Kyocera Xi3648 Instruction Handbook Manual
Kyocera Xi3648 Instruction Handbook Manual

Kyocera Xi3648 Instruction Handbook Manual

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ALWAYS read this Instruction Handbook thoroughly before use.
After reading, maintain it in good condition and keep it together
with the Instruction Handbook for your copier.
Xi Repro System
INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK
Published in July '98
3AC80061
Revision 1

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  • Page 1 Xi Repro System ALWAYS read this Instruction Handbook thoroughly before use. After reading, maintain it in good condition and keep it together with the Instruction Handbook for your copier. INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK Published in July '98 3AC80061 Revision 1...
  • Page 3 Preface Xi Repro System is designed to connect a large format digital copier to a computer to be used as a plotter controller system. This handbook describes how to use the software and applications included in Xi Repro System. Please refer to the instruction handbook of the large format digital copier for information about the installation and use of the copier.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1. Overview Features ...1-2 System configuration ...1-3 Product components ...1-4 System requirements ...1-6 2. System Installation Connecting the machines ...2-3 Installing Xi Repro System ... 2-4 Setting the copier ...2-5 Checking operation ...2-8 Other software ...2-10 3. Using Client Starting and closing the application ... 3-2 Creating and saving a project file ...
  • Page 5 Report tab ... 4-8 Scanner Sheet Size tab ... 4-10 About Box Edit tab ... 4-12 Device Data tab ... 4-13 Printer tab ... 4-15 Scanner tab ... 4-17 5. Using Stamp Starting and closing the application ... 5-2 Creating and saving a stamp ... 5-5 Editing a stamp ...
  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview This section provides an overview of Xi Repro System. Features System configuration Product components System requirements...
  • Page 7 Overview 1. Overview 1.1 Features Xi Repro System provides the interface between a large digital copier (hereafter called “copier”) and computers to function as a plotter controller system. Xi Repro System allows conversion and storage of scanned image data in a file; handles tasks (including set number assignment and collating) on a computer when printing plots;...
  • Page 8 1.2 System configuration The system configuration is shown in Figure 1-1. Xi Repro System is to be installed on a computer running Windows NT. When connected to a copier via a PCI interface cable, a computer running this software performs as a plotter server. In such a system configuration, this computer is called the Local Client.
  • Page 9 Overview 1.3 Product components 1.3.1 Supplied products The following are supplied with the package. • CD-ROM (1) • Interface card • PCI interface cable • Relay PCB (2, used during installation) • Relay cable (used during installation) • Installation manual 1.3.2 CD-ROM The supplied CD-ROM contains: •...
  • Page 10 1.3.3 Xi Repro System Xi Repro System consists of the following four applications: 1. Client The Client application provides Xi Repro System’s main facilities. Namely: • Create a new set. • Scan files into a set. • Add to or delete from a set TIFF files, HPGL/2 files or other image files. •...
  • Page 11 Overview 1.4 System requirements The following is the minimum equipment required to use a system with Xi Repro System: • Copier PointSource Xi 3648 • Computer 200 MHz Pentium Pro Processor Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 3 must be installed) 2 GB Hard Disk 128 MB RAM PCI Bus...
  • Page 12: System Installation

    System Installation This section describes the installation procedure. Connecting the machines Installing Xi Repro System Setting the copier Checking operation Other software...
  • Page 13 System Installation 2. System Installation Figure 2-1 shows the system installation procedure for the Local Client. See 6. Network Plotting for the installation procedure for the Remote Client. Figure 2-1 System installation procedure Connecting the machines Installing Xi Repro System Setting the copier Checking operation...
  • Page 14 2.1 Connecting the machines Perform the following steps to install the interface card and connect the machines. 1. Turn the power to both the computer and copier off. 2. Remove the computer cover. Locate an available PCI slot and remove its bracket and screw.
  • Page 15 System Installation 2.2 Installing Xi Repro System 1. Start Windows NT and close any unnecessary applications. 2. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 3. The Setup screen appears followed by the Welcome screen. Click on the “Next” button. 4.
  • Page 16 2.3 Setting the copier Reset the offline status of the copier to use Xi Repro System. Resetting the offline status of the copier 1. Press the added features key on the copier operation panel. 2. Press the mode set keys until the message “10. CONTROLLER MODE” appears. ding Edge ling...
  • Page 17 System Installation 3. Press the enter key. ding Edge ling 4. Press the mode set keys until the message “2. EXIT OFF LINE” appears. CONTROLLER MODE 2. EXIT OFF LINE 5. Press the enter key. 6. Press the mode set keys until the message “1. OFF LINE RELEASE” appears. 7.
  • Page 18 The copier cannot be controlled via the copier operation panel while resetting the offline status. To control the copier via the operation panel, first press the on-line key to turn the on-line indicator off. The copier is in the on-line mode (the on-line indicator is on) after the offline status has been reset.
  • Page 19: Checking Operation

