Konica-minolta bizhub PRESS C1060 User Manual

User GuideEnglishIC-309 Print Controller, Powered by CreoServer Technology, for the Konica Minoltabizhub PRESS C1070/C1070P/C1060Version 1.0731-02140A

x IC-309 Print Controller, Powered by Creo Server Technology, for the Konica Minolta bizhub PRESSC1070/C1070P/C1060 1.0

This tab includes the following:●Output DensityMeasuredThe values that are measured from the printed target.TargetThe expected values of the output de

can view all the separations together by clicking the buttonthat shows all four colors.Output DensityThe vertical axis represents the dot percentage v

6. In the Add Entry window, from the File Value and PrinterValue lists, select the desired values.7. Click OK.The value table is updated, and the cali

Note: Some PANTONE colors in the PANTONE PLUS color dictionary havethe same name as PANTONE colors in the legacy PANTONE colordictionary. Therefore, i

Editing a spot color - Global Library1. From the Tools menu, select Spot Color Editor.2. Perform one of the following actions:○In the Color list, sear

Adding a spot color - Media type libraryNote: This option is only available with the Match Pack.1. From the Tools menu, select Spot Color Editor.2. Se

8. Click Apply.The spot color is updated in the custom dictionary.9. Click Close.Deleting a spot color - Media type libraryNote: This option is only a

Measuring a spot color with the X-Rite i1 spectrophotometerUse the spectrophotometer to obtain spot color values fromprinted material, fabric, and so

Selecting a spot color variation1. From the Tools menu, select Spot Color Editor.2. In the Color list, type the name of the spot color or browsethroug

7. To select a different brightness setting for the selected colorpatch, click a color patch under Brightness.The K value of the selected color patch

1Getting startedPrinting this guideChange the paper size to print this document on any printer.1. Open the PDF file in Adobe Acrobat.2. From the File

Protecting an RGB color as a spot colorThe RGB spot workflow applies to graphic and text elements.1. From the Tools menu, select Spot Color Editor.2.

Protecting a CMYK color as a spot colorThe CMYK spot workflow applies to graphic and text elements.1. From the Tools menu, select Spot Color Editor.2.

●Sharp: Increases the contrast●Warm: Sets the hues in the low densities to a bright reddishcolorCreating and editing a gradation tableCorrect gradatio

5. Click the curve in the graph to add a point, and then drag thepoint to modify the separation.The value appears in the Input or Output boxes.6. To r

3. Select Apply photo touch-up options.4. Select one or more photo touch-up options.The image is corrected according to the selected options asfollows

Printing with black tonerPrinting a job in grayscale mode1. In the IC-309 print controller, open the job parameters windowand select Color > Color

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8Production workflowsPrinting using impositionImposition overviewImposition is the process of positioning page images on a sheet ofpaper so that when

Imposition method DescriptionStep and continue This method enables you to place different pages ofa job on one sheet so that the sheet is filled tocap

Imposition method DescriptionFolded signatures A signature is a large printed sheet of paper foldedmany times to form a section of a book, magazine, o

What's new?The IC-309 print controller supports these new features andenhancements:●Auto preflight—A preflight is automatically generated for eac

Printing a business card jobUse the step-and-repeat imposition method to print multiple copiesof the same business card on one printed sheet.Requireme

12. Click the Preview button to preview the layout.The Preview window appears, displaying a schematicrepresentation of your imposition layout.The layo

7. Change the position of the marks on the image by adjustingthe values in the Horizontal Offset and Vertical Offsetboxes.8. In the Mark color list, s

6. Select the Nested-Saddle-Sheet per group check box, andtype 4.Note: You might have blank pages in the last booklet of your job. Thenumber of blank

1. In the Storage area, double-click your job.2. In the job parameters window, click the Print tab, and thenclick the Paper Stock parameter.3. In the

Folded signature templatesThe Imposition Template Builder provides many folded signaturetemplates.The templates that you choose determine how the sign

Imposition Template Builder toolImposition Template Builder overviewThe Imposition Template Builder is available only with the ActionPack.The Im

IC-309 print controller automatically updates the impositionsettings in your job according to the selected imposition template.In addition, when you c

2. In the Method list, select an imposition method.You can select from the following methods:●Saddle Stitch—A book-finishing technique in which thepag

