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Creo Color Serverfor the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 Printer/Copier731-01023A-EN Rev AUser GuideEnglish

2 Chapter 1 – WelcomeWelcome to the Spire CX260 User GuideWelcome to your Creo® Color Server (Spire CX260) for the Xerox® DocuColor 242/252/260 printe

92 Chapter 4 – Tools and Utilities Web Viewer APIIf you have a system that uses XML protocol, the JobList.xml file and the Printer Status.xml file ena

Managing Fonts 93Managing FontsThis section explains how to work in the Fonts area of the Resource Center.1. On the toolbar, click the Resource Center

94 Chapter 4 – Tools and Utilities If a job that is sent from the client, or downloaded to a particular virtual printer, contains preset parameters fr

Managing Virtual Printers 956. In the Comments box, type any comment regarding the virtual printer parameters (optional).7. The Publish the printer on

96 Chapter 4 – Tools and Utilities Deleting an Existing Printer1. In the Virtual Printers window, select a printer from the list and click the Remove

Tray Alignment 97To open the Tray Alignment wizard:¾From the Tools menu, select Tray alignment.The Tray Alignment wizard contains detailed step-by-ste

98 Chapter 4 – Tools and Utilities 3. Perform image position (rear and lead) tweaking by using the Tray Alignment wizard’s custom units. Each custom u

Tray Alignment 99Table 10: Tray alignment image positioning4. Click Next.The Rotate Image window appears.LEF SEFPortrait Landscape Portrait LandscapeF

100 Chapter 4 – Tools and Utilities 5. To save the selected tray alignment settings, click Finish.Enabling Tray Alignment for a Job1. Under the Paper

Printing on Tabs Using the Spire Tabs Plug-In for Acrobat 101The job opens in Acrobat software.2. From the Plug-Ins menu, select Spire Tabs Printing.T

Overview of Guide 3Overview of GuideTable 2: Guide OverviewChapter Contents DescriptionChapter 1 Welcome This chapter introduces the guide and the Spi

102 Chapter 4 – Tools and Utilities 4. In the Text area, set the attributes of the text on the tabs:a. (Optional) In the Font list, select a font for

Printing on Tabs Using the Spire Tabs Plug-In for Acrobat 1036. In the Before Page column, click the first cell and type the number of the page that y

104 Chapter 4 – Tools and Utilities 8. To add more tabs, repeat steps 6 and 7.9. Click Apply to apply the tab settings to your document.The Tabs Print

Printing on Tabs Using the Spire Tabs Plug-In for Acrobat 105To insert a tab before or after a specific page:¾In the thumbnail area, right-click the p

106 Chapter 4 – Tools and Utilities To load the paper stock:1. Load the tabs the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copier in LEF orientation, in tra

Preflight 1072. On the Paper Stock tab, set the following parameters:• Paper Size—select the desired size• Tra y—Tra y 5 or 6• Media Type—Use Printer

108 Chapter 4 – Tools and Utilities To run the PDF analyzer:1. In the Storage folder, right-click the PDF file, and select PDF analyzer.2. In the PDF

Preflight 109Preflight CheckThe Preflight parameter enables you to check the status of key job components before the job is sent for printing. During

110 Chapter 4 – Tools and Utilities Preflight ReportThe preflight report is a job-related report that provides information about the status (missing o

Preflight 1112. From the Show list select one of the following options:• To display all files, select All.• To display only files that were found, sel

4 Chapter 1 – WelcomeIntroduction to the Spire CX260The Spire CX260 is an on-demand prepress system that uses advanced Creo color server prepress tech

112 Chapter 4 – Tools and Utilities 4. Click the Fonts report option.The Font Report area displays the name of the missing fonts that are not embedded

Generating ReportsPrinting Reports ... 114Job Account

114 Chapter 5 – Generating Reports Printing Reports The following reports can be printed directly from the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copier:

Job Accounting 115Viewing the Accounting Information¾ At any stage of work, from the Tools menu select Accounting.The Accounting Viewer window appears

116 Chapter 5 – Generating Reports Exporting the Accounting Log You can save the Accounting information to an ASCII Tab delimited file.To export the a

Job Accounting 1174. Click Export.The log is saved as a Tab delimited text file in the specified location. 5. If desired, open the *.txt file in a tex

118 Chapter 5 – Generating Reports 3. Set the printing options as desired and click OK.The data is printed according to the current filtering and sort

Job Ticket Report 1192. You can export or print the report by clicking Print or Export.The Job Ticket Report is exported as a text file.