    System Installation 2.4 Checking operation After the machines are connected, the Xi Repro System is installed and the setting of the copier is complete, check for correct communication between the computer and copier by performing the following steps. 1. Start Windows NT. 2.
  • Page 20 5. Select “Local System Status” from “View” in the menu bar. 6. The Local System Status screen appears. The “Status-OK” message is displayed at the top right of the screen if communication is good. 7. Click on the “Close” button to close the screen. Check the following if the “Status-OK”...
  • Page 21: Other Software

    System Installation 2.5 Other software 2.5.1 Virus protection Since files can frequently be loaded from floppy disks when using Xi Repro System, installation of a virus protection application is highly recommended. 2.5.2 Image editor Xi Repro System is capable of displaying images. High resolution images can also be displayed by specifying the image editor in the option setting of Client.
  • Page 22: Using Client

    Using Client This section describes how to use Client. Starting and closing the application Creating and saving a project file Sets/members tree Creating and deleting a new set Inserting and deleting a plot Displaying and editing a plot Inserting and deleting a stamp Editing a stamp Inserting and deleting a pen set 3.10 Changing the order of the sets/members tree...
  • Page 23 Using Client 3. Using Client The Local Client and Remote Clients provide the same facilities except that Remote Clients do not provide a scanner facility. 3.1 Starting and closing the application 3.1.1 Starting the application Perform the following steps to start the application. 1.
  • Page 24 3.1.2 Project window This section describes the project window displayed when starting Client. 1 Menu bar. 2 Toolbar. 3 Sets/members tree of a project. 4 Buttons for printing/scanning. 5 Buttons to change the placement of set members. 6 Box in which a plot thumbnail is displayed. 7 Box in which a message indicating Client activities is displayed.
  • Page 25 Using Client 3.1.3 Select the units system Perform the following steps to select the units system used in the application. 1. Click on “Tools” in the menu bar to open the Tools menu. 2. Click on “Options”. 3. Select the Preferences tab, then the units system to be used in “Units” (see 3.14.2 Preferences tab ).
  • Page 26 3.1.4 Closing the application Perform the following steps to close the application. 1. Click on “File” in the menu bar to open the File menu. 2. Click on “Exit”. Using Client...
  • Page 27 Using Client 3.2 Creating and saving a project file 3.2.1 Creating a new project file When Client is started, it creates a new project called “Untitled”. A new project can also be created by either of the following methods: • Click on “New” and then “Project” from “File” in the menu bar. •...
  • Page 28 Using Client 3.2.2 Saving a project file 1. Click on “Save” from “File” in the menu bar or the in the toolbar. 2. Specify the directory, enter the filename and then click on the “Save” button. A project is saved as a project file with the “.rfx” extension. A project file is simply a list of the names of plots added to the sets/members tree;...
  • Page 29 Using Client 3.2.3 Opening an existing project file 1. Click on “Open” from “File” in the menu bar or the 2. Select the project to be opened and click on the “Open” button. The project window appears. button in the toolbar.
  • Page 30 Using Client 3.3 Sets/members tree The sets/members tree in the project window shows the project file status visually. Using Client, printing is enabled by adding an image file to the sets/members tree. The Client application is used for adding a plot, stamp and pen set to and deleting them from the sets/members tree and for defining print settings.
  • Page 31 Using Client 1 Project Displays the project filename. 2 Set One per project. A project can be compared to a box to which a plot, stamp and pen set are added. Multiple plots inserted in the set can be printed at one time. 3 Plot An image file added to the set.
  • Page 32 Using Client 3.4 Creating and deleting a new set 3.4.1 Creating a new set To create a new set, select “New” and then “Set” in the File menu or click on the button in the toolbar. A new set is created as a sub-set of the currently selected set. 3.4.2 Changing a set name A new set is automatically named “New Set”.
  • Page 33 Using Client 3.5 Inserting and deleting a plot 3.5.1 Inserting a plot An existing image file can be inserted as a plot into a set. Scanned image data can also be inserted as a plot (see 3.12 Scanning ). Perform the following steps when inserting an image file as a plot into a set. 1.
  • Page 34 Using Client 3.6 Displaying and editing a plot 3.6.1 Displaying a plot When a plot is selected from the sets/members tree, a thumbnail (low resolution version) of the image is displayed on the right side of the project window. When a plot is inserted in a set, a thumbnail is automatically created from the plot.
  • Page 35 Using Client 3.6.2 Editing a source plot file A source plot file can be edited only when a plot is not saved in a vector format. Perform the following steps when editing a source plot file. 1. Select the source plot file to be edited from the sets/members tree. 2.
  • Page 36 5. Select a method to save the edited source plot file. Select “Modify Source Plot File” to overwrite the original file. Note that the old data cannot be recovered after the edited data is saved. Select “Replace Source Plot File” to save the edited data as a new file having a different name.
  • Page 37 Using Client 3.6.3 Editing a raster file Select the source plot file of the raster file to be edited from the sets/members tree and then “Image Editor” in the Tools menu or click on the in the toolbar. The image editor is then started and a raster file image is displayed.
  • Page 38 3.7 Inserting and deleting a stamp 3.7.1 Inserting a stamp The stamp file created by the Stamp application can be inserted into a set or plot. A stamp inserted into a set can be applied to all the plots in the set. A stamp inserted in a plot can be applied to that plot only.
  • Page 39 Using Client 3.8 Editing a stamp To change the insertion point and characteristics of a stamp in a plot for printing, select the stamp file to be changed from the sets/members tree and Properties in the Edit menu. The Stamp tab is then displayed and the setting can be changed (see 3.13.7 Stamp tab).
  • Page 40 3.9 Inserting and deleting a pen set 3.9.1 Inserting a pen set A pen set that is used when a vector plot file is rasterized can be inserted in a set or plot. A pen set inserted in a set can be applied to all the plots in the set. The pen set inserted in a plot can be applied only to that plot.
  • Page 41 Using Client 3.10 Changing the order of the sets/members tree The printing order can be changed by moving members in a set. Perform the following steps when moving a member. 1. Select the member to be moved from the sets/members tree. 2.
  • Page 42 3.11 Printing 3.11.1 Printing Printing is performed using the rasterized data. Perform the following steps when printing. 1. When using the setting and plotter for the previous print job, proceed to step 6. Select “Options” from the Tools menu and then the Accounting tab. 2.
  • Page 43 The print dialog box is displayed. 5. Select the printer in “Destination”. 6. Set the number of copies and copying order in “Copies”. 7. Click on the “Options” button to change the option settings (see 3.14 Setting options ).
  • Page 44 Print dialog box • Destination Used to select one of three printing destinations: a plotter, “Printer” and “E-Mail to”. “E-Mail to” is not supported in this software version. The plotter connected to the Local Client is displayed in the plotter box.
  • Page 45: Using Admin

