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Release Notes

English

IC-304 Print Controller, Powered by Creo,for the Konica Minolta bizhub PRO C5501, C6501 and

C65hc Printers

739-00556A-EN

Version 2.1

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Copyright

© 2009 KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

© Eastman Kodak Company, 2009. All rights reserved.

This document is also distributed in Adobe Systems Incorporated's PDF (Portable Document Format). You may

reproduce the document from the PDF file for internal use. Copies produced from the PDF file must be reproduced in

whole.

Trademarks

KONICA MINOLTA, the KONICA MINOLTA logo, and The essentials of imaging are registered trademarks of KONICA

MINOLTA HOLDINGS, INC.

bizhub and bizhub PRO are registered trademarks of KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES.

The Creo wordmark, the Creo logo, and the names of Creo branded products and services referred to in this document are

trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.

Adobe, Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Distiller, Photoshop, PostScript, and PageMaker are trademarks of Adobe Systems

Incorporated.

Apple, iMac, Power Macintosh, AppleShare, AppleTalk, TrueType, and ImageWriter 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.

Other brand or product names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

FCC Compliance

Any Creo branded equipment referred to in this document complies with the requirements in part 15 of the FCC

Rules for a Class A digital device. Operation of the Creo branded equipment in a residential area may cause

unacceptable interference to radio and TV reception, requiring the operator to take whatever steps are necessary to

correct the interference.

Equipment Recycling

In the European Union, this symbol indicates that when the last user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to

appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Contact your local Print On-Demand Solutions representative or refer

to http://www.kodak.com/go/recycle for additional information on the collection and recovery programs available for

this product.

Limitation of Liability

The product, software or services are being provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Except as may be stated

specifically in your contract, Kodak and its subsidiaries, and affiliates expressly disclaim all warranties of any kind,

whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a

particular purpose and non-infringement.

You understand and agree that, except as may be stated specifically in your contract, Kodak and its subsidiaries,

and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages,

including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data or 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 product or

software; (ii) the cost of procurement of substitute goods and services resulting from any products, goods, data,

software, information or services purchased; (iii) unauthorized access to or alteration of your products, software or

data; (iv) statements or conduct of any third party; (v) any other matter relating to the product, software, or services.

The text and drawings herein are for illustration and reference only. The specifications on which they are based are

subject to change. Kodak may, at any time and without notice, make changes to this document. Kodak for itself and

on behalf of its subsidiaries, and affiliates, assumes no liability for technical or editorial errors or omissions made

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

loss of use, loss or alteration of data, delays, or lost profits or savings arising from the use of this document.

Print On-Demand Solutions Group

www.creoservers.com

Internal 739-00556A-EN

Revised May 2009

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Introduction 1

What is in these release notes ...................................................................................................................................................1Printing this document ................................................................................................................................................................1

Installing IC-304 Print Controller 2.1 2

Backing up the configuration of your IC-304 Print Controller .....................................................................................................2Upgrading to version 2.1 ............................................................................................................................................................2

Restoring the IC-304 Print Controller resources ....................................................................................................................................4Reconfiguring the IC-304 Print Controller virtual printers in Windows........................................................................................4

Reconfiguring the IC-304 Print Controller virtual printers in Mac OS..............................................................................................5Uninstalling the Print Driver software on the Mac...............................................................................................................5Installing the Print Driver software on the Mac ...................................................................................................................5Defining a printer with the Print Driver software in Mac OS................................................................................................7Printing using the Print Driver software ..............................................................................................................................9

New Features 10

General.....................................................................................................................................................................................10Adobe PDF Library 9 ........................................................................................................................................................10Auto Update Tool ..............................................................................................................................................................10Changing the Number of Copies in Storage Area ............................................................................................................10

Finisher Support .......................................................................................................................................................................11Finishing Configurations ...................................................................................................................................................11Multi Hole Punch...............................................................................................................................................................11

