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- Page 1 D-Jet 300 / 500 / 700 Installation and Configuration DI-Pilot...
- Page 2 Digital Information Technoparkstrasse 1 CH-8005 Zürich © Copyright by Digital Information Ltd. 2006-20013 This manual is proprietary in nature and the sole property of Digital Information. It may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of Digital Information. Digital Information reserves the right to modify and/or delete any material and/or capabilities described herein.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents Installation check list ........................1-1 Epson Models SC T3000-T5000-T7000 ..................1-1 Installation ............................2-1 Install DI-Plot ............................ 2-1 Install DI-P i lot ..........................2-1 Start DI-Plot and DI-P i lot ........................ 2-2 uEye Camera Driver ......................... 2-2 2.4.1... - Page 4 Table of contents 5.1.2 Tab Queue Files ........................ 5-9 5.1.3 Tab Finished Jobs ......................5-10 Status Window for Printers and Cameras ..................5-11 Status Window – Error Indicator ..................5-12 5.2.1 Register Front and Back side ....................... 6-1 Start DI-Plot ............................6-1 Start DI-P i lot Output Manager ......................
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Page 5: Installation Check List
Epson Models SC T3000-T5000-T7000 Action See the manual “DJet HW installation guide” Build up the DJet printer stand. Install the Epson Printer Driver and the Epson Available on the Epson CD or Status Monitor software www.epson.com Install the Epson LFP Remote Panel software Available on the Epson CD or www.epson.com... - Page 6 Installation check list Epson Models SC T3000-T5000-T7000 Action Set on both Epson printer “ Paper Skew Check” to On the Printer control panel go to Setup: – Printer Setup – Advanced Setting – Paper Skew Check – Set to OFF Set on both Epson printer the “Paper size Check”...
- Page 7 Installation check list Epson Models SC T3000-T5000-T7000 Action Install DI-Plot and DI-Pilot. Obtain the software from the DJet Product Best performance is reached by installing the two CD or directly from our website in the software packages to different hard disk drives.
- Page 8 Installation check list Epson Models SC T3000-T5000-T7000 Action Load a 43” or 23” paper roll. See the manual “Paper load DJet -1.1.pdf”, available in the application folder in subfolder Important: Check carefully the “Paper Load Guide” “PDF Manual” Convert with DI-Plot a test job Available on the DI Preproofer Product CD or http://www.digiinfo.com/support/manuals...
- Page 9 Installation check list Epson Models SC T3000-T5000-T7000 Action In DI-Pilot change to the tab “Setting”. Backup the y-axis (paper feed direction). The y-correction is done in the DI-Pilot For the y-correction, change the value “Adjust distance bottom cam to print tool” .
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Page 11: Installation
Installation Install DI-Plot Installation Install DI-Plot Run the installer from the DJet Product CD. The software uses a hardware key from Sentinel. Install the driver which is located in the DI-Plot program directory in the folder “_DongleDriver”. The detailed software installation procedure is described in the manual “DI-Plot admin”, chapter 2. -
Page 12: Start Di-Plot And Di-P I Lot
Installation Start DI-Plot and DI-P i lot Start DI-Plot and DI-P i lot The installer creates for both programs a shortcut on the desktop. Important note Configure for both programs the “compatibility mode” and the “privilege level”. Select here the “Windows XP SP2” compatibility mode and the enable the checkbox “Run this program as an administrator”. -
Page 13: Camera Lens Setup
Installation uEye Camera Driver 2.4.2 Camera Lens Setup Adjust the lens focus to close-up and set the lens aperture between 8 and 16. Each camera needs its own and therefore unique camera ID. Change the ID with the “uEye Camera Manager”, see the manual “uEye Camera Setup Guide –... -
Page 14: Configuration Di-Camera
Installation uEye Camera Driver 2.4.4 Configuration DI-Camera Parameter Function Selected Choose 1 for the Top, 2 for the Bottom Camera Camera Camera Select the camera setup files from the folder “d:\Program Files\DI\DI-Pilot\DI-Camera\parameter” Parameter TOP camera cameratop.ini / cameratop-64bit.ini BOTTOM camera camerabottom.ini / camerabottom-64bit.ini Output Path Set the output path for the bmp images with the OCR code... -
