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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents About the Documentation Introduction About this manual Terminology Chapter 1: About Job Management Job environments 1-16 Levels of job control 1-16 Setting up an operator-controlled environment 1-17 Understanding job flow 1-17 Spooling, processing, and printing 1-18 Visualizing job flow 1-19 Communicating with users 1-20...
Page 8 8 Contents Customizing the graphical interface 2-39 Using layout styles* 2-39 Showing, hiding, and arranging components 2-40 Using commands 2-42 Menu bar 2-42 Context-sensitive menus 2-50 Preparing to work with Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE 2-51 Connecting to the Fiery 2-51 Printing Fiery information pages 2-53...
Page 9 9 Contents Creating and monitoring FreeForm masters 3-90 Using FreeForm masters with variable data jobs 3-92 Tips for using Fiery FreeForm 3-93 Archiving jobs 3-94 Using the Job Log 3-96 Searching for jobs 3-97 Chapter 4: Previewing and Manipulating Jobs Previewing jobs 4-103 Displaying thumbnail previews...
Page 10 10 Contents Scale settings 6-137 Finishing settings 6-140 Modifying the layout manually 6-145 Reordering pages in Layout mode 6-145 Adding, duplicating, and deleting sheets 6-146 Editing page content 6-148 Rotating pages 6-149 Setting gutter sizes 6-151 Managing templates 6-152 Tips for using the Imposition feature of DocBuilder Pro 6-154 Page-level operations 6-154...
Page 11 11 Contents Appendix A:Basics of Imposition Printing books with the Imposition feature of DocBuilder Pro A-182 Basics of imposition layout A-182 Printer’s marks A-185 Additional sheets A-187 Binding methods A-189 Gang-Up printing A-191 Appendix B:TTemplates 1-Up Full Bleed B-194 2-Up Perfect B-195 2-Up Saddle B-197...
Page 12: About The Documentation
12 About the Documentation About the This manual is part of a set of Fiery documentation that includes the following manuals for users and system administrators. Most Documentation are available as Acrobat PDF (Portable Document Format) files on the User Documentation CD. •...
Page 13: Introduction
13 About this manual Introduction This manual is intended for Fiery operators and administrators, or users with the necessary access privileges, who monitor and manage job flow, manipulate jobs, and troubleshoot problems that may arise. It describes the functions and features of the Fiery job management utilities—Command WorkStation, ®...
Page 14: Terminology
14 Introduction • Chapter 4 describes how to preview, edit, and merge jobs using the Preview windows of Command WorkStation and Command WorkStation LE. • Chapter 5 describes how to use the Imposition feature of DocBuilder Pro to arrange the pages of your print job in special layouts for folding, binding, or cutting after printing.
Page 15: Es3640E Mfp Efi Job Management
About this manual • —A computer language designed Printer Control Language (PCL) as a page description language. The Fiery also uses this language to image the page, and communicate with applications. • —A file consisting of PostScript or PCL commands and comments that describe the graphics, sampled images, and text that should appear on each page of a document, and the printer options that should be used in printing, such as media...
Page 16: Chapter 1: About Job Management
1-16 Job environments Chapter 1: This chapter explains the basic principles of job management in an operator-controlled print environment and provides an About Job overview of the Fiery job management utilities. Management Job environments The Fiery supports several control levels of printing, job management, and Setup, and gives you the flexibility to choose a configuration that corresponds to the requirements of your site.
Page 17: Setting Up An Operator-Controlled Environment
1-17 Understanding job flow Setting up an operator-controlled environment This manual assumes you are working in an operator-controlled environment with responsibility for managing job flow. To establish an operator-controlled environment, you or the administrator must complete the following tasks: —The administrator must set up Set up password privileges separate passwords for operator access and administrator access to the Fiery.
Page 18: Spooling, Processing, And Printing
1-18 About Job Management Spooling, processing, and printing To understand job flow through the Fiery, it is helpful to consider Spooling the three main stages of printing. —When a job file is sent over the network by a remote Spooling user or imported from disk, it arrives at the Fiery and spools to a Processing location on the hard disk drive.
Page 19: Visualizing Job Flow
1-19 Understanding job flow Visualizing job flow As the operator, your job management tools permit holding and releasing a job at any stage of the job flow. In the following illustration, solid boxes indicate the types of job status flags you may see in the Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE Active Jobs window.
Page 20: Communicating With Users
1-20 About Job Management —When you issue the Print and Hold command for a Print and Hold held job, the job is released for immediate processing and printing. However, a raster copy of the original job remains in processed/held status, even after the original job finishes printing. —When you issue the Process and Hold Process (RIP) and Hold command (Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE)
Page 21: What The Operator Should Check
1-21 Communicating with users Are custom simulations available? If so, what type of targets do they represent? Although users see these print options, they should not select them if there are no custom targets on the Fiery. • List of installable options for the Fiery •...
Page 22 1-22 About Job Management As the operator, we recommend that you tell remote users which job ticket information you check when receiving a print job, and the information you require in order to print jobs they send. Job ticket information You can view and potentially override the print options specified by users by checking job ticket information.
Page 23: Overview Of The Job Management Utilities
1-23 Overview of the job management utilities Overview of the job management utilities The Fiery includes the following job management utilities: • Command WorkStation • Command WorkStation LE (Mac OS X) • Fiery Spooler (Mac OS 9.x) These utilities are designed for use by operators who must track and manage jobs and oversee general job flow through the Fiery.
Page 24: Fiery Spooler
1-24 About Job Management The features of Command WorkStation LE are similar to those of Command WorkStation. For information on Command WorkStation LE, see Chapters and 3. Fiery Spooler Fiery Spooler must be installed on a networked Mac OS 9.x computer and can only be used on that computer.
Page 25: Chapter 2: Introduction To Command Workstation And Command Workstation Le
2-25 The graphical interface Chapter 2: This chapter provides an introduction to the Command WorkStation and Command WorkStation LE graphical user Introduction interfaces. To follow along in the software as you read the chapter, to Command log in to the application with an Operator or Administrator WorkStation password, as described on page...
Page 26 2-26 Introduction to Command WorkStation and Command WorkSta- tion LE Command 1 Menu bar (see page 2-42) 2 Job status indicators (see page 2-36) 3 Action buttons (see page 2-38) 4 Active Jobs window (see page 2-28) 5 Jobs window (see page 2-30) 6 Activity Monitor (see...
Page 27 2-27 The graphical interface Command 1 Action buttons (see page 2-38) 2 Active Jobs window (see page 2-28) 3 Jobs window (see page 2-30) 4 Activity Monitor (see page 2-32) The following sections describe each component in Command WorkStation and Command WorkStation LE. ES3640e MFP EFI Job Management Guide - 27...
Page 28: Active Jobs Window
2-28 Introduction to Command WorkStation and Command WorkSta- tion LE Active Jobs window The Active Jobs window dynamically displays the status and job ticket information of jobs that are currently being held, processed, or printed on the Fiery. The title bar displays the total number of jobs and the total number of held jobs currently being monitored.
Page 29 2-29 The graphical interface Job ticket information Command WorkStation LE In the Active Jobs window, you can: • Monitor and manage jobs on the Fiery (see page 3-71) • Customize job ticket information (see page 3-72) • Monitor jobs on multiple Fiery servers* (see page 2-38) ES3640e MFP EFI Job Management Guide - 29...
Page 30: Jobs Window
2-30 Introduction to Command WorkStation and Command WorkSta- tion LE Jobs window The Jobs window displays information about jobs that have printed successfully through a connected Fiery. The window is divided into four layered panels. Click the selection tabs at the bottom of the window to move between different panels.
Page 31 2-31 The graphical interface The Printed Jobs panel doesn’t list the following types of Note: jobs: jobs printed though the Direct queue and jobs printed with the Print Pages command. Archive panel The Archive panel lists all files and jobs stored in the job archive. For information about using the Archive panel, see “Archiving jobs”...
Page 32: Activity Monitor
2-32 Introduction to Command WorkStation and Command WorkSta- tion LE The FreeForm panel is not available if you logged in as Guest. For information on working with FreeForm jobs and the FreeForm panel, see page 3-89. Job Log panel The Job Log panel lists all processed and printed jobs and includes the date and time the jobs were printed.
Page 33 2-33 The graphical interface jobs released for spooling, processing (RIPping), or printing. Held jobs do not appear in the Activity Monitor. Display the Activity Monitor by choosing Activity Monitor from the Windows menu. In Command WorkStation, you can use the server selection menu in the Active Jobs window to display job activity for an individual Fiery, or for all servers (see page...
Page 34 2-34 Introduction to Command WorkStation and Command WorkSta- tion LE All Servers view* In Command WorkStation, the All Servers view of the Activity Monitor summarizes the activity on all connected Fiery servers. • —Each Fiery appears in a Server Name bar. Click Server Name the bar to expand or collapse activity information for a particular Fiery.