Color and Image Quality...........................................................................................................................................................12Color Profiles ....................................................................................................................................................................12

Enhancements 13

Printing from a Vista-based Client Workstation........................................................................................................................13Perfect Binder...........................................................................................................................................................................13

Perfect Binder Main Tray ..................................................................................................................................................13Perfect Binder and Paper Weights ...................................................................................................................................14

Preserve Pure Colors ...............................................................................................................................................................15

Limitations 16

Printing via the PPD file With Multi Fold, Saddle Stitch, and Stapler Configuration .................................................................16Printing via the PPD file With Multi Fold, Saddle Stitch Configuration .....................................................................................16Absolute Rendering Intent ........................................................................................................................................................16

Pro Kit Features 17

Variable Data Printing Jobs......................................................................................................................................................17Managing VDP Elements..................................................................................................................................................17Split to Booklets ................................................................................................................................................................19

Imposition Template Builder .....................................................................................................................................................19Creating an Imposition Template......................................................................................................................................20Viewing Templates ...........................................................................................................................................................21Modifiying Templates........................................................................................................................................................22Managing Templates ........................................................................................................................................................24Simulating Jobs With Your Template................................................................................................................................25

Contents

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Image Position ......................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Editing PDF Documents using PitStop.....................................................................................................................................................27Printing Job Slug Information.....................................................................................................................................................................28

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Introduction

These release notes describe the changes in the IC-304 print controller 2.1 software that were made after the User Guide was published. This software can be installed on the IC-304 print controller and the IC-304 plus print controller. Where applicable, the release notes refer you to the User Guide for more information.

What is in these release notesThe release notes include the following sections:

• Installing IC-304 Print Controller 2.1 describes how to install the version 2.1 software.

• New Features describes new menu items, options, windows, or dialog boxes that were added to IC-304 print controller software.

• Enhancements describes improvements that were made to existing features.

• Limitations describes limitations in the IC-304 print controller software.

• Pro Kit Features describes new menu items, options, windows, or dialog boxes that were added to Pro Kit software.

Printing this documentThis document is in custom page size PDF, so you will need to adjust the page setup to fit the document to either A4 or letter size.

1. Open the PDF file in Adobe® Acrobat®.

2. From the File menu, select Print Setup.

3. In the Print Setup dialog box, under Paper, in the Size list, select the desired paper size, for example, A4 or letter.

4. From the File menu, select Print.

5. In the Page Scaling list, select Fit To Printable Area or Shrink To Printable Area.

Note: The names in the Page Scaling list vary according to the version of the Adobe Acrobat software.

6. Click OK.

This document is printed on either A4 or letter size paper.

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Installing IC-304 Print Controller 2.1

This section describes how to the install the IC-304 print controller 2.1 software. Perform this upgrade when IC-304 print controller 2.0 is already installed.

Notes:

• Before you install IC-304 print controller 2.1, back up your configuration. For more information see Backing up the configuration of your IC-304 Print Controller.

• If any anti-virus software is running on the IC-304 print controller, disable this software before installing version 2.1. Once you install version 2.1, the anti-virus software can be enabled.

Backing up the configuration of your IC-304 Print Controller

The backup and restore configuration feature enables you to backup your IC-304 print controller configuration so that you can restore it when necessary.

Note: Make sure to backup the system configuration to a network or an external drive.

1. On the toolbar, click Resource Center.

The Resource Center window appears.

2. In the Resource list, select Backup & Restore Configuration.

3. In the Backup configuration area, click Browse.

The Save dialog box appears.

4. Find the desired directory path for the backup.

5. Enter a name for the file. For best results, use the current date as part of the file name.

6. Click Save.

7. In the Resource Center window, click Start Backup.

8. When the Configuration backup completed message appears, click OK.

Make sure you restore the configuration file after installing IC-304 print controller 2.1 in case some of your resources are missing.

Upgrading to version 2.1 1. Exit the IC-304 print controller software.

