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Xante Accel-a-Graphix-CT4 User Manual

Xante Accel-a-Graphix-CT4 User Manual (310 pages)

Adobe PostScript based controller

Brand: Xante | Category: Controller | Size: 1.74 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
7
Chapter 1 - Introduction

15
- The XANTÉ Accel-A-Graphix CT4
  17
- About this Manual
  18
  - Manual Conventions
    19
- Other Helpful Documentation
  20
- About Your Controller
  20
  - Controller Features
    22
  - Postscript Typefaces
    24
- About XANTÉ Utilities
  24
- Warranty and Product Registration
  25
Chapter 2 - Installation

27
Chapter 3 - Macintosh Setup

59
- Introduction
  61
- Before You Begin
  61
- Configuring Your Controller
  61
  - Loading the Drivers
    61
  - Using Auto Setup
    62
  - Using Manual Setup
    63
- Installing XANTÉ Utilities (Macintosh)
  65
  - Readme File
    65
  - Utilities Folder
    65
    
    Downloader
    65
    
    XANTÉ Command Center
    66
    
    XANTÉ Linearizer
    66
  - Downloads Folder
    66
    
    Initialize Disk.ps
    66
    
    Parmdump.ps
    66
    
    Sysparm.ps
    66
  - Drivers Folder
    67
    
    Aldus PPD Folder
    67
    
    Quarkxpress PDF Folder
    67
  - Printer Descriptions Folder
    67
  - Psprinter Driver and User Guide
    68
  - Mac Watermark Plug-In Folder
    68
  - Default Curves Folder
    68
- Installing XANTÉ Command Center
  68
- Installing XANTÉ Linearizer
  70
- Using Printer Fonts
  71
- Before You Print
  75
  - General Pre-Printing Procedures
    75
Chapter 4 - PC Setup

77
Chapter 5 - Configuration

95
- Introduction
  97
- Accel-A-Graphix CT4 Control
  97
- The Front Panel
  97
  - The Display Window
    98
  - Front Panel Lights (Leds)
    98
  - Front Panel Keys
    99
- The Menu Structure
  100
  - Selecting Menu Options
    101
  - Recommended Printer Settings
    103
- The Main Menus
  103
- The Print Menu
  104
  - The Printer Menus
    105
    
    The Enable Menu
    106
    
    The HP Palette Menu
    106
    
    The Matte Menu
    107
    
    The Media Width Menu
    107
  - The Screen Menu
    107
  - The Cascade Menu
    108
  - The Across Menu
    109
  - The Best Fit Menu
    110
  - The Orientation Menu
    111
  - The Automatic Reduction Menu
    112
- The Maximum Width Menu
  112
- The Save Media Menu
  113
- The Margins Menu
  114
- The Job Menu
  114
  - The Erase All Menu
    115
  - The Clear Trap Menu
    116
  - The Printer Menus
    116
    
    The Cancel Menu
    117
    
    The Hold Menu
    117
    
    The Restart Menu
    117
    
    The Resume Menu
    117
- The Miscellaneous Menu
  118
  - The Units Menu
    119
  - The Initial Job Menu
    119
  - The Timeout Menu
    119
  - The Language Menu
    119
  - The RAM Disk Menu
    120
  - The Raster Mode Menu
    120
  - The Test Menu
    121
- The Interface Menu
  121
  - The RS232 Menu
    122
    
    The Enable Menu
    122
    
    The Baud Rate Menu
    123
    
    The Data Bits Menu
    123
    
    The Flow Control Menu
    123
    
    The Mode Menu
    123
    
    The Parity Menu
    123
    
    The Stop Bits Menu
    123
    
    The Spool Menu
    124
  - The Parallel Menu
    124
    
    The Buffer Menu
    125
    
    The Enable Menu
    125
    
    The Mode Menu
    125
    
    The Spool Menu
    125
  - The Localtalk, Ethertalk, and Lineprinter Menus
    126
    
    The Enable Menu
    126
    
    The Spool Menu
    127
  - The Novell Print Server Menu
    127
    
    The Enable Menu
    128
    
    The Protocol Menu
    128
    
    The Spool Menu
    128
Chapter 6 - Routine Operations

129
- Introduction
  131
- Using the Controller's PPD
  131
  - General PPD Option Menu Features
    131
    
