Module 1 – General Introduction Course Overview General Introduction DTP Onyx PosterShop RIP Media Manager

Software Configuration Module 2 – System Configuration Software Configuration Mac/PC RIP Station HP Scitex XL1500 DTP Onyx I-RIP Machine Software

Module 3 – DTP Subject Slide DTP Work Flow 20 File Format – Input 21 File Format – Output 22 Macintosh Chooser 23 CMYK Separation Setup in Photoshop 24 Ink Coverage 25 Closing a PS File Using FreeHand 26 ICC – International Color Consortium 28 Insert ICC with PhotoShop 29

Mac/PC Workstation: PhotoShop, Quark etc. Module 3 – DTP DTP Work Flow Mac/PC Workstation: PhotoShop, Quark etc. Machine Application Onyx I-RIP PS, EPS, JPG, PDF 1-bit Tiff

Module 3 – DTP File Format – Input PS (PostScript): A programming and page description language supported by most DTP and graphics applications. EPS (Encapsulated PostScript): A version of PostScript file format that includes both a low resolution preview and a high resolution PostScript image description. PDF (Portable Document Format): Independent file format (not in program, system or computer).

Module 3 – DTP File Format – Output 1-bit TIFF A data file that is processed or output sequentially, bit by bit and line by line. This format has been developed especially for HP IID.

Module 3 – DTP Macintosh Chooser Laserwriter 8.4.2.3 and above or AdobePS printer PPD Onyx Production House CD Mac Tools directory in E:/Graphics folder on Prefix RIP server.

CMYK Separation Setup in PhotoShop Module 3 – DTP CMYK Separation Setup in PhotoShop Separation type GCR Black generation Medium Black ink limit 100% Total ink limit 300%

Module 3 – DTP Ink Coverage 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Closing a PS File Using FreeHand Module 3 – DTP Closing a PS File Using FreeHand 1 2 3

Closing a PS File Using FreeHand (Cont.) Module 3 – DTP Closing a PS File Using FreeHand (Cont.) 4 5

ICC – International Color Consortium Module 3 – DTP ICC – International Color Consortium International color standards for all devices CMM – Color Matching Module Use HP IID Profile Wizard to create ICC profiles Input and output ICC profiles are set in Print properties during RIP

Insert ICC with PhotoShop Module 3 – DTP Insert ICC with PhotoShop 1 2 3

Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Subject Slide Hardware – Disk Drives 31 Onyx I-RIP Software 32 Before Installation 33 Installation and Configuration 35 Configuring the Printer 38 Main Window – Onyx RIP Queue 41 RIP a File 42 Opening an Image 43 Preflight – Printer and Media 44 Preflight – Previewing and Sizing 45 Preflight – Tiling 46 Preflight – Color Correction 47

Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Hardware – Disk Drives Removable drive Windows XP Pro server and other programs C:\ and D:\ (SCSI) 120 GB disk for images CD drive CD/DVD-ROM reader

Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Onyx I-RIP Software Onyx I-RIP Server Preflight Media Manager Step and Repeat

Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Before Installation Production House hardware and software recommended requirements: Motherboard - 2 USB ports CPU - Intel Pentium IV/AMD Athlon single/dual 3.2 GHz or higher. A dual processor will increase performance. RAM - Minimum 2 GB per CPU Hard disk - 3 or more SCSI 10000 RPM hard drives of 40 GB (minimum) each Recommended: 5 SCSI 10000 RPM hard drives of 80-120 GB each Hard drive space for installation - 100 MB

Before Installation (Cont.) Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Before Installation (Cont.) Operating system - Windows XP Pro Server 2 Network boards – 100 MB BASE-T 1 GB Ethernet adapter for network connection It is recommended to use 2 network boards: one for the network connection and another for direct connection to the machine. Monitor resolution - 1024 × 768 pixels with 16-bit color

Installation and Configuration Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Installation and Configuration To Install: Make sure you have the Administrator Privilege. Attach the HASP key to the parallel port (or attach the USB key to the USB port). Insert the Onyx I-RIP program CD into the CD drive. Follow the on-screen instructions and click Next. Install the printer. Once completed, restart the computer.

Installation and Configuration (Cont.) Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Installation and Configuration (Cont.) Choose C:\Onyx Graphics

Installation and Configuration (Cont.) Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Installation and Configuration (Cont.) Upon completion of the installation procedure, the software will open a list of drivers to install. Choose and installs the HP Scitex XL1500 1bit printer. In the Onyx I-RIP, you can install several different printers, and work on each one separately with different devices.

Configuring the Printer Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Configuring the Printer Install the 1-bit printer

Configuring the Printer (Cont.) Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Configuring the Printer (Cont.) Before printing from the Onyx RIP-Queue, you must first configure each of the installed printers. To configure your printer: Start Onyx RIP Queue by: Selecting Onyx RIP_Queue from the Start menu, or Double clicking the Onyx RIP Queue icon from the Desktop. The Configure Printer Port dialog appears (when you run the Onyx RIP-Queue for the first time). Select the Print to File port. Configure the media and page size you would like to work with.