Wait until the Color Server icon on the task bar disappears. Before you upgrade your software with the new version, you need to remove the current IC-304 software.

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2. From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.

3. In the Add or Remove Programs window, select IC-304 print controller and click Change/Remove.

4. When the ColorServerGUI message appears, click Yes.

5. After the GUI has been successfully uninstalled, click OK.

6. Restart the IC-304 print controller.

7. Insert the version 2.1 stand alone DVD (P/N 607-00254 ) into the DVD device and browse to the IC-304_v2.1 folder.

8. Double-click the setup.exe file.

Note: If you did not remove the software as described in step 3, you will prompted to remove the software at this stage.

9. In the License Agreement window, click Yes. Wait until the installation is completed.

Important: In certain cases, during the installation process you might receive the Feature transfer error: 0 message. When you close this message, the installation exits. When you start the installation again, the Directory PostInstReg is not removed message appears. Close this message, and the installation completes with no more problems.

10. Click Finish to restart the IC-304 print controller.

The system is restarted and the IC-304 print controller software automatically starts.

11. From the Help menu, select About to verify that IC-304 V2.1 is installed.

The next step is to restore the configuration that you backed up in the previous section. When you restore the configuration, all the custom spot colors, virtual printers, new fonts, color profiles etc. are saved again into the IC-304 V2.1 software.

Note: After upgrading to version 2.1, you need to reconfigure the IC-304 virtual printers on your client workstations. For more infomation about reconfiguring the IC-304 print controller virtual printers, see Reconfiguring the IC-304 Print Controller virtual printers in Windows on page 4 and Reconfiguring the IC-304 Print Controller virtual printers in Mac OS on page 5.

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Restoring the IC-304 Print Controller resources1. On the toolbar, click Resource Center. The Resource Center window appears.

2. In the Resource list, select Backup & Restore Configuration.

3. In the Restore Configuration area, click Browse.

The Open dialog box appears.

4. Locate the directory path in which you backed up the configuration.

5. Select the file you saved for backup, and then click Open.

6. Click Start Restore.

7. Select the categories that you want to restore, and click OK.

Reconfiguring the IC-304 Print Controller virtual printers in Windows

Note: Perform the following procedure only if you had version 1.0 previously installed. If you are upgrading from version 2.0 the following procedure is not necessary.

1. On your computer, select Start > Run.

2. In the Open box, type \\ and the name of the IC-304 print controller name (\\printcontrollername).

3. Browse to the Utilities\PC utilities\Driver Extension folder and double-click the Creo_Driver_Uninstall.exe file.

4. In the DEXUnistaller dialog box, select the AdobePS IC-304(x) print driver, and click OK.

5. When prompted that the Creo Print Driver software uninstalled successfully, click OK.

6. To reconnect to the IC-304 print controller 2.1, select Start > Run.

7. In the Open box, type \\ and the name of the IC-304 print controller (\\printcontrollername).

8. Double-click the required printer.

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Reconfiguring the IC-304 Print Controller virtual printers in Mac OS

Uninstalling the Print Driver software on the MacNote: Only perform the following procedure if you have version 2.0 installed.

1. Quit all open applications.

2. Open the System Preferences window, and double-click Print & Fax.

3. In the Print & Fax window, select the virtual printer.

4. Click the delete (-) button to delete the virtual printer, and then click OK.

5. Browse to Library > Printers > Creo_Color_Server_Tools, and delete the Creo_Color_Server_Tools.

6. Browse to Library > Receipts folder, and delete all of the IC-304V2*.pkg files.

The Print Driver software is uninstalled.

Installing the Print Driver software on the Mac1. From the Go menu, select Connect to Server.

2. In the Server Address box, type your server address, and click Connect.

3. In the Connect as area, select Guest.

4. Click Connect.

5. Select Utilities and click OK.

6. Select the Mac Utilities folder.

7. Double-click IC304V2_1_ColorServerPrintDriverInstaller.dmg.

8. Double-click the IC304V2_1_ColorServerPrintDriverInstaller.dmg file.

9. Click Continue.

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10. Click Continue.