5. In the Layout area, type the number of columns and numberof rows that you need.Note: The imposition method that you select determines the number of

○AFP file format support (FSM mode)○CMOCA—Supports full color management for AFP/IPDSSystem overviewThe IC-309 print controller, powered by Creo Serve

Note: For the Cut&Stack imposition method, a Step & Repeat pagination isdisplayed. When applied to a job, a correct pagination preview is disp

1. Make sure that the Apply changes to front and back checkbox is clear.2. Select the desired page.Note: To select multiple consecutive pages, click t

2. Click the Page Number box, and type the number of the pagethat you want to move to the target location.3. Press Enter.The page moves to its new loc

1. In the Imposition Template Builder window, click the Simulatebutton.2. Click Browse.3. Select a job, and then click Select.The parameters of the jo

What type of document do youwant to print?Use this option in the jobparameters windowMixed size Parameters from fileMixed size with predefined tabs Pa

4. Define a new rule according to the setpagedevice keys foundin your file.What do you want to do? Here's how to do itMap MediaType,MediaColor,Me

1. In the Storage area, double-click your job.2. Click Exceptions, and then click Exceptions From File.3. In the Select Rules Set list, select the rul

1. In the Storage area, double-click your job.The job parameters window appears.2. Under Print, click Paper stock.The Parameters from file option is s

1. In the Storage area, double-click your job.The job parameters window appears.2. Click Exceptions.3. Click Add (+) and then select the type of page

Tabs plug-in windowText attributes - tabsTabsSizeThe size of the tabbed sheet. Bydefault, the tab size for letter jobs is setat 9 × 11, and for A4 job

Hardware and software componentsThe IC-309 print controller includes:●Creo hardware, including the dedicated interface (fusion) board●Off-the-shelf ha

Text attributes - tabsLengthThe length of the tab.WidthThe width of the tab.Text attributes - textTextFontThe font for the tab text.SizeThe font size

Text attributes - text UnderlineUnderlines the tab text.AlignmentThe alignment of the tab, according tothe orientation of the tab. Theorientation that

Text attributes - textDirectionDirection of the text.● Vertical● Counter-clockwise● ClockwiseNote: The Direction options are availableonly for portrai

ContentThumbnailsareaA thumbnail view of the job with pagenumbers and tabs indicated.RemoveRemoves the selected page or tab.SettingsSaved SettingsList

3. In the Tabs area, set the tab attributes.4. (Optional) In the Text area, set the attributes of the text on thetabs.5. Click the Content tab.6. In t

8. To add more tabs, repeat steps 6 and 7.9. Click Apply to apply the tab settings to your document.The Tabs Printing window closes, and the tabs that

Managing tabsChanging the location of a tab1. In the Storage area, right-click your unprocessed job, andselect Job Preview.The job opens in Acrobat so

Removing a page or tab from the file1. In the Storage area, right-click your unprocessed job, andselect Job Preview.The job opens in Acrobat software.

Deleting saved tab settings1. In the Storage area, right-click your unprocessed job, andselect Job Preview.The job opens in Acrobat software.2. From t

Generating a corner mark and bar codeGenerate a bar code, or corner mark, and print the finishing marksfor a near-line finisher.Requirements:The job d

Action PackThis pack is optional. To activate the features in the software youneed to install the dongle that is supplied with the pack.This pack incl

Next:After your job finishes printing, place the pages in the near-linefinisher.Working in IPDS modeIPDS overviewNote: The IPDS workflow is available

freeze status in the Incoming queue, until switching back to FileSubmission mode.●The Import button and also most of the IC-309 print controller'

4. In the Name box, type a name for the new printer that youwant to add.Note: You cannot change the name of the predefined IPDS printers.5. From the B

●Quality●ColorSee also:Configuration parameters on page 143Print parameters on page 145Quality parameters on page 147Color parameters on page 151Confi

Parameter Option DescriptionDefault font The selected font is used as the default font for the job,unless the IPDS stream already contains the fonts.D

Parameter Option DescriptionBCOCAadjustments1D BCOCA(barcode)adjustmentsProvides the following options:●Bar reduction—Enables you to select the reduct

Parameter Option DescriptionMarks andbarcodesMarks andbarcodesEnables you to add a mark set that was defined in theResource Center, and define on whic