120 Chapter 5 – Generating Reports

Color WorkflowCalibration...122Color Tools

Introduction to the Spire CX260 5Hardware and Software ComponentsThe Spire CX260 is a dedicated Creo platform running in a Windows environment. The Sp

122 Chapter 6 – Color WorkflowCalibrationOverviewOne of the most important issues in obtaining satisfactory print quality is steady toner density. Ton

Calibration 123It is recommended to perform the following before you start the calibration process. Performing these steps will ensure a successful ca

124 Chapter 6 – Color Workflow7. In the Gloss Enhanced list, select Ye s only if you want to calibrate for glossy printing.8. In the Number of copies

Calibration 1256. Touch the Standard Color Space button to select the specific color space of the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copier.7. Touch

126 Chapter 6 – Color Workflow• To warm up the printer, use any media to print at least 25 duplex sheets of any four-color test job.• Print a referenc

Calibration 127To connect the Eye-One spectrophotometer to the Spire CX260¾Connect one end of the Eye-One Spectrophotometer cable to the Spire CX260 U

128 Chapter 6 – Color WorkflowCreating a Calibration Table1. From the Tools menu, select Calibration.2. In the Calibration window, click Calibrate.The

Calibration 1298. Set the number of copies you need by typing the number or using the arrows next to the box to select the number.9. Click Print.The S

130 Chapter 6 – Color WorkflowIf you selected Automatic as the Screening Method in Step 1 of the wizard, you need to calibrate the Spire CX260 using t

Calibration 131Step 3 of the Color Calibration Wizard appears.14. Select Save as and select the required name for the calibration table. Do one of the

6 Chapter 1 – WelcomeThe basic workflow for the Spire CX260 is as follows:Spire CX260 Network PrintersFor Macintosh and Windows networks, the Spire CX

132 Chapter 6 – Color Workflow• SpireNormal: Applies the factory default calibration table. Since this is a default look-up table, it cannot be overwr

Calibration 133 Click Edit to edit the calibration table. See Editing Calibration Tables on page 133. Click Delete to delete the calibration tab

134 Chapter 6 – Color WorkflowThe graph displays cyan, magenta, yellow, and black separations. You can view detailed information about each separation

Calibration 135To save a new calibration table:1. In the Edit Calibration dialog box, adjust calibration table values and parameters as desired.2. Cli

136 Chapter 6 – Color WorkflowReading Color Density DataTo view the Density Graph:1. In the Calibration window, from the Calibration Name list, select

Calibration 137The Density Graph contains the following data:• Calibration name• Measured D-Max values for each separation• Target D-Max values for ea

138 Chapter 6 – Color WorkflowColor ToolsProfile ManagerThe Profile Manager enables you to import and delete source and destination ICC profiles, and

Color Tools 139The Source Profile tab appears, and the predefined source ICC profiles are displayed.3. Click the Import button .The Import Source ICC

140 Chapter 6 – Color Workflow2. Click the Import button .The Import Destination ICC Profile dialog box appears.3. In the Destination profile area, cl

Color Tools 141Editing the Spot Color DictionaryIndividual job pages can contain RGB, CMYK, and spot color elements. The Spire CX260 Spot Color Editor

Introduction to the Spire CX260 7The three default virtual printers are:• SpoolStoreFiles are spooled directly to the Storage window and await operato

142 Chapter 6 – Color Workflow4. Change the CMYK values as desired.5. Click Apply. The new spot color is added to the custom color dictionary.To creat

Color Tools 143Using the Spot Color Editor, you can protect specific colors—for example, official logos or company colors—to help produce color fideli

144 Chapter 6 – Color Workflow7. If necessary, in the Corrected column, adjust the CMYK values.8. Click Apply.To define a grayscale color as a spot co

Color Tools 145To define a CMYK color as a spot color:1. In the Spot Color Editor window, click the Protect CMYK tab.2. Click add .3. In the Protect C

146 Chapter 6 – Color WorkflowTo open the Gradation tool:¾From the Tools menu, select Gradation.The Gradation Tool dialog box appears.Preview To p r

Color Tools 147Editing Gradation TablesWhen you open the Gradation Tool window, the default gradation table, DefaultTable, is selected in the Gradatio

