Chapter 2 - Canon imagePRESS C800 Series Operation Manual

PRISMAsync operating concept
The print operators can concentrate on the job planning and the print production. Therefore, the
print operator does the following tasks:
• Starts up the print system.
• Prints the jobs and prepares copy and scan jobs.
• Makes proof prints.
• Performs last-minute job changes.
• Makes sure that all consumables needed for the jobs are available during the day.
• Carries out maintenance routines, such as a daily calibration procedure or a media registration.
Trained operators are allowed to carry out specific maintenance tasks for operators. For example,
correction procedures to clean machine parts or to improve the image quality.
Expert tasks, such as media catalog management and advanced color management, belong to
the role of the system administrator and the key operator.
The key operator is also responsible for mechanical maintenance tasks and maintenance
procedures via the control panel (local key operator settings). (See
maintenance on page 182
NOTE
This guide is based on the roles and tasks as described above. However, you may work in a print
environment that has different needs. For example, in small organizations operators can do
prepress tasks as well as print operator tasks.
Media-based workflow
The media catalog is the backbone of the media-based workflow. The media catalog contains the
media that the print system supports.
The prepress staff select the media for the job from the media catalog. The control panel shows
the print operator the media the job needs.
The media and color expert defines the
media and color settings once in the media
catalog.
Prepress staff select the required media from
the media catalog.
Print operator loads and assigns the media in the paper trays.
[6] Media-based workflow
During the initial configuration of the print system, the media catalog is filled with media and
media attributes. Media belong to a media family, which ensures optimal color output settings.
Color reproduction for your output on page 26
(See
page 294)
When you work with the media catalog, you can take advantage of the following benefits:
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System configuration and
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