    Using Admin This section describes how to use Admin. Starting and closing the application Cost Center tab Report tab Scanner Sheet Size tab About Box Edit tab Device Data tab Printer tab Scanner tab...
  • Page 46 Using Admin 4. Using Admin The Admin application allows device settings to be configured and system usage status reports to be viewed. There are seven tabs in the Administrator window. This chapter describes how to use each of these tabs. 4.1 Starting and closing the application 4.1.1 Starting the application Perform the following steps to start the application.
  • Page 47 4.1.2 About the Administrator window This section describes the Administrator window which appears when the application starts. 1 Menu bar. Used when closing the Admin application, changing the units system used in Admin or viewing Help. 2 Status bar. Displays information about the menu item indicated by the mouse. Using Admin...
  • Page 48 Using Admin 4.1.3 Selecting the units system Perform the following steps to select the units system. 1. Click on “Edit” in the menu bar to open the Edit menu. 2. Click on “Preferences”. 3. Select the units system to be used in “Measurements”.
  • Page 49 4.1.4 Closing the application Perform the following steps to close the application. 1. Click on “File” in the menu bar to open the File menu. 2. Click on “Exit”. Using Admin...
  • Page 50 Using Admin 4.2 Cost Center tab The Cost Center tab displays a list of cost center information. This tab also allows cost centers to be added, edited or deleted. Cost centers are used to record the usage status of plotter/scanner devices. The cost center to be used for recording is specified from the Client application.
  • Page 51 Using Admin 4.2.1 Adding a cost center To add a new cost center, click on the “Add” button. This displays the Cost Center dialog box. Enter in the dialog box the name and description of the cost center, then click on the “OK” button. A cost center name must have 20 characters or less and a cost center description must have 80 characters or less.
  • Page 52: Report Tab