Page 15: Djet Control Software
Installation DJet Control Software DJet Control Software 2.5.1 Access DJet Control DI-Pilot communicates through the “DJet Control” software. The DI-Camera program, like the DJet Control, starts up during the program start. The program is accessible from the program tray area (1). Set the compatibility mode to WinXP SP2 and activate the checkbox “Run as administrator”. -
Page 16: Configuration Djet Control
Installation DJet Control Software 2.5.2 Configuration DJet Control The commands to the printer are sent with the DJet Control software. In the program UI, select the Front and Back printer Windows queue which connect to the printer through USB. Note Use only USB connected Windows queues. -
Page 17: Software Configuration
Depending on the workflow setup you may have to set the check boxes “Flip” (= mirroring) or “Negative. The output format is “Epson DJet”. Select an output directory Output format and output path where the generated files are stored and further processed by DI-P i lot. -
Page 18: Djet Setup
Software Configuration DJet Setup DJet Setup Go to the menu Epson Setup (1). Configure the Epson DJet system here. 3.2.1 Menu Settings When running the software the fully automated hotfolder mode select here a “Name Scheme” (1) Note Every prepress workflow use its own way to handle the file naming for front and back side jobs. -
Page 19: Not Supported Yet) Menu General Correction "Paper Feed Adjustment
Software Configuration DJet Setup 3.2.2 (not supported yet) Menu General Correction “Paper Feed Adjustment” Use a torch or a light table to measure the job length on both sides. This is a basic adjustment to the system. Do the length correction first before setting up the PageSetups. -
Page 20: Basic Paper Adjustment Horizontal Skew - Back Printer
Software Configuration DJet Setup 3.2.4 Basic Paper Adjustment Horizontal SKEW – Back Printer Set the parameter “Horizontal Skew Correction Back” (1) to 0. There is no need to correct a vertical value (paper feed direction). If a skew occurs in the Y direction, print two or three jobs more or then reload the paper. -
Page 21: Setup Conversion
Software Configuration DJet Setup 3.2.5 Setup Conversion With the X and Y offset values the print is positioned in the page. Note A Page Setup for the DJet system needs a paper lead for the Front Page of +150mm in the Y axis (1). The value of 150mm is mandatory. -
Page 22: Menu Printer Setup
Software Configuration DJet Setup Printer/Paper (4) Parameter name Function Minimum height Sets the minimum printed paper height. For jobs smaller than the minimum height : Total paper height = (Minimum height) + (printer margin) For jobs larger than the minimum height : Total paper height = (Bitmap job height) + (printer margin) Note: the minimum paper height is internally set to 600mm Additional height... -
Page 23: Colour Management Settings
Software Configuration DJet Setup 3.2.7 Colour Management Settings The colour management setting for the manual and hotfolder mode is set for each printer individually. Select the printer paper profile (2) and the reference profile (1). Activate the CMM with the check box (3). Installation Manual –... -
Page 25: Configure Di-P I Lot Output Manager
The number of jobs which are kept in the finished jobs folder for job reprints. Select here the 9x00 (44” version) or 7x00 (24” version) Epson Printing System Image Directory Location where DI-Camera places the bmp images from the OCR strip TOP / -BOTTOM Note: Set this directory to the second hard disk (fast SSD disk). -
Page 26: Tab „Settings
Configure DI-P i lot Output Manager Tab „Settings“ Tab „Settings“ 4.2.1 Setting – Paper Reservoir Handling Parameter name Function Paper length for the “Load Paper” job and the “Output Now” job. LoadPaper The length is set automatically by the “Load Paper Job” (JobLoad_Txk_1650.prn) Reservoir Min / Max Minimum and maximum Length of the Paper Reservoir (Paper Reservoir = Paper between Camera 1 and Camera 2) -
Page 27: Setting - Distances
Configure DI-P i lot Output Manager Tab „Settings“ 4.2.2 Setting – Distances Parameter name Function Height of gaps btw jobs Set to 300 Adjust distances bottom Default value is 0 (zero). cam to print tool Note: Adjust this value to register the front/back data in Y direction (paper feed direction) Installation Manual –... -
Page 28: Setting - Time Intervals
