FP SP1360S User manual

User's Manual
Separate Volume Spot Color Guide
SP1360W
SP1360S

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Contents
Contents
Setting the Spot Color kit (SP1360S only) ........................................... 3
Control Panel Explanation.................................................................... 6
Standby Screen ...................................................................................................... 6
Menu table of Spot Color toner ...............................................................................7
Checking the printer drivers .............................................................. 11
Printer driver functions table............................................................. 13
With white toner mounted.................................................................................... 13
With clear toner mounted (SP1360S only) ........................................................... 17
Printing on color paper ...................................................................... 21
Color papers that can be used .............................................................................. 21
Printing using white toner only ............................................................................ 21
Printing white under color .................................................................................... 24
Adjusting the print position for spot color overprint (SP1360S only).......................... 29
Printing on transparent lm............................................................... 35
Transparent lms that can be used.......................................................................35
Setting transparent lm in the device................................................................... 35
Preparing output destination of transparent lms ................................................38
Mirror reverse printing ......................................................................................... 38
Printing by using applications to specify Spot Color toner
(PS printer drivers only) .................................................................... 43
Using Illustrator ................................................................................................... 43
Using Photoshop................................................................................................... 44
Fine-tuning the white gradation ........................................................ 46
Replacing Spot Color kits (SP1360S only).......................................... 47

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Setting the Spot Color kit (SP1360S only)
zSetting the Spot Color kit (SP1360S only)
This section explains how to set the Spot Color kit.
Memo
zFor SP1360W, these steps are not required.
First "mount the consumables" as described in "Basic" before setting the Spot Color kit.
1
Open the package, and remove the
duct, toner, and image drum.
Note
zDo not remove the toner or image drum from their
packages.
2
Open the front cover.
3
Mount the duct to the printer.

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Setting the Spot Color kit (SP1360S only)
4
Remove the image drum from its
packaging.
Note
zDo not expose the image drum to direct sunlight or strong
light (About 1,500 lux or above). Do not leave it for more
than 5 minutes even under room lighting.
zBe careful not to touch or scratch the image drum (green
cylinder).
5
Remove the stopper (orange).
6
Align the (red) arrows on the image
drum and printer, and insert gently
into the slot while taking care not to
touch the (green) light sensor on the
underside with your hands, and then
push in rmly as far as it will go.
Note
zBe careful not to touch or scratch the image drum (green
cylinder).
7
Close the front cover.

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Setting the Spot Color kit (SP1360S only)
8
Remove the toner cartridge from its
packaging, and shake it vertically and
horizontally.
Note
zDo not drop the toner cartridge or tap it on the oor.
Doing so may damage the cartridge.
9
Open the toner replacement cover.
10
Check the position of the slot, and
rmly push the toner cartridge in as far
as it will go.
11
Close the toner replacement cover.
12
Turn ON (I) the main power switch.
13
Press and hold the power switch for
approx. 1s.
Memo
zWhen "Spot Color has been replaced/Press OK to change
the Spot Color settings in the menu to Clear and restart
the system/If you do not want to change settings, return
Spot Color toner, image drum and Spot Color duct settings
to white" is displayed, press the [OK] button.
zWhen the Spot Color kit has been set, return to the
"Basic", and implement the tasks described from "Setting
the Paper" onwards.

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Control Panel Explanation
zControl Panel Explanation
This section explains the SP1360W/SP1360S control panel.
Standby Screen
With white toner mounted
Displays the printer status.
Displays the remaining
consumables quantities.
With clear toner mounted
Displays the printer status.
Displays the remaining
consumables quantities.

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Control Panel Explanation
Menu table of Spot Color toner
The printer menus for clear toner and white toner are as described below.
Numbers following the letter F in the menu items indicate the function number.
Memo
zFor details of menus other than the Spot Color toner, see the "Basic".
Configuration
Tray Count
Supplies Life Cyan Toner
Magenta Toner
Yellow Toner
Black Toner
White Toner (n.nK) *1
Clear Toner (n.nK) *2
Cyan Drum
Magenta Drum
Yellow Drum
Black Drum
White Drum *1
Clear Drum *2
Waste Toner Box
Belt
Fuser
Network
Paper Size in Tray
System
Print Information
Configuration
Network
Demo Page
File List
PS Font List
PCL Font List
IBM PPR Font List
EPSON FX Font List
Usage Report
Error Log
Color Profile List
User Media List
Test Print-1
Test Print-2
Test Print-3 *3 Print
Test Print-4 Print
Print Secure Job
Encrypted Job
Stored Job
*1: Displayed when you have installed the white toner cartridge and image drum.
*2: Displayed when you have installed the clear toner cartridge and image drum. Clear can be used only with SP1360S.
*3: Displayed when you have installed the white toner cartridge and image drum with SP1360S.