Page 35 2-35 The graphical interface Command WorkStation LE Command WorkStation Four sections appear for a selected server. Click the title bar for each section to expand or collapse the display of each section. —Displays the file name of the job spooling to the Fiery Spooling hard disk.
Page 36: Job Status Indicators
2-36 Introduction to Command WorkStation and Command WorkSta- tion LE —Displays the total and available hard disk drive General Info space, and the total and available memory of the Fiery. This section also provides the Fiery name, system software version, technical support number, and printer name.
Page 37 2-37 The graphical interface —The job has been received by the Fiery. printing (bright green) ES3640e MFP EFI Job Management Guide - 37...
Page 38: Action Buttons
2-38 Introduction to Command WorkStation and Command WorkSta- tion LE Action buttons Action buttons provide convenient access to frequently used job management commands. You can also issue these commands by choosing them from the menu bar or the context-sensitive menus. For a detailed description of each Action button command, see the table on page...
Page 39: Customizing The Graphical Interface
2-39 Customizing the graphical interface To specify the Fiery being monitored 1. Click the arrow in the server selection menu of the Active Jobs window, Jobs window, or Activity Monitor. A menu appears, listing the names of all connected Fiery servers. 2.
Page 40: Showing, Hiding, And Arranging Components
2-40 Introduction to Command WorkStation and Command WorkSta- tion LE You can choose one of three preset layouts (Default, Style 1, or Style 2) and three custom layouts. For a description of the components included with each of the preset layouts, see page 2-49.
Page 41 2-41 Customizing the graphical interface to dock or undock a component • Double-click the window grip in the component’s title bar. To save the current display configuration as a layout style in Command WorkStation* 1. Choose Save Layout from the Window menu. 2.
Page 42: Using Commands
2-42 Introduction to Command WorkStation and Command WorkSta- tion LE Using commands You can perform a wide variety of functions using Command WorkStation and Command WorkStation LE commands, which you access from menus in the menu bar at the top of the Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE window.
Page 43 2-43 Using commands Submenu Menu Command Description command About LE† Displays information about the current version LE† of Command WorkStation LE Preferences† Allows you to change the Command WorkStation LE preference settings. Services† The commands under this submenu are disabled for Command WorkStation LE. Hide CWS LE†...
Page 44 2-44 Introduction to Command WorkStation and Command WorkSta- tion LE Submenu Menu Command Description command File Import Imports a job file into the Direct, Hold, or Print queue of the Fiery. Archived Job Imports an archived job file into the Hold queue of the Fiery.
Page 45 2-45 Using commands Submenu Menu Command Description command Actions Print Prints the selected job in the Active Jobs window, Printed Jobs panel or Archive panel. Delete Deletes the selected job in the Active Jobs window, Printed Jobs panel, FreeForm panel, or Archive panel.
Page 46 2-46 Introduction to Command WorkStation and Command WorkSta- tion LE Submenu Menu Command Description command Actions Preview Opens the selected job in a Preview window. (cont.) You can preview held jobs that reside in the Active Jobs window, as well as jobs that reside in the Printed Jobs panel, FreeForm panel, or Archive panel.
Page 47 2-47 Using commands Submenu Menu Command Description command Server Log In/Log Out Allows you to log in or log out of the Fiery and add or remove Fiery servers from the list. Setup* Opens the Setup options for the Fiery. Manage Color* Opens ColorWise Pro Tools.
Page 48 2-48 Introduction to Command WorkStation and Command WorkSta- tion LE Submenu Menu Command Description command Job Log* Export* Exports the contents of the Job Log panel to a tab-delimited text file. Export and Clear* Exports the contents of the Job Log panel to a tab-delimited text file, and clears the contents of the job log for the Fiery.
Page 49 2-49 Using commands Submenu Menu Command Description command Window Layouts* Default* Displays the following Command WorkStation components: Menu bar Job Status Helper Action buttons Active Jobs window Jobs window Activity Monitor (selected server view) Style 1* Displays the following Command WorkStation components: Menu bar Job status indicators...
Page 50: Context-Sensitive Menus
2-50 Introduction to Command WorkStation and Command WorkSta- tion LE Submenu Menu Command Description command Window Job Status Switches the Job Status Helper on or off. A (cont.) Helper* check mark next to the command indicates the helper is displayed. Tile Preview Displays active Preview windows in tiled Windows†...
Page 51: Preparing To Work With Command Workstation Or Command Workstation Le
2-51 Preparing to work with Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE 3. Choose the desired command from the context-sensitive menu. Preparing to work with Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE This section describes the setup and administrative tasks required to begin working with Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE.
Page 52 2-52 Introduction to Command WorkStation and Command WorkSta- tion LE Login button Login button Command Command Each row in the server list displays the name of a Fiery, the name of the printer associated with that Fiery, and a Login button. 3.
Page 53: Printing Fiery Information Pages
2-53 Preparing to work with Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE Command WorkStation Command WorkStation LE Printing Fiery information pages Use the Print Pages command to print information about the Fiery. The pages provide useful reference information for setting up or troubleshooting the Fiery.
Page 54 2-54 Introduction to Command WorkStation and Command WorkSta- tion LE Command WorkStation Server options Local Printer options Command WorkStation LE 3. For Command WorkStation, in the Select Printer area, specify where you want to print the pages. —The pages you specify are printed to the Fiery. Server —Allows you to print the Archive Log and Queues to Local Printer...
Page 55 2-55 Preparing to work with Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE Each set of pages contains specific information about the Fiery. You can print the following pages from the Fiery: —Provides color and grayscale PS Test Page/PCL Test Page samples to troubleshoot problems with the Fiery. The following settings are among those listed on the Test Page: Server Name, color settings, calibration information, and date and time the Test Page was printed.
Page 56: Setting Preferences
2-56 Introduction to Command WorkStation and Command WorkSta- tion LE Setting preferences The Preferences dialog box enables you to control application settings. To set preferences for Command WorkStation* 1. Choose Preferences from the Edit menu. The Preferences dialog box appears. 2.
Page 57 2-57 Preparing to work with Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE —Enables the display of ToolTips, or context- Enable ToolTips sensitive text which appears when you move the mouse pointer over particular buttons and options in Command WorkStation. —Specifies the folder where Command Temporary path WorkStation temporarily stores copies of the jobs you edit or change.
Page 58: Correcting Tray Alignment
2-58 Introduction to Command WorkStation and Command WorkSta- tion LE The following preferences can be specified: —When enabled, this preference Show Import Options Dialog setting displays a dialog box that allows you to specify the destination queue (Hold or Print) for each job imported into Command WorkStation LE.
Page 59 2-59 Preparing to work with Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE 3. Choose the tray you want to align from the Tray menu. 4. Choose the paper size loaded in the tray from the Media menu. The Tray Alignment is specific to the combination of tray and Note: paper size specified.
Page 60 2-60 Introduction to Command WorkStation and Command WorkSta- tion LE Fold the page exactly in half horizontally, unfold it, and then fold it in half vertically. When you unfold the sheet again, you will see that the fold lines cross three scales on three sides of the page. Determine which number on the scale each fold line crosses.
Page 61: Managing Fiery Fonts
2-61 Preparing to work with Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE Managing Fiery fonts The Fiery includes a number of built-in printer fonts. You can download additional fonts to the Fiery using the Manage Fonts command in Command WorkStation. Users on the network can also download fonts to the Fiery using Fiery Downloader (see the ™...
Page 62 2-62 Introduction to Command WorkStation and Command WorkSta- tion LE 2. Choose Manage Fonts from the Server menu. Click to update the Font List display Locked fonts Click to download additional fonts Click to delete font(s) Click to print the Font List Downloaded fonts Command WorkStation Click to print the Font List...
Page 63 2-63 Preparing to work with Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE 5. To delete a font in Command WorkStation, select the font you want to delete in the Font List, and click Delete. To select multiple sequential fonts in Command WorkStation, select the first font and Shift-click the last font;...
Page 64 2-64 Introduction to Command WorkStation and Command WorkSta- tion LE 2. In the Look in menu, browse to the folder containing the font(s) you want to download. The Filename field displays the name of the selected file. 3. Select the font name and click Add. You can navigate to different drives and folders to select fonts to download.
Page 65: Starting Up And Logging In
3-65 Starting up and logging in Chapter 3: This chapter describes how to use Command WorkStation and Command WorkStation LE to monitor and manage job flow on the Using Fiery. Once you log in to the Fiery with Operator privileges, you Command can view jobs held on the Fiery and issue commands to release WorkStation...
Page 66: Logging In To The Fiery