11. In the Software License Agreement window, click Continue.

12. Click Agree to agree to the terms and continue with the installation procedure.

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13. Click Install.

14. Type your name (if necessary) and password, and click OK.

15. Click Close.

The Print Driver software is installed.

Defining a printer with the Print Driver software in Mac OSYou will need the following information available before performing this procedure:

• IP address and computer name of your IC-304 print controller.

• Name of the IC-304 virtual printer that you want to use with the Print Driver software

1. Open the System Preferences window, and double-click Print & Fax.

2. Click the Add button.

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3. In the add printer window, perform the following steps:

a. In the Address box, type the IP address of your IC-304 print controller.

b. In the Queue box, type the name of the IC-304 print controller and the exact name of the virtual printer that you want to use with the Print Driver software—for example, IC-304_Process.

c. In the Name box, type a name that you want to assign to the printer—for example, Step & Repeat.

d. In the Print Using list, select Other.

4. Go to Library > Printers > PPDS > Contents > Resources > en.lproj, and select either Europe-A4 or US-Letter folders, and then select the PPD file, IC-304V2_1.PPD.

5. Click Open.

6. Click Add.

The new printer is added.

7. In the Print & Fax window, double-click the new printer.

8. Click Utility.

9. In the Enable Enhanced User Interface list, make sure that On is selected.

10. In the Server Hostname box, type the IC-304 print controller IP Address.

11. Click Apply.

12. Close the Printer Utility dialog box.

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Printing using the Print Driver software1. Open the file that you want to print.

2. From the File menu, select Print.

3. Select Special Features.

4. Click Job Parameters.

The Print Driver window opens. Make sure that the status is on line.

5. Select the required job parameters, and click OK.

6. Select Print.

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New Features

This section lists features that were added in the new release of the IC-304 print controller software.

General

Adobe PDF Library 9In this version, the IC-304 print controller supports Adobe PDFLibrary 9. This is the latest version of the PDF library and it provides improved printing of transparencies and better image quality.

Auto Update ToolThe Auto Update tool enables you to install software updates. These updates include the latest service packs, Windows hot fixes, and related patches for your IC-304 print controller.

To install the Auto Update tool:

1. Locate the D:\Utilities\PC Utilities\Support folder on the IC-304 print controller.

2. Double-click the Color_Server_Auto_Update_installer.exe file.

Changing the Number of Copies in Storage AreaIn this version, you no longer have to open the Job Parameters window to adjust the number of copies that you want to print. Change the number of copies in the Storage area, press ENTER, and then submit your job to print.

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Finisher Support

Finishing ConfigurationsIn this version, three new finishing configurations were added:

• Stacker, Saddle stitch, and Stapler

• Multi fold, Stacker, and Saddle stitch

• Multi fold, Stacker, and Perfect binder

Multi Hole Punch

In this version, the Multi hole punch is supported. The Multi hole punch is compatible with copiers and finishing devices, and is used for punching a variety of die set patterns. There are two base units configured to punch letter size and A4 size documents. Although the configurations are similar, they differ to accommodate power and edge registration.

Sheets that pass through the punch path are punched as individual sheets along the lead edge. Punch chads are collected in a punch container.

Each Multi hole punch module has two paper paths, punch and bypass. Sheets directed through the bypass are passed to the connected finishing device.

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In this version, the Multi hole punch is available in five finishing configurations :

• Multi hole punch and Stapler

• Multi hole punch, Multi fold, and Stapler

• Multi hole punch, Saddle stitch, and Stapler

• Multi hole punch, Stacker, and Stapler

• Multi hole punch, Stacker, and Perfect binder

Color and Image Quality

Color ProfilesThe following color profiles were added in this version:

• ISOcoated_v2_eci

• ISO_Uncoated

These profiles are a good choice in cases where the intended printing condition is not yet known. Prepress data prepared with this profile can be converted to many other printing conditions with good results, however, the best possible results will be achieved with CMYK prepress data prepared with the profile that matches that printing condition exactly.