148 Chapter 6 – Color Workflow3. In the Ta b le n a m e box, type the required name for the new gradation table, and click OK. The gradation table i

Color Tools 149Using the Preview ToolsThe preview buttons enable you to switch the display mode in the original and edited views.Table 13: Preview But

150 Chapter 6 – Color WorkflowBrightness and Contrast Slider ControlsThe Brightness and Contrast slider controls are active only when all of the separ

Color Tools 151Organizing Gradation TablesThe Gradation window provides a number of options for organizing gradation tables, including Reset, Save, De

8 Chapter 1 – Welcome

152 Chapter 6 – Color Workflow

System AdministrationSetting Up and Configuring the Spire CX260 ... 154System Messages...

154 Chapter 7 – System AdministrationSetting Up and Configuring the Spire CX260Basic system configuration and settings are defined in the Spire CX260

Setting Up and Configuring the Spire CX260 1553. In the Computer Name tab, click Change.The Computer Name Changes dialog box appears.4. In the Compute

156 Chapter 7 – System AdministrationChanging the Date and Time1. In the Settings window, select Server Setup.2. In the Date & Time area, click Ch

Setting Up and Configuring the Spire CX260 157IPX PrintingIPX Printing enables the Spire CX260 to act as a job server for the Novell queue. A job serv

158 Chapter 7 – System Administration4. Click OK also in the Local Area Connection Properties window.You are prompted to restart your computer. 5. Cli

Setting Up and Configuring the Spire CX260 159Apple Talk SetupThe AppleTalk Setup utility enables you to change the AppleTalk zone in which your Spire

160 Chapter 7 – System AdministrationFor more information about viewing and monitoring your jobs from a client workstation, see Working Remotely on pa

Setting Up and Configuring the Spire CX260 161SecurityUser PasswordsFor security, you can set passwords for users for when they log in to the Spire CX

Getting StartedOverview...10Turning th

162 Chapter 7 – System Administration5. Click Apply and Save in the Settings window.The password is changed and the Settings window closes.Disk WipeUs

Setting Up and Configuring the Spire CX260 163System DisksWhen the Printer or User Disks reach a pre-defined threshold of minimum available space (the

164 Chapter 7 – System AdministrationConfiguration BackupTo backup the configuration of your Spire CX260:1. In the Settings window, select Configurati

Setting Up and Configuring the Spire CX260 165Configuration RestoreTo restore the configuration of your Spire CX260:1. In the Settings window, select

166 Chapter 7 – System AdministrationCalibration Device1. In the Settings window, select Calibration Device.2. In the Calibration Device area, select

Setting Up and Configuring the Spire CX260 167Set Mail Service options to receive and send scanned jobs directly to one or more e-mail addresses.To se

168 Chapter 7 – System AdministrationSetting the Language1. In the Settings window, select Localization.2. In the Language area, select the language,

Setting Up and Configuring the Spire CX260 169General Defaults1. In the Settings window, select General Defaults.2. In the Default Trim Size area, sel

170 Chapter 7 – System Administration1. In the Settings window, select Printing Modes.2. In the Printing Policy area, select Print job to best finishi

Setting Up and Configuring the Spire CX260 171Job batchingThe job batching utility enables you to print several jobs with the same settings in a batch

10 Chapter 2 – Getting StartedOverviewThis chapter describes the main production workflows and procedures for the Spire CX260.Turning the Spire CX260

172 Chapter 7 – System AdministrationAutomatic ScreeningThe Spire CX260 supports Dot and Stochastic screening. When you print a job from the Spire CX2

Setting Up and Configuring the Spire CX260 173To setup the accounting log:1. In the Settings window, select Messages.2. In the Accounting log setup ar

174 Chapter 7 – System AdministrationTo print your configuration:1. In the Settings window, select View Configuration.2. Click Print.The Page Setup di

Setting Up and Configuring the Spire CX260 175The Spire CX260 receives the JDF job ticket via hot folders, returns JDF output with job accounting info

176 Chapter 7 – System AdministrationTo enable remote access:1. In the Settings window, select Scan.2. In the Remote Access area, select the Enable Re

System Messages 177System MessagesWhile jobs are being handled by the Spire CX260, various messages are emitted. You can view the messages of each job

178 Chapter 7 – System AdministrationSystem Disks Threshold MessageWhen the Printer or User Disks reach a pre-defined minimum available space threshol

System Messages 179The Message ViewerTo open the Message Viewer:¾At any stage of work, from the Tools menu, select Message Viewer.The Message Viewer w

180 Chapter 7 – System Administration¾ Click any message type icon—for example, Error— in order not to list such messages.The list updates accordingly

Setting Parameters Setting Parameters in the Job Parameters Window... 182Setting PPD File Parameters ...