    Cover Page
    131
    
    Postscript Errors
    132
    
    Print
    132
  - PPD Access to Controller Features
    132
    
    Scale Page
    133
    
    Shrink to Fit
    134
    
    Num Copies
    135
    
    Orientation
    136
    
    Auto Reduce
    137
    
    Across
    138
    
    Cascade
    138
    
    Error Diffusion
    139
    
    Print Speed
    140
    
    Raster Mode
    140
    
    Bidirectional
    141
    
    Print Quality
    142
    
    Cut Media
    143
    
    Best Fit
    144
    
    Trapping Order
    144
    
    Save Spooled Job
    145
    
    Enable Poster
    146
    
    Page Overlap
    146
    
    CRD Selection
    147
    
    Printer Enable
    148
    
    Printer1 Page Width
    149
    
    Printer1 Matte
    150
    
    Printer1 Color Palette
    151
    
    Mirror Print
    152
    
    Negative Print
    152
    
    Expanded Margin
    153
    
    Paper Save
    153
- Using Macintosh Applications
  154
- Using Windows
  154
  - Changing PC Communication Settings
    155
- Ethertalk Driver
  156
- Ethernet Configuration for Novell Netware
  156
- Using Novell Netware Software
  157
  - Novell Netware Software
    157
  - Print Server Name
    158
  - Login Name
    159
  - Password
    159
  - Print Server Configuration
    160
  - Setting up for Novell Using Command Center
    160
  - Setting the Controller as a Novell 3.X Queue Server
    161
    
    Configuring for Novell Pserver Operation
    162
  - Setting the Controller as a Novell 4.X Queue Server
    164
    
    Configuring for Novell Pserver Operation
    165
- Using TCP/IP Software
  167
  - Classes of Networks
    167
    
    Reserved IP Addresses
    169
  - Network Masks
    170
  - Creating an Address File
    170
- Using the Spooler
  172
  - How the Spooler Works
    173
  - Front Panel Spooling
    174
  - Command Center Spooling Macintosh
    175
  - Command Center Spooling PC
    178
- Using a SCSI Disk
  180
- Moving and Cleaning the Controller
  181
  - Moving the Controller
    181
  - Cleaning the Controller
    182
Chapter 7 - Imaging Basics

183
- Introduction
  185
- Color Printing Technology
  185
- Color Printing Concepts and Variables
  187
  - Color Theory
    187
    
    Additive Theory
    187
    
    Subtractive Theory
    188
  - Ink Density Variables
    188
    
    Crds
    188
    
    Transfer Curves
    189
  - Application Variables
    189
  - Media Variables
    189
  - Setting Variables
    190
  - Color Gamut Variables
    191
  - Human Variables
    192
- Color Measuring
  192
  - Linearization
    193
  - Spectrophotometer
    193
  - Colorimeter
    194
  - Densitometer
    194
- Screening
  194
  - XANTÉ Scaling
    195
- Page Design
  196
  - Typefaces and Fonts
    196
    
    Serif, Sans Serif, and Miscellaneous Typefaces
    197
  - Typeface Forms
    198
- Other Elements of Design
  199
  - Orientation
    199
  - Point Size and X-Height
    200
  - Spacing
    201
  - Page Design Tips
    201
Chapter 8 - Color Management

203
- Introduction
  205
- ICC Profiles
  205
- Crds
  207
- Transfer Curves
  209
- Printer Calibration
  212
- Monitor Calibration
  230
- Photoshop Editing Tips
  236
  - Setting up in Photoshop
    236
  - Sharpen Image Details
    240
  - Lighten or Darken an Overall Image
    241
  - Add or Reduce Vividness
    242
  - Choose a Color Model (Space)
    242
  - Setup Color Separations
    244
Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting

247
- Introduction
  249
- Status Messages
  249
  - Controller Status Messages
    249
- Preliminary Troubleshooting
  251
  - The General Checkup
    251
  - Macintosh Environment Checkup
    252
  - PC Environment Checkup
    252
- ENCAD Novajet Troubleshooting
  253
  - The Novajet General Checkup
    253
  - Specific Novajet Troubleshooting
    254
- Miscellaneous Troubleshooting
  256
- Calling for Technical Support
  258
  - Troubleshooting Information
    258
    
    XANTÉ Bulletin Board Support
    259
    
    XANTÉ Fax Support
    259
    
    XANTÉ Phone Support
    259
  - Application Notes
    261
    
    In a Macintosh Environment
    263
    
    Autocad 12 for Postscript
    268
    
    Configuring Autocad 12
    269
    
    Printing from Autocad 12
    270
    
    Multiad Creator
    272
Appendix A

261
Appendix B

273
- Warranty Information
  273
- Limited Warranty
  275
Appendix C ICC Profile and Profile Tool Sources

277
Glossary

281
Index

297

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