Parameter Option DescriptionFace down Delivers the job face downQuality parametersNote: The IPDS workflow is available only with the Trans Pack.Parame

Parameter Option DescriptionTrapping Enable trapping Applies trapping to your job.Trapping is a solution that solves misregistrationbetween color sepa

Parameter Option DescriptionEdge sharpening Reduces the toner on the edge of color text objectsto reduce the blur.Screening Screening Converts images,

Installing the Preps PackTo activate the features in the Preps Pack, install the dongle thatis supplied with the pack.1. Log on to your computer as an

Parameter Option DescriptionImage halftone screen Provides the following options:Note: If you select the Dot 2, Line 1 or Line 2options for a job that

Parameter Option DescriptionText/graphics halftonescreenProvides the following options:Note: If you select the Dot 2, Line 1 or Line 2 optionfor a job

Parameter Option DescriptionCMOCA defaults Enables you to adjust the AFP color settings.Provides the following options:●Use tone transfer curve settin

Parameter Option DescriptionGradation Provides the following predefined options:●None—The printer applies maximum dry inkcoverage. This is the default

Parameter Option DescriptionPrint RGB grays usingblack tonerPrints RGB gray text, images, and graphics withblack toner only. This option makes the bla

Parameter Option DescriptionCMYK rendering intent All printers, monitors, and scanners have a gamut orrange of colors that they can output (or view in

Parameter Option Descriptioncolors in the original images are changed, but therelationship between the colors does not change.●Use CMOCA settings—Sele

Parameter Option DescriptionDestination Profile Provides the following options:●C1070_Press—Uses the predefined destinationprofile that is most suitab

Parameter Option DescriptionProtected Colors CMYKNote: If you protect RGB, gray, or CMYK colors, allcolors in the job that include the same colorcombi

information systems the active ability to query devices about thestatus of processes being executed or getting ready to beexecutedThe IC-309 print con

●File submission mode—enables you to print from anycomputer, import and process all the supported file formats,apply and edit the job parameters, and

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9Scanning documentsRemote Scan ApplicationTo scan a document, you first need to install the Remote ScanApplication (RSA) on your remote computer. Then

5. Click Next to accept the specified destination folder for theRemote Scan Application (RSA) installation files.The RSA is installed on your Windows

The Remote Scan Application is installed on your Mac computer,and an icon appears on your desktop.Creating a scan boxFrom your computer, create a scan

4. Click ScanBox Manager.5. Click Add.6. In the Scan Box Name box, type a name for the scan box.7. In the Network Path box, perform one of the followi

8. In the File Type list, select the format in which you want tosave the copies of your scanned jobs.9. (Optional) To password-protect your scan box,

Scanning a document on the Konica Minoltabizhub PRESS C1070/C1060If you don't want to use one of the default scan boxes, use theRemote Scan Appli

IC-309 print controller. After you scan a job, you can also save it toa different location.1. Open the Remote Scan Application.2. In the Server Name o

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10Variable data printingjobsVariable data printing jobsVariable data printing (VDP) is a form of on-demand digital printingthat produces customized or

4. From the Windows Start menu, select Shut Down, and clickOK.Overview of the workspaceThe workspace automatically appears when you start thesoftware

controller although less efficiently than Variable Print Specificationfiles. Each authoring program creates VDP code that instructs theRIP where to pl

About PDF/VT file formatsThe PDF/VT file format is designed to enable variable documentprinting (VDP) in a variety of environments. PDF/VT documentsco

1. From the Tools menu, select Resource Center.2. In the Resource list, select Reusable Elementsmanagement.Your VDP jobs are listed in the left pane.

