CREATING

A SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

1

CREATING A SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Fiery XF is installed with one default system configuration that consists of two users, one workflow and one output device. You can view system configurations in System Manager.

The user "admin" (password "admin") is permitted to create, set up and manage system configurations in System Manager. The user "guest" (password "guest") is permitted to print and manage his or her own jobs in Job Explorer but does not have access to System Manager. ”Guest” enables infrequent users of Fiery XF to log on quickly and easily, without first having to be defined as a user. The workflow “EFI Linearization” and the output device “Linearization device” are used primarily in conjunction with Color Tools and Color Profiler Suite for printer linearization and profile creation. Only users with administrator rights can print jobs through this system configuration. You can set up a system configuration: • In the Setup Wizard/Assistant The Setup Wizard/Assistant leads you logically through the minimum of steps that are necessary to set up a basic system configuration for the default users. You can finetune your workflow settings later in System Manager, if required. Normally, you will already have created a system configuration in this way when you started Fiery XF for the first time. • In System Manager In System Manager, you have access to all the available settings and can create additional users, workflows and output devices. You can also make changes to existing system configurations. To set up an output device, you must have media profiles for that output device installed on the computer. If you did not install the media profiles during installation, you can install them now. To install media profiles use one of the following methods: • Download the latest media profiles through the profiles online updater in Fiery XF Control.

CREATING

A SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

2

• Download the latest media profiles from http://profiles.efi.com/index.php?command=Profiles&Tab=22&Product=1&Identifier=& Client=0&lang=1033. • Install media profiles from the media profiles DVD. For more information, see the Quick Start Guide.

Creating a system configuration in Setup Wizard/Assistant System configurations that are created in Setup Wizard/Assistant enable users to output jobs in their original size and with color management applied. TO SET UP A SYSTEM CONFIGURATION IN SETUP WIZARD/ASSISTANT You can click Finish Now at any time to exit the setup procedure. Any settings that you have already made are saved. 1 Go to System Manager. On the System menu, click Setup Wizard (Windows) or Setup Assistant (Macintosh).

CREATING

A SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

3

2 Click Continue.

3 Under “Workflow”, select a workflow environment: Proof, Photo or Production.

Alternatively, select “Custom” to create a workflow with no predefined industry-specific settings. 4 Under “Template”, select the template that best suits your workflow requirements.

Fiery XF provides many default workflow templates. Each has been set up with color management settings for a particular workflow scenario, such as pre-press, print production, photo printing or contour cutting.

CREATING

A SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

4

5 Click Continue.

6 Under “Select a device”, select “Create a new output device”.

Alternatively, select “None” if you prefer to set up an output device in System Manager. 7 Select the manufacturer of your output device.

Select “EFI” as the manufacturer to set up an output device for one of the following options: File Output option, Fiery option, Softproof option. 8 Select your device type.

When you make a selection, the Setup Wizard/Assistant displays the number of media profiles that are installed for the output device. If no media profiles are installed, an error message appears. In this case, you must cancel the setup and install the appropriate media profiles. You can download the latest media profiles from the EFI website. Alternatively, you can install media profiles from the media profiles DVD. For more information, see the Quick Start Guide.

CREATING

A SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

5

9 Click Continue.

The dialog box varies depending on the type of output device you selected.

10 Select one of the following connection types:

• Select “Print to system printer” to print to a Windows printer that has already been set up as a system printer on the computer that is running the Fiery XF server software. Then, select the printer from the drop-down list box. This setting is available for Windows only, and the system printer must be a printer that is supported by Fiery XF. • Select “Print via IP network” to print to a network printer. Type the IP address of the network printer. Then, do one of the following: – For all output devices except Fiery Command WorkStation: Select the type of TCP/IP protocol that your printer uses for data transfer. Most printers support the RAW protocol and print to port 9100. The LPR protocol is normally reserved for Unix systems or print servers with multiple interfaces. In most cases, you can leave the box empty. Refer to your printer manual or ask your system administrator if you are unsure. – For Fiery Command WorkStation: Select a queue name (“Print”, “Hold” or “Direct”). • Select “Print via port” to print to a printer that is connected via USB to the server computer. The printer must be switched on when you start Fiery XF. Otherwise, the printer cannot be detected. • Select “Print to file” to print to PDF/TIFF format, to create a softproof on a Caddon can:view output device, or to output to a Fiery output device. Check the export path. Click Choose and browse to a different folder, if required. Complete the rest of your settings. The available settings depend on the type of file output. • Select “Print via JDF port” to set up a JDF connection to a VUTEk printer.