3-66 Using Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE When you start Command WorkStation for the first time, the Login Server list does not display any Fiery servers. For instructions on configuring and adding Fiery servers to the Login Server list, see the User Software Installation Guide Chapter 1.
Page 67 3-67 Starting up and logging in The server list appears. The Fiery must appear in the list before you can log in to it. Login button Login button Command WorkStation Command WorkStation LE 2. Click the Login button for the desired Fiery. The Login dialog box appears.
Page 68: Access Levels
3-68 Using Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE If the Fiery is already connected, the color of the key icon indicates the level of access granted: • Purple indicates Administrator access. • Orange indicates Operator access. • Cyan indicates Guest access. 3.
Page 69 3-69 Starting up and logging in Access level Privileges and password requirements Guest Can view job status, but cannot make changes to jobs or Setup, and cannot access the Job Log; no password required. In Command WorkStation, a user may be logged in as Note: Administrator on one Fiery, as Operator on a second Fiery, and as Guest on a third Fiery.
Page 70: Logging Out
3-70 Using Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE Logging out Logging out from the Fiery terminates the connection between the Fiery and Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE. To log out from a connected Fiery in Command WorkStation* 1. From the Server menu, choose Log in/Log out. 2.
Page 71: Monitoring Jobs
3-71 Monitoring jobs Monitoring jobs The Active Jobs window and the Printed Jobs panel of the Jobs window provide a visual means of monitoring the flow of print jobs through connected servers. In Command WorkStation, you can use the server selection menu in the title bar of each window to monitor a single Fiery or multiple Fiery servers (see page 2-38).
Page 72: Sorting Job Displays
3-72 Using Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE To select additional jobs in Command WorkStation, hold down Ctrl and click the desired jobs; to select a sequential series of jobs, hold down Shift as you click the jobs. To select multiple jobs in Command WorkStation LE, hold down Shift and click additional jobs.
Page 73 3-73 Monitoring jobs In Command WorkStation, the information in the Date/Time column is based on the date and time settings of the Regional Settings control panel. You can access the Regional Settings control panel from the Start > Settings > Control Panel menu or Start >...
Page 74 3-74 Using Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE To add a column, select the column name in the list on the right and click Add. To remove a column, select the column name in the list on the left and click Remove. 4.
Page 75: Managing Job Flow
3-75 Managing job flow Managing job flow The following sections describe the job management tasks you can perform with Command WorkStation and Command WorkStation LE. Importing jobs Use the Import command to import jobs into the job flow. You can import jobs located anywhere in the connected network, or jobs previously archived to external devices.
Page 76 3-76 Using Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE If you choose Direct, the job is sent directly to the Fiery for printing. The job does not appear in the Active Jobs window or Printed Jobs panel. 4. Click Import. ES3640e MFP EFI Job Management Guide - 76...
Page 77 3-77 Managing job flow To import a job into Command WorkStation LE† 1. Choose Import from the File menu, and then choose Job or Archived Job. 2. Locate and select the job file to import and click Open. 3. If the Import Options dialog box appears, specify the desired destination queue, and then click OK.
Page 78: Using Job Management Commands
3-78 Using Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE A destination queue is available only if the administrator enabled it in Setup (see the Configuration Guide Chapter 3). If you choose Hold, the job is imported into the Active Jobs window and held for future action. If you choose Print, the job is imported into the Active Jobs window and released for immediate printing.
Page 79 3-79 Managing job flow The following table describes job management commands in greater detail and explains how each command affects the raster data associated with a job: Choose this To do this Raster data is command Print Prints the selected job in the Temporarily held on the Fiery until Active Jobs window, Printed Jobs the job completes printing.
Page 80: Viewing And Overriding Print Settings
3-80 Using Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE Viewing and overriding print settings When logged in as Operator, you can view, override the user print settings, and print any held job in the Active Jobs window and the Printed Jobs panel. You can view and override print settings of jobs in the FreeForm panel.
Page 81 3-81 Managing job flow Command WorkStation Command WorkStation LE The user Instructions and Notes fields also appear in the Job Properties dialog box. • Instructions fields are intended to be viewed and annotated by the operator, but their contents are associated with the job and are deleted when the job is deleted after printing.
Page 82 3-82 Using Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE Some print options available in the printer driver are not Note: displayed in the Job Properties dialog box. For information about specific print options and settings, and where you set them, see Appendix A of the Printing Guide.
Page 83: Reordering Jobs
3-83 Managing job flow Indicates reRIPping is required Command WorkStation LE 4. In Command WorkStation, to print the current list of print settings on a local printer, click Print Properties. 5. To apply the print setting overrides to the selected job, click OK. Reordering jobs* If you are logged in to Command WorkStation as an Administrator, you can reorder the priority of jobs that are waiting to process or...
Page 84 3-84 Using Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE To reorder job priority 1. In Command WorkStation, choose Reorder Jobs from the Server menu. Click to move job to highest priority Click to move job up in priority Click to move job down in priority Click to move job to lowest priority...
Page 85: Managing Jobs On Multiple Fiery Servers
3-85 Managing job flow Managing jobs on multiple Fiery servers* Command WorkStation allows you to simultaneously connect to as many Fiery servers as your RAM resources allow. You can view and manage jobs processed by multiple Fiery servers from a single location and balance the job load between servers of similar capabilities.
Page 86: Cancelling Jobs
3-86 Using Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE Cancelling jobs You may need to cancel a job after it has been routed for processing or printing. You can cancel a selected job only while it is being processed or printed. You cannot cancel a job that is waiting to be processed or printed.
Page 87 3-87 Defining Mixed Media settings* To define Mixed Media specifications* 1. In Command WorkStation, select a spooled/held job in the Active Jobs window, and choose Mixed Media Setup from the Actions menu. The Mixed Media dialog box appears. This dialog box lists any previously defined media settings and includes buttons for adding, modifying, and deleting settings.
Page 88 3-88 Using Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE To print pages on tab paper stock, choose True from the Tabs in Page Range(s) menu, and then choose Tab Stock from the Media Type menu. By default, tab printing is set to False. By default, duplexing is set to Off.
Page 89: Printing Fiery Freeform Variable Data Documents
3-89 Printing Fiery FreeForm variable data documents Printing Fiery FreeForm variable data doc- uments The FreeForm printing feature provides a flexible and efficient method of printing variable data jobs, such as direct-mail advertising pieces. Fiery FreeForm allows users to preRIP and store the master elements of their variable data jobs on the Fiery, and then use that master data, as needed, for multiple variable data jobs.
Page 90: Creating And Monitoring Freeform Masters
3-90 Using Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE Creating and monitoring FreeForm masters Users can assign FreeForm master numbers from 1 to 15 using the Create Master print option when they send a job. These numbers can be changed to a master number from 1 to 100, with job overrides from the Job Properties dialog box.
Page 91 3-91 Printing Fiery FreeForm variable data documents After processing, the master job appears in the FreeForm panel of the Jobs window. To delete a FreeForm master 1. In the FreeForm panel, select the master job to delete. 2. Choose Delete from the Actions menu. ES3640e MFP EFI Job Management Guide - 91...
Page 92: Using Freeform Masters With Variable Data Jobs
3-92 Using Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE Using FreeForm masters with variable data jobs To print a variable data job with a particular FreeForm master, users must specify a number for the Use Master print setting. Users can only specify master numbers between 1 and 15. Only the operator can specify master numbers between 16 and 100, with job overrides from the Job Properties dialog box.
Page 93: Tips For Using Fiery Freeform
3-93 Printing Fiery FreeForm variable data documents Tips for using Fiery FreeForm At sites where a small number of users print FreeForm jobs, the Operator may want to assign FreeForm master numbers to specific users, then let them monitor their own master numbers. Users can choose the Create Master print option to assign new masters or overwrite existing masters.
Page 94: Archiving Jobs
3-94 Using Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE Archiving jobs You can archive PostScript and raster data jobs internally to the Fiery hard disk drive, or externally to the Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE hard disk drive or network drives. Once a PostScript or raster data job is archived, it appears in the Archive panel of the Jobs window.
Page 95 3-95 Archiving jobs 4. To archive the job externally to the Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE hard disk drive or to a device on the network, click Add. Click to add a device 5. Browse to the device and folder to which you want to archive the job and click OK (Command WorkStation) or Choose (Command Workstation LE).