Turning the Spire CX260 On and Off 11Control Station and Pro Control Station ConfigurationsTo turn on the Spire CX260:1. Turn on the monitor.2. Push t

182 Chapter 8 – Setting ParametersSetting Parameters in the Job Parameters WindowThis section describes the Job Parameters window, and explains how to

Setting Parameters in the Job Parameters Window 183Print Method¾ Select one of the following options: Simplex: for single-sided printing Duplex Head

184 Chapter 8 – Setting Parameters Custom: enables you to select the separations that you want to print for each sheet for each page of the job.Print

Setting Parameters in the Job Parameters Window 185The page’s lead and rear edges are determined just after the page is printed out, before making any

186 Chapter 8 – Setting ParametersThe Paper Stock Tab Paper Size¾ From the Size list, select the desired stock size. If you select Custom:a. Type the

Setting Parameters in the Job Parameters Window 1872. In the Image Quality list, select the attributes of the media. The options vary according to the

188 Chapter 8 – Setting Parameters• Text/Line in images improves the resolution of text and line-art in images—for example, scanned images or screen c

Setting Parameters in the Job Parameters Window 189PS Overprint¾ Select Ye s to use the overprint information in the Postscript file.This parameter

190 Chapter 8 – Setting ParametersColor Mode¾ Select one of the following options: Color: to print the job in color using CMYK. Grayscale: to print

Setting Parameters in the Job Parameters Window 191Use the CMYK workflow parameter to specify the required rendering intent for CMYK elements. All pri

12 Chapter 2 – Getting StartedWorking from a PC Client WorkstationDefining the Printer on the Client WorkstationTo define a network printer in Windows

192 Chapter 8 – Setting ParametersFor more information about the Spire spot color dictionary, see Spot Color Editor and Workflow on page 140.¾ Select

Setting Parameters in the Job Parameters Window 193To select a calibration table for a job:¾In the Calibration list, select a calibration table. The d

194 Chapter 8 – Setting ParametersContrastAdjust the Contrast option to control the difference between light and dark tones in your image.¾ To select

Setting Parameters in the Job Parameters Window 195Imposition MethodThe Imposition Method parameter specifies the method with which printed sheets are

196 Chapter 8 – Setting ParametersSizes¾ In the Trim S i ze list, select the desired trim size. Tr im s ize is the size of the finished, trimmed docu

Setting Parameters in the Job Parameters Window 1974. From the Binding method list, select an option.5. Select the North South check box to place page

198 Chapter 8 – Setting Parameters2. In the Bleed area, select one of the following options:• Maximum bleed: Use this option to extend the bleed to th

Setting Parameters in the Job Parameters Window 199The Preview WindowThe Preview window enables you to view your imposition layout and settings. You c

200 Chapter 8 – Setting ParametersA red border along the edge of the page indicates where the conflict exists. • If the red border appears along the u

Setting Parameters in the Job Parameters Window 201Job DeletionSelect this parameter to delete each page on the fly once it has been successfully prin

Working from a PC Client Workstation 13The Spire CX260 can receive print jobs from client workstations with one of the following Windows operating sys

202 Chapter 8 – Setting ParametersJob FlowThe Job Flow parameter enables you to specify a job flow for a job that is imported to the Spire CX260 from

Setting Parameters in the Job Parameters Window 203Job InfoThis parameter provides the following information:• Job Title: Original name of the file re

204 Chapter 8 – Setting ParametersThe Finishing TabAdmin. PageThe administration page contains job-related information such as the job title, the name

Setting Parameters in the Job Parameters Window 205Front CoverBy default, your job is printed without a front cover. However, you can choose to print

206 Chapter 8 – Setting Parameters2. Select an Output Tray:• SCT (simple catch tray)• OCT (offset catch tray)• To p Tr a y• Stacker• Booklet Maker• T

Setting Parameters in the Job Parameters Window 207Inserts are blank pages of a selected paper stock that are assigned to a job after a specified numb