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Enhancements

This section lists features that were improved in this release of the IC-304 print controller software.

Printing from a Vista-based Client WorkstationIn this version, you can print to the IC-304 print controller from a Windows® Vista®-based client workstation using the PPD file, Print Driver software or LPR printing.

You can import files from a Vista-based client workstation to the IC-304 print controller.

Note: Importing files depends on the sharing permissions on your client workstation.

The IC-304 print controller supports Vista 32 and 64bit edition.

Supported Vista editions include:

• WIndows Vista Ultimate

• Windows Vista Business

• Windows Vista Enterprise

Perfect Binder

Perfect Binder Main TrayThe Perfect binder main tray now includes the Don’t bypass this job check box. If you select this check box, your job is sent to the printer even if the warm up process for the Perfect binder finisher is not complete. No other jobs can bypass your job.

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Perfect Binder and Paper WeightsFor the perfect binder finisher, you can now print from 6 to 300 pages for the following paper weights:

• 81-105 g/m2

• 106-135 g/m2

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Preserve Pure ColorsThe Preserve pure colors check box is now divided into two check boxes:

• Preserve pure CMY colors

• Preserve black color

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Limitations

This section lists limitations in the IC-304 print controller software.

Printing via the PPD file With Multi Fold, Saddle Stitch, and Stapler Configuration

In the PPD file, if you select the Multi half fold option, the job arrives to the IC-304 print controller with the Half Fold option selected and prints to the Stapler Main tray.

Printing via the PPD file With Multi Fold, Saddle Stitch Configuration

In the PPD file, if you select the Multi half fold option, the job arrives to the IC-304 print controller with the Half Fold option selected and prints to the Saddle stitch sub tray.

Absolute Rendering IntentFor best results, when you select the Absolute rendering intent option, clear the Preserve Pure CMY check box and the Preserve Pure K check box.

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Pro Kit Features

The Pro Kit includes advanced software features. A dongle is required for this configuration. This kit is supported on both the IC-304 print controller and the IC-304 print controller platforms.

Variable Data Printing JobsVariable Data Printing (VDP) is a form of on-demand digital printing that produces customized or personalized documents targeted to a specific individual. Within a single document design, elements such as text, graphics, and images are changed from one printed page to the next based on recipient information garnered from a database. These documents can include bills, targeted advertising,and direct mailings.

VDP jobs are composed of booklets, which are personalized copies of a document. A booklet can consist of one or several pages, but the entire document is targeted at a specific individual or address. For example, a booklet can be either a single-page gas bill or a multi-page personalized document.

Each page in the booklet is constructed as a collection of individually RIPed elements that may differ from booklet to booklet, including text, graphics, pictures and page backgrounds. These elements are self-contained graphical entities that may be line art, text, RIPed images, or a combination of these. There are two types of elements in VDP jobs:

• Unique elements are used only once for a specific individual or purpose. An individual's name is an example of a unique element.

• Reusable VDP elements can be used more than once in different pages, booklets, or jobs. A company logo is an example of a reusable element.

Pages are assembled from the pre-RIPed reusable elements and the RIPed unique elements just before printing. Then the job is printed in the same way as all other jobs.

Managing VDP ElementsWhen the IC-304 print controller processes your VDP job, it stores the reusable VDP elements in a specific location. When the job is printed, the RIP engine looks for the VDP elements in that location and reuses the elements when necessary. The VDP elements can also be reused in future jobs.

In the Resource Center, use the Cached VDP Elements area to manage the VDP elements on your system and to perform the following tasks:

• Delete VDP elements

• Archive VDP elements

• Retrieve VDP elements

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Deleting VDP Elements

VI elements that are no longer in use take up valuable disk space on the IC-304 print controller. To free up disk space, you can delete the VDP elements you no longer need.