Page 96: Using The Job Log
3-96 Using Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE Using the Job Log The Job Log panel of the Jobs window displays a list of all the jobs processed or printed since the Job Log was last cleared. You can adjust the column widths in the Job Log display by clicking the column border in the heading and dragging left or right (see “Customizing job ticket information”...
Page 97: Searching For Jobs
3-97 Searching for jobs The Print dialog box appears. 2. Specify your local printer settings and click OK. For information on how to print the job log from Command Note: WorkStation LE, see “Printing Fiery information pages” page 2-53. To export the Job Log 1.
Page 98 3-98 Using Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE In Command WorkStation, you can also perform advanced searches based on the file sizes and specific print options associated with jobs. You can save any set of general or advanced search parameters as a Find template, which you can reuse to perform the search again.
Page 99 3-99 Searching for jobs You can search for jobs in the Active Jobs window and in the Printed Jobs, Archive, FreeForm, and Job Log panels of the Jobs window. 4. Click the General tab, and specify parameters for the search. To clear all fields in the Find dialog box at any time, click Note: New Search (Command WorkStation) or New Find (Command...
Page 100 3-100 Using Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE In Command WorkStation LE, you can customize the display of found jobs by resizing or rearranging the job ticket columns (see page 3-73). To perform an advanced search for jobs* The Advanced search feature is available for Command Note: WorkStation only.
Page 101 3-101 Searching for jobs To search for jobs that fall within a particular range of file sizes, choose a range option from the Size (kilobytes) menu. Enter the range values in one or both of the fields. To search for jobs that have certain print options, click the selection box for each desired print option in the list.
Page 102 3-102 Using Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE To save the current set of search parameters as a Find template 1. In the Find dialog box, specify the desired search parameters, as described in previous procedures. 2. Click Save As. A dialog box prompts you to name the template.
Page 103: Chapter 4: Previewing And Manipulating Jobs
4-103 Previewing jobs Chapter 4: The Preview windows of Command WorkStation and Command WorkStation LE allow you to display preview images of jobs and Previewing perform edits, such as adding, deleting, duplicating, and reordering pages. You can also merge pages from two different Manipulating jobs into a single, merged job.
Page 104: Preview Window Controls
4-104 Previewing and Manipulating Jobs To view thumbnails of a job 1. In Command WorkStation, select a processed/held job in the Active Jobs window, or select a FreeForm master job in the FreeForm panel. In Command WorkStation LE, select a processed/held job in the Active Jobs window.
Page 105: Displaying Full-Screen Previews
4-105 Previewing jobs In Command WorkStation, you can preview locked PDF files. Note: When previewing a locked PDF file, the phrase “<Secure/ Locked>” appears at the end of its filename and a lock icon appears in the upper right corner of the Preview window. You cannot edit locked PDF files.
Page 106 4-106 Previewing and Manipulating Jobs Command WorkStation Click to close View previous and next full-screen preview pages Return to small preview Edit document Rotate page 90, 180, Zoom in or out or 270 degrees Click to use the panning tool Command WorkStation LE Scroll bar (to view other pages) Thumbnail...
Page 107: Editing And Merging Jobs
4-107 Editing and merging jobs Use the controls (represented by icons) in the full-screen preview to change the zoom level, rotate the page, display other pages, or return to the thumbnail preview. Editing and merging jobs Use the Preview windows to reorder and edit the pages of a job, or merge pages from several jobs into a single job.
Page 108 4-108 Previewing and Manipulating Jobs —Deletes the currently selected page. Delete —Reverses recently performed edits. Undo —Reapplies recently performed edits. This control is available Redo for Command WorkStation LE only. 5. To move pages within the Preview window, click to select the pages, and hold down the mouse button as you drag the selected pages to the new location.
Page 109: Merging Jobs
4-109 Editing and merging jobs In Command WorkStation, the following icons indicate the result of your action. If the icon does not have an arrow, existing pages are overwritten and replaced by dragged pages; if the icon has an arrow, the dragged pages are inserted. …...
Page 110 4-110 Previewing and Manipulating Jobs When printing a merged job, Command WorkStation or Note: Command WorkStation LE generally gives priority to the print settings of the original jobs over those of the merged job. Before merging two jobs, make sure that both jobs have been processed using the common print settings desired for final output.
Page 111 4-111 Editing and merging jobs Command WorkStation Command WorkStation LE Source doc. preview Destination doc. preview Use the following tips and guidelines: • Shift-click to select multiple, sequential pages; Ctrl-click (Command WorkStation) or Command-click (Command WorkStation LE) to select multiple, non-sequential pages. Release the Shift, Command, or Ctrl key before moving the pages.
Page 112 4-112 Previewing and Manipulating Jobs page with the one you are moving. To replace pages in Command WorkStation LE, you must manually delete the unwanted pages. • In Command … WorkStation, the cursor Replace single page Replace multiple pages changes to reflect the result of your action: …...
Page 113 4-113 Editing and merging jobs When multiple users are connected to the Fiery via a job Note: management utility, only one user should make changes at a time. If multiple users make changes in the same job simultaneously, unexpected results may occur. ES3640e MFP EFI Job Management Guide - 113...
Page 114: Chapter 5: Using Docbuilder Pro
5-114 Previewing, editing, and merging jobs Chapter 5: The DocBuilder Pro option allows you to apply imposition layouts to jobs for special printing and binding needs. DocBuilder Pro also Using provides several enhancements to the previewing, editing, and DocBuilder merging features of Command WorkStation. For background information on using imposition, see Appendix For information on customizing imposition settings, see...
Page 115 5-115 Previewing, editing, and merging jobs When you preview a PostScript job, Adobe Acrobat automatically opens in the background, generating PDF thumbnails that allow you to preview the job and perform further edits, including merging. A message prompts you to accept conversion of the file to PDF.
Page 116 5-116 Using DocBuilder Pro —You can insert blank pages into a spooled/ Inserting blank pages held PostScript or PDF job. First, open the job in a Preview window. Right-click a page thumbnail, and choose Blank Page from the menu. A blank page is inserted after the currently selected page.
Page 117: Imposition Window
5-117 Imposition window Imposition window The imposition feature is not supported for PCL jobs. Note: From the Imposition window, you can impose the pages of a document in an order and positioning suitable for printing and binding. If you are connected to more than one server at once, you can access the Imposition feature from one server only.
Page 118: Job Previews
5-118 Using DocBuilder Pro When you choose the Impose command, a page-imaging process generates a PDF version of the job on which DocBuilder Pro performs imposition. A status window appears while the job is imaged for the Imposition window. When it opens, the Imposition window displays the job. No layout is applied unless the job has been previously imposed.
Page 119 5-119 Job previews Printer’s spread Reader’s spread The paper used to print a printer’s spread is known as a sheet. In duplex printing, each sheet has two imageable surfaces—one on the front side and one on the back side of the sheet. Each imageable surface contains one printer’s spread.
Page 120: Navigating In The Imposition Window
5-120 Using DocBuilder Pro Navigating in the Imposition window Use the icons and menus at the top and bottom of the Imposition window to perform the following: • Switch from Preview mode (thumbnails of actual content) to Layout mode (page numbers only). •...
Page 121 5-121 Navigating in the Imposition window The Zoom tool, Pan tool, Preview mode, Layout mode, Mixed Page mode, and Fixed Page mode buttons are located in the upper-right corner of the window. Preview mode Layout mode Zoom tool Pan tool Mixed Page mode Fixed Page mode Selecting the Pan or Zoom tool changes the appearance of the...
Page 122: Switching Between Page View And Layout View
5-122 Using DocBuilder Pro The Surface menu, View menu, and scroll bar appear at the bottom of the window. These menus and controls affect the display in the Imposition window immediately. Switching between page view and layout view Use the view mode buttons to switch between a page view and a layout view of the job.
Page 123: Setting Magnification Levels
5-123 Navigating in the Imposition window Feature Layout mode Preview mode Enable/disable printer’s marks Reorder pages Rotate pages Define gutter Setting magnification levels Use the Zoom tool to increase or decrease the level of magnification in the Imposition window from 12% to 800%. The View menu at the bottom of the window provides several ways to set the level of magnification to display the contents of the window.
Page 124 5-124 Using DocBuilder Pro 3. Hold the Ctrl key and click to zoom out. Each time you click, the current magnification is reduced in half, down to a minimum of 12%. 4. Right-click the page in the Imposition window. Select Zoom In or Zoom Out from the menu that appears. Zoom In doubles the current magnification, and Zoom Out reduces the current magnification by half.
Page 125: Viewing The Sheets
5-125 Navigating in the Imposition window To use the View menu • Click the View menu and choose a zoom percent. To preview the entire surface, click the View menu and choose Fit Page. The View menu changes only the appearance of pages, not Note: their actual content.