208 Chapter 8 – Setting Parameters5. In the Media type list, select the desired paper stock type. The default setting is Use Printer Settings. When th

Setting PPD File Parameters 209Table 14: PPD parametersPPD Parameter For more informationMedia Type See Media Type on page 186.Media Image Quality See

210 Chapter 8 – Setting ParametersScreening Method See Screening on page 192.Automatic Deletion See Job Deletion on page 201.APR See APR on page 201.J

Reinstalling the Spire CX260Overview...2

14 Chapter 2 – Getting StartedThe Print Driver software also enables you to see the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copier configuration, monitor’

212 Chapter 9 – Reinstalling the Spire CX260 OverviewThis chapter describes when and how to:• Back up and restore the entire operating system and Spir

Backing Up and Restoring the Spire CX260 213Preloaded SoftwareThe Spire CX260 is delivered to the customer site preloaded with the following items:• M

214 Chapter 9 – Reinstalling the Spire CX260 To b a c k u p t h e S pi re CX 2 6 0 :1. Back up system partition C (Last Image configuration).2. Ba

Backing Up and Restoring the Spire CX260 215When the backup is complete, the following message appears.4. Press any key to continue.5. Make sure that

216 Chapter 9 – Reinstalling the Spire CX260 Backing Up the CX260 Last Image ConfigurationThe Spire CX260 includes two backup configurations:• Last Im

Backing Up and Restoring the Spire CX260 217Click Ye s to continue.b. If a message tells you there is not adequate disk space, click OK to continue.

218 Chapter 9 – Reinstalling the Spire CX260 Before performing the recovery procedure, the system must be in the configuration mode that you want to r

Backing Up and Restoring the Spire CX260 2191. Exit the Spire CX260 software and wait for the Spire icon to disappear from the desktop taskbar.2. Usin

220 Chapter 9 – Reinstalling the Spire CX260 9. A system message may appear requesting you to restart the computer.a. Exit the Spire CX260 software.b.

Backing Up and Restoring the Spire CX260 2217. When Norton Ghost finishes copying the files and the Recovery LED (7) illuminates steady green, using t

Working from a PC Client Workstation 15In the Print Driver software window, you can perform the following actions:• Define job parameters• Change para

222 Chapter 9 – Reinstalling the Spire CX260 The following message appears.4. Press Y to continue.The following window appears.5. Press any key to con

Reinstalling the Spire CX260 223Reinstalling the Spire CX260Before you can reinstall the Spire CX260 software, you must uninstall the current version.

224 Chapter 9 – Reinstalling the Spire CX260 5. Click Ye s .The following window appears.6. Click OK.7. When the InstallShield Wizard finishes uninsta

Reinstalling the Spire CX260 225Installing the Spire Application Software1. On the Spire CX260 desktop, double-click My Computer.2. Insert CD #2 (Spir

226 Chapter 9 – Reinstalling the Spire CX260 The Spire CX260 restarts and your current RDC session terminates.Configuring the McAfee VirusScan (Option

Reinstalling the Spire CX260 227Configuring the Scan All Fixed Disks Settings1. From the taskbar, right-click the VShield icon and select VirusScan Co

228 Chapter 9 – Reinstalling the Spire CX260 6. Click Browse.7. In the Browse for Folder window, locate the D:\Output folder and click OK.The D:\Outpu

Reinstalling the Spire CX260 2299. Select the Also exclude subfolders check box and click OK.10. In the Set Exclusions dialog box, click OK, and again

230 Chapter 9 – Reinstalling the Spire CX260 3. On the left of the window, click the All Processes icon.4. Click the Detection tab.5. In the What not

Reinstalling the Spire CX260 2316. Click Add.7. Click Browse.8. In the Browse for Folder window, locate the D:\Output folder and click OK.The D:\Outpu

16 Chapter 2 – Getting StartedTo l o c k a jo b :1. In the Print Driver software window, click the Lock button.The Secure Printing dialog box appe

232 Chapter 9 – Reinstalling the Spire CX260 10. Select the Also exclude subfolders check box and click OK.11. In the Set Exclusions dialog box, click

Installing and Configuring Novell Client 2334. Click Install.5. Click Reboot.6. You have completed installing Novell Client. Proceed to the next secti

234 Chapter 9 – Reinstalling the Spire CX260 3. If you do not know the name, click Browse.4. Double-click the appropriate Tree Name.The Tree Name appe

Installing and Configuring Novell Client 2355. Make sure the Novell Client for Windows check box is selected, and then click the Uninstall button.6. C

236 Chapter 9 – Reinstalling the Spire CX260 Formatting the Image DiskPerform the following procedure when suggested as a recovery action.1. Close all

Formatting the Image Disk 2376. Click OK.7. To enable the changes to take effect, restart your computer.