11Job parametersPrint tab in the job parameters windowEdit print parameters for your job.Parameter Option DescriptionPaper stock Paper stock Provides

Parameter Option DescriptionTab kick-out Kick out unused tabs—Enables you to select the sub-tray in whichto send unused tabsCopies andpagesNumber ofco

Parameter Option DescriptionLayout Scaling Provides the following options:●Manual—Increases or decreases the image size according to thepercentage tha

Parameter Option DescriptionAlign backwith frontEnables you to apply the front settings to both the front and back.176 Chapter 11—Job parameters

Imposition tab in the job parameters windowSet and apply imposition settings to your job.Parameter Option DescriptionImpositionmethodMethod Provides t

Parameter Option Descriptionsame sheet. The booklets are arranged in the cut-and-stackmethod.○Nested Saddle - Sheet per group—A book-finishingtechniqu

Parameter Option DescriptionPrint method Provides the following options for how the document will be printed:●SimplexNote: This option is not availabl

Workspace area DescriptionToolbarConsists of shortcut buttons to commonly used tools and windows suchas Import window , Resource Center , Calibration

Parameter Option DescriptionMarks Marks Provides the following options:●None—Does not apply any marks on the imposition layout for theprinted job.●Cro

Parameter Option DescriptionFirst MarkPositionNote: This option is available only when the signature mark mode isset to Custom.Enables you to specify

Parameter Option DescriptionBleed●Extends part or all of the printed image beyond the trimmingboundary.●Ensures that an inaccurate cutting will not le

Quality tab in the job parameters windowApply settings to improve the quality of image, graphics, and textelements in your job.Parameter Option Descri

Parameter Option DescriptionTrapping EnabletrappingApplies trapping to your job.Trapping is a solution that solves misregistration between colorsepara

Parameter Option DescriptionImagehalftonescreenProvides the following options:Note: If you select the Dot 2, Line 1 or Line 2 options for a job thatwi

Parameter Option DescriptionText/graphicshalftonescreenProvides the following options:Note: If you select the Dot 2, Line 1 or Line 2 option for a job

Color tab in the job parameters windowApply various color settings and options to improve the colorquality of your job.Parameter Option DescriptionCol

Parameter Option DescriptionCMYKrenderingintentAll printers, monitors, and scanners have a gamut or range of colorsthat they can output (or view in th

Parameter Option DescriptionEmulatesource papertintEmulates the original paper tint if the tint is included in the profile.Notes:●If you select Emulat

Workspace area DescriptionIncoming Queue, ProcessQueue and Print QueueThe Incoming Queue area lists all incoming jobs. This queue isavailable by selec

Parameter Option DescriptionContrast Controls the difference between the light tones and the dark tones inyour image. The options range from Less, whi

Parameter Option DescriptionPrint RGBgrays usingblack tonerPrints RGB gray text, images, and graphics with black toner only.This option makes the blac

Parameter Option DescriptionGray Use protected gray values—Retains gray colors as defined in theSpot Color Editor.Calibration Linked Uses the calibrat

Parameter Option DescriptionStapler Maintray●Staples○None○Rear○Front○Dual●Multi hole punch—This option is available only if the multi holepunch module

Parameter Option DescriptionMulti fold subtray●Fold type○Tri-fold-in○Tri-fold-out○Double parallel fold○Gate fold●Punch—The values vary according to th

Parameter Option DescriptionMulti foldmain tray●Fold type○Half fold○Z fold○Tri-fold-in○Tri-fold-out○Double parallel fold○Gate foldFinishing tab in the

Parameter Option Description●Punch—The values vary according to the type of punch unitconnected. The number of holes is 2, 3, or 4.Multi Tri-fold-inSa

Parameter Option DescriptionPerfect bindermain trayThe perfect binder provides the following options:●Pull Cover from—Enables you to select the tray t

Parameter Option Description●Trim●Priority Print●Clicking Shift Settings enables you to shift the image on yourcover horizontally and vertically.Print

Parameter Option DescriptionGeneratecorner markSelect Generate corner mark to print correct corner marks onsheets. The long line is parallel with the

Workspace area DescriptionStorage area The Storage area contains jobs that were:●Successfully printed●Held, aborted, or failed during processing or pr

Parameter Option DescriptionMarks andbarcodesEnables you to add a mark set that was defined in the ResourceCenter, and define on which sheets the mark

Exceptions tab in the job parameters windowAdd and delete page exceptions and insertsParameter Option DescriptionExceptionsNote: When imposition is en

Parameter Option DescriptionExceptionsfrom FileProvides the following options:●Select Rule Set—Enables you to select a rule set, which wascreated for

Parameter Option DescriptionJob flow Job flow Defines the flow that the job associated with this job ticket followswhen submitted to the IC-309 print

Parameter Option DescriptionPDFoptimizationSignificantly the decreases processing time for PDF jobs withrepeated elements by applying a workflow inten

