Onyx IRIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 1 – General Introduction Course Overview 1. General Introduction 2. DTP 3. Onyx Poster. Shop RIP 4. Media Manager

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 2 – System Configuration Software Configuration Mac/PC DTP RIP Station Onyx I-RIP HP Scitex XL 1500 Machine Software

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 3 – DTP Module Contents Subject Slide DTP Work Flow 20 File Format – Input 21 File Format – Output 22 Macintosh Chooser 23 CMYK Separation Setup in Photoshop Ink Coverage 25 Closing a PS File Using Free. Hand ICC – International Color Consortium Insert ICC with Photo. Shop 29 24 26 28

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 3 – DTP Mac/PC Workstation: Photo. Shop, Quark etc. Onyx I-RIP PS, EPS, JPG, PDF 1 -bit Tiff Machine Application DTP Work Flow

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 3 – DTP File Format – Input q PS (Post. Script): A programming and page description language supported by most DTP and graphics applications. q EPS (Encapsulated Post. Script): A version of Post. Script file format that includes both a low resolution preview and a high resolution Post. Script image description. q PDF (Portable Document Format): Independent file format (not in program, system or computer).

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 3 – DTP File Format – Output q 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.

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 3 – DTP Macintosh Chooser q Laserwriter 8. 4. 2. 3 and above or Adobe. PS printer q PPD q Onyx Production House CD q Mac Tools directory in E: /Graphics folder on Prefix RIP server.

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 3 – DTP CMYK Separation Setup in Photo. Shop q Separation type GCR q Black generation Medium q Black ink limit 100% q Total ink limit 300%

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 3 – DTP Ink Coverage 1 4 2 3 5 6 7

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 3 – DTP Closing a PS File Using Free. Hand 1 2 3

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 3 – DTP Closing a PS File Using Free. Hand (Cont. ) 4 5

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 3 – DTP ICC – International Color Consortium q International color standards for all devices q CMM – Color Matching Module q Use HP IID Profile Wizard to create ICC profiles q Input and output ICC profiles are set in Print properties during RIP

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 3 – DTP Insert ICC with Photo. Shop 1 2 3

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Module Contents 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 RIP a File 42 Opening an Image 43 Preflight – Printer and Media 44 Preflight – Previewing and Sizing Preflight – Tiling 46 Preflight – Color Correction 47 41 45

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 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

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Software q Onyx I-RIP Server q Preflight q Media Manager q Step and Repeat

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Before Installation Production House hardware and software recommended requirements: q Motherboard - 2 USB ports q CPU - Intel Pentium IV/AMD Athlon single/dual 3. 2 GHz or higher. A dual processor will increase performance. q RAM - Minimum 2 GB per CPU q 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 q Hard drive space for installation - 100 MB

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Before Installation (Cont. ) q Operating system - Windows XP Pro Server q 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. q Monitor resolution - 1024 × 768 pixels with 16 -bit color

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP 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.

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Installation and Configuration (Cont. ) Choose C: Onyx Graphics

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Installation and Configuration (Cont. ) q Upon completion of the installation procedure, the software will open a list of drivers to install. Choose and installs the HP Scitex XL 1500 1 bit printer. q In the Onyx I-RIP, you can install several different printers, and work on each one separately with different devices.

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Configuring the Printer Install the 1 -bit printer

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 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: 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.

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP 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. 1 2

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Main Window – Onyx RIP Queue Select the Printer Job Preview Hold

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP a File There are two options to open and RIP a file: q Use the RIP server. § From the Hold to the Print area, drag the file. § File manipulation is not available in this option. q Open the file with preflight. § Manipulate the file, sizing, cropping, color correction etc. § Submit the file and the process will start.

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP 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

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Preflight – Printer and Media Toolbar Select a Printer Select the Media Select the Mode Select the Profile

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Preflight – Previewing and Sizing Preview Size Orientation Cropping on Preview

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Preflight – Tiling Enables the Printing of Jobs which are larger than the Media. Default Tile Size Custom Size Overlap

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Preflight – Color Correction Tools which allow alterations in the output color. Filter Tools Saturation Color Curves

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 4 – Onyx Production House RIP Preflight – Color Correction (Cont. ) Color Replacement

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Preflight – Color Correction (Cont. ) Submitting your Work Number of Copies

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 5 – Server Configuration Module Contents Subject Slide Printer Configuration 53 General Settings 60 Quick Sets Editing 61 Quick Set Advanced Options 63 Change Media and Placement 71

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 5 – Server Configuration Printer Configuration

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 5 – Server Configuration Printer Configuration (Cont. )

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 5 – Server Configuration Printer Configuration (Cont. )

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 5 – Server Configuration Printer Configuration (Cont. ) q Print To Resolution Specific Folder – every output RIP is sent to its resolution type folder. q Print To Media Specific Folder – every output RIP is sent to its media type folder. q Print To Image Specific Folder – every output RIP is sent to its image name folder. q Rotating alternate tiles – it is possible to rotate automatically only the odd tiles. q Use light ink at 100% color density – This is the amount of light color at 100% dark color.