238 Chapter 9 – Reinstalling the Spire CX260

24 bit/3 byte imageAn image can be either RGB or CMY and each of the three colors uses 1 byte or 8 bits of data. Since 3 bytes equals 24 bits, these i

240 Spire CX260 User GuideBinding The process by which pages of a book or other publication are attached to one another.Bit Abbreviation of binary dig

Glossary 241CSA ProfilesThere are three CSA profiles with gammas of 1.8, 2.1 and 2.4. The higher the gamma, the darker the RGB appears. This workflow

Working from a PC Client Workstation 17Using Parameter SetsOnce you have chosen the parameters for a job, you can save this set of parameters for futu

242 Spire CX260 User GuideEPS Abbreviation for Encapsulated PostScript, a graphic file format used to transfer PostScript, graphic files from one prog

Glossary 243Ink jet proof A proof of a digital image printed by using jets that squirt minuscule drops of ink. Ink jet proofers can print onto a varie

244 Spire CX260 User GuideOPI Abbreviation of Open Prepress Interface. A prepress convention established by Aldus Corps. OPI refers to tags or place h

Glossary 245PSImage A low-resolution EPS file used in the Creo APR workflow. This file is used for positioning in page layout. Changes made to this fi

246 Spire CX260 User GuideResolution The number of pixels, points or dots per unit of linear measurement. For example, pixels per millimeter on a vide

Glossary 247Shingling A procedure that moves the image area of a page toward the direction specified, usually towards the binding, in order to compens

248 Spire CX260 User GuideUnsaturated color A color whose highest value is less than approximately 80%. In an unsaturated, dirty color, the difference

AAborted status, 61Absolute colorimetric, 239Accounting Logexporting, 116printing, 117report, 114setup, 173Accounting Viewersetting, 114viewing

250 Spire CX260 User GuideFold marks, 197Font Report, 112Front Cover, 205Frozen job, 52, 186Frozen jobsstored jobs, 176GGallop, 185GAP (Graphic

Index 251Print Method, 183Print Mode, 183Print Order, 184Print Quality tab, 187Print Queue, 52status indicators, 54Print Queue Manager, 170Prin

18 Chapter 2 – Getting StartedTo v i e w t h e p r i n te r ’s s t a t u s :1. Click the Printer tab.2. Click the Paper Stock tab to view informat

252 Spire CX260 User GuideUser Passwords, 161Using overprint information, 189Utilities folder, 92VVariable data Intelligent Postscript Printware (V

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Working from a PC Client Workstation 193. Click the Finisher tab to view information on the finishing options. 4. Click the Consumables tab to view in

20 Chapter 2 – Getting Started5. Click Update if you want the software to dynamically update the information that it displays.To select PostScript set

Working from a Macintosh Client Workstation 21Deactivating the Print Driver SoftwareTo deactivate the Print Driver software:1. On the desktop, select

Copyright© Creo, 2007. All rights reserved.This document is also distributed in Adobe Systems Incorporated's PDF (Portable Document Format). You

22 Chapter 2 – Getting StartedCopying the Spire CX260 PPD File for Mac OS XTo print from your Macintosh computer to the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 pr

Working from a Macintosh Client Workstation 236. Browse to the Spire CX260 network printer (if you are defining an IP printer, enter the Spire CX260 I

24 Chapter 2 – Getting Started5. Adjust the printer options as desired.6. After modifying the job settings, click Print.The file is sent to the Spire

Working Remotely 25Installing EZ ConnectTo install EZ Connect on your client workstation:1. In the D:Utilites/PC Utilities folder on the Spire CX260,

26 Chapter 2 – Getting StartedTo add a new server to the EZ Connect window:1. In the EZ Connect window, click the Settings button , and select Setup

Working Remotely 277. Select the new server that you just added.8. Click the Move Up or Move Down buttons to change the position of the server in the

28 Chapter 2 – Getting Started4. In the Display Name box, type the new display name for the server.5. Click Save.The new name appears in the EZ Connec

