The term “Fiery X3e” is used in this document to refer to the Fiery X3e 31C-M Color Server. This icon identifies information that applies only to the Fiery X3e copier. This icon identifies information that applies only to the Fiery X3e printer. Media pack Your Fiery X3e media pack should contain the following: •...
• The Color Guide provides information on managing the color output of the Fiery X3e. It explains how to calibrate your copier/printer and take advantage of the ColorWise color management system, as well as features in ColorWise Pro Tools ®...
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3 About the documentation Printing the manuals The PDF files on the User Documentation CD include blank pages to allow for correct pagination with duplex printing. The CD also includes an installer for Adobe Acrobat Reader, an application that allows you to view and print the user documentation from a Windows or Mac OS computer.
Service Pack 1 Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, or Datacenter Edition, all the 32-bit version (printer driver only supported) Mac OS Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X 10.1 to 10.2 Classic Mode Mac OS X 10.2.4 or...
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PostScript printer driver Adobe PostScript Printer Driver for Windows (included with user software) PCL printer driver PCL Printer Driver for Windows only (included with user software) TWAIN-compliant application software EFI Fiery Remote Scan Fiery WebTools ™ • Java-enabled web browser: —Internet Explorer v5.5 or higher (Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000)
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6 Quick Start Guide Minimum requirements for Windows 98/Me Command WorkStation • Windows-based computer with a 200-MHz or greater (Windows only) Pentium processor • 60MB of available hard disk drive space for installation • At least 2 • A monitor that supports 16-bit color at a minimum resolution of 1024 •...
E TO A NETWORK 1. Prepare a network node for the Fiery X3e. 2. Route the cable to a location near the copier/printer where the Fiery X3e will be installed, and attach the cable to the network interface of the Fiery X3e.
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Configuring the network server If you require a network server, you must configure that server to provide client access to the Fiery X3e as a color printer. To configure a network server in a Windows or UNIX network environment, see the NT/2000 (using TCP/IP) networks, the network servers must be configured for...
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The Configuration page lists all the settings in effect in the current Setup. Print a Configuration page before and after running Setup, to keep a record of current copier/ printer default settings. O PRINT A ONFIGURATION PAGE 1. Make sure the information screen on the Control Panel reads Idle.
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At the main Setup window, press the button for the Setup you want to access. Preparing client workstations for printing Before you can print to the Fiery X3e, you must install the appropriate printer files from the User Software CD and connect the client to the Fiery X3e over the network.
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• Copying additional files from the User Software CD, as required Mac OS computers To set up printing on a Mac OS computer, perform the following steps: • Install the printer driver and PPD files. • Set up the Fiery X3e in the Chooser. • Configure installable print options.
12 Quick Start Guide Shutting down the Fiery X3e Generally, you can leave the Fiery X3e and the copier/printer running all the time. This section describes how to shut down the Fiery X3e when necessary. Shutting down the Fiery X3e You may need to shut down the Fiery X3e for service.
IERY E PRINTER 1. On the printer Control Panel, press the Menu key to display the Functions menu. 2. Scroll to display Shut Down and press the Set key. 3. Scroll to display Shut Down System and press the Set key.
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Setup. Windows At each workstation that will print to the Fiery X3e: • Install the appropriate printer files and connect to one or more queues. • For computers that will use them, install Fiery utilities and an Internet browser. • Verify the Fiery X3e in the list of printers and run a test print.