1. ONYX 12.2

2. 64-bit Platform Application Tools Simplified Production Quick Sets 2.0
ONYX 12.2 is a version update that builds upon the ONYX 12 platform that continues to improve performance, simplify production and enable automation

3. ONYX 12.2 Overview
Product enhancements targeted for multi-roll printing and simplifying the user experience
The efficiency gained through the added productivity and flexibility of a multi-roll device can be easily diminished because the print operator still has to spend too much time manually editing software settings.
Printer Status Widget with bi-directional information
Enhanced media and page-size handling
Includes adding, editing and deleting custom page sizes without shutting down RIP-Queue
Cutting workflow with multiple cutting path prefix’s and cutter device settings
Without the right software to support a multi-roll device, the efficiency gained through the added productivity and flexibility are diminished because the print operator still has spend too much time manually editing software setting.
We need to make sure our support aligns with Canon to highlight USPs of this printer.
It should be obvious that ONYX Software is the choice for driving this printer
Dedicated resources
Printer
Product development
Product enhancements targeted for multi-roll printing and simplifying the user experience
RIP-Queue UI
Printer Status Widget with bi-directional information
Enhanced media and page-size handling

4. A new multi-roll UI for the printer operator
Easily configure multi-roll configurations with different media and page size combinations
RIP-Queue will now list all enabled rolls for a device
RIP-Queue will automatically switch active rolls to print the next job(s) that are waiting
Interactive UI for allowing user to switch active rolls with one click
A user interface to help the operator easily configure and identify critical printer information

5. Providing a custom device experience
Customized UI based on unique device capabilities
UI is device specific and populated by bi-directional printer information
Information can include
Ink levels
Printer status
Media information
Active and loaded roll for multi-roll devices
Launch printer’s webpage
Console messages
Providing a custom experience to showcase the capabilities of a device

6. Simplified page size and media handling
Easily add, edit and delete page sizes without stopping production
Will work with standard, multi-roll and tandem (side by side) roll configurations
Quarry page sizes from supporting printers
Automatically set media and page sizes in RIP-Queue’s printer configuration when connected with supporting printers
Easily identify currently loaded media
Loaded medias will always be identified at the top of a selection list
Multi-roll devices will show all available active media

7. Cutting workflow and device updates
Automate more cutting workflows to save time and reduce manual entry
Add multiple ‘Cut Path Prefix’ definitions, including custom colors” for cutting unique workflows
Duplicate cutter setting to enable workflows for different application with the device.
Select cut path style for auto generated tile outlines
Device updates
Roland GR cutter (new device)
CET Andes Cutter (new device)
QR Codes added to DYSS
QR Codes added to MultiCamm
Update to iCut style registration marks

8. New options when opening a file
Save file preparation time with new option in the file open dialog
Set number of copies for print run
Set percent magnification for job scaling
Enabled for job rotation when opening jobs in RIP-Queue
New Prints Due job meta-data field

9. Other 12.2 Changes
Additional performance improvements in file transfer when generating halftone output to disk or directly to device
Average of 14% faster in file transfer speeds
Ability to launch the Printer and Profile download manager from the printer installer
Improved storage and portability of JDF setting and media setup
Added new Pantone Plus test images

10. Product Availability

11. How to get ONYX 12.2 For Current ONYX Advantage holders
An upgrade to ONYX 12.2 is included in ONYX Advantage during the contract period
License updates can be requested by contacting
Customers without ONYX Advantage
ONYX software users not currently covered by an active ONYX Advantage software maintenance agreement may enroll by contacting their local reseller
Customers who recently purchased ONYX 12.1
If purchased on or after April 1, 2017, customers can request an ONYX 12.2 update at no charge
License sold on or after May 1, 2017 will already include support for 12.2
Updates must be requested prior to Oct 1, 2017

12. Upgrade Checklist when upgrading from ONYX 11 or older
Steps to ensure your customers have the best experience moving to ONYX 12.2
RIP station is running a 64-bit version of Windows® 7 or newer
Use ONYX Key Look-up to check if a customer’s key is compatible with ONYX 12
NOTE: Some older license keys (distributed prior to 2008) will not support the upgrade to ONYX 12 and will require a replacement key be sent to the customer