Parameter Option DescriptionSplit to sets Split to sets Splits static jobs, such as PostScript, PDF, or large VDP jobs that donot have a booklet struc

Parameter Option DescriptionAccountTrackingAccount tracking is used for accounting management and permissioncontrol for groups and multiple users●Sect

12Setting up your CreoserverPreferences windowManage your system and resources. The Preferences window isavailable from the File menu.Most of these se

Option DescriptionSecurity If the Auto log on check box is selected, you can open theworkspace automatically as an operator without logging oneach tim

Option DescriptionConfiguration Backup Enables you to back up your system configuration to a localhard drive or network drive, and then restore thecon

Customizing the workspace toolbarAdd shortcut buttons to the workspace toolbar, remove buttonsfrom the toolbar, and rearrange buttons on the toolbar.1

Option DescriptionPrint Queues Manager Provides the following options:Job batching policy:●Enable job batching—Prints jobs that have similarattributes

Option DescriptionGeneral Defaults Provides the following options:●Default Image Size —Enables you to select the defaultpage size to be used when the

1. From the File menu, select Preferences.2. Click SMS and Mail accounts.3. In the Mail SMTP Server box, type the IP address of yoursite's SMTP m

Virtual printers are used for automating workflows, which thendefine job streaming. A virtual printer contains preset workflowsthat are automatically

7. (Optional) Select the Override PPD parameters check box ifyou would like the virtual printer settings to override theparameters set in the PPD file

Best practices for maximizing performanceMaximize performance for all file types.Performance will be improved for files whose job parametersinclude th

Once you save a mark set, you can apply it to your job via the jobparameters window.Creating a custom mark setCreate a custom mark set for your job.Th

Adding a barcodeAdd a barcode to a mark set, and define the barcode data code inthe Resource Center window.The IC-309 print controller provides four p

8. In the Enter a barcode value area, type the barcode valueaccording to the requirements of the type of barcode that youselected.9. Define variable i

12. Select a reference point for the x-coordinate and y-coordinatethat you defined for the barcode position.13. (Optional)To rotate the barcode on the

Customizing the user interface font sizeSelect a font size for the user interface that accommodates theresolution of your monitor.1. From the File men

Note: Restore can only be implemented for the same software version.1. From the File menu, select Preferences.The Preferences window appears.2. In the

13Working with Creoserver toolsRemote Site Manager overviewThe Remote Site Manager enables a site manager to monitor thestatus of the IC-309 print con

6. Click Save.Installing the Remote Site Manager in WindowsInstall the Remote Site Manager so that you can add servers,monitor their status, and obtai

Adding Creo servers to the Remote Site ManagerUsing the Remote Site Manager software, set up servers via theRemote Site Manager Setup window. You can

On your desktop, click Start > Programs > Creo Server >Remote Site Manager > Uninstall V1_0.Removing the Remote Site Manager in Mac OS XRe

Connecting to the Remote WorkspaceRequirements: Make sure that you have activated the remoteconnection option on the IC-309 print controller.1. On the

●Microsoft Office XP●Microsoft Office 2003●Microsoft Office 2007●Microsoft Office 2010Installing the Office Hot Folder toolRequirements:Microsoft Offi

1. In the Creo Office hot folders window, select the hot folder thatyou want to use to submit your file.2. Drag the file to the hot folder.Your file i

Note: Custom imposition templates, including the pre-defined FoldedSignature imposition templates, cannot be previewed from the Remote JobTicket softw

Creating and managing job ticketsCreating a job ticket in Windows1. From the Start menu, select Programs > Creo Server >Remote Job Ticket > R

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Creating a job ticket in Mac OS X1. From the Applications folder, navigate to /Creo_Tools/Remote_Job_Ticket/ and double click theRemote_Job_Ticket ico

1. From the Tools menu, select Use JT Settings From.2. In the list that appears, click the server from which you want toload job parameters.A check ma

9. Click Save, and then close the Remote JT window.Note: When you edit and save Creo server job parameters settings fromwithin Prinergy, the settings

Adding a server1. From the Tools menu, select Use JT Settings From .2. Click the Add button.3. In the Server Name box, type a name for the server that

