Preparing A Job (Rip Data); With Output Port Set To [Ethernet] - MIMAKI JFX550-2513 Operation Manual

Chapter 2 Printing

2.8 Preparing a Job (RIP Data)

The explanation here applies to MIMAKI RIP software (RasterLink). The method for importing jobs (RIP data)
into the the machine (control PC) differs depending on the output port settings (
software"(P. 47)) in the RasterLink printer settings.
• Prepare suitable image data for printing.

With output port set to [Ethernet]

Import jobs (RIP data) to the machine (control PC) using a local network.
Network"(P. 40)
RIP PC
The shared folder for the machine (control PC) includes the following two types: These should be used as
necessary, as the operation differs depending on the data saving destination.
Item
SharedJob
HotFolder
Creating RIP Data
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Launch RasterLink.
• Click the icon on the RIP PC desktop.
LAN connection
• Saving data in [SharedJob] adds the jobs to the MPC job list.
to [SharedJob]"(P. 78)
– Jobs can be printed by selecting from the job list.
• Saving data in [HotFolder] starts printing immediately.
[HotFolder]"(P. 79)
– Printing is not always started immediately, even if you save to [HotFolder].
"Connecting to a Local
The machine (control PC)
: HotFolder
: SharedJob
Overview
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"Preparing the RIP
"When saved
"When saved to