Page 126: Using Templates
5-126 Using DocBuilder Pro Pan tool The cursor changes to a hand in the Preview area of the window. 2. With the Pan tool cursor positioned over a sheet, click and hold the left mouse button while moving the mouse. The page preview moves in the same direction as the cursor.
Page 127 5-127 Using templates templates. For a complete listing of built-in templates, see Appendix B. For information on creating your own templates, see “Managing templates” on page 6-152. Both built-in templates and your own custom templates appear in the Template menu. You can apply a template by choosing its name from the Template menu, in the upper-left corner of the Imposition window.
Page 128: Saving Your Work
5-128 Using DocBuilder Pro Saving your work It is important that you save the work you perform using the tools in the Imposition window. To save the imposed job 1. Click the Close box in the upper-right corner of the Imposition window. If the job has changed since it was opened in the Imposition window, you are prompted to save it.
Page 129: Chapter 6: Advanced Features Of Docbuilder Pro
6-129 Mixed Page mode and Fixed Page mode Chapter 6: This chapter provides information about the advanced imposition and editing features of DocBuilder Pro. You can use imposition Advanced settings to alter various aspects of a job and create custom Features of templates.
Page 130: Imposition Settings
6-130 Advanced Features of DocBuilder Pro Available in Available in Settings Setting Fixed Page Mixed Page panel mode mode Layout Rows/Columns Printer’s Marks Printer’s Marks: Pull into Page Edge Bleeds Scale Apply To Not editable; Editable always set to All Slots on All Surfaces Scale Mode...
Page 131: Sheet Settings
6-131 Imposition settings You can specify imposition settings using controls in the Sheet, Layout, Scale, and Finishing panes on the left side of the main window. To view or hide a settings pane, click the bar for that settings group. You can change the default unit of measurement for all Note: input fields in the Command WorkStation Preferences dialog box.
Page 132 6-132 Advanced Features of DocBuilder Pro main window preview immediately. The Size menu includes items representing all page sizes defined by the currently selected printer’s PPD file. To choose a custom size, enter the width and height of the custom page. If you do not specify units for your custom size values, DocBuilder Pro uses the default units specified in the Edit >...
Page 133: Layout Settings
6-133 Imposition settings Duplex Use the Duplex menu to specify the relationship of content areas on opposing sides of a sheet. Specify On for duplex (two-sided) printing or Off for simplex (one-sided) printing. When you choose On, the job is printed as duplex using a Top-Top setting, meaning that the tops of pages on opposing sides of a sheet are located on the same edge (usually the preferred choice for imposed book layouts).
Page 134 6-134 Advanced Features of DocBuilder Pro When you change the Rows value, you are prompted with a message that all custom page edits (Add, Delete, or Duplicate) applied to the job are canceled. Columns Click the Columns up and down arrows to specify the number of columns (up to five) in a layout, or specify the number of columns in the layout by typing a value in the Columns field.
Page 135 6-135 Imposition settings DocBuilder Pro allows you to define the set of printer’s marks displayed. For example, ganged-up business cards do not require fold marks, while a 4 x 4 book layout does. To specify which marks are shown, click Define and choose options in the Define Marks dialog box.
Page 136 6-136 Advanced Features of DocBuilder Pro positive offset moves the printer’s marks out from the center of the page, and a negative offset moves the printer’s marks closer to the center of the page. —Click Properties to customize Properties the appearance of trim marks and fold marks.
Page 137: Scale Settings
6-137 Imposition settings sheet. Non-imageable area Trim marks Image To specify horizontal and vertical bleed amounts for a job, click Define in the Layout panel and enter values (from 0 to 72 points, 0 to 1 inch, or 0 to 25.4 mm) in the Define Bleeds dialog box. The Bleeds option is not available in Mixed Page mode.
Page 138 6-138 Advanced Features of DocBuilder Pro Apply To In Fixed Page mode, the scaling settings you specify are applied to all pages in a job. In Mixed Page mode, you can apply scaling to specific slots on sheets. The number of slots on a sheet depends on the Rows and Columns values.
Page 139 6-139 Imposition settings —Enables the Scale Factor and Finished Height and Width Custom fields, so that you can specify new scaling values. The original height and width values are displayed for your reference. When you specify a value, DocBuilder Pro automatically updates the other fields to preserve the height-to-width aspect ratio of the page.
Page 140: Finishing Settings
6-140 Advanced Features of DocBuilder Pro The Alignment controls allow you to specify the placement of a page within its predefined slot on the sheet. For example, if the page has been scaled smaller than the slot, you can align the page to the upper-left corner of the slot by clicking the Alignment control corresponding to that position.
Page 141 6-141 Imposition settings settings. Binding To enable binding settings and disable gang printing, select Binding. When binding settings are enabled, you can specify the binding method, the binding edge of each page (left or right), and the number of pages per saddle group. DocBuilder Pro compensates automatically for binder’s creep according to the specified binding method, the number of pages in a saddle group, the layout in use, and the size of the job.
Page 142 6-142 Advanced Features of DocBuilder Pro binding methods. As with saddle stitching, pages are grouped together and stapled or stitched across a common center fold. The saddle groups are then stacked one on top of another and glued, as with perfect binding. When imposing a book for nested saddle binding, specify the number of pages in each saddle group by entering a value in the Groups of field.
Page 143 6-143 Imposition settings the first sheet is filled with images of Page 1, and the back side is filled with images of Page 2; the front side of the second sheet is filled with images of Page 3, and the back side is filled with images of Page 4;...
Page 144 6-144 Advanced Features of DocBuilder Pro 12-page document 9 10 11 12 2 x 2 Unique-Collate Cut, Duplex off Collate sheets 9 12 8 11 7 10 8 11 9 12 7 10 Sheet 1 Sheet 2 Sheet 3 Collate pages ES3640e MFP EFI Job Management Guide - 144...
Page 145: Modifying The Layout Manually
6-145 Modifying the layout manually Modifying the layout manually Whether you apply a predefined layout or specify custom settings, you can manually modify a job’s layout in the following ways: • Reorder pages. • Add, duplicate, and delete pages. • Rotate pages. •...
Page 146: Adding, Duplicating, And Deleting Sheets
6-146 Advanced Features of DocBuilder Pro When you use this procedure to reorder pages, the page Note: number you enter overwrites the original. For example, if you typed Page 3 in place of Page 5, you will now have two of Page 3 and no Page 5.
Page 147 6-147 Modifying the layout manually 4. Select the location to insert added or duplicated sheets, and click To delete sheets 1. Right-click a sheet in Preview or Layout mode and choose Delete Sheet(s) from the menu that appears. The Delete Sheet(s) dialog box appears. 2.
Page 148: Editing Page Content
6-148 Advanced Features of DocBuilder Pro Editing page content You can use the Enfocus PitStop software (installation instructions included with the DocBuilder Pro option) to edit the content of pages in a job. PitStop functions as a plug-in that adds enhanced PDF editing tools to Adobe Acrobat.
Page 149: Rotating Pages
6-149 Modifying the layout manually PitStop editing tools PitStop editing tools 3. Use the PitStop editing tools to edit the document content. For instructions on using PitStop, see your online PitStop documentation. To access this documentation, choose Help > Plug- In Help >...
Page 150 6-150 Advanced Features of DocBuilder Pro If you apply a 90° rotation to a page in Mixed Page mode and then switch to Fixed Page mode, the rotation will be cancelled. Rotate icon To rotate pages 1. To rotate a single page, click the Rotate icon on that page. 2.
Page 151: Setting Gutter Sizes
6-151 Modifying the layout manually For example, in the preceding graphic, if you press the Shift key and click the Rotate icon on Page 8, Page 6 rotates as well, because both pages are in the same location on the front side of the sheet.
Page 152: Managing Templates
6-152 Advanced Features of DocBuilder Pro Vertical gutter size field Marg Horizontal gutter size field The size and location of the margin (the area between the Note: outside edge of a group of imposed pages and the edge of the sheet) is a function of the particular printer associated with the job.
Page 153 6-153 Managing templates • Offsets settings in the Scale pane • Fixed Page Mode or Mixed Page Mode settings • Added, duplicated, or deleted sheets To save imposition settings as a template 1. Click the Save template icon. Save template Delete template Name of current template...
Page 154: Tips For Using The Imposition Feature Of Docbuilder Pro
6-154 Advanced Features of DocBuilder Pro Tips for using the Imposition feature of DocBuilder Pro This section provides information that will help you get the most out of the imposition features of DocBuilder Pro. Page-level operations Consider the following when editing pages of a job: •...
Page 155 6-155 Tips for using the Imposition feature of DocBuilder Pro Maintaining associated imposition data separately from the job’s PDF data allows DocBuilder Pro to impose in-RIP without modifying the PDF data, and allows you to reuse PDF data that has been modified in the imposition process. To save an imposed job 1.
Page 156: Chapter 7: Fiery Webspooler And Fiery Spooler
7-156 Tracking and managing jobs with Fiery WebSpooler Chapter 7: Fiery WebSpooler and Fiery Spooler duplicate many of the functions and features of Command WorkStation. Each provides Fiery additional flexibility by allowing job tracking and management WebSpooler from multiple platforms over the Internet or an intranet. Fiery Spooler •...