Configure DI-P i lot Output Manager Tab „Settings“ 4.2.3 Setting – Time Intervals Parameter name Function Post-print setting time Set to 11 Pre-cut setting time Set to 0 Post-cut setting time Set to 0 Installation Manual – Configuration DJet Software... -
Page 29: Setting - Work Modes
Configure DI-P i lot Output Manager Tab „Settings“ 4.2.4 Setting – Work Modes Parameter name Function Enable Auto-PrintOut The system outputs all pending jobs which are waiting in the paper loop between TOP and BOTTOM printer after “x” seconds of inactivity (no new jobs arrived) Auto-PrintOut time The waiting time to output all jobs Load Paper Print wide... -
Page 30: Setting - Further Settings
Configure DI-P i lot Output Manager 4.2.5 Setting – Further Settings Parameter name Function Epson Printing System Select the T-Series printer T3000, T5000 or T7000 Select Language Select the UI language Set the TOP printer’s IP address IP Printer Top Note: before changing the address, press the button “Break SNMP-Com”... -
Page 31: Di-Pilot
DI-Pilot Manage Print Jobs DI-Pilot Manage Print Jobs 5.1.1 Tab Print Jobs All processed and pending print jobs created by DI-Plot appear in this tab. Installation Manual – Configuration DJet Software... - Page 32 DI-Pilot Manage Print Jobs Button Function Release Change the job status from Hold to Release Hold Change the job status from Release to Hold. Change the job position in the list Down Change the job position in the list Change the job to the top position Bottom Change the job to the lowest position Copies +1...
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Page 33: Tab Queue Files
DI-Pilot Manage Print Jobs 5.1.2 Tab Queue Files This is the working window with the printer queues for printer FRONT and BACK. Currently printing jobs appear here either with status PRINTING or PAUSED. Start from here a “Load paper” process. Loading paper can be done only when the button PRINT is gray. After successfully loading the paper to the DJet, activate the system with the button Print which then turns to green. -
Page 34: Tab Finished Jobs
DI-Pilot Manage Print Jobs 5.1.3 Tab Finished Jobs A job completed job appears in the “Finished Job” list. With the button “Reprint” an already printed job is resent to the “Print Job” area. By default, the job becomes the status “Hold”. To send it to the queues the status need to be changed to “Ready”. -
Page 35: Status Window For Printers And Cameras
DI-Pilot Status Window for Printers and Cameras Status Window for Printers and Cameras Use the button “Status Form” to display the status window. In a separate window the status for both cameras and printers and the paper reservoir is indicated. Installation Manual –... -
Page 36: Status Window - Error Indicator
DI-Pilot Status Window for Printers and Cameras 5.2.1 Status Window – Error Indicator A red frame indicates a camera problem. The camera is not able to process current receiving image. Caused by: USB cable disconnected OCR code is invalid (check DI-Camera) OCR code is not printed correctly Distance between camera lens and paper is not correct... - Page 37 DI-Pilot Status Window for Printers and Cameras Installation Manual – Configuration DJet Software 4-13...
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Page 39: Register Front And Back Side
Register Front and Back side Start DI-Plot Register Front and Back side Start DI-Plot During registration process, use the software in manual mode. Open in DI-Plot the menu File Conversion (1) Print jobs: 1) All workflow jobs are displayed in the job list area (1). 2) Select first the correct page template using the button “Setups”... -
Page 40: Start Di-P I Lot Output Manager
Register Front and Back side Start DI-P i lot Output Manager 9) Parameter name Function Job list area Shows all jobs from the selected input directory. Displays the job name, page number and the colours. Spot colours will be shown as numbers. -
Page 41: Adjust Front And Back Side
Register Front and Back side Adjust Front and Back Side Adjust Front and Back Side To adjust the register for front / back proceed like: 1.) Select the alignment centred (1) Standard is centred for both sides. 2.) Select the orientation (1). With a click on the F, the next setting can be selected. - Page 42 Register Front and Back side Adjust Front and Back Side 5.) The job comes out on the back printer. We look now on the back side like: (1) Print head direction, X axis (2) Paper feed direction, Y axis (3) Reference point back side: X and Y = 0 Installation Manual –...