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 5 – Server Configuration Printer Configuration (Cont. )

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 5 – Server Configuration Printer Configuration (Cont. )

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 5 – Server Configuration Printer Configuration (Cont. )

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 5 – Server Configuration General Settings

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 5 – Server Configuration Quick Sets Editing

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 5 – Server Configuration Quick Sets Editing (Cont. ) Quick Set Name Media Configuration Resolution & Color Management Advanced Options

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 5 – Server Configuration Quick Set Advanced Options Output

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 5 – Server Configuration Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont. ) Tiles

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 5 – Server Configuration Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont. ) Marks

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training 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.

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 5 – Server Configuration Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont. ) Postscript File

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 5 – Server Configuration Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont. ) Postscript

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 5 – Server Configuration Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont. ) Workflow

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 5 – Server Configuration Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont. ) Color Correction

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 5 – Server Configuration Change Media and Placement

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 6 – HP Scitex XL 1500 Application Printing Modes Mode Resolution Sqm/hr

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager Module Contents Subject Slide New Media 104 Ink Restriction 105 Calibrating a New Media Calibration 108 Linearization 111 Ink Limit 113 Add Profiles 114 Gray Balance 115 Black Generation 116 107

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager Quick Menu q Create new Profile q Edit Profiles q View Media Library q Configure Device q Report and Tools q Calibrate a new media, using a densitometer for the gray level reading. q Import the OML file (media pack, distributed by HP IID).

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager Quick Menu q Create new Profile q Edit Profiles q View Media Library q Configure Device q Report and Tools q Calibrate a new media, using a densitometer for the gray level reading. q Import the OML file (media pack, distributed by HP IID).

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager Note: First time launching of Media Manager you will need to choose your Densitometer (click Add)

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager q Choose your Densitometer q Press Next

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager q Set-up your Densitometer q Press Next

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager q Set-up your Densitometer q Press Next

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager q Set-up your Densitometer q Press Finish

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager q Set-up your Densitometer q Press “Close”

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager Quick Menu- Create Profile q Clone Existing q Create new Profile q Create new Media

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 8 – Media Manager Quick Menu q Clone Existing

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 8 – Media Manager Quick Menu q Clone Existing

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 8 – Media Manager Quick Menu - Create New Media q Create New Media Group q Type Media Group Name q Press Finish

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 8 – Media Manager Quick Menu - Create New Media q Add Media Name q Press Next

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager Quick Menu - Create New Media q Press Media Options q Check “Use Light Ink at 100% Color Density”

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 8 – Media Manager Quick Menu - Create New Media q Set Correct Values

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager Ink Restriction - Simple Mode Tab Evaluate file and decide on the Dark ink restriction : q Darkinkrestrictions. tif q Restrict Dark Ink by choosing cubes q Press Next (“Set Transition Values”)

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager Ink Restriction - Advanced Mode Tab q Darkinkrestrictions. tif q Restrict Dark Ink by using the “Set Restrictions” Button q Light Colors should be 70% of Dark colors (E. G. 92 X 0. 7) q Press Next

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 8 – Media Manager Ink Restriction - Advaced Mode Tab q Set Transition Values to 7

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) q Set scale to 180% (Do not use “Copies” as RIP time will be longer and this function is to be done on Press) q Press Print q Note: As the RIP is processing the file a time bar is showing RIP Set Progression to view this use the scroll bar q Press Next

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Print and Read Color Swatch : q If needed Press Back and adjust needed parameters q Press “Print Swatch” q Note: As the RIP is processing the file a time bar is showing RIP Set Progression to view this use the scroll bar

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Read Color Swatch Calibration Data: q Press Setup

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Read Color Swatch Settings : q I-One and File settings q Number of Patches per Ink q Press OK

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Read Color Swatch : q Press Print

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Print and Read Color Swatch : q Press Read Swatch

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Print and Read Color Swatch : q Set the correct settings in Linearization Options q Calibrate I-One on white Spot q Calibrate I-One on Paper q Start to read Patches

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Print and Read Color Swatch : q Calibrate I-One on white Spot q Calibrate I-One on Paper q Start to read Patches

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Read Color Swatch : q Press OK

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Read Color Swatch : q Press Build q In case of values that are misread you will receive the “Invalid Reading (s) Screen choose Auto, Press OK

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Print and Read Color Swatch : q Press Next

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Target Density's : q Choose “Basic Density Curves!” q Press Build Table

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Target Density's : q Press Next

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Print and Build Ink Limit Table : q Press Next

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager Print Test Image (No Linearization) Print and Build Ink Limit Table : q Press Next q Press Finish

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager Ink Restriction (Cont. ) Ink Restrictions Ink Configuration Transition Control

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager 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.

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 8 – Media Manager Calibration Media Configuration Dot Pattern and Resolution (Stochastic) Swatch Print Option

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 8 – Media Manager Calibration (Cont. ) Device (i 1 recommended) Device configuration

Onyx I-RIP Training HP Scitex XL 1500 Module 8 – Media Manager Calibration (Cont. ) Device List Swatch Steps

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 8 – Media Manager Linearization Print the linearization (recommended 15 steps) file and measure it with a densitometer (EYE 1).

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 8 – Media Manager Linearization (Cont. ) Set the N-factor for each color recommendations. Measurement Tweak N-Factor

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 8 – Media Manager Ink Limit Examine the ink limit swatch and choose the desired value. Limit between 3 -4

HP Scitex XL 1500 Onyx I-RIP Training Module 8 – Media Manager Add Profiles Add New Profile