    Using Admin 4.3 Report tab The Report tab displays a report on the selected plotter device, cost center and user- ID. A text editor is used to display the report. • Plotter Device Select the plotter device whose usage status is to be reported. •...
  • Page 53 • Plot Count The number of print jobs in the database record. The database records the number of print jobs executed during the period defined by Database Parameters. • Report Type Select on of three types. • Date Range Define the period to be covered by the system usage status report within the period defined by Database Parameters.
  • Page 54: Scanner Sheet Size Tab

    Using Admin 4.4 Scanner Sheet Size tab This tab displays information on the available scanning area size options (called “scanner sheet sizes”). This tab also allows scanner sheet sizes to be added, edited or deleted. The sheet names defined under this tab are used in the Scan dialog of the Client application.
  • Page 55 4.4.1 Adding a scanner sheet size To add a new scanner sheet size, click on “Add Sheet Size”. The Scanner Sheet Size dialog box appears. Define the scanner sheet name and scanner sheet size parameters, then click on “OK”. • A Sheet Name may have up to 25 characters. •...
  • Page 56: About Box Edit Tab

    Using Admin 4.5 About Box Edit tab This tab allows creation and editing of the text displayed when “About” is selected from the Help menu of the Admin, Client or Stamp applications. The text created or edited under this tab is saved in the database by clicking on the “Save About Box Info”...
  • Page 57: Device Data Tab

    Displays the model names of the devices. • OpMode Indicates whether a device is to be used only as a printer, only as a scanner or as both. The code “1” means it is used only as a printer, “2” means only as a scanner and “3”...
  • Page 58 Using Admin 4.6.1 Editing a device Select the device to be edited from the device list and click on the “Edit Device” button. The Device dialog box appears. Edit the device in the box, then click on the “OK” button. The Name and Enabled boxes are available in this software version.
  • Page 59: Printer Tab

    4.7 Printer tab The Printer tab displays a list of printers and printer modes. Printers • Device ID Lists the device IDs of all devices that have been defined as printers. The Device IDs displayed here are the same as the Device IDs defined under the Device Data tab.
  • Page 60 Shows if automatic paper width detection is enabled; “1” when enabled or “0” when disabled. • Auto Rollover Shows whether the printer automatically switches over to a new paper roll when it has run out of paper. Shows “1” when Auto Rollover is enabled or “0” when disabled.
  • Page 61: Scanner Tab

    4.8 Scanner tab The Scanner tab displays a list of scanners and scanner modes. Scanners • Device ID Lists the device IDs of all devices that have been defined as a scanner. The Device ID displayed here is the same as the Device ID defined under the Device Data tab. •...
  • Page 62 Using Admin • Specify Width Indicates if the width of the scanning area can be specified from the Client application; “1” when it is enabled or “0” when disabled. • Fixed Sizes Indicates if the size of the scanning area can be specified from the Client application;...
  • Page 63: Using Stamp

    Using Stamp This section describes how to use Stamp. Starting and closing the application Creating and saving a stamp Editing a stamp Checking the stamp...
  • Page 64 Using Stamp 5. Using Stamp 5.1 Starting and closing the application 5.1.1 Starting the application Perform the following steps to start the application. 1. Click on “Start” in the task bar to open the Start menu. 2. Select “Programs” and then “Xi Repro System”. 3.
  • Page 65 5.1.2 Text Stamp Editor window The Text Stamp Editor window is described in this section. 1 Menu bar. 2 Toolbar. 3 Font selection bar. 4 Edit Text box. 5 Insert Parameters box. 6 Preview box. 7 Sets the rotation angle of a character. 8 Sets the rotation angle of the entire text.
  • Page 66 Using Stamp 5.1.3 Closing the application Perform the following steps to close the application. 1. Click on “File” in the menu bar to open the File menu. 2. Click on “Exit”.
  • Page 67 Using Stamp 5.2 Creating and saving a stamp 5.2.1 Creating a new stamp When Stamp is started, it creates a new stamp called “Untitled”. A new stamp can also be created by either of the following methods: • Click on “New” from “File” in the menu bar. •...
  • Page 68 Using Stamp 5.2.2 Saving a stamp 1. Click on “Save” from “File” in the menu bar or the 2. Specify the directory, enter the filename and then click on the “Save” button. A stamp is saved as a stamp file with the “.stp” extension. button in the toolbar.
  • Page 69 Using Stamp 5.2.3 Opening an existing stamp 1. Click on “Open” from “File” in the menu bar or the button in the toolbar. 2. Select the stamp to be opened and click on the “Open” button. The Text Stamp Editor window appears.
  • Page 70: Editing A Stamp

