-ROM icon.
3. Open the Fiery folder and double-click the Setup icon.
4. When you see the Install Shield Wizard screen, click Next.
5. Read the license agreement and click Yes.

Connecting the Hardware Key |7
6. When you see this screen, select your printer model and click Next.
7. At the Choose Destination Location screen, click Next (or click Browse
and select the folder where you want to install the software).
8. Click Next to start copying the files.
9. At the end of the installation, make sure Yes, I want to restart my
computer now is selected, then click Finish. Your computer restarts.
10. After the server reboots, you will see the red Fiery window bar across the
top of the screen with a flashing message that the dongle is not plugged in.
Remove the System Software CD-ROM and follow the steps in the next
section to connect the hardware key.
Connecting the Hardware Key
1. After the server software is installed, turn off the server.
2. Connect the hardware key to an available USB port on the server.
3. Turn on the computer. Fiery Spark Professional is launched automatically
and the Fiery bar shows that it is idle:
Select your printer
Click Next

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Installing Command WorkStation on the Server
1. Insert the User Software CD-ROM.
2. Double-click My Computer, then double-click the USER_SW
CD-ROM icon.
3. Open the CStation 4 folder.
4. Double-click the Setup icon.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
6. At the end of the installation, make sure Yes, I want to restart my
computer now is selected, then click Finish. Your computer restarts.
7. After your computer restarts, the Auto Search automatically finds all the
Fiery servers on your network. (This may take a moment.) If you don’t see
your new server, click Refresh to search again.
Note The server must be ready before it will appear in the list.

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If you prefer to manually configure Command WorkStation, click the
Manual tab and enter the server information.
8. Highlight your new Fiery server name in the list and click Add. You see
the Log In server screen.
9. Click the key lock icon .
10. Click the pink Administrator key and then click the Log In button. (You
do not need to enter a password.)
For quick identification of system activity, you can enable the animation
feature. Open the Edit menu and select Preferences. Check the Enable
Animation box, and then click OK.
The icons in the window on the right side of the screen will move when the
printer is spooling, processing, or printing.
If Command WorkStation launches before the Fiery server, close Command
WorkStation and wait until the server is ready. Then start Command
WorkStation.
Click here
Click OK

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Enabling File and Printer Sharing
If you have Windows clients, you must enable File and Printer Sharing on the
server. Follow these steps:
1. From the Control Panel, double-click Networks and Dial-up
Connections (or Network Connections), then double-click Local Area
Connection.
2. Click the Properties button.
3. Click Install.
4. Click Service, then click Add.
5. Select File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks, then click OK.
6. Close any open windows, then restart your computer.
Enabling AppleTalk Protocol
If you have Macintosh clients, you must enable AppleTalk Protocol on the
server.
1. From the Control Panel, double-click Networks and Dial-up
Connections (or Network Connections), then double-click Local Area
Connection.
2. Click the Properties button.
3. Click Install.
4. Click Protocol, then click Add.
5. Select AppleTalk Protocol, then click OK.
6. Close any open windows, then restart your computer.

Installing ColorWise Pro Tools on the Server |11
Installing ColorWise Pro Tools on the Server
1. Insert the User Software CD-ROM (if it is not already in the drive).
2. Double-click My Computer, then the USER_SW CD-ROM icon.
3. Open the Colorwise Pro folder.
4. Double-click the Setup icon.
5. At the Setup screen, click Next.
6. Read the license agreement, then click Accept.
7. At the Destination Location screen, click Next (or click the Browse
button and select the folder where you want the files installed).
8. Click Next to start installing the files.
9. At the end of the installation, make sure Yes, I want to restart my
computer now is selected, then click Finish. Your computer restarts.
Connecting to the Server
After installing ColorWise Pro Tools, connect to the server as follows:
1. After the server reboots, you see the Log In screen. Click the Log In
button.
2. Minimize Command WorkStation.
3. Click Start > Programs or All Programs > Fiery, and select ColorWise
Pro Tools.
4. Click Add.

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5. Enter the appropriate information for the Fiery Spark, then click Add.
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6. Make sure the printer name is selected in the Devices list, then click OK.
7. At the next window, select the printer name in the list of Available Servers,
then click Select.
8. After ColorWise Pro Tools is installed, you see the following window:
For this printer... Enter this New Device name...
Stylus Pro 7600 UltraChrome Pro7600UC
Stylus Pro 9600 UltraChrome Pro9600UC
Stylus Pro 10000 PhotoGraphic Dye Pro10000DYE
Stylus Pro 10000 Archival Ink Pro10000CF
Stylus Pro 10600 UltraChrome Pro10600UC
Stylus Pro 10600 PhotoGraphic Dye Pro10600DYE
Stylus Pro 10600 Archival Ink Pro10600CF
The nickname can be
different from the Fiery Spark
server name, but cannot
contain [ ] _ " ' <space> <tab>
Type localhost
Click Add
Enter the device
name for your
printer listed in
the following
table

Installing the Windows Client Software |13
Installing the Windows Client Software
Follow these instructions to install the software on your Windows client
workstations. This procedure installs the PostScript printer driver with a
connection to the Fiery server’s Hold, Print, and Direct print queues. Before
you start, make sure you have installed the TCP/IP protocol and Client for
Microsoft Networks and are able to see the Fiery server through the network.
If you need assistance, ask your network administrator.
For more detailed instructions, or if you need a different connection to the
Fiery server or require LPR printing services, see the User Software Installation
Guide on the Utility Software (or User Software) CD-ROM.
Before you start, make sure the server has been set up as described in the
preceding section and is ready.
This section describes how to install the following software on a each PC client:
•PostScript printer driver (see page 14)
•Command WorkStation (see page 15)
•ColorWise Pro Tools (see page 15)
•Fiery Downloader (see page 16)
•Hot Folder (see page 18)
Depending on your configuration, you may not need to install all these
components. Check with your System Administrator if you’re not sure.

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Installing the PostScript Printer Driver
1. Select My Network Places (or Network Neighborhood) from the
Windows desktop or the Start menu.
2. Navigate to the Fiery Spark Pro 2 server and double-click it. You see this
window:
3. Double-click the direct print queue icon.
For Windows 98, Me, and 2000, you see this prompt:
Click Yes and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver for the
direct print queue.
4. Repeat step 3 to install the driver for the Hold and Print queues.
Note Depending on your Windows access configuration, you may be
prompted for a password. If a guest account is enabled on the
server, you can type in Guest without a password. Otherwise an
account and password must be set up on the server.

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5. To verify that you have correctly installed the PostScript driver for all three
print queues, click Start > Settings > Printers (or Start > Control
Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Printers and Faxes on
Windows XP). You should see the three print queues:
Installing Command WorkStation
Install Command WorkStation on each workstation connected to the server
following the same procedure you used for the server. See page 8 for
instructions.
Installing ColorWise Pro Tools
You need to install ColorWise Pro Tools on each workstation connected to the
server. Follow the same instructions you used to install it on the server
(page 11), except for the following. In step 5 on page 12, when you are
entering the server information in the Add Server window, type the IP address
for the server name (instead of localhost).
Note If your version of Windows allows it, you may want to rename the
print queues with more descriptive names.

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Installing Fiery Downloader
1. On the User Software CD-ROM, open the Fiery Downloader folder.
2. Double-click the Setup icon.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. When the installation is complete, click Finish.
5. Click Start > Programs or All Programs > Fiery, and select Fiery
Downloader. You see the Choose Printer Device screen:
6. If your server and printer are listed, select them and click OK. If not, click
Add and enter the information in the Add Server window.