Konica-minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 Manual do Utilizador

User GuideEnglishIC-309m Print Controller, Powered by CreoServer Technology, for the Konica Minoltamonochrome bizhub pressesVersion 1.0731-02145A-EN R

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

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-309m printcontroller'

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●MonochromeSee also:Configuration parameters on page 95Print parameters on page 97Quality parameters on page 99Monochrome parameters on page 1

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 DescriptionResolution Resolution Enables you to set the resolution for the job whenprinted. Select either 600 dpi (fine) or 1200 dpi

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

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

Parameter Option Descriptioncolors in the original images are changed, but therelationship between the colors does not change.RGB source profile Enabl

Parameter Option DescriptionSpot color Spot color Provides the following options:●Spot library—Applies the CMYK values that aredefined in the spot col

Working with Job Definition FormatAbout Job Definition FormatPrinting is a manufacturing process that involves countless stepsand people, multilevel d

6. Click Browse next to the JDF path box, and locate the path tothe hot folder on the IC-309m print controller.Working with Job Definition Format 105

106 Chapter 7—Production workflows

8Variable data printingjobsVariable data printing jobsVariable data printing (VDP) is a form of on-demand digital printingthat produces customized or

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.

9Job parametersPrint tab in the job parameters windowEdit print parameters for your job.Parameter Option DescriptionPaper stock Paper stock Provides t

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

Parameter Option DescriptionCopies andpagesNumber ofcopiesThe number of copies that you want to print.Note: For step-and-repeat imposed jobs, the numb

Parameter Option DescriptionRotate 180º Rotates your job by 180°. Provides the following options:●All pages●All front pages●All back pages●All landsca

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

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

Parameter Option DescriptionSignaturemarksMode Enables you to print a mark on the front or back of a foldedsignature. Signature marks help in assembli

Parameter Option DescriptionSpineNote: This option is available only when the imposition method is setto Perfect Bound.Determines where the signatures

Parameter Option DescriptionCreep CreepNote: Creep is only available when imposition is set to Saddlestitch, or when the Nested Saddle option is selec

Parameter Option DescriptionImagecompressionqualityEnables you to control the quality of JPEG images in your job.Provides the following options:●Norma

●JPEG●TIFF—supports TIFF 6.0 files saved with sliced internal datastructure, regardless of the BPP (Bits per Pixel) andcompression method. Includes su

Monochrome tab in the job parameters windowAlthough the IC-309m print controller drives monochrome printers,you apply various color settings and optio

Parameter Option DescriptionRGB sourceprofileEnables you to select an RGB source profile.RGBrenderingintentProvides the following options (for informa

Parameter Option DescriptionSpot color Spot color Provides the following options:●Spot library—Applies the CMYK values that are defined in thespot col

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

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 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-309m 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

138 Chapter 9—Job parameters

10Setting up your CreoserverPreferences windowManage your system and resources. The Preferences window isavailable from the File menu.Most of these se

Option DescriptionRemote Tools SetupProvides the following options:●Enable WebViewer—Enables you to use the WebViewer to connect from your computer to

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

Turning on the IC-309m print controller1. Turn on the monitor.2. Turn on the printer.3. Open the door on the front of the IC-309m print controller, an

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

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-309m print controller provides four

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

Note: When the IPDS workflow mode is selected, certain features andoptions are not available in the workspace.The workspace contains different areas t

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

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

154 Chapter 10—Setting up your Creo server

11Working with Creoserver toolsRemote Site Manager overviewThe Remote Site Manager enables a site manager to monitor thestatus of the IC-309m print co

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

1. On the taskbar, right-click the Remote Site Manager icon.2. In the menu that appears, select one of the servers.The Remote Workspace window of that

Installing the Office Hot Folder toolRequirements:Microsoft Office must be installed on your computer in order towork with Office Hot Folder tool.1. O

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

Workspace area DescriptionPrinter Status pane The Printer Status pane displays information about the current printerstatus—for example, Printing, Read

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

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

Removing the Remote Job Ticket from WindowsOn your desktop, click Start > Programs > Creo Server >Remote Job Ticket > Uninstall Remote Job

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

12TroubleshootingJob History windowThe Job History window lists all of the messages generated duringthe workflow of the selected job. You can view the

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

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.