Note: If you have already changed the location, the Default JDFLocation box displays the location that you selected previously.2. In the Default JDF L

A new version of the Remote Job Ticket software, and/or a newset of job parameters available on the loaded server, is installedon your computer.Removi

5. Type 1.6. On the remote computer, change the Network settings tosupport TCP/IPv6.7. Reboot the remote computer.8. Reconnect the Remote Job Ticket a

14TroubleshootingJob History windowThe Job History window lists all of the messages generated duringthe workflow of the selected job. You can view the

Handling alerts and jobsIf your job has failed or is frozen, you can view an alert messageabout the failed or frozen job.1. In the workspace, do one o

Aborting a jobRequirements: A job that is processing or printing.Right-click the running job in one of the queues, and selectAbort and then click Yes.

2Setting up yourcomputer for printingSetting up your computer—overviewPrinting MethodsMethods for printing with the IC-309 print controller:●Submit th

Printing system messagesPrint a list of system messages from the Message Viewer window.1. From the Info menu, select Messages Viewer.2. Filter and sor

15Glossaryabsolute colorimetricA method of color matching during the translation of files from onedevice to another. The absolute colorimetric method

bounding boxIn a PostScript file, the smallest rectangle that encloses all of thegraphic elements. The bounding box is specified by two sets ofcoordin

color castThe predominance of a particular color that affects the wholeimage in the original, proof, or reproduction. A color cast is due toan excess

device (such as inkjet printer) to another device (such as acomputer monitor).color rendering dictionary (CRD)A three-dimensional lookup table for tra

CT file formatA four-color (CMYK) continuous-tone (or contone) raster fileformat. Gradient tones and continuous-tone data are sometimesconverted to CT

density rangeThe range of density from highlight to shadow on a film negative orpositive or on the printed image. It is calculated as themathematical

dot areaThe percentage of an area covered by halftone dots, ranging fromno dots at 0 percent to a solid ink density at 100 percent. The sizeof a singl

gray componentThe amounts of CMY in a color which result in neutral gray, basedon the lowest separation value of the color.gray component replacement

lookup table (LUT)A two or three-dimensional array of values that stores informationabout specified input-output relationships. When an input value is

A virtual printer contains preset workflows that are automaticallyapplied to all print jobs processed with that virtual printer. Thedefault virtual pr

process colorsThe four ink colors that are used to reproduce full-color images:cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK). Combinations of CMYKare used t

screen angleThe angle at which a halftone screen is set for printing halftones.Proper screen angles minimize moiré patterns.shadowsThe darkest part of

source profileThe specifications for how the CMYK and RGB values in a fileshould be interpreted as an actual color when displayed or outputthrough a g

platform, highly flexible, and capable of saving a wide variety ofimage types, including photographs and illustrations. Most pagemakeup and image edit

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IndexAaborting a job 239Accounting Viewer 73–75creating a custom view 74customization 73deleting records 75deletion of accounting records 75show, hide

IPDS host computer 142IPDS printer 141overview 140print parameters 145printer parameters 142quality parameters 147selecting IPDS mode 141JJob Definiti

importing device link profile 87importing source profile 86managing 85measuring a color chart and creating a profile 79,80, 82overview 78troubleshooti

removing 214restoring default settings 214WWeb Center 225Connecting 225workspacePrinter Status panel 8queuesPrint 8Process 8resource details 8Storage

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Note: Custom imposition templates, including the pre-defined FoldedSignature imposition templates, cannot be previewed from the Printer Driversoftware

Adding a network printer to Windows 7/VistaTo print from a Windows computer, you first need to add anIC-309 print controller virtual printer to your c

Load the Print Driver software after installing a network printer sothat the IC-309 print controller will be ready for printing.1. Open a file with it

CopyrightEastman Kodak, 2014. All rights reserved.This document is also distributed in Portable Document Format (PDF). You may reproduce thedocument f

Deactivating the Print Driver softwareThe Print Driver software is active by default. Deactivate the PrintDriver software if you want to access the PP

Downloading fontsUse the HF_FontDownLoader hot folder, located in D:\HotFolders, to install new or missing fonts to the IC-309 printcontroller fonts d

10. For Protocol, select LPR.11. Under LPR Settings, set the values as follows:a. For Queue Name, type the exact name of the networkprinter to which y