    Using Stamp 5.3 Editing a stamp 5.3.1 Editing text Type or edit the text in the Edit Text box to insert it as a stamp. Click the mouse at the desired position and type the text. Right clicking in the Edit Text box shows the edit menu enabling cutting, pasting or copying of the text.
  • Page 71 5.3.2 Inserting a parameter Click on the desired parameter in the drop-down list box of the Insert Parameters box and then click on the “Insert Parameters” button. The parameters listed in Table 5-1 can be inserted. Parameters are inserted at the cursor location in the Edit Text box. Parameter $ModificationDate $ModificationTime...
  • Page 72 Using Stamp 5.3.3 Changing the font Change the font in the font selection bar. 1 Font selection drop-down list box The fonts registered in the computer are available. 2 Font size drop-down list box The font size can be selected from the fixed sizes (between 8 and 72 points) or specified by typing a number (between 1 and 1638 points).
  • Page 73 Using Stamp 5.3.5 Rotation Character rotation Rotates a character to the specified angle. The character can be rotated anticlockwise to any angle between 0 and 360 degrees. Specify the angle by clicking or typing a number. Base rotation Rotates the entire text to the specified angle. The line can be rotated anticlockwise to any angle between 0 and 360 degrees pivoting around the top left corner of the text.
  • Page 74: Checking The Stamp

    Using Stamp 5.4 Checking the stamp Check the printing status of the edited stamp in the Preview box. 5-12...
  • Page 75: Network Plotting

    Network Plotting This section describes plotter setting for network use. Setting the Remote Client Setting the Local Client Checking Remote Client operation Returning to local mode...
  • Page 76 Network Plotting 6. Network Plotting In this section, for convenience the Client application running on the Local Client is called the Local Client application and the Client application running on a Remote Client the Remote Client application. The Local Client application operates in two modes: local mode and network mode. In local mode, the Local Client can use the connected plotter/scanner to both print and scan.
  • Page 77 6.1 Setting the Remote Client 6.1.1 Installing Xi Repro System Install Xi Repro System on a Remote Client as follows: 1. Start Windows NT and close any unnecessary applications. 2. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 3. The Setup screen appears followed by the Welcome screen. Click on the “Next” button.
  • Page 78 Network Plotting 6.1.2 Setting the printer To use the plotter on the network at a Remote Client, printer configuration must be performed. Configure the printer as follows: 1. Click “Start” in the task bar to open the Start menu. 2. Click “Printers” in “Settings”.
  • Page 79 Network Plotting 4. Select “Network printer server” and click “Next”. 5. The Connect to Printer dialog box opens. Select the plotter connected to the server and click “OK”.
  • Page 80 Network Plotting 6. Select whether to configure the plotter as the default printer and click “Next”. 7. Click “Finish”. 8. An icon for the configured plotter appears in the Printers folder.
  • Page 81 6.2 Setting the Local Client To use the Local Client as the plotter server, the Local Client must be in the network mode. To enter network mode, perform the following steps. 1. Start the Local Client application. 2. Select “Network” from the Mode menu or click on the mode dialog is displayed at the right of the project window.
  • Page 82 Network Plotting 6.3 Checking Remote Client operation Check for correct communication between a Remote Client and the plotter server by performing the following steps after making the Remote Client and Local Client settings. 1. Start Windows NT. 2. Open the Start menu by clicking on “Start” in the task bar. 3.
  • Page 83 7. Click on the “Close” button to close the screen. If the “Status-OK” message is not displayed in the Network System Status screen, check whether the designated printer and the plotter server are configured correctly (see 2.4 Checking operation ).
  • Page 84 Network Plotting 6.4 Returning to local mode In network mode, the Local Client application only provides plotter server facilities. In order to use other Client facilities, it is necessary to return to local mode. There are three ways to return to local mode: “Immediately”: Click on this button to return to local mode, even in the middle of the current plot.
  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting procedures. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting 7. Troubleshooting 7.1 Troubleshooting Trouble Xi Repro System cannot be operated. The copier cannot be controlled via the copier operation panel. Printing from Xi Repro System is disabled. Tail of the scanned image is not printed. Check procedure/corrective measures Check if the copier power is turned on.
  • Page 87: Specifications