CREATING

A SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

6

11 Click Continue.

12 Select the type of ink that is inserted in the printer. 13 Select the name of the media that you are going to use.

Fiery XF provides media profiles that have been created for specific combinations of media, ink and resolution. Furthermore, you can implement your own custom media profiles that have been created for your exact printer. 14 Select a calibration set.

The calibration set defines a set of print conditions, and ensures that the printer’s behavior is adjusted optimally to the media.

CREATING

A SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

7

15 Click Continue.

16 Make media-specific settings.

Select the source of the media: roll or sheet. Then select the media format. Alternatively, define a custom size by entering the required dimensions. 17 Click Finish.

Your workflow and output device are now set up. You can finetune the system configuration in System Manager, if required.

Creating a system configuration in System Manager In System Manager, you can create system configurations that are configured to your exact needs.

CREATING

A SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

8

TO CREATE A NEW USER You can create new users in Fiery XF. Each user is given a unique password and receives access to selected areas of the software. 1 Do one of the following:

• On the toolbar, click New User. • In the layout area, right-click an existing user, and click New User. • On the File menu, point to New, and click User. A user with the name “New User 1” is created. 2 Define a unique user name. Do one of the following:

• In the layout area, double-click “New User 1”, overwrite the default name, and press . • On the Profile tab, open the User Account pane, and overwrite “New User 1”. 3 On the Profile tab, open the User Account pane.

• Define a password. Then confirm it by re-typing it in the appropriate box. You can also change existing user passwords in this way. However, be aware that if you change the default password of the user “admin” and if the user “admin” is the only user with administrator rights, you will no longer be able to access System Manager if the password is misplaced. • Select a user role. Administrators are permitted to create, set up and manage system configurations in System Manager, and to load jobs and make job-specific settings in Job Explorer. Users are permitted only to load jobs and make job-specific settings in Job Explorer. 4 On the Profile tab, open the Workspace pane, and assign a workspace.

A workspace is a custom view of Fiery XF. It defines the basic areas of Fiery XF that each user can see. The predefined workspaces provide access to a specific range of Fiery XF features: • FULL provides access to Fiery XF’s full range of licensed features. • PRODUCTION provides access to all settings that are required in a production workflow, but hides those settings that are specifically aimed at a proofing environment. • PROOFING provides access to all settings that are required in a proofing workflow, but hides those settings that are specifically aimed at a production environment. You can also create and assign custom workspaces.

CREATING

A SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

9

5 Assign a color to the user (optional).

Assigning a color can help you to identify users more easily. For example, you can assign a specific color to all users of one group. Do one of the following: • In the layout area, right-click the user, click Color Indicator, and click a color. • In the layout area, click the white stripe to the left of the user name, and click a color. You can select one of the available basic colors, or you can define a custom color. To define a custom color, click Define Custom Colors. Custom colors must be defined in the RGB color space. When you have defined a color, click Add to Custom Colors. Click OK to close the dialog box. 6 Save your changes.

TO CREATE A WORKFLOW You can create new workflows in Fiery XF. Workflow templates are available for different workflow scenarios. 1 Do one of the following:

• On the toolbar, click New Workflow. • In the layout area, right-click an existing workflow, and click New Workflow. • On the File menu, point to New, and click Workflow. The New Workflow from Template dialog box appears.

2 Select a type of workflow environment: Proof, Photo, or Production.

CREATING

A SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

10

3 Select the name of the template that best suits your workflow requirements.

Fiery XF provides many default workflow templates. Each has been set up with color management settings for a particular workflow scenario, such as pre-press, print production, photo printing or contour cutting. Initially, only the default templates are available. However, you can modify the settings from a default template to suit your exact requirements, and save them as a custom template. 4 Click Load.

A new workflow is created. The workflow has the same name as the workflow template, with a consecutive number added. 5 Define a unique name for the workflow. Do one of the following:

• In the layout area, double-click the new workflow, overwrite the default name, and press . • On the Workflow tab, open the Basic Information pane, and overwrite the default name. 6 Make your required workflow settings.

For example, you can apply special color profiles, output jobs collectively as nestings, or scale all jobs to a uniform size. The settings you make for the workflow are applied to all the jobs that you load in that workflow. 7 Assign a color to the workflow (optional).

Assigning a color can help you to identify workflows more easily. For example, you can assign a specific color to all workflows that are printing to the same printer. Do one of the following: • In the layout area, right-click the workflow, click Color Indicator, and click a color. • In the layout area, click the white stripe to the left of the workflow name, and click a color. You can select one of the available basic colors, or you can define a custom color. To define a custom color, click Define Custom Colors. Custom colors must be defined in the RGB color space. When you have defined a color, click Add to Custom Colors. Click OK to close the dialog box. 8 Save your changes.