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Control Panel Explanation
Menus
Tray Configuration
System Adjust
Print Adjust Print Position Adjust MPTray X Adjust (0.00mm)
Y Adjust (0.00mm)
Duplex X Adjust (0.00mm)
Duplex Y Adjust (0.00mm)
Overprint X Adjust *4 (0.00mm)
Overprint Y Adjust *4 (0.00mm)
Y Scaling (0.00%)
Tray1 X Adjust (0.00mm)
Y Adjust (0.00mm)
Duplex X Adjust (0.00mm)
Duplex Y Adjust (0.00mm)
Overprint X Adjust *4 (0.00mm)
Overprint Y Adjust *4 (0.00mm)
Y Scaling (0.00%)
Tray2 *1 X Adjust (0.00mm)
Y Adjust (0.00mm)
Duplex X Adjust (0.00mm)
Duplex Y Adjust (0.00mm)
Overprint X Adjust *4 (0.00mm)
Overprint Y Adjust *4 (0.00mm)
Y Scaling (0.00%)
Tray3 *1 X Adjust (0.00mm)
Y Adjust (0.00mm)
Duplex X Adjust (0.00mm)
Duplex Y Adjust (0.00mm)
Overprint X Adjust *4 (0.00mm)
Overprint Y Adjust *4 (0.00mm)
Y Scaling (0.00%)
Tray4 *1 X Adjust (0.00mm)
Y Adjust (0.00mm)
Duplex X Adjust (0.00mm)
Duplex Y Adjust (0.00mm)
Overprint X Adjust *4 (0.00mm)
Overprint Y Adjust *4 (0.00mm)
Y Scaling (0.00%)
Tray5 *1 X Adjust (0.00mm)
Y Adjust (0.00mm)
Duplex X Adjust (0.00mm)
Duplex Y Adjust (0.00mm)
Overprint X Adjust *4 (0.00mm)
Overprint Y Adjust *4 (0.00mm)
Y Scaling (0.00%)
F220
F221
F222
F223
F224
F225

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Control Panel Explanation
Paper Black Setting
Paper Color Setting
Trans. Black Setting
Trans. Color Setting
SMR Setting Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Black
White *2
Clear *3
BG Setting Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Black
White *2
Clear *3
Drum Cleaning
Transfer Roller Cleaning
High Humid Mode
Moisture Control
Narrow Paper Speed
Print Mode
Transfer Setting Cyan Transfer Setting
DV Roller Cleaning Magenta Transfer Setting
Yellow Transfer Setting
Black Transfer Setting
White Transfer Setting *2
Clear Transfer Setting *3
*1: Displayed when trays 2 to 5 are mounted.
*2: Displayed when you have installed the white toner cartridge and image drum.
*3: Displayed when you have installed the clear toner cartridge and image drum (SP1360S only).
*4: Displayed only with SP1360S.

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Control Panel Explanation
Admin Setup
Network Setup
USB Setup
Print Setup
PS Setup
PCL Setup
XPS Setup
IBM PPR Setup
EPSON FX Setup
Color Setup Ink Simulation
UCR
CMY 100% Density
CMYK Conversion
Spot Color (White) *3
Panel Setup
Time Setup
Power Setup
Others Setup
Settings
Change Password
Print Statistics
JOB LOG
Supplies Report
Reset Main Counter
Reset Supplies Counter
Change Password
Calibration
Auto Density Mode
Auto BG Adjust Mode
Density Adjustment Media
Adjust Density
Adjust Registration
Heavy Media Adjust
Heavy Media Mode
Color Density Cyan Density
Magenta Density
Yellow Density
Black Density
White Density (0) *1
Clear Density (0) *2
Print Color Tuning Pattern
Base Color Tuning
Fine Color Tuning
Reset Color Tuning
White Tuning *1
F314
F314
Boot Menu
Network Factory Defaults
HDD Setup
Storage Common Setup
Menu Lockout (Off)
Panel Lockout (Off)
*1: Displayed when you have installed the white toner cartridge and image drum.
*2: Displayed when you have installed the clear toner cartridge and image drum (SP1360S only).
*3: Displayed only with SP1360S.