Setting up printing in Mac OS XInstalling the Print Driver software in Mac OS X 10.6 (64 bit)and laterDuring the installation of the Print Driver soft

13. In the Select Destination area, select the destination volumein which you want to install the Print Driver software, and clickContinue.14. Click I

7. In the Print & Scan window, double-click the network printer.8. Click Printer Setup.9. Click Utility.10. Click Open Printer Utility.11. In the

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3CalibrationCalibration overviewObtaining the most satisfactory print quality on your printerdepends on a number of issues. One of the most important

Creating calibration tables with the X-Rite i1/i1iO/iSis spectrophotometerThis section describes how to connect and use the X-Rite i1/i1iO/iSis spectr

Using the X-Rite i1 spectrophotometer to create a calibrationtableRequirements:●Your spectrophotometer must be connected to the USB port onthe IC-309

other intangible losses (even if Kodak has been advised of the possibility of such damages),resulting from: (i) the use or the inability to use the pr

3. From the Tray drop-down list, select the tray from which youwant to print.The paper size in the selected tray appears.Note: There is no need to cha

that the device can measure each separation and find thepoint at which the toner appears on the paper.10. Perform the following steps for each separat

c. Repeat the above steps for all the color separations in thecalibration chart making sure to scan each color separationin the order in which the ico

11. In the Save Calibration Results area, select if you want thecalibration results saved As default name or select Save as,and enter a name for the c

1. From the Tools menu, select Calibration or select theCalibration icon on the toolbar.2. From the Measuring device drop-down list, select iSis.The

7. Collect the chart from the printer.8. Trim (cut) the edges of the i1 iSis calibration chart along thedotted lines.9. Click Next.The Measure Calibra

10. Insert the i1 iSis calibration chart into the front of the i1 iSismaking sure the left side of the chart is aligned on the left ofthe iSis.11. In

12. In the Save Calibration Results area, select if you want thecalibration results saved As default name or select Save as,and enter a name for the c

1. From the Tools menu, select Calibration or select theCalibration icon on the toolbar.2. From the Measuring device drop-down list, select i1iO.The

7. Collect the chart from the printer.8. Place the chart on the i1iO calibration table making sure that itis properly centered on the table and secure

Contents1 Getting started...1Printing this guide..

10. Click Start. The next step in the wizard appears.11. Use the visor to position the arm of the i1iOspectrophotometer on the color patch in the top

12. Use the visor to position the arm of the i1iOspectrophotometer on the color patch in the bottom left cornerof the chart, that is circled in red, a

After the calibration chart is successfully scanned, the Savepage of the Calibration wizard appears.14. In the Save Calibration Results area, select i

16. Click Finish.The new calibration table is saved and applied to the next jobthat prints.Creating calibration tables with the Konica MinoltaFD-5 spe

3. Connect the USB cables's A connector to one of the USBports at the back of the IC-309 print controller.Important: You must not connect the USB

Using the Konica Minolta FD-5 spectrodensitometer to create acalibration tableRequirements:●Your FD-5 spectrodensitometer must be connected to the USB

1. From the Tools menu, select Calibration or select theCalibration icon on the toolbar.2. From the Measuring device drop-down list. select FD-5.The

c. Push down on the device until you hear a beep.A message appears on the monitor indicating that thedevice is calibrating.d. Release the device when

8. Place the calibration chart on a flat surface ready for scanning.9. Click Next.The Measure Calibration page of the Calibration wizardappears. In th

c. Press the measuring button.After approximately 1 second the device beeps.d. While pressing the measuring button, slide the instrumentalong the rule

5 Processing and printing from the Creo server...57File processing...

Notes:●If, at any stage, the scanning does not complete properly, clickReset and scan again.●If an error occurs while scanning the chart, an alert mes

Troubleshooting calibrationResolve common troubleshooting problems that can occur duringthe calibration process.Message Recovery actionValues collecte

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4Printing a file inWindows and Mac OSPrinting a file to the IC-309 print controllerRequirements:A network printer must be defined on your Windows and

2. Locate the IC-309 print controller, and double-click it.A list of all the shared folders, hot folders, and printersappears.3. Double-click the desi

8. In the Print Driver window, click OK.The password-protected job is submitted to the networkprinter, which sends it to the IC-309 print controller f