Working Remotely 294. Select the job to display information about the job.The job information appears.Remote WorkspaceUsing the Remote WorkspaceThe Re

30 Chapter 2 – Getting StartedTo l a u n c h t h e Re m o t e Wo r k s p a c e :1. Launch the EZ Connect window.For more information, see Using EZ

Working Remotely 314. Click Logon.The Remote Workspace window appears.Spire Web ServicesFrom the Xerox DocuColor 242/252/260 printer/copier’s touch sc

herein, and shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, indirect, or special damages, including, without limitation, loss of use, loss or alte

32 Chapter 2 – Getting StartedTo access Spire Web Services:1. On the printer’s touch screen, touch All Services.2. Touch Web Applications.

Working Remotely 33The Spire Web Services window appears.To view jobs in the Print and Process queues:1. From the Spire Web Services window, touch Job

34 Chapter 2 – Getting StartedTo view the calibration status of the printer:1. From the Spire Web Services window, touch Calibration Status.The Calibr

Working Remotely 35Performing a New CalibrationTo print the Off-the-glass calibration chart:1. Do one of the following:• From the Spire Web Services w

36 Chapter 2 – Getting StartedThe following window appears.3. In the Screening Method list, touch the arrow and select the screening method.4. In the

Working Remotely 37To calibrate the scanner and printer:1. On the platen glass of the printer, place the KODAK Gray Scale calibration chart and the Of

38 Chapter 2 – Getting StartedInstalling the Remote Scan Application on Your Client Workstation.To install on a PC client workstation:1. From the Star

Working Remotely 39Using the Remote Scan ApplicationTo open the remote scan application and connect to the Spire CX260:1. On your client workstation,

40 Chapter 2 – Getting StartedThe ScanBox Manager lists all the scan boxes that have been created. 2. Click Add to add a new ScanBox.3. In the Scan Bo

Working Remotely 415. Do one of the following actions:• In the Network Path box, enter the location to which you want to save the extra copy.• Click B

1 Welcome 1Welcome to the Spire CX260 User Guide...

42 Chapter 2 – Getting Started11. Click the Send to EMail check box to forward scanned jobs to an e-mail address.12. In the From box, type the e-mail

Working Remotely 4318. Select the desired output color from the OutputColor list.19. Select the desired scan resolution from the ScanResolution list.2

44 Chapter 2 – Getting StartedThe Network Scanning window appears.4. Touch Refresh to display all current scan boxes.5. On the General Settings tab, t

Working Remotely 458. Press the Start button.The original is scanned. A beep is heard when the scan is complete. The scan is saved in the selected sca

46 Chapter 2 – Getting Started3. Select the desired job, and click Save as.The Save dialog box opens.4. Select a destination and click Save.You can no

Working Remotely 47To copy the Spire CX260 PPD file:1. Insert CD #3 into the CD-ROM drive and locate and select the Utilities\PC utilities\Printer Dri

48 Chapter 2 – Getting Started

Overview of Spire CX260The Workspace...50The Server

50 Chapter 3 – Overview of Spire CX260 The WorkspaceOpening the Spire CX260 Workspace from the Start MenuIf the workspace has been closed, open it as

The Workspace 51Customizing the Workspace ViewThe View menu enables you to customize the workspace. From this menu, you can open and close the Queues

vi Spire CX260 User GuideExport as InSite Job...

52 Chapter 3 – Overview of Spire CX260 • Refresh view: Reverts to the factory default view for the view that is currently displayedThe Server and Prin

Managing the Job Queues 53After you start the Spire CX260, the Queues window is displayed. The Queues window consists of the Print Queue and the Proce

54 Chapter 3 – Overview of Spire CX260 The Queues window lists informations about the jobs that are being processed. Status indicators indicate the st

Managing the Job Queues 55Status InformationThe Processing and Printing status areas contains the following:• The suspend and resume buttons (for more

56 Chapter 3 – Overview of Spire CX260 When a job enters the Print Queue, the Spire CX260 checks whether the job is suitable for batching with the pre

Managing the Job Queues 57To move a job down in the queue:¾Right-click the job and select one of the following options: Demote: to move the job down

58 Chapter 3 – Overview of Spire CX260 To return a job to the Process Queue or Print Queue:¾Right-click the job in the Storage window and from the Job

Managing the Job Queues 59To return a held job from the Storage window to its original queue:¾Right-click the job, and from menu select Submit.The job

60 Chapter 3 – Overview of Spire CX260 2. In the Password box, type the password and click OK.Viewing and Editing Job Parameters¾ In the Queues or Sto

Managing the Storage Window 61Managing the Storage WindowThe Storage window is displayed by default. If you close the Storage window, you can reopen i

Contents vii7 System Administration 153Setting Up and Configuring the Spire CX260 ...