1. From the Tools menu, select Resource Center.

2. In the Resource list, select Cached VDP Elements.

Your VDP jobs are listed in the left pane. In the right pane, you can see all of the VDP elements that are associated with your job. In addition, a thumbnail viewer lets you check elements visually.

3. Select the element that you want to delete, and then click Delete.

Archiving VDP Elements

If you have finished printing a large VI job and you know that you will need to reprint it in the future, it is a good idea to archive the VI elements and retrieve them when needed. You can archive your VI job folder in a location that you specify.

1. On the toolbar, click Resource Center .

2. In the Resource list, select Cached VDP Elements.

The Cached VDP Elements area appears.

3. Select the VDP folder in which to archive, and then click Archive .

4. In the Archive dialog box, select the location where you want to archive your VDP elements.

5. Click Save.

The VDP elements are saved as cabinet files with the .Cab extension.

Retrieving VDP Elements

If you want to reprint your job, first retrieve the VDP elements from the archive.

1. From the File menu, select Retrieve.

2. Select the folder or file in which your VDP elements are archived, and then click the add button.

3. Click Retrieve.

The IC-304 print controller retrieves the archived VDP elements and displays them at the end of the file list in the Cached VDP elements dialog box.

Note: You can also delete the entire folder.

Note: Use SHIFT or CTRL to select several files or CTRL+A to select all the files.

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Split to BookletsSplits a PostScript, PDF or large VDP job that does not have a booklet structure into booklets. The file can then be processed as a variable data file and you can—for example, set the imposition method per booklet or cache VDP elements.

Note: Unexpected results might occur when you use this option for VDP jobs that already have a booklet structure.

1. In the Job Parameters window, click Services.

2. Click Split to Booklets.

3. Select the Split to Booklets check box.

4. In the Number of pages per booklet box, type the desired number of pages in the original file that will define each booklet.

Note: If the specified number of pages per booklet is not sufficient to produce complete booklets, and there is a remainder of pages, the last pages will form a booklet that contains less pages than specified.

Imposition Template BuilderThe Imposition Template Builder enables you to save imposition layouts and reuse them for different jobs, without needing to define the same layout repeatedly. The Imposition Template Builder also allows you to create and save templates with special layouts that cannot be created on the Imposition tab alone.

After you save a template, you can apply it to a specific job.

All saved templates appear on the Imposition tab. After you select an imposition method, the related templates appear in the Template parameters, in the Layout list. For example, if you created a Step & Continue template, the template appears in the Layout list only when you select the Step & Continue imposition method.

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Some templates appear under more than one imposition method.

Creating an Imposition TemplateIn the IC-304 print controller, you can use the Imposition Templates Builder to create templates for similar types of jobs that have the following imposition settings in common:

• Imposition method

• Columns and rows

• Simplex/duplex

• Binding

For example, if you want to create an imposition template for A4-sized brochures printed on A3 paper, you could create a template, called “A4Brochure”, and select the following settings:

• Imposition method: Saddle Stitch

• Columns: 1

• Rows: 2

• Type: Duplex (selected by default)

• Binding: Left

You would define all the other imposition settings—for example, Trim size, Bleed size, Gutter size, and Output sheet size—under Layout, on the Sizes tab.

1. From the Tools menu, select Imposition Templates Builder.

2. From the Method list, select an imposition method.

3. Click New.

4. Type the name of the new template, and press ENTER.

5. In the Layout area, type the number of columns and number of rows that you need.

The imposition method that you select determines the number of columns and rows that you can enter. For Saddle Stitch and Perfect Bound, you can place up to 64 pages on one sheet (8 × 8). For Step & Repeat and Step & Continue, you can place up to 625 pages on one sheet (25 × 25).