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5Processing and printingfrom the Creo serverFile processingThe IC-309 print controller features the Adobe PDF Print Engine(APPE) RIP as a complementar

Importing and printing a jobYou can import a job in any of the following circumstances:●When a page-description language (PDL) file—for example,PDF or

Note: Some RTP jobs might require reprocessing after you edit certainparameters.Resubmitting several jobs via a virtual printerApply a modified set of

Editing a spot color - Media type library...95Deleting a spot co

●Deleting pages●Replacing specific pages of your job with pages from anotherjob●Merging one or more jobs with another jobNote: The Job Editor tool alw

1. In the Storage area, right-click the job whose pages you wantto replace and select Job Editor.The Job Editor displays thumbnails of the selected jo

Job Preview toolThe Job Preview tool enables you to preview partially RIPed andfully RIPed jobs.The preview displays the final printed sheets and incl

●Photos of people—Provides the best color and quality settingsfor jobs such as a family photo album●Outdoor photos—Provides the best color and quality

●Outdoor photos_LTTR-Land-10P●Corporate documents_LTTR-Land-10P●Commercial materials_LTTR-Land-10PNote: The entire job is processed, but just the spec

1. Select an RTP job in the IC-309 print controller Storage area.2. Right-click the job and select Export for Proofing.3. Select if you want to export

returned to the Storage area with the preflight report available forinspection.Performing an extended preflight checkChecks the status of additional k

Preflight report windowThe Preflight Report window is opened by right-clicking your joband selecting Preflight report.Preflight optionsFontsThe headin

Preflight optionsAFP resourcesLists the missing AFP resources and thefound AFP resources in the file.Indicators FoundAppears when all of the files are

If you submit a rush job for processing while another job is beingprocessed, the latter job pauses temporarily but retains its runningstatus. When the

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6Managing jobsArchiving and retrieving jobsTo keep enough disk space free, archive jobs and their related filesto an external server and then delete t

to the job (for example, PDL) are also retrieved and the cabinet fileis not deleted.You can retrieve more than one job at a time.1. From the File menu

controller, select Start > Run and connect to the destination IC-309print controller. Log on using the new operator password.●You cannot forward a

●Show, hide, and move columns. This is a quick way tocustomize the table. Changes that you make to the table arenot saved permanently.●Create a custom

9. Click OK.You can select the customized view in the Accounting Viewer, inthe View list.Record deletion from the Accounting Viewer tableThere are two

1. From the Info menu, select Accounting.2. In the Accounting Viewer, filter the information as desired.3. Click Export.4. Locate the folder in which

7Managing colorColor management on the IC-309 print controllerColor management is a series of steps taken to ensure that colorsare accurate and repeat

Note: You can override the CMOCA settings and make additionaladjustments to the color settings in the IPDS printer setting or in the AFP tabof the vir

Using the i1 spectrophotometer to measure a color chartand create a profileRequirements:●The press must already be calibrated.●The i1 spectrophotomete

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1. Position the measurement device at the start of the white box inthe strip.2. Scan from the left white box across to the right white box.A green che

1. From the Tools menu, select Profiling Tool.2. Select Print and measure chart.3. Click Next.4. Perform the following actions:a. In the Measuring dev

12. To define the location for saving the destination profile, selectone of the following options:○Profile Manager—The profile automatically appears i

6. Place the first page of the chart on the i1iO scanning table andclick Start.7. Perform the following actions to find the coordinates of threepoints

Creating a profile from existing color chartmeasurementsThe Profiling Tool is available only with the Profile Pack.Requirements: The press must alread

Troubleshooting profilingResolve common problems that can occur during the profilingprocess.Message Information and solutionWrongmeasured stripThe dat

1. From the Tools menu, select Resource Center.2. In the Resource list, select Profile Manager.3. Click the Destination Profile tab.4. Click the Impor

Importing a device link profile1. From the Tools menu, select Resource Center.The Resource Center window appears.2. In the Resource list, select Profi

1. In the Resource Center, select Media and Color Manager.2. In the Media Type column, select the media type from the list.3. Under the Destination Pr

Managing calibration tablesCalibrations windowYou can edit and view all the calibration look-up tables (LUTs) thatare stored on the IC-309 print contr