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x Contents Fiery on a TCP/IP network with Windows NT 4.0 5-8Tips for experts—Windows NT 4.0 with TCP/IP 5-8Configuring a Windows NT 4.0 server to supp

44-12 Setting up the Fiery from a Windows ComputerTO CHANGE PROTOCOL SETTINGS IN LOCAL SETUP:1. Click the Modify or Advanced button next to the settin

44-13 General Setup optionsAppleTalkThe current AppleTalk zone is displayed.

44-14 Setting up the Fiery from a Windows ComputerIPX/SPX Use this option to specify IPX/SPX frame types.The Fiery supports these following Ethernet f

44-15 General Setup optionsTCP/IPSpecify TCP/IP settings. The current settings for IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address are displayed.

44-16 Setting up the Fiery from a Windows ComputerNOTE: Confirm the subnet mask setting with your network administrator before proceeding. In some case

44-17 General Setup optionsYou can configure the following network services:• LPD Printing (TCP/IP)—enable or disable LPD print services.• NetWare Prin

44-18 Setting up the Fiery from a Windows ComputerNetWare Printing (PServer) optionsThe following procedures for setting up NetWare printing depict th

44-19 General Setup options2. In the NDS Connection window that appears, double-click an NDS tree in the first column.3. Navigate to the NDS container

44-20 Setting up the Fiery from a Windows Computer4. Select a Container from the center column.5. Double-click a Print Server from the list on the rig

44-21 General Setup options6. Click OK.The Network Setup window appears, displaying the path to the selected Print Server.

xi About this manual This manual is intended for anyone who is responsible for integrating the Fiery X12 or Fiery XP12 Color Server ™ into a busines

44-22 Setting up the Fiery from a Windows ComputerBindery SetupEnable or disable Bindery services. The currently connected servers are displayed. A ma

44-23 General Setup optionsTO ADD BINDERY CONNECTIONS:1. Open the Bindery Connections dialog box by clicking Modify in the Bindery Setup dialog box.2.

44-24 Setting up the Fiery from a Windows ComputerTo add another server, repeat the previous steps. Up to eight servers can be connected. 4. When you

44-25 General Setup optionsTO REMOVE BINDERY CONNECTIONS:1. Click Modify in the Bindery Setup dialog box.The Bindery Connections dialog box opens.2. S

44-26 Setting up the Fiery from a Windows ComputerPoll IntervalSpecify the polling interval (in seconds) for NetWare printing.

44-27 General Setup optionsWindows Print Sharing (SMB)For setting up the Windows printing service, these characters are allowed in the text fields: upp

44-28 Setting up the Fiery from a Windows ComputerPoint and Print Driver—With Windows printing, users can download printer drivers directly from the F

44-29 General Setup optionsHTTP Connection Support (WWW)Enable Web Services—Select to make the Fiery WebTools available to users (see page 5-12). TCP/

44-30 Setting up the Fiery from a Windows ComputerPort 9100 printingThese options are not available in remote Setup.Enable Port 9100 Print Services—Th

44-31 Printer Setup optionsPrinter Setup optionsYou can specify the following settings in the Printer Setup tab:• Printer Connections• PS (PostScript)

xii IntroductionN OTE : The network guidelines in this book are not intended to replace the services of an experienced network engineer. Organization

44-32 Setting up the Fiery from a Windows ComputerPS (PostScript) SetupThe options in the PS Setup menu in local Setup are located on the Paper Setup

44-33 Printer Setup optionsConvert Paper Sizes—Specify whether to convert paper sizes in documents automatically to the default paper sizes specified.

44-34 Setting up the Fiery from a Windows ComputerPCL SetupThe options in PCL Setup allow you to set defaults for PCL printing. PCL Setup is not avail

44-35 Printer Setup optionsFont Pitch (char/in)—When the number selected in Font Number represents a fixed pitch scalable font, the Pitch option allows

44-36 Setting up the Fiery from a Windows ComputerColor SetupThe color job defaults can be overridden on a job-by-job basis in these ways:• A user can

44-37 Exiting SetupCMYK Simulation Method—Specify the simulation method to be used.RGB Separation—This option defines how the Fiery processes RGB jobs.