Configuring the Printer (Cont.) Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Configuring the Printer (Cont.) Choose Print to File and then configure the output directory. Choose the media. If all media types do not appear initially, they will appear after importing. 1 2

Main Window – Onyx RIP Queue Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Main Window – Onyx RIP Queue Select the Printer Job Preview Hold

Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP RIP a File There are two options to open and RIP a file: Use the RIP server. From the Hold to the Print area, drag the file. File manipulation is not available in this option. Open the file with preflight. Manipulate the file, sizing, cropping, color correction etc. Submit the file and the process will start.

Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Opening an Image From the File menu on the top left of the Main window select Open. Select the file you want to RIP. Select your printer by clicking from the printer drop-down menu. Select a Quick Set that best represents your workflow. Click Open. Choose preflight for file editing

Preflight – Printer and Media Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Preflight – Printer and Media Toolbar Select a Printer Select the Media Select the Mode Select the Profile

Preflight – Previewing and Sizing Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Preflight – Previewing and Sizing Preview Size Orientation Cropping on Preview

Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Preflight – Tiling Enables the Printing of Jobs which are larger than the Media. Default Tile Size Custom Size Overlap

Preflight – Color Correction Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Preflight – Color Correction Tools which allow alterations in the output color. Filter Tools Saturation Color Curves

Preflight – Color Correction (Cont.) Module 4 – Onyx Production House RIP Preflight – Color Correction (Cont.) Color Replacement

Preflight – Color Correction (Cont.) Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Preflight – Color Correction (Cont.) Submitting your Work Number of Copies

Module 5 – Server Configuration Subject Slide Printer Configuration 53 General Settings 60 Quick Sets Editing 61 Quick Set Advanced Options 63 Change Media and Placement 71

Printer Configuration Module 5 – Server Configuration Printer Configuration

Printer Configuration (Cont.) Module 5 – Server Configuration Printer Configuration (Cont.)

Printer Configuration (Cont.) Module 5 – Server Configuration Printer Configuration (Cont.)

Printer Configuration (Cont.) Module 5 – Server Configuration Printer Configuration (Cont.) Print To Resolution Specific Folder – every output RIP is sent to its resolution type folder. Print To Media Specific Folder – every output RIP is sent to its media type folder. Print To Image Specific Folder – every output RIP is sent to its image name folder. Rotating alternate tiles – it is possible to rotate automatically only the odd tiles. Use light ink at 100% color density – This is the amount of light color at 100% dark color.

Printer Configuration (Cont.) Module 5 – Server Configuration Printer Configuration (Cont.)

Printer Configuration (Cont.) Module 5 – Server Configuration Printer Configuration (Cont.)

Printer Configuration (Cont.) Module 5 – Server Configuration Printer Configuration (Cont.)

Module 5 – Server Configuration General Settings

Module 5 – Server Configuration Quick Sets Editing

Quick Sets Editing (Cont.) Module 5 – Server Configuration Quick Sets Editing (Cont.) Quick Set Name Media Configuration Resolution & Color Management Advanced Options

Quick Set Advanced Options Module 5 – Server Configuration Quick Set Advanced Options Output

Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.) Module 5 – Server Configuration Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.) Tiles

Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.) Module 5 – Server Configuration Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.) Marks

Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.) Module 5 – Server Configuration Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.) Crop Marks The Zero-Line Tile Mark option is applied to tiled jobs which have a defined overlap. The crop marks are printed in a crosshair configuration, with each of the 4 segments measuring 1/4”. The inner 1/8” of each segment is white (with neither mark nor image data printed), and the outer 1/8” of each segment is black.

Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.) Module 5 – Server Configuration Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.) Postscript File

Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.) Module 5 – Server Configuration Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.) Postscript

Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.) Module 5 – Server Configuration Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.) Workflow

Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.) Module 5 – Server Configuration Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.) Color Correction

Change Media and Placement Module 5 – Server Configuration Change Media and Placement

Module 6 – HP Scitex XL1500 Application Printing Modes Mode Resolution Sqm/hr

Module 8 – Media Manager Subject Slide New Media 104 Ink Restriction 105 Calibrating a New Media 107 Calibration 108 Linearization 111 Ink Limit 113 Add Profiles 114 Gray Balance 115 Black Generation 116

Module 8 – Media Manager Quick Menu Create new Profile Edit Profiles View Media Library Configure Device Report and Tools Calibrate a new media, using a densitometer for the gray level reading. Import the OML file (media pack, distributed by HP IID).

Module 8 – Media Manager Quick Menu Create new Profile Edit Profiles View Media Library Configure Device Report and Tools Calibrate a new media, using a densitometer for the gray level reading. Import the OML file (media pack, distributed by HP IID).