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

13Glossaryabsolute 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 channelA single color, such as red, green, or blue.color correctionThe process of improving or altering the color components of animage to compe

color space array (CSA)A three-dimensional or four-dimensional lookup table that containsdata for translating a device-dependent color space into a de

databaseA software module that holds site configuration information, editionplan information, and the current state of each process andplanned item. A

deviceAn individual occurrence of a physical device that reproduces animage. Devices have a type and a customer-specified name.Because the declaration

dot gainA printing effect which results in dots being printed larger than theyshould be. It occurs as a result of ink spreading on the printedpage, an

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

gray component replacement (GCR)A method for reducing the CMY amounts that produce the graycomponent in a color, without changing the color hue.halfto

known, the system can automatically determine the correct outputvalue. For example, the system can find the required dot size for agiven set of printi

PSImageA low-resolution EPS file that is part of the Automatic PictureReplacement (APR) workflow. You use PSImage files to positionimages in page layo

shadowsThe darkest part of an image (original and reproduction). Ashadow has densities near the maximum. In a reproduction,shadows are printed with do

spine trim sizeThe space between adjacent pages on a printed sheet.spot colorA special ink color, not included in the process color set, that isused t

TIFF/IT-P1Acronym for Tagged Image File Format for Image Technology,Profile 1. A file format that is similar to TIFF/IT, but provides aminimized set o

188 Chapter 13—Glossary

IndexAaborting a job 173Accounting Viewer 45–47creating a custom view 46customization 45deleting records 47deletion of accounting records 47show, hide

Job Previewfinding CMYK values of a specific area 36overview 36Job report 48Mmark sets 148, 150adding a barcode mark 150mixed mediaadding custom excep

Services tabOptimization 134APR/OPI 134Banner Page 134Font substitution 134Job deletion 134Job flow 134Job Info 134Job slug 134Preflight 134Split to S

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

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

14 Chapter 1—Getting started

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

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

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-309m print controller virtual printer to your

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

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-309m printcontroller fonts

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

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

26 Chapter 2—Setting up your computer for printing

3Printing a file inWindows and Mac OSPrinting a file to the IC-309m print controllerRequirements:A network printer must be defined on your Windows and

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

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

30 Chapter 3—Printing a file in Windows and Mac OS

4Processing and printingfrom the Creo serverFile processingThe IC-309m print controller features the Adobe PDF Print Engine(APPE) RIP as a complementa

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

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

●Replacing specific pages of your job with pages from anotherjob●Merging one or more jobs with another jobNote: The Job Editor tool always creates a n

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

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

If the test fails (missing key elements are detected), the job isreturned to the Storage area with the preflight report available forinspection.Perfor

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

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

42 Chapter 4—Processing and printing from the Creo server

5Managing 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

print controller, select Start > Run and connect to the destinationIC-309m print controller. Log on using the new operator password.●You cannot for

●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

6Managing colorColor management on the IC-309m print controllerColor management is a series of steps taken to ensure that colorsare accurate and repea

ProfilesProfiles are used to reproduce color from one device’s color spaceto another device's color space in a consistent manner. Theyprovide the

8. Click Close to close the Resource Center.The new source ICC profile is added to the Color flow tab inthe job parameters window.Spot Color Editor ov

Performing an extended preflight check...38Viewing and printing

Adding a spot color - Global Library1. From the Tools menu, select Spot Color Editor.2. In the Spot Color Editor dialog box, click Add.3. Type the new

Deleting a spot color - Global LibraryYou can delete spot colors from the custom color dictionary.1. From the Tools menu, select Spot Color Editor.2.

10. To apply this to your job, in the job parameters window, in theColor tab, select Protected Colors, and then select the Useprotected RGB values che

10. To apply this to your job, in the job parameters window, in theColor tab, select Protected Colors, and then select the Useprotected CMY values che

4. 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.5. To r

The gradation table is saved and added to the Gradation Tablelist on the Color Adjustments tab in the job parameters window.Color adjustment with the

58 Chapter 6—Managing color

7Production 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

Adding tabs to a file...85Managin

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

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

11 Working with Creo server tools...155Remote Site Manager overview...

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

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

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