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Release Notes

Spire CX250 Color Server V 1.1 Service Pack 2 for Xerox DocuColor 240/250 Printer-Copier Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................1 Software Requirements............................................................................................................................................1 Installing Service Pack 2 ..........................................................................................................................................2 Print to Spire CX250 from Windows Vista Client.....................................................................................................4 Problems Fixed list ...................................................................................................................................................4

Overview We are pleased to introduce you to the latest revision of the Spire CX250 Color Server for the Xerox DocuColor 240/250 printer-copier. These release notes highlight the installation procedure, improvements and bug fixes for the Spire CX250 color server version 1.1 Service Pack 2. This version is the second service pack for this product and includes all previous fixes and patches. The Spire CX250 color server version 1.1 Service Pack 2 software provides consistent performance across platforms. The Spire CX250 color server version 1.1 Service Pack 2 software runs on both the RoHS and nonRoHS platforms, and includes all previous service packs and patches.

Software Requirements Checking Current Software Version The following software versions should be installed on your Spire CX250 color server before installing the version 1.1 Service Pack 2 software: •

Non-RoHS platforms — Spire CX250 color server version 1.0 (any version 1.0 build, with or without a service pack or any patches)

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RoHS platforms — Spire CX250 color server version 1.1 or SP1

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Release Notes Notes: •

We recommend that IOT software version 7.8.0 and IOT firmware version ESSI 1.231.15 or later is also installed on your Spire CX250 color server.

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You do not need to uninstall the previous version or patches before you install Service Pack 2.

To determine which Spire CX250 color server hardware platform you have, check your software version and the number of USB ports: Non-RoHS platforms •

Spire CX250 color server version 1.0 or SP1

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3 USB ports

RoHS platforms •

Spire CX250 color server version 1.1 or SP1

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5 USB ports

Installing Service Pack 2 •

Prior to installing the Spire CX250 color server version 1.1 Service Pack 2 software, we recommend that you perform a Last Image Configuration Backup to make sure any important files are saved. To perform the backup, follow the instructions in the Spire CX250 Color Server Technical Manual located on CD #3.

Important: If you are using the bustled configuration, first connect to the Spire CX250 color server using the Remote Desktop Connection tool. •

Adobe Acrobat version 6 should be removed from your Spire CX250 color server before installing the Version 1.1 Service pack 2 software. Follow those steps for removing Acrobat 6: 1. From the Windows task bar, click Start > Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel window, select Add or Remove Programs. 3. Select Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Standard, and then click Remove. 4. Close the Control Panel window.

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Release Notes Installation steps for SP2: 1. Exit the Spire CX250 software. Verify that the Spire CX250 color server icon has disappeared from the launch bar in the system tray. 2. Do one of the following to access the Spire CX250 color server version 1.1 Service Pack 2 software update: •

Insert the CX250_V1.1_SP2 CD into CD/DVD.

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Download and extract the Service Pack ZIP file from http://www.support.xerox.com Web site.

3. For Bustled configurations only: copy all of the version 1.1 Service Pack 2 files to the D:\Shared folder on your Spire CX250 color server. 4. Locate the Setup.exe file. It will be in one of the following locations: •

The D:\Shared folder on your Spire CX250 color server

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The CX250_V1.1_SP2 CD

5. Double-click the Setup.exe file. 6. Follow the steps in the Installation Wizard and when prompted, click Yes to restart the system 7. After the system restarts, Spire CX250 software will start automatically. 8. From the Help menu, select About and under Updates verify that the SP2 software was installed.

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Release Notes Note: You can also find the Spire CX250 service pack name on the test page that automatically prints when the Xerox DocuColor 240/250 printer/copier is turned on.

Print to Spire CX250 from Windows Vista Client The Spire CX250V1.1-SP2 support Vista client. Note: In order to enable the printing from Vista clients to the Spire CX250 Creo color servers the UAC (User Account Control) must be change from ON to OFF. UAC = Off

Problems Fixed list This section lists the main SPAR's and bugs that are resolved with Spire CX250 software 1.1-SP2: SPAR#

Summary

806521315

jobs get stuck in the Print queue

00042749

Imposition: Crop Marks creating white boxes between the crop marks lines

00042710

RipNT Error when printing from Quark 6.0

00042167

Text/Line set to Quality High defecting text

00039300

Cannot copy using "Interrupt" when a job is out of recourses in the print queue

00039499

RipNT.exe has generated error

00045199

All Jobs printed after imposed jobs are rotated

00034426

RipNT error when importing a PDF

00033538

Spire WebViewer not accessible via Internet Explorer 7

00030808

Imposition Cut and Stuck wrong page positioning at 1x4

00026041 00027346 00022897

Custom paper size does not allow maximum size.

00026517

Print to Booklet maker does not work via Hot Folder

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Release Notes 00024787

Separation Print from Acrobat gives wrong RIP results

753121881

InDesign File Gets error Message-“RipNT.exe has generated errors

00044350

Cannot import PDF file from Creo Prinergy server

00044572

Plate shifting from Large jobs using Darwin application for variable printing

00024644

Spire communication loss with IOT

00018274

Merge Jobs - very hard to work in Drag n' Drop

00019097

User name with more than 16 characters does not appear on Spire

00045038

Quark EPS Gradient is printing in bad quality (need Quark Gradient patch)

753121881

RipNT.exe error when importing InDesign File

806521315

Print jobs get stuck in “Print” queue with a status of “printing” but never print.

TD#32677

German PPD 1.1_SP1 OSX PPD is in Italian

TD#33564

PS Files from Arc View fail to RIP

TD#31509

Cut and Stuck wrong page positioning in 1x4

TD#36291

CropMarks are not printed

TD#31729

"CrackerJack" Files failed on process at CX250

TD#35299

Text/Line set to Quality High defecting text

TD#29487

Print to Booklet maker does not work via Hot Folder

TD#31148

Custom paper size does not allow maximum size

TD#26457

VIPP problem on CX250

TD#26627

Windows User name with more than 16 characters does not appear on Spire

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Release Notes TD#29181

OTG - Off The Glass Calibration Reduces Quality

TD#38486

Tray 5 asks for the wrong paper causing job to fail

About Print On-Demand Solutions The Print On-Demand Solutions (PODS) group develops high-performance digital color servers to drive a range of digital printers and presses. It also develops advanced on-demand applications to enable the creation of personalized direct mail, targeted catalogs, and other powerful one-to-one marketing communications. The PODS group is an independently managed unit within Kodak's Graphic Communications Group. Information about PODS is available at www.pod-wf.com. © Creo, 2007. All rights reserved. Creo is a trademark of Creo. Adobe, Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Distiller, Photoshop, PostScript, and PageMaker are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Apple, AppleShare, AppleTalk, iMac, ImageWriter, LaserWriter, Mac OS, Power Macintosh, and TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. PANTONE, Hexachrome, PANTONE Hexachrome, and PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM are the property of Pantone, Inc. PEARL, PEARLsetter, PEARLhdp, PEARLdry, and PEARLgold are registered trademarks of Presstek, Inc. XEROX is a trademark of XEROX CORPORATION. Technical data subject to change without notice..

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