- Page 43 Register Front and Back side Adjust Front and Back Side 6.) Put the sheet on a light table or use a flashlight. Measure the distance between the register marks of the front and back side (1) Register mark back side (2) Register mark front side (3) Y axis (paper feed direction) (4) X axis (print head direction)
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Page 44: Registration Adjustment X Direction
Register Front and Back side Adjust Front and Back Side 6.3.1 Registration Adjustment X Direction The correction value is applied in the DI-Plot page template. Apply the correction only to the back side. If later on more correction is necessary, add the difference to the existing value. Don’t forget to recalculate the job to apply the adjustment. -
Page 45: Registration Adjustment Y Direction
Register Front and Back side Adjust Front and Back Side 6.3.2 Registration Adjustment Y Direction The correction for the Y axis (paper feed direction) is applied in the DI-Pilot. Change to the Tab “Settings” and apply the registration correction in “Adjust distance bottom cam to print tool”. For adjustment add or remove the difference from the current value. - Page 47 Hotfolder Mode Installation Manual – Configuration DJet Software...
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Page 48: Hotfolder Mode
Hotfolder Mode Workflow Job File Names Hotfolder Mode Workflow Job File Names Run the software in hotfolder mode to automate it for 100%. Setup the prepress workflow to produce input files for DI-Plot, which can be recognized as a front or back side based on their job name. Example: Job name Explanation... -
Page 49: Setup Hotfolders
Hotfolder Mode Setup Hotfolders Setup Hotfolders To setup DI-Plot for multiple hotfolder, proceed like: 1.) Set the root directory for the hotfolders Parameter name Function Input path The input folder will be the root folder for all hotfolders Scan Source Sub-Directories Activate it to enable the program to scan the subfolders Source File Treatment Set to ERASE after processing... - Page 50 Hotfolder Mode Setup Hotfolders Assign to each input hotfolder an individual “Setup hotfolder” template with the according work style. Parameter name Function Setup File Name Set this name equal the name of the hotfolder. Positioning: Double Pages Printing different jobs on both sides Positioning: Single Pages Job will be printed on the front side, back side is empty Positioning: Work and…...
- Page 51 Hotfolder Mode Setup Hotfolders Important Set the checkbox “Scan source sub directories” (1). The software checks all hotfolder subdirectories. Open “Source File Treatment” and set the options to “Erase” (2). Open the menu “Parameters” -> “Time Interval Hotfolder”. Set the “Hotfolder Interval Start” to the start date 1.1.98 by pressing the button “1.1.98”...
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Page 52: Name Schemes For Hotfolder Mode
Hotfolder Mode Name Schemes for Hotfolder Mode Name Schemes for Hotfolder Mode The software needs to know the file name convention for the front and back side TIFF files created by the prepress workflow. Select here the correct workflow name scheme. Installation Manual –... - Page 53 Hotfolder Mode Name Schemes for Hotfolder Mode Name scheme example Name scheme File examples Agfa PrintDrive Front side Back side Jobname_Front_cmyk.ps Jobname_Back_cmyk.ps Chronologic Jobs get processed according to first come, first serve: 1.) First job goes to FRONT 2.) Second job goes to BACK 3.) First job goes to FRONT 4.) ……….
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Page 54: Colour Separated Input
Hotfolder Mode Colour Separated Input Name scheme File examples Heidelberg Delta Front side Back side Name_Schoen_1.DeltaExport Nname_Wider_1.DeltaExport Delta file holds 1 page Name_Schoen&Wider_1.DeltaExport Name_Schoen&Wider_2.DeltaExport Delta file holds 1 page Name_Schoen&Wider_1.DeltaExport Name_Schoen&Wider_1.DeltaExport Delta file holds 2 pages (Page 1) Page 2) (front &...