ValueJet Print Server Operation Manual 1 Introduction Introduction ValueJet Print Server (hereinafter referred to as VPS) is an application to improve the ValueJet performance. This document describes the operation instructions of VPS Ver3.0.0.
By rewriting the printer IP address for the currently used RIP software to the IP address of PC with VPS installed, print data will be relayed between ValueJet and RIP software. ValueJet Status Monitor (hereinafter referred to as VSM) performs the installation, settings, and monitoring of VPS .
ValueJet Print Server Operation Manual 2 Notes for Use 2-3 Notes In order to operate and install the VPS, the administrator rights of computer will be required. With VJ-2638, check that the printing is performed with Gigabit Ethernet connection by Windows task manager while printing.
ValueJet Print Server Operation Manual 3 Operating Environment 3 Operating Environment 3-1 Recommended Environment The recommended operating environments for PC to execute VPS are shown in the table below. Item Contents Windows 7 32bit/64bit Service Pack 1 Windows Vista 32bit/64bit Service Pack 2 Windows XP Service Pack 3 Intel®...
The application can be used in any one of the recommended environments below. NOTE The LAN cable to be connected to the printer should be more than category 5 (CAT5). If the ValueJet has Gigabit Ethernet, the network cable should be more than category 5e (CAT5e). Example 1) peer to peer connection Connect the ValueJet and VPS directly with LAN cable.
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Use this connection when the application is not available by the example 1. Connect the ValueJet and VPS via HUB. NOTE When the ValueJet has Gigabit Ethernet, and the connection is via HUB, the HUB should also support Gigabit Ethernet. ValueJet...
ValueJet Print Server Operation Manual 4 Firewall Exception Setting 4 Registered Trademark Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 described in this document are registered trademarks of US Microsoft Corporation in US and other countries.
ValueJet Print Server Operation Manual 5 Firewall Exception Setting 5 Firewall Exception Setting If you use Windows Vista or later operating system, you need to add the VPS Windows to the programs and functions with firewall allowed. NOTE When a virus security software is used except for the Windows firewall, the setting may be required depending on the software.
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ValueJet Print Server Operation Manual 5 Firewall Exception Setting Click [Allow a program through Windows Firewall].
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ValueJet Print Server Operation Manual 5 Firewall Exception Setting Click [Change Settings]. Click [Allow another program].
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ValueJet Print Server Operation Manual 5 Firewall Exception Setting Click [Browse]. Select the installed folder. If the folder with VPS installed has not changed, the installed folder is [C:¥Program Files¥Mutoh¥MUTOH Status Monitor]. Select “VPSAP.exe” and click [Open].
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ValueJet Print Server Operation Manual 5 Firewall Exception Setting With selecting “ ”, click [Add]. VPSAP.exe Click [OK].
ValueJet Print Server Operation Manual 6 Software RIP Setting Software RIP Setting Change the printer IP address specified for the software RIP to the IP address of computer with VPS installed. The method to specify the IP address to the software RIP, refer to the setting method of each application.
ValueJet Print Server Operation Manual 7 Uninstall Uninstall You can uninstall VPS by uninstalling VSM. NOTE For the uninstallation procedure, refer to “VSM Operation Manual”.
ValueJet Print Server Operation Manual 8 How to Use 8 How to Use 8-1 Operation of VPS User Interface Setup Set up VPS on VSM. NOTE For the installation and operation procedure of VSM, refer to “VSM Operation Manual”. 8-2 Setup Procedure Before using VPS, perform the following procedure to set each setting.
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ValueJet Print Server Operation Manual 8 How to Use Step> 2 Click [Enable] button to enable VPS. ☞ 9-2 VPS Basic Settings Step> 3 Select a printer you want to use from the Printer List. ☞ 9-3 VPS Settings...
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ValueJet Print Server Operation Manual 8 How to Use Step> 4 To save the setting, click [Save] button and then click [OK]. ☞ 9-3 VPS Settings Step> 5 Check the Operating Status and see if the status is [Idle]. ☞ 9-3 VPS Settings...
ValueJet Print Server Operation Manual 9 Setup Window Setup Window 9-1 VPS Setup To activate VPS, set each VPS setting. Click [VPS Settings] on the VSM main menu. NOTE Register the target printer on VSM before setting up VPS. For the printer registration procedure, refer to “VSM Operation Manual”.
ValueJet Print Server Operation Manual 9 Setup Window 9-2 VPS Basic Settings To enable VPS, click [Enable] button. Then setting window is displayed to proceed to each menu. Disable VPS Enable VPS Name Contents Enable/Disable button Enables or disables VPS.
ValueJet Print Server Operation Manual 9 Setup Window 9-3 VPS Settings Set each VPS setting. Name Contents Printer Settings Allows you to choose the target printer. A single printer can be connected to VPS. The target printer should be registered on VSM.
ValueJet Print Server Operation Manual 9 Setup Window 9-4 VPS Status Check the VPS operating status. Name Contents Last Access Displays the last access time of clicking [Info. Check]. Operating Status Displays the VPS operating status. Info. Check button Allows you to check the current VPS operating status.
ValueJet Print Server Operation Manual 10 VPS Information Window 10 VPS Information Window 10-1 VPS Information Check the VPS operating status. Name Contents Last Access Displays the last access time of clicking [Info. Check]. Operating Status Displays the VPS operating status.
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ValueJet Print Server Operation Manual 10 VPS Information Window NOTE Even when “VPS Optimization” is enabled, VPS may not optimize the data depending on the printer setting. This status will be described in “Detail Information” on VSM. 10-2...
To use the spectrophotometer, the direct communication between RIP and ValueJet will be required. Change the IP address setting of VPS specified for RIP to the IP address of ValueJet, and perform the color measurement. After this operation, return the IP address setting to VPS.
ValueJet Print Server Operation Manual Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter describes the possible troubles may occur while using this product, and the coping processes. The processes in this chapter is based on that the printer warming-up is completed. 12-1...
Troubleshooting 12-1 Troubles for Installation (1) Cannot print even after the setting is completed 1: Make sure that the target ValueJet printer is the printer listed below. VJ-2638, VJ-1638, VJ-1638W Firmware Version 2.06 or later 2: The panel display and the instructions are shown below.
2: When the panel display does not return to “Ready to Print” or “Print Ready”, cancel the printing or restart the ValueJet. Also, refer to “Troubleshooting” in the operating manual attached to ValueJet. 3: Click [Initialize] button in the VPS Settings to initialize the setting.
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