62 Chapter 3 – Overview of Spire CX260 If you click the Completed Jobs button again, the button is pushed in and the list shows the completed jobs.Dis

Managing the Storage Window 63• Export a job as a Kodak® InSite™ remote proofing job. See Export as InSite Job on page 66.• View the job ticket report

64 Chapter 3 – Overview of Spire CX260 2. In the Host name / IP Address box, type the name or IP address of the desired server that you want to forwar

Managing the Storage Window 652. Locate the desired folder, and then click Archive.A cabinet file (a compressed file) that contains all the files rela

66 Chapter 3 – Overview of Spire CX260 Viewing a Job’s History¾ In the Queues or Storage window, right-click the job and select Job History.The Job Hi

Importing and Printing Files 67Importing and Printing FilesTo import files to the Spire CX260:1. From the Job menu select Import Job.The Import window

68 Chapter 3 – Overview of Spire CX260 The Importing/Retrieving window appears.The Importing/Retrieving window indicates the name of the file being im

The Settings Window 69The Settings WindowYou can set all system preferences in the Settings window. To open the Settings window:¾From the Tools menu,

70 Chapter 3 – Overview of Spire CX260 The Resource CenterThe Resource Center enables you to add, remove, and manage external resources for the Spire

The Job Parameters Window 71To open the Job Parameters window:¾Double-click a job in the Storage or Queues window.The Job Parameters window title bar

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72 Chapter 3 – Overview of Spire CX260 The Help MenuThe Help menu enables you to access the online help, which is based on this user guide, and provid

The Printer Monitor 73The Network tab provides information about the network.The Virtual Printers tab lists the virtual printers that you have defined

74 Chapter 3 – Overview of Spire CX260 The Finisher tab displays information about finishing devices that are connected to the Xerox DocuColor 242/252

Remote Desktop Application 75Remote Desktop ApplicationThe Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) application enables you to connect, view, operate, and perf

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Tools and UtilitiesOverview... 78Job Ed

78 Chapter 4 – Tools and Utilities OverviewYou import jobs for printing in the following situations:• When a page-description language (PDL) file is c

Job Editor 79Previewing the JobThe preview buttons enable you to switch the display mode of the page.Table 8: Preview ButtonsViewing Pages in the Job

80 Chapter 4 – Tools and Utilities The Booklets tabThe Booklets tab displays the booklets included in the selected job and the names and numbers of th

Job Editor 813. To view the thumbnails side by side, resize the thumbnail pane by dragging the bar that divides the panes in the tab.4. Double-click t

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82 Chapter 4 – Tools and Utilities 4. To edit the job, click the Booklets or Thumbnails tab. Editing an RTP JobYou can edit an RTP job in the followin

Job Editor 83The page moves to the selected location, and the page numbers are updated accordingly.4. Click Save As to save the changes in the job.To

84 Chapter 4 – Tools and Utilities 3. Click Merge Jobs.The RTP Jobs window appears.Note: The Spire CX260 displays only those RTP jobs that have the s

Job Editor 854. Select the job with the page that you want to merge and click OK.The job opens in a separate window.5. Do one of the following:• To me

86 Chapter 4 – Tools and Utilities 6. Click Close to close the job window.7. Cl ick Save As to save the changes.Remote ToolsWorking from the Remote De

Remote Tools 872. On the General tab, type the following information:a. The name of the Spire CX260 to which you want to connectb. The Spire local use

88 Chapter 4 – Tools and Utilities 5. Click Connect.The Log On to Windows dialog box appears on the Spire CX260.6. Enter the User Name and Password, a

Remote Tools 89b. Type the Spire local user name and password.User name—operatorPassword—spirec. Select the Add to Keychain check box. 2. Select the

90 Chapter 4 – Tools and Utilities 4. If you intend to install software via the remote desktop connection, in the Local Resources tab select the Disk

Remote Tools 91If the workspace is not open on the Spire CX260, follow the procedure for opening it. See The Workspace on page 50.Web CenterThe Web Ce