TO CREATE A NEW OUTPUT DEVICE 1 Do one of the following:

• On the toolbar, click New Output Device. • In the layout area, right-click an existing output device, and click New Output Device. • On the File menu, point to New, and click Output Device. An output device with the name “New Output Device 1” is created.

CREATING

A SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

11

2 Define a unique name for the output device. Do one of the following:

• In the layout area, double-click “New Output Device 1”, overwrite the default name, and press . • On the Device tab, open the Information pane, and overwrite “New Output Device 1”. 3 On the Device tab, open the Information pane.

• Under “Manufacturer”, select the manufacturer of your output device. Select “EFI” as the manufacturer to set up an output device for one of the following options: File Output option, Fiery option, Softproof option. • Under “Device type”, select your device type. If no media profiles are installed, an information icon appears. In this case, you must install the appropriate media profiles before you continue. You can install media profiles from the software DVD. For more information, see the Quick Start Guide. Alternatively, you can download the latest media profiles from the EFI website. 4 On the Device tab, open the Connection pane, and select a connection type.

• Select “Print to system printer” to print to a Windows printer that has already been set up as a system printer on the computer that is running the Fiery XF server software. Then select the printer from the drop-down list box. This setting is only available for Windows and the system printer must be a printer that is supported by Fiery XF. • Select “Print via IP network” to print to a network printer. Type the IP address of the network printer. You can check whether the connection to the printer has been properly established by clicking Test. To test the connection, the printer must be switched on. If you receive an error message, contact your system administrator for advice. Select the type of TCP/IP protocol that your printer uses for data transfer. Most printers support the RAW protocol and print to port 9100. The LPR protocol is normally reserved for Unix systems or print servers with multiple interfaces. In most cases, you can leave the box blank. Refer to your printer manual or ask your system administrator if you are unsure. Additional settings are required to print to a Fiery Command WorkStation. • Select “Print via port” to print to a printer that is connected via USB to the server computer. The printer must be switched on when you start Fiery XF. Otherwise, the printer cannot be detected.

CREATING

A SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

12

• Select “File output” to print to PDF/TIFF format, to create a softproof on a Caddon can:view output device, or to output to a Fiery output device. Check the export path. Click Choose and browse to a different folder, if required. Complete the rest of your settings. The available settings depend on the type of file output. • Select “Print via JDF port” to set up a JDF connection to a VUTEk printer. Click Connect to set up the connection. 5 On the Media tab, open the Print Configuration pane.

• Select the type of ink that is inserted in the printer. • Select the name of the media that you are going to use. Fiery XF provides media profiles that have been created for specific combinations of media, ink and resolution. Furthermore, you can implement your own custom media profiles that have been created for your exact printer. • Select a calibration set. The calibration set defines a set of print conditions, and ensures that the printer’s behavior is adjusted optimally to the media. Click Catalog to view the print conditions under which each available calibration set was created. When you select a media type, ink type and calibration set, Fiery XF automatically selects the correct media profile for that combination of settings. 6 On the Media tab, open the Media Setting pane, and make media-specific settings.

Select the source of the media: roll or sheet. Then select the media format. Alternatively, define a custom size by entering the required dimensions. 7 On the Special tab, open the Special Printer Settings pane, and make printer-specific settings (optional). 8 Assign a color to the output device (optional).

Assigning a color can help you to identify output devices more easily. For example, you can assign a specific color to all output devices that are printing on the same type of media. Do one of the following: • In the layout area, right-click the output device, click Color Indicator, and click a color. • In the layout area, click the white stripe to the left of the printer name, and click a color. You can select one of the available basic colors, or you can define a custom color. To define a custom color, click Define Custom Colors. Custom colors must be defined in the RGB color space. When you have defined a color, click Add to Custom Colors. Click OK to close the dialog box. 9 Save your changes.

After you have created a system configuration, you need to set it online.

CREATING

13

A SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

TO SET A SYSTEM CONFIGURATION FULLY ONLINE 1 In the layout area, connect the user to the workflow. Then connect the workflow to the output device.

Users, workflows and output devices must be visibly joined by a black line. You can connect a user to an unlimited number of workflows, but a workflow can be connected to only one output device. Drag the mouse from the margin area of an object (user, workflow or output device) across to the second object. Make sure to drag from the margin area. If you drag from the center, it rearranges the order in which objects are displayed. Connecting objects in a system configuration 1

Margin area 1

1

1

1

2 Make sure that the system configuration is fully online, by clicking all red rectangles.

A fully online system configuration is indicated by green arrows from user through to output device. A red rectangle means that that stage of the system configuration is offline. Setting a system configuration online 1 2

1

2 2

Online Offline 1