6. Under Type, select Simplex or Duplex.

Method selected on Imposition tab Template layout type in the Layout list

Step & Repeat Step & Repeat, Cut & Stack

Step & Continue Step & Continue

Saddle Stitch Saddle Stitch, Perfect Bound

Perfect Bound Saddle Stitch, Perfect Bound

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7. Under Orientation, select Portrait or Landscape.

8. From the Binding list, select the appropriate binding method.

9. Click Save.

All saved templates appear on the Imposition tab, under Layout. After you select an imposition method, and Take from template, the related templates appear in the Templates list. For example, if you created a Step and Continue template, the template appears in the Templates list only when you select the Step and Continue imposition method.

Note: A Step and Repeat imposition template will appear in the Templates list when the Repeat image imposition method is selected.

Viewing TemplatesAs you create or modify a template, you can see your template in the template viewer. As you select parameters, the template viewer dynamically changes to reflect your selections

.

Note: The Orientation setting in the Imposition Template Builder is for display purposes only. This parameter is not saved in the template. (You set job orientation on the Imposition tab, under Layout.)

Note: Binding is available only when Saddle Stitch and Perfect Bound imposition methods are selected.

Notes:

• When Simplex is selected, only the Front view is available.

• Sheet size is set under Layout, on the Sizes tab. The sheet size that appears in the template viewer is dynamic. It changes to accomodate the parameters that you choose.

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In the template viewer, you can view an imposition template in three ways:

• Click Front to view the front pages.

• Click Back to view the back pages.

• Click Both to view both the front and back pages simultaneously.

Modifiying TemplatesThe template viewer enables you to rotate one or more pages and change the location of pages on the sheet.

The gray arrow on each page indicates the top of the page. The page number is indicated by the number that appears on each page.

To rotate a page 180 degrees:

1. Make sure the Apply changes to front and back check box is clear.

2. Select the desired page.

3. Click Rotate 180 .

To rotate both the front and back sides of a page 180 degrees:

1. Select the desired page.

2. Select the Apply changes to front and back check box.

3. Click Rotate 180 .

You can change the location of a page on a sheet as needed. Changing the location of a page is often necessary when the Step & Continue imposition method is selected.

To change the position of a specific page on a press sheet:

1. Click the target location that you want to move the page to—for example, click page 1 if you want to place a different page in that location.

The target location turns blue when selected.

Tip: To select multiple consecutive pages, click the first page, press and hold SHIFT, and then click the last page. Select multiple non-consecutive pages by pressing and holding CTRL as you click each page.

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2. Click the Page Number box, type the number of the page that you want to move to the target location, and press ENTER.. For example, you would type 5 to place page 5 in the location of page 1.

The page moves to its new location.

If you have a duplex job and the Apply changes to front and back check box is selected, the page number for the back side of the page also changes. Using the example above, page 6 would be on the back side of page 5.

Important: The page number that was previously in the target location is not automatically moved to another location. To retain this page, manually move this page to a new location.

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Managing TemplatesThe Imposition Template Builder enables you to:

• Import templates that reside on other IC-304 print controller connected to your network

• Export your templates from the IC-304 print controller on which you are working to other servers connected to your network

• Duplicate templates

• Rename templates

• Edit templates

• Delete templates

To import a template:

1. In the Imposition Template Builder, click Import.

2. In the Look in list, locate the server and folder where the template resides.

3. Select the desired template file.

4. Click Select.

To export a template:

1. In the Imposition Template Builder, from the Method list, select the imposition method, and then select the template that you want to export.

2. Click the Export button.

3. In the Save in list, locate the server and folder to which you want to copy the template.

4. Click Save.

To duplicate a template:

1. In the Imposition Template Builder, from the Method list, select the imposition method, and then select the template that you want to duplicate.

2. Click the Duplicate button.

A copy of the template is created, with the word “Copy” at the end of the file name.

3. To change the file name of the copy, use the Rename command. (See the following procedure.)

To rename a template:

1. In the Imposition Template Builder, from the Method list, select the imposition method, and then select the template that you want to rename.