Page 157 7-157 Tracking and managing jobs with Fiery WebSpooler Most of these functions require an Administrator or Operator password. However, even without a password, you can log in to Fiery WebSpooler as Guest with view-only privileges. Most Fiery WebSpooler commands are identical to those of Note: Command WorkStation.
Page 158 7-158 Fiery WebSpooler and Fiery Spooler To access the Fiery WebSpooler window 1. Start your Internet browser. 2. Enter the IP address or DNS name of the Fiery. Consult the operator or administrator for this information. The Fiery WebTools home page appears. 3.
Page 159: About The Fiery Webspooler Window
7-159 Tracking and managing jobs with Fiery WebSpooler The Fiery WebSpooler window appears in a new browser window. About the Fiery WebSpooler window Similar to Command WorkStation, Fiery WebSpooler allows you to view Fiery and printer functions, and act as an interface from which you can control those functions.
Page 160 7-160 Fiery WebSpooler and Fiery Spooler The RAM status bar indicates the amount of memory in use. The Drive status bar indicates the amount of hard disk drive space in use. In the Fiery WebSpooler window, the background color for Note: the yellow and white printer icons is the same.
Page 161: Manipulating Job Options And Job Flow
7-161 Tracking and managing jobs with Fiery WebSpooler If the job does not appear in the Job Log, it may have been moved to the Archive window by the operator. The Archive window cannot be viewed with Fiery WebSpooler; you must contact the operator or go to the Command WorkStation screen to check this.
Page 162 7-162 Fiery WebSpooler and Fiery Spooler Choose this command from the To do this Raster data is Job menu Duplicate Job(s) Duplicate one or more selected PostScript or PCL data jobs in the (Duplicate is not available for Spool or Print areas (creates a raster jobs.) reference to the original job, with the same name).
Page 163: Overriding Job Option Settings
7-163 Tracking and managing jobs with Fiery WebSpooler Choose this command from the To do this Raster data is Job menu Override Print Settings Change the print options for the Deleted and regenerated, if the newly selected options require (see page 7-163).
Page 164: Job Icons
7-164 Fiery WebSpooler and Fiery Spooler If an icon appears to the left of an option name, it indicates Note: that changing the option’s setting requires the job to be reRIPped. When you override these types of options, the job is automatically reRIPped for printing.
Page 165: Spool Area
7-165 Job icons hold. Active jobs Jobs on hold Icon (white icons and rows) (yellow icons and rows) PostScript, PCL, or PostScript or PCL data raster data headed for headed for Print and Hold printing (top) or after or job on Hold after printing (bottom) printing (Hold) Printer icons...
Page 166: Rip Area
7-166 Fiery WebSpooler and Fiery Spooler —When printing requires an operator (because Hold queue jobs the Print queue and Direct connection are disabled), the operator must assign a destination to all jobs received from users on the network (Icon 1). Once assigned, jobs move down the Spool queue for processing (Icons 2, 3, and 4).
Page 167: Print Area
7-167 Previewing, editing, and merging jobs already been rasterized (RIP and Hold), or they have been printed and their raster data has been routed back to the RIP area ( Print and Hold). Raster jobs in the RIP area that are waiting to print (Icon 2) Note: cannot be manipulated by job commands.
Page 168: Previewing Raster Jobs
7-168 Fiery WebSpooler and Fiery Spooler windows in the following ways: • In Thumbnail A, you can view the currently printing job as it is RIPping, or any raster data job. • From Thumbnail A, you can open a full-screen preview of a raster file.
Page 169 7-169 Previewing, editing, and merging jobs 2. Click the RIP preview icon at the left side of the Thumbnail A window. In this mode, Thumbnail A displays each page of the currently processing job after it has been RIPped. Click to display the currently rasterizing job Click to close the thumbnail window...
Page 170: Displaying Full-Screen Previews
7-170 Fiery WebSpooler and Fiery Spooler To view thumbnails of any raster data file 1. Select any raster data job in the RIP area. 2. Choose Thumbnail A or Thumbnail B from the Job menu. Wait until all pages have been displayed before opening Note: another raster file with Thumbnail A.
Page 171 7-171 Previewing, editing, and merging jobs If you have edited a job using the thumbnail windows, you Note: must save the edited file before you can view full-screen previews of all its pages. 2. To close the full-screen preview, click the “X” button above the preview.
Page 172: Editing And Merging Raster Files
7-172 Fiery WebSpooler and Fiery Spooler Click to close the full-screen If scroll bar appears, click arrows or empty spaces, or move bar to scroll up or down If scroll bar appears, click arrows or empty spaces, or move bar to scroll left or right Editing and merging raster files The ability to work with raster files gives you new opportunities to...
Page 173 7-173 Previewing, editing, and merging jobs To view and edit raster data jobs 1. Select a raster data job in the RIP area, and choose Thumbnail A from the Job menu. 2. Open the Page menu to see the commands available for pages in Thumbnail A.
Page 174 7-174 Fiery WebSpooler and Fiery Spooler If you move the pages on top of existing pages, the pages will be overwritten. 4. When you are finished editing, click the Thumbnail A tab. If you have edited the job, you are prompted to save the job. 5.
Page 175 7-175 Previewing, editing, and merging jobs To replace pages, drag Thumbnail B pages on top of pages in Thumbnail A. To add pages, drag the pages to a new position in Thumbnail A; a blue highlight appears in the new position when the pages are ready to be added.
Page 176: Using The Job Log
7-176 Fiery WebSpooler and Fiery Spooler The new raster file is now in the RIP area, ready to print, together with the original source and target files. When multiple users are connected to the Fiery via Note: Command WorkStation, Command WorkStation LE, Fiery WebSpooler, or Fiery Spooler, and one user makes changes to a Thumbnail A job, not all users may see the results of those changes.
Page 177 7-177 Previewing, editing, and merging jobs Update Print Delete Export Update Print Delete Export ES3640e MFP EFI Job Management Guide - 177...
Page 178 7-178 Fiery WebSpooler and Fiery Spooler The Job Log displays each job and information about the job, including status, document name, user name, date, start time, end time, process time, page description language, file size, device, paper size, media, number of originals, total number of pages, and Notes.
Page 179: Fiery Spooler For Mac Os Computers
7-179 Fiery Spooler for Mac OS computers Fiery Spooler for Mac OS computers For Mac OS, the Fiery Spooler interface is almost identical to that of Fiery WebSpooler (see “Connecting to a different Fiery from Fiery Spooler” on page 7-180). Starting Fiery Spooler Use the following procedure to start Fiery Spooler.
Page 180: Connecting To A Different Fiery From Fiery Spooler
7-180 Fiery WebSpooler and Fiery Spooler For details on managing jobs in Fiery Spooler and Fiery WebSpooler, see “Manipulating job options and job flow” page 7-161. For details on the job icons that appear in Fiery Spooler, see “Job icons” on page 7-164.
Page 181 7-181 Fiery Spooler for Mac OS computers 2. Select the Fiery in the Chooser window. For information on setting up the connection to the server, see the User Software Installation Guide Chapter 2. 3. Click OK. The Fiery Spooler main window appears. ES3640e MFP EFI Job Management Guide - 181...
Page 182: Appendix A:basics Of Imposition
A-182 Printing books with the Imposition feature of DocBuilder Pro This chapter introduces the basic concepts of imposition and can Appendix A: be used as an introductory tutorial for imposing a document that Basics of will be printed as a book or booklet. For more detailed information Imposition on the Imposition main window and its components, see Chapters...
Page 183 A-183 Printing books with the Imposition feature of DocBuilder Pro a process inherently faster than printing a single page at a time. DocBuilder Pro allows you to image multiple pages on a single sheet, but output directly on your Fiery, rather than traditional printing presses.
Page 184 A-184 Basics of Imposition 3. Position the signature with the vertically folded edge to the left and the horizontally folded edges across the top. The paper should now resemble a small eight-page booklet (with the tops of pages joined at the fold). 4.
Page 185: Printer's Marks
A-185 Printing books with the Imposition feature of DocBuilder Pro Notice that: • The folds subdivide the sheet into areas representing pages in the final booklet. • Page numbers do not appear in book-reading order. • Some page numbers are upside down. Some pages must be printed upside down on the sheet in order for them to appear right-side up in the final booklet, and pages must also be printed out of numerical sequence on the sheet in...
Page 186 A-186 Basics of Imposition A DocBuilder Pro layout designates the location of folds, cuts, and other elements by means of markings called printer’s marks, which appear on the printed sheet outside the main content area of the job. • The job label comprises descriptive text such as the name of the job, a sheet identifier, and the date and time the sheet was printed.
Page 187: Additional Sheets
A-187 Printing books with the Imposition feature of DocBuilder Pro DocBuilder Pro makes it easy to set up gutters and specify a set of printer’s marks to image on the finished sheet, as shown in the following illustration. Job label Trim marks Fold mark Gutter...
Page 188 A-188 Basics of Imposition insert blank pages intentionally, for example after the cover page, after the table of contents, or between chapters. To insert blank pages, open the job in the Thumbnail A window, right-click the page you want to add the blank to (or pull down the Page menu), and select Insert blank page.
Page 189: Binding Methods