    Specifications This section describes the specifications of Xi Repro System. Basic specifications Hardware specifications Software specifications Interface specifications...
  • Page 88 Memory Hard disk Applications Image Scanner input processing size Printer output Specifications Xi Repro System Rasterizes and prints the image file (plot file) specified in Client. By connecting the PCI controller in- terface card in the computer and the video terminal on the relay PCB in the copier with the interface cable.
  • Page 89 Item Resolution Scanning Printing Source plot file File formats Raster file System units Application Client configurations Admin Stamp Server Operating Temperature environment Humidity Illumination intensity Specifications 400 dpi 400 dpi HPGL, HPGL/2, TIFF, Calcomp, BMP and WMF TIFF Inches, feet, mm, cm and m are available.
  • Page 90 Specifications 8.2 Hardware specifications Item PCI controller interface card Rated Voltage Current Power consumption Specifications PCI card 5 V DC Less than 0.85 A Depends on the computer power source. Remarks...
  • Page 91 8.3 Software specifications 8.3.1 Printing Item Printable file formats Sizes Printing quantity Printing order Printing mag- nifications Paper source setting Media type Automatic roll exchange Printing Reference position Longitudinal direction Lateral direction Specifications TIFF, HPGL, HPGL/2, Calcomp, BMP and WMF Width: 1.00"...
  • Page 92 Specifications 8.3.2 Scanning (Local Client only) Item Sizes Length specification Scanning density Continuous scanning Scanning magnifications Mirror Invert Rotation Image display Data saving format Specifications Width: 1.00" – 36.00" Length: 1.00" – 392.91" Set when using originals 72" or longer 13 steps Available 25 –...
  • Page 93 8.3.3 Stamping Item Stamping angle Stamping magnification Transparency Border line Stamping Reference position Longitudinal direction Lateral direction Specifications 0 – 360 25 – 2000% 0 – 100% (0.1% increments) Setting available Selected between 9 areas (3 long 3 wide) Offset from the leading or trailing edge: –36.00"...
  • Page 94 Specifications 8.4 Interface specifications Item PCI controller interface card Video terminal Interface cable Interface cable connector Specifications Installed in a PCI slot of a computer Installed on the back of the copier by connecting the internal copier relay cable to the relay PCB 118", shielded Interface card: Video 80-pin Copier: Video 100-pin...
  • Page 95: Appendices

    Appendices Useful information is listed in this section. The LittleBear driver Technical notes Pen patterns Plot file formats...
  • Page 96 Appendices 9. Appendices 9.1 The LittleBear driver Xi Repro System is designed to communicate with the copier through an interface card. This card is designed specially for communication with digital copiers. When using the Windows NT operating system to communicate with a copier through an interface card, a device driver application (the LittleBear driver) must be loaded onto the computer beforehand.
  • Page 97: Technical Notes

    Appendices 9.2 Technical notes Deskew The Deskew function used in the Modify Plot screen automatically corrects skewed plot images. There is no need to tag two points along a line on an image: the deskew function automatically detects the angle of the document and rotates it so that it is straight.
  • Page 98: Pen Patterns

    Appendices 9.3 Pen patterns Figure 9-1 shows the pen patterns that are used by Xi Repro System when rasterizing HPGL/2 plot files. The patterns are defined in the patterns.dat file as 16 pixel blocks. The pattern file can be modified to add additional patterns. In general, patterns 0 through 15 are designed to be used for line work.
  • Page 99 Figure 9-1 Pen patterns Appendices...
  • Page 100: Plot File Formats

    Appendices 9.4 Plot file formats The following is a list of file formats accepted for plotting by Xi Repro System. Only monochrome images (1 bit per pixel) can be printed. BMP (BMP) Calcomp HPGL (HP, HPGL, PLT) HPGL/2 (HP, HPGL, PLT) TIFF (TIF) Windows Metafile (WMF)
  • Page 101 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 102 This machine has passed all quality controls and final inspection.
  • Page 103 MITA COPYSTAR AMERICA, INC. Headquarters: 225 Sand Road, P.O. Box 40008 Fairfield, New Jersey 07004-0008 TEL : (973) 808-8444 FAX : (973) 882-6000 New York Show Room: 149 West 51st street, New York, NY 10019 TEL : (212) 554-2679 FAX : (212) 554-2625 Northeastern Region: 225 Sand Road, P.O.

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