2. Click the Rename button.

3. Delete the old name.

Note: Templates created in Ultimate software cannot be imported or used in the IC-304 print controller. They must be created using the Imposition Templates Builder.

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4. Type the new name, and press ENTER.

To edit template settings:

1. In the Imposition Template Builder, from the Method list, select the imposition method, and then select the template that you want to edit.

2. Change the desired settings.

3. Click Save.

To delete a template:

1. In the Imposition Template Builder, from the Method list, select the imposition method, and then select the template that you want to delete.

2. Click Delete.

3. Confirm that you want to delete the selected template.

Simulating Jobs With Your TemplateYou can simulate how jobs from the Storage window will look if you apply an imposition template to them.

To simulate a job with a specific imposition template:

1. In the Imposition Templates Builder window, click the Simulate button.

2. Click Browse.

The Storage window appears.

3. Select a job, and then click Select.

The parameters of the job (Sheet Size, Trim Size, Trim Orientation, Sets per sheet, Bleed Size, Rotate 90, Crop Marks, and Fold Marks) appear with their values in the Simulate Imposition window.

4. Change the parameters as desired.

Note: The impostion template parameters are not actually applied to the job—you are viewing only a simulation of how the job would look if this template were selected on the Imposition tab.

Note: Both RTP and non-RTP jobs are available for simulation.

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5. Click View Simulated Job.

The Preview window appears. A simulation of the job is displayed with the current imposition template applied.

Image PositionIn this version, you can also specify how much to shift an image for a selected page range. This option is located in Job Parameters > Exceptions > Advanced Options.

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Editing PDF Documents using PitStop

You can use Artwork Systems Enfocus PitStop preflighting and editing software to check imported PDF files for problems before they are processed. The plug-in is installed on the IC-304 print controller and enables you to:

• View and change object properties—for example, view color properties

• Detect color space information, spot colors, rendering information, and color management settings

PitStop also includes the following features:

• Eyedropper: view the color properties of the topmost object at a given location.

• Measure: measure the distance between two points in your PDF file.

• Actions List Editor: create Action Lists which you can use to automate repetitive tasks.

To preview and edit a PDF file using the PitStop plug-in:

Right-click a non-RTP job in the Storage area, and select Job Preview.

The job opens in Adobe® Acrobat® and you can begin to edit using the PitStop tools.

Important: In order to edit a PDF document, you must ensure that the document isn’t set as read-only.

For more information, read the PitStop manual:

1. Open the PDF document in the Acrobat software.

2. From the Help menu, select Help > Plug-In Help > Enfocus PitStop Edit Help > User Guide (PDF).

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Printing Job Slug InformationPrint additional information about your job in the margins of each page of the printed sheet. You can print up to two lines, one line on the lead side of the sheet and the other line on the rear side of the sheet.

Note: Job slug information is not displayed when you preview a job in the Job Preview & Editor window.

Select any of the following check boxes:

Color bar: Prints a measurable color bar. Determine the state of the IC-304 print controller and whether the quality is consistent. You might need to calibrate the IC-304 print controller or perform color proofing.

Job name: Printed in the margin of the sheets within a job

Sheet number and side (front/back): Printed in the margin of the sheets within a job

Date and time: Printed in the margin of the sheets within a job

ISO conformance level: Printed in the margin of the sheets within a job, for example, Validation Print according to ISO 12647-7

Printer description: Name and model of the printer is printed in the margin of the sheets within a job

Color server description: Name and model of the color server is printed in the margin of the sheets within a job

Colorant and media: Paper stock, paper size and media type is printed in the margin of the sheets within a job. In addition, the color mode is also printed.

Color profiles: Profiles selected in the job parameters window are printed in the margin of the sheets within a job

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Calibration date: Last calibration date is printed in the margin of the sheets within a job, for example, Last Calibration Date: 26 Nov 2008, 15:21

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