A-189 Printing books with the Imposition feature of DocBuilder Pro Binding methods A book layout also specifies the means by which sheets are gathered and bound. Stitching or stapling finished pages across a common center fold, or spine, is called saddle stitch binding, and the stitched pages are called a saddle.
Page 190 A-190 Basics of Imposition DocBuilder Pro reorders imposed pages automatically according to your choice of binding method, which can save a significant amount of time and effort. Consider, for example, what must be done when a book that was to be saddle stitched exceeds the bindery’s maximum page count and must be reimposed as a perfect-bound book.
Page 191: Gang-Up Printing
A-191 Printing books with the Imposition feature of DocBuilder Pro Creep becomes more noticeable as the number of groups in a saddle increases, and its effect is most noticeable on pages farthest from the center fold of the saddle. Consequently, a book layout must also specify the number of groups in each saddle because the number of groups in each saddle affects the amount of creep that needs to be accounted for.
Page 192 A-192 Basics of Imposition printing, the sheet is cut apart to produce individual cards. Gang Up Repeat layout This job can be made even more efficient by eliminating the gutters between cards, allowing you to reduce significantly the number of cuts required to separate each card from its neighbour neighbor.
Page 193 A-193 Printing books with the Imposition feature of DocBuilder Pro multiple jobs on the same sheet is known as Gang Up Unique. DocBuilder Pro provides both Gang Up Repeat and Gang Up Unique. Gang Up Unique layout ES3640e MFP EFI Job Management Guide - 193...
Page 194: Appendix B:ttemplates
B-194 1-Up Full Bleed This appendix gives descriptions of the built-in templates provided Appendix B: with DocBuilder Pro. Templates 1-Up Full Bleed The 1-Up Full Bleed layout is used to print one page per sheet. The printer’s marks indicate where to cut the paper so that the color content extends to the edge of the paper.
Page 195: 2-Up Perfect
B-195 2-Up Perfect 2-Up Perfect The 2-Up Perfect layout is used to create signatures for a perfect bound book. Each sheet is folded once and stacked on top of one another. For more information on binding methods, see page A-189. The following settings are applied for this layout: •...
Page 196 B-196 TTemplates The 2-Up Perfect layout should be used with jobs that have multiples of four pages, but it can be used with jobs that have any number of pages. Additional blank pages will be added if necessary. Pages will be ordered in groups of four so that when folded each sheet has four sequential pages.
Page 197: 2-Up Saddle
B-197 2-Up Saddle 2-Up Saddle The 2-Up Saddle layout is used to create sheets for a saddle bound book. All of the sheets are folded together, one inside the other. For more information on binding methods, see page A-189. The following settings are applied for this layout: •...
Page 198 B-198 TTemplates The 2-Up Saddle layout should be used with jobs that have multiples of four pages, but it can be used with jobs that have any number of pages. Additional blank pages will be added if necessary. Pages will be ordered so that when sheets are folded and stitched together, the pages will be sequential.
Page 199: 3-Up Trifold Brochure
B-199 3-Up Trifold Brochure 3-Up Trifold Brochure The 3-Up Trifold Brochure layout consists of a single sheet folded into three sections. Although the three sections are the same width, the space between each section varies so that the leftmost panel can be folded over the other two panels. The following settings are applied for this layout: •...
Page 200 B-200 TTemplates The 3-Up Trifold Brochure layout can be used only with jobs that have six pages. If the job contains more or less than six pages, an error message appears. The pages will be ordered as follows: Sheet 1, Sheet 1, front side back side...
Page 201: 4-Up Gate Fold
B-201 4-Up Gate Fold 4-Up Gate Fold The 4-Up Gate Fold layout is used most often in the case of a four-panel brochure. The finished brochure unfolds to double, then four times the original size. The following settings are applied for this layout: •...
Page 202 B-202 TTemplates The 4-Up Gate Fold layout can be used only with jobs that have eight pages. If the job contains more or less than eight pages, an error message appears. The pages will be ordered as follows: Sheet 1, Sheet 1, front side back side...
Page 203: 4-Up Head To Head
B-203 4-Up Head to Head 4-Up Head to Head The 4-Up Head to Head layout is used to create booklets from a layout of four pages on each side of the printed sheet. By rotating the two topmost pages, the signature can be folded both horizontally and vertically, and trimmed.
Page 204 B-204 TTemplates with two folds at 90 degrees, trimmed, and stitched together into signatures, the pages will be sequential. Note that although this layout requires two folds, the template applies a fold mark on the spine fold only. For example: •...
Page 205: 4-Up Z-Fold
B-205 4-Up Z-Fold 4-Up Z-Fold The 4-Up Z-Fold layout allows many panels to be folded on top of one another without stressing the folded spine. The most common example is a road map. The following settings are applied for this layout: •...
Page 206 B-206 TTemplates The 4-Up Z-Fold layout is used only for jobs that have eight pages. If the job contains more or less than eight pages, an error message appears. The pages will be ordered as follows: Sheet 1, Sheet 1, front side back side The 4-Up Z-Fold is usually folded as shown in the following...
Page 207: Appendix C:troubleshooting
C-207 Error messages Appendix C: This appendix describes error messages you might see, and provides some troubleshooting guidelines should a problem arise Troubleshooting with the Fiery, Command WorkStation LE, or Command WorkStation. If you are unable to resolve a problem after referring to this chapter, contact your Oki dealer.
Page 208: Troubleshooting
C-208 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before you call for service, follow the suggestions in this section. If you are unable to resolve the problem, make a note of the error condition and contact your Oki dealer. Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE does not respond If the Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE windows do not update, log off and then quit Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE.
Page 209: Unexpected Printing Results
C-209 Troubleshooting Unexpected printing results If this happens This is the problem The job settings are If the user printed from Apple Mac OS, there not carried out as may be two conflicting print settings. You can you expected. check the job properties by double-clicking the job.
Page 210: Clearing The Server
C-210 Troubleshooting Clearing the server Clearing the server is an Administrator option that can be used as a last resort if a job persists in the system and prevents printing despite attempts to cancel or delete it. Clear the server if all other troubleshooting methods have failed.
Page 211: Setup Error Messages
C-211 Troubleshooting If you have configured the Fiery and set up client computers and network servers according to guidelines in the Configuration Guide and the User Software Installation Guide, try printing a Test Page (in Command WorkStation or Command WorkStation LE, choose Print Pages from the Server menu).
Page 212: Index
Index I-212 saddle stitch 6-141, A-189 Index bleeds Acrobat 6-148 printer’s marks A-186 Action buttons 2-38, 3-78 setting 6-136 Active Jobs window job ticket information 3-72 monitoring jobs 3-71 Cancel Printing command 7-161 overview 2-28 from Command printing job list 2-55 WorkStation 3-86 Activity monitor Cancel Processing command 3-86...
Page 213: Troubleshooting C
I-213 Index logging in 3-67 logging out 3-70 editing page content 6-148 menus 2-42 Enable Animation preference 2-56 overview 1-23 error messages preferences 2-57 during Setup C-211 troubleshooting C-208 general C-207 user interface, explained 2-27 errors 7-160 windows 2-27 communicating print Fiery Spooler requirements 1-20 interface 7-156...
Page 214 I-214 Index FreeForm Delete Template 6-153 Create Master option 3-89 to Print area 7-167 3-90 RIP area 7-166 creating masters 3-89 to 3-90 Save Template 6-153 deleting masters 3-91 Spool area 7-165 overriding master importing jobs 3-75 numbers 3-90, 3-92 imposing jobs 5-117 printing variable data imposition...
Page 215 I-215 Index exporting to a file 3-97 panel 2-32, 3-96 printing 2-55, 3-96 canceling 3-86 using 7-176 editing content of 6-148 viewing printed jobs 7-160 importing 3-75 Job menu commands 7-161 imposing 5-117 job name 6-135 imposition data 6-155 Job Properties dialog box 3-90 limit 7-167 Job status indicators 2-36 monitoring 3-71...
Page 216 I-216 Index to Command WorkStation 3-66 newlink PrintPages 2-53 to Command WorkStation Notes LE 3-67 fields 1-21, 1-22, 3-80, 3-81 logging out from Command offsetting pages 6-139 WorkStation 3-70 Operator password 3-68, 7-157 from Command WorkStation operator-controlled environment, LE 3-70 setting up 1-17 Login Server orientation, setting 6-132...
Page 217 I-217 Index PCL (Printer Control Printed Jobs panel 2-30, 3-71 Language) 4-15 Printed queue 7-167 perfect binding printer (job) icon 7-164 defined 6-141, A-189 Printer Control Language gutters 6-151 (PCL) 4-15 permissions 3-69, C-210 printer fonts, see fonts PitStop 6-148 printer’s marks points 6-131 bleeds A-186...
Page 218 I-218 Index in job flow 1-18 Properties command 3-80, 3-90 saddle PS Test Page 2-55 defined 6-141, A-189 saddle stitch binding characteristics of 6-141 raster creep 6-132 data 7-161, 7-166 defined A-189 icon 7-164 groups A-189 raster files 1-18 gutters 6-151 archiving 3-95 Save As dialog box 5-128 editing 7-172...
Page 219 I-219 Index working with more than surface one 3-85 defined 5-119 server fonts, see fonts navigating to selected 5-122 sheet slot 6-138 defined 5-119, A-183 Surface menu 5-122 number of rows 6-133 orientation 6-132 target file 7-172 reordering pages 6-145 template size 6-132 applying 5-127...
Page 220: Unexpected Printing Results C
I-220 Index Command WorkStation LE hangs C-208 general guidelines C-208 slow redraw 5-122 unexpected printing results C-209 users are unable to connect to the printer C-210 Undo command 4-108, 7-173 undo, in editing thumbnail views 4-112, 7-175 Units preference 2-57, 2-58 units, setting 2-57 Use Master option 3-89, 3-92 variable data printing 3-89...