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Checking the printer drivers
zChecking the printer drivers
When installation of printer drivers is complete, check that the Spot Color toner that has been mounted
is selected in [Spot Color Toner] in the [Device Settings] tab or [Device Options] tab.
Memo
zFor the printer driver installation method, see "Connecting to the PC" in "Basic".
Using Windows PS printer drivers
The color of the Spot Color toner that has been
mounted is displayed in [Spot Color Toner] in the
[Device Settings] tab.
If the mounted color is not set, select the
relevant Spot Color Toner color.
Using Windows PCL printer drivers
The color of the Spot Color toner that has been
mounted is displayed in [Spot color toner] in the
[Device Options] tab.
If the mounted color is not set, select the
relevant Spot color toner color.

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Checking the printer drivers
Using Mac OS X PS printer
drivers
The color of the Spot Color toner that has been
mounted is displayed in [Spot Color Toner] in the
[Driver] panel.
If the mounted color is not set, select the
relevant Spot Color Toner color.

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Printer driver functions table
zPrinter driver functions table
This section explains the Spot Color toner functions in the printer drivers.
Select the Spot Color toner in the [Device Settings] tab or [Device Options] tabs of the printer drivers.
The following screen will be displayed.
Note
zPlain, recycled, and glossy under GSM 52 to 64g/m2(ream weight under 45 to 55kg) are incompatible with Spot Color printing
using white toner or clear toner.
Memo
zIf using the Fiery XF Server Option, see the manual enclosed with Fiery XF Server Option.
With white toner mounted
Using Windows PS printer drivers
Click [Spot Color] in the [Color] tab to display the window for setting the Spot Color toner.
Item Explanation
Usage Methods Do not use Print without using white toner.
Full page Using white toner on whole printed pages.
Data portion (Excluding white) Using white toner in the data portions excluding the white portions.
Data portion (Including white) Using white toner in the data portions including the white portions.
Printing only spot color toner Printing using white toner only.
Application specication Applications can be used to specify white toner. This
function is for PS printer drivers only.
Order of
superposition
Printing white on the color Printing by overlaying white toner on cyan, magenta,
yellow, and black toner.
Printing white under the color Printing by overlaying white toner under cyan, magenta,
yellow, and black toner.
White size adjustment * Finely adjust the print size in white when printing in
"Printing white under the color".
Enter the degree of shrinkage of white for other colors.

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Printer driver functions table
Item Explanation
Special Mirror Print Printing by reversing the horizontal orientation.
*: This is a function added to Windows PS printer driver version 1.0.3 or later.
This is available when combined with rmware version A01.07_0_4 or later.
See "Adjusting the print position for spot color overprint (SP1360S only)" (P.26) for details.

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Printer driver functions table
Using Windows PCL printer drivers
Click the [Spot Color] tab to display the window for setting the Spot color toner.
Item Explanation
Usage methods Do not use Print without using white toner.
Full page Using white toner on whole printed pages.
Data portion (Excluding white) Using white toner in the data portions excluding the
white portions.
Data portion (Including white) Using white toner in the data portions including the
white portions.
Printing only spot color toner Printing using white toner only.
Watermarks/Overlays Print the selected Watermarks/Overlays with white toner.
Order of
superposition
Printing white on the color Printing by overlaying white toner on cyan, magenta,
yellow, and black toner.
Printing white under the color Printing by overlaying white toner under cyan, magenta,
tellow, and black toner.
White size adjustment * Finely adjust the print size in white when printing in
"Printing white under the color".
Enter the degree of shrinkage of white for other colors.
Speciality Mirror Print Printing by reversing the horizontal orientation.
*: This is a function added to Windows PCL printer driver version 1.0.3 or later.
This is available when combined with rmware version A01.07_0_4 or later.
See "Adjusting the print position for spot color overprint (SP1360S only)" (P.26) for details.