Module 8 – Media Manager Media Manager Note: First time launching of Media Manager you will need to choose your Densitometer (click Add)

Module 8 – Media Manager Media Manager Choose your Densitometer Press Next

Module 8 – Media Manager Media Manager Set-up your Densitometer Press Next

Module 8 – Media Manager Media Manager Set-up your Densitometer Press Next

Module 8 – Media Manager Media Manager Set-up your Densitometer Press Finish

Module 8 – Media Manager Media Manager Set-up your Densitometer Press “Close”

Quick Menu- Create Profile Module 8 – Media Manager Quick Menu- Create Profile Clone Existing Create new Profile Create new Media

Module 8 – Media Manager Quick Menu Clone Existing

Module 8 – Media Manager Quick Menu Clone Existing

Quick Menu - Create New Media Module 8 – Media Manager Quick Menu - Create New Media Create New Media Group Type Media Group Name Press Finish

Quick Menu - Create New Media Module 8 – Media Manager Quick Menu - Create New Media Create New Media Add Media Name Press Next

Quick Menu - Create New Media Module 8 – Media Manager Quick Menu - Create New Media Press Media Options Check “Use Light Ink at 100% Color Density”

Quick Menu - Create New Media Module 8 – Media Manager Quick Menu - Create New Media Set Correct Values

Ink Restriction - Simple Mode Tab Module 8 – Media Manager Ink Restriction - Simple Mode Tab Evaluate file and decide on the Dark ink restriction : Darkinkrestrictions.tif Restrict Dark Ink by choosing cubes Press Next (“Set Transition Values”)

Ink Restriction - Advanced Mode Tab Module 8 – Media Manager Ink Restriction - Advanced Mode Tab Darkinkrestrictions.tif Restrict Dark Ink by using the “Set Restrictions” Button Light Colors should be 70% of Dark colors (E.G. 92X0.7) Press Next

Ink Restriction - Advaced Mode Tab Module 8 – Media Manager Ink Restriction - Advaced Mode Tab Set Transition Values to 7

Print Test Image (No Linearization) Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Set scale to 180% (Do not use “Copies” as RIP time will be longer and this function is to be done on Press) Press Print Note: As the RIP is processing the file a time bar is showing RIP Set Progression to view this use the scroll bar Press Next

Print Test Image (No Linearization) Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Print and Read Color Swatch : If needed Press Back and adjust needed parameters Press “Print Swatch” Note: As the RIP is processing the file a time bar is showing RIP Set Progression to view this use the scroll bar

Print Test Image (No Linearization) Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Read Color Swatch Calibration Data: Press Setup

Print Test Image (No Linearization) Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Read Color Swatch Settings : I-One and File settings Number of Patches per Ink Press OK

Print Test Image (No Linearization) Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Read Color Swatch : Press Print

Print Test Image (No Linearization) Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Print and Read Color Swatch : Press Read Swatch

Print Test Image (No Linearization) Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Print and Read Color Swatch : Set the correct settings in Linearization Options Calibrate I-One on white Spot Calibrate I-One on Paper Start to read Patches

Print Test Image (No Linearization) Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Print and Read Color Swatch : Calibrate I-One on white Spot Calibrate I-One on Paper Start to read Patches

Print Test Image (No Linearization) Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Read Color Swatch : Press OK

Print Test Image (No Linearization) Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Read Color Swatch : Press Build In case of values that are misread you will receive the “Invalid Reading (s) Screen choose Auto, Press OK

Print Test Image (No Linearization) Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Print and Read Color Swatch : Press Next

Print Test Image (No Linearization) Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Target Density's : Choose “Basic Density Curves!” Press Build Table

Print Test Image (No Linearization) Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Target Density's : Press Next

Print Test Image (No Linearization) Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Print and Build Ink Limit Table : Press Next

Print Test Image (No Linearization) Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Print and Build Ink Limit Table : Press Next Press Finish

Ink Restriction (Cont.) Module 8 – Media Manager Ink Restriction (Cont.) Ink Restrictions Ink Configuration Transition Control

Calibrating a New Media Module 8 – Media Manager Calibrating a New Media Choose the New Media icon. Set the media a name and mode. Select Color Setup, and choose the 6-color mode. Enter ink restriction values: Click Ink Restrictions. Select the resolution for which you want to set restrictions. Select the ink level that you want to restrict. Click Set Restriction.

Dot Pattern and Resolution Module 8 – Media Manager Calibration Dot Pattern and Resolution (Stochastic) Media Configuration Swatch Print Option

Module 8 – Media Manager Calibration (Cont.) Device (i1 recommended) Device configuration

Module 8 – Media Manager Calibration (Cont.) Device List Swatch Steps

Module 8 – Media Manager Linearization Print the linearization (recommended 15 steps) file and measure it with a densitometer (EYE 1).

Module 8 – Media Manager Linearization (Cont.) Set the N-factor for each color recommendations. Measurement Tweak N-Factor

Module 8 – Media Manager Ink Limit Examine the ink limit swatch and choose the desired value. Limit between 3-4

Module 8 – Media Manager Add Profiles Add New Profile