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Oki ES3640eMFP Management Manual

About the Documentation

Introduction

Chapter 1: About Job Management

Job Environments

Understanding Job Flow

Communicating with Users

Overview of the Job Management Utilities

Chapter 2: Introduction to Command Workstation and Command Workstation LE

The Graphical Interface

Monitoring Single or Multiple Fiery Servers

Customizing the Graphical Interface

Using Commands

Preparing to Work with Command Workstation or Command Workstation LE

Chapter 3 : Using Command Workstation or Command

Workstation LE

Starting up and Logging in

Monitoring Jobs

Managing Job Flow

Defining Mixed Media Settings

Printing Fiery Freeform Variable Data Documents

Archiving Jobs

Using the Job Log

Searching for Jobs

Chapter 4: Previewing and Manipulating Jobs

Previewing Jobs

Editing and Merging Jobs

Chapter 5: Using Docbuilder Pro

Previewing, Editing, and Merging Jobs

Imposition Window

Job Previews

Navigating in the Imposition Window

Using Templates

Saving Your Work

Chapter 6: Advanced Features of Docbuilder Pro

Mixed Page Mode and Fixed Page Mode

Imposition Settings

Modifying the Layout Manually

Managing Templates

Tips for Using the Imposition Feature of Docbuilder Pro

Chapter 7: Fiery Webspooler and Fiery Spooler

Tracking and Managing Jobs with Fiery Webspooler

Job Icons

Previewing, Editing, and Merging Jobs

Fiery Spooler for Mac os Computers

Appendix A:basics of Imposition

Printing Books with the Imposition Feature of Docbuilder Pro

Appendix B:ttemplates

B-194 1-Up Full Bleed

2-Up Perfect

2-Up Saddle

3-Up Trifold Brochure

4-Up Gate Fold

4-Up Head to Head

4-Up Z-Fold

Appendix C:troubleshooting

Error Messages

Troubleshooting

Index

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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