Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL1500 Course Overview General Introduction DTP Onyx PosterShop RIP...

Onyx I-RIP TrainingHP Scitex XL1500

Course Overview

1. General Introduction

2. DTP

3. Onyx PosterShop RIP

4. Media Manager

Module 1 – General Introduction


Software Configuration

DTP Machine SoftwareOnyx I-RIP

Mac/PC RIP Station HP Scitex XL1500

Module 2 – System Configuration

Onyx I-RIP Training

Module Contents

HP Scitex XL1500

Module 3 – DTP

Subject Slide

DTP Work Flow20File Format – Input21File Format – Output22Macintosh Chooser23CMYK Separation Setup in Photoshop24Ink Coverage 25Closing a PS File Using FreeHand26ICC – International Color Consortium28Insert ICC with PhotoShop29


DTP Work Flow

Module 3 – DTP

Mac/PC Workstation: PhotoShop, Quark etc. M

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Onyx I-RIP PS, EPS,JPG, PDF

1-bit Tiff


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.

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

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4 5 6

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Module 3 – DTP


Closing a PS File Using FreeHand

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2

3

Module 3 – DTP


Closing a PS File Using FreeHand (Cont.)

4

5

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

Module 3 – DTP


Insert ICC with PhotoShop

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Onyx I-RIP Training

Module Contents

HP Scitex XL1500

Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP

Subject Slide

Hardware – Disk Drives31Onyx I-RIP Software32Before Installation33Installation and Configuration35Configuring the Printer38Main Window – Onyx RIP Queue41RIP a File42Opening an Image43Preflight – Printer and Media44Preflight – Previewing and Sizing45Preflight – Tiling46Preflight – Color Correction47


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


Onyx I-RIP Software

Onyx I-RIP Server

Preflight

Media Manager

Step and Repeat



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.)

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

To Install:

1. Make sure you have the Administrator Privilege.

2. Attach the HASP key to the parallel port (or attach the USB key to the USB port).

3. Insert the Onyx I-RIP program CD into the CD drive.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions and click Next.

5. Install the printer.

6. Once completed, restart the computer.



Installation and Configuration (Cont.)

Choose C:\Onyx Graphics



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

Install the 1-bit printer



Configuring the Printer (Cont.)

Before printing from the Onyx RIP-Queue, you must first configure each of the installed printers.

To configure your printer:

1. 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).

2. Select the Print to File port.

3. Configure the media and page size you would like to work with.



Configuring the Printer (Cont.)

4. Choose Print to File and then configure the output directory.

5. Choose the media.If all media types do not appear initially, they will appear after importing.

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Main Window – Onyx RIP Queue

Hold

Job

Select the Printer

Preview



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.



Opening an Image

1. From the File menu on the top left of the Main window select Open.

2. Select the file you want to RIP.

3. Select your printer by clicking from the printer drop-down menu.

4. Select a Quick Set that best represents your workflow.

5. Click Open.

Choose preflight for file editing



Preflight – Printer and Media

Toolbar

Select a Printer

Select the Media

Select the Mode

Select the Profile



Preflight – Previewing and Sizing

Size

Orientation

Cropping on Preview

Preview



Preflight – Tiling

Enables the Printing of Jobs which are larger than the Media.

Default Tile Size

Custom Size

Overlap



Preflight – Color Correction

Tools which allow alterations in the output color.

Filter

Tools

Saturation

Color Curves



Preflight – Color Correction (Cont.)

Color Replacement

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Preflight – Color Correction (Cont.)

Submitting your Work

Number of Copies


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Module Contents

HP Scitex XL1500

Module 5 – Server Configuration

Subject Slide

Printer Configuration53General Settings60Quick Sets Editing61Quick Set Advanced Options63Change Media and Placement71


Printer 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.



General Settings



Quick Sets Editing



Quick Sets Editing (Cont.)

Quick Set Name

Media Configuration

Resolution & Color Management

Advanced Options



Quick Set Advanced Options

Output



Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.)

Tiles




Marks




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.




Postscript File




Postscript




Workflow




Color Correction



Change Media and Placement



Printing Modes

Mode Resolution Sqm/hr

Module 6 – HP Scitex XL1500 Application

Onyx I-RIP Training

Module Contents

HP Scitex XL1500

Module 8 – Media Manager

Subject Slide

New Media104Ink Restriction105Calibrating a New Media107Calibration108Linearization111Ink Limit113Add Profiles114Gray Balance115Black Generation116


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).



Media Manager

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



Media Manager

Choose your Densitometer

Press Next



Media Manager

Set-up your Densitometer

Press Next



Media Manager


Press Finish



Media Manager


Press “Close”



Quick Menu- Create Profile

Clone Existing

Create new Profile

Create new Media



Quick Menu

Clone Existing



Quick Menu - Create New Media

Create New Media Group

Type Media Group Name

Press Finish




Create New Media

Add Media Name

Press Next




Press Media Options

Check “Use Light Ink at 100% Color Density”




Set Correct Values



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


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


Set Transition Values to 7


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 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



Read Color Swatch Calibration Data:


Press Setup



Read Color Swatch Settings :


I-One and File settings

Number of Patches per Ink

Press OK



Read Color Swatch :


Press Print





Press Read Swatch





Set the correct settings in Linearization Options

Calibrate I-One on white Spot

Calibrate I-One on Paper

Start to read Patches





Calibrate I-One on white Spot

Calibrate I-One on Paper

Start to read Patches



Read Color Swatch :


Press OK



Read Color Swatch :


Press Build

In case of values that are misread you will receive the “Invalid Reading (s) Screen choose Auto, Press OK





Press Next



Target Density's :


Choose “Basic Density Curves!”

Press Build Table



Target Density's :


Press Next



Print and Build Ink Limit Table :


Press Next



Print and Build Ink Limit Table :


Press Next

Press Finish


Ink Restriction (Cont.)

Transition Control

Ink Restrictions

Ink Configuration



Calibrating a New Media

1. Choose the New Media icon.

2. Set the media a name and mode.

3. Select Color Setup, and choose the 6-color mode.

4. Enter ink restriction values:

i. Click Ink Restrictions.

ii. Select the resolution for which you want to set restrictions.

iii. Select the ink level that you want to restrict.

iv. Click Set Restriction.



Calibration

Media Configuration Swatch Print Option

Dot Pattern and Resolution(Stochastic)



Calibration (Cont.)

Device (i1 recommended) Device configuration



Calibration (Cont.)

Device List Swatch Steps



Linearization

Print the linearization (recommended 15 steps) file and measure it with a densitometer (EYE 1).



Linearization (Cont.)

Set the N-factor for each color recommendations.

Measurement Tweak

N-Factor



Ink Limit

Examine the ink limit swatch and choose the desired value.

Limit between 3-4



Add Profiles

Add New Profile


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