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Printer driver functions table
Using Mac OS X PS printer drivers
Select the [Spot Color] panel to display the window for setting the Spot Color toner.
Item Explanation
Usage methods Do not use Print without using white toner.
Full page Using white toner on whole printed pages.
Data portion (Excluding white) Using white toner in the data portions excluding the
white portions.
Data portion (Including white) Using white toner in the data portions including the
white portions.
Printing only spot color toner Printing using white toner only.
Application specication Applications can be used to specify white toner. This
function is for PS printer drivers only.
Order of
superposition
Printing white on the color Printing by overlaying white toner on cyan, magenta,
yellow, and black toner.
Printing white under the color Printing by overlaying white toner under cyan, magenta,
yellow, and black toner.
White size adjustment * Finely adjust the print size in white when printing in
"Printing white under the color".
Enter the degree of shrinkage of white for other colors.
Flip horizontally Printing by reversing the horizontal orientation.
*: This is a function added to Mac OS X PS printer driver version 1.0.3 or later.
This is available when combined with rmware version A01.07_0_4 or later.
See "Adjusting the print position for spot color overprint (SP1360S only)" (P.26) for details.

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Printer driver functions table
With clear toner mounted (SP1360S only)
Using Windows PS printer drivers
Click [Spot Color] in the [Color] tab to display the window for setting the Spot Color toner.
Item Explanation
Usage Methods Do not use Print without using clear toner.
Full page Using clear toner on whole printed pages.
Data portion (Excluding white) Using clear toner in the data portions excluding the
white portions.
Data portion (Including white) Using clear toner in the data portions including the white
portions.
Printing only spot color toner Printing using the clear toner only.
Application specication Applications can be used to specify clear toner. This
function is for PS printer drivers only.
Special Mirror Print Printing by reversing the horizontal orientation.

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Printer driver functions table
Using Windows PCL printer drivers
Click the [Spot Color] tab to display the window for setting the Spot Color toner.
Item Explanation
Usage methods Do not use Print without using clear toner.
Full page Using clear toner on whole printed pages.
Data portion (Excluding white) Using clear toner in the data portions excluding the
white portions.
Data portion (Including white) Using clear toner in the data portions including the white
portions.
Printing only spot color toner Printing using the clear toner only.
Watermarks/Overlays Print the selected Watermarks/Overlays with clear toner.
Speciality Mirror Print Printing by reversing the horizontal orientation.

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Printer driver functions table
Using Mac OS X PS printer drivers
Click the [Spot Color] panel to display the window for setting the Spot Color toner.
Item Explanation
Usage methods Do not use Print without using clear toner.
Full page Using clear toner on whole printed pages.
Data portion (Excluding white) Using clear toner in the data portions excluding the
white portions.
Data portion (Including white) Using clear toner in the data portions including the white
portions.
Prints only spot color toner Printing using the clear toner only.
Application specication Applications can be used to specify clear toner. This
function is for PS printer drivers only.
Mirror Print Printing by reversing the horizontal orientation.

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Printing on color paper
zPrinting on color paper
Color papers that can be
used
Use color paper that satises the following
conditions.
zPigments used to color the paper or ink that is
heat-resistant at 230ºC.
zE-photo printer paper with the same paper
characteristics as plain paper
Printing using white toner
only
Printing text and illustrations using only white
toner on color paper.
Before printing, check that white toner has been
mounted to the device, and that white toner has
been selected using the printer drivers.
Note
zPlain, recycled, and glossy under GSM 52 to 64g/m
2
(ream
weight under 45 to 55kg) are incompatible with Spot Color.
Memo
zFor how to check the Spot Color toner selected using the
printer drivers, see "Checking the printer drivers" (P.11).
zEven if the cyan (blue), magenta (red), yellow toner
cartridge life has been reached, spot color printing can be
done by specifying "Print only with spot color".
(You cannot print if the black toner cartridge life is
reached.)
Using Windows PS printer drivers
1
Open the le to be printed.
2
Click [Page Setup] in the [File] menu.
3
Select the paper size and print
orientation, and click [OK].
4
Select [Print] in the [File] menu.
5
Click [Advanced] (or [Properties]).
6
Use [Paper Source] in the [Paper/
Quality] tab to select the tray to be
used.
7
Use [Media] to select the paper type to
be used, and click [Advanced].
8
Select suitable values from [Media
Weight] using the [Advanced Options]
screen, and click [OK].