44-38 Setting up the Fiery from a Windows ComputerPrinting the Configuration pageThe Configuration page lists the settings in effect for the current Set

55-1 Support for Fiery utilitiesThis chapter describes environments that typically include one or more network servers—Novell NetWare servers and Wind

55-2 Setting up Network ServersFiery on a NetWare 3.x or 4.x networkThe NetWise™ features built into the Fiery support the following network operating

55-3 Support for Fiery utilitiesTips for experts—IPX networksSetting up the Fiery is similar to setting up any other PostScript printer on the network

xiii About the documentation • The Printing Guide describes the printing features of the Fiery for users who send jobs via remote workstations on t

55-4 Setting up Network ServersThere is no need to rerun Setup when adding or removing a NetWare queue; however you should reboot the Fiery after a qu

55-5 Support for Fiery utilitiesConfiguring an NDS connectionAbbreviations:FS = file serverPS = print serverPQ = print queue (on the NetWare server)Confi

55-6 Setting up Network ServersSetting up an NDS connectionIn NDS, all NetWare entities (objects) are organized in a hierarchical tree structure. Obje

55-7 Support for Fiery utilitiesSetting up a NetWare print queue for binderyFor NetWare 3.x and for 4.x in emulation, the NetWare print server and pri

55-8 Setting up Network ServersFiery on a TCP/IP network with Windows NT 4.0When a Windows NT 4.0 computer is configured to connect to the Fiery using

55-9 Support for Fiery utilities• For Windows NT 4.0, install the appropriate printer driver files (PCL or PostScript) on the Windows NT 4.0 server (se

55-10 Setting up Network ServersAdding the Fiery to the TCP/IP networkIf your TCP/IP network consists of Windows NT 4.0 servers and Windows NT 4.0 cli

55-11 Support for Fiery utilitiesInstalling the Fiery as a shared printerThe first step in creating a printer is installing the AdobePS printer driver

55-12 Setting up Network ServersTO CONNECT AND PRINT TO THE FIERY SHARED BY A WINDOWS NT 4.0 SERVER:• For Windows NT 4.0 Workstation clients, before p

55-13 Configuring the Fiery and clients for Fiery WebToolsTO SET UP FIERY WEBTOOLS ON A COMPUTER:1. Enable TCP/IP networking.2. Assign the workstation

55-14 Setting up Network ServersFiery on a network with UNIX workstationsWhen a UNIX workstation is configured with the lpd protocol, and connected to

55-15 Configuring the Fiery and clients for Fiery WebToolsImportant note about the remote printer nameWhichever UNIX system you use, the name used for

55-16 Setting up Network ServersTO SET UP TCP/IP FOR COMMUNICATION WITH THE FIERY:1. A superuser (with root login) must add the Fiery to the network’s

55-17 Configuring the Fiery and clients for Fiery WebToolsManaging print jobsUNIX network administrators can use UNIX utilities for viewing the list of

66-1 Administrator functionsThis chapter provides tips on managing Fiery printing, and includes some troubleshooting hints.Administrator functionsAdmi

66-2 Administering the FierySetting up all new users Setting up printing, including installing PostScript printer drivers and PPD files for the printer

66-3 Maintaining optimal Fiery performanceMaintaining optimal Fiery performanceThe Fiery does not require maintenance. Beyond the obvious requirements

66-4 Administering the FieryTo move or remove queued jobs, use the job management tools. When you free up disk space by removing inactive jobs, new jo

66-5 Troubleshooting the FieryFrame Type selection(Network Setup> Protocol Setup>IPX/SPX Setup)Invalid frame size.The network hub is not connect

1 1-1 Fiery on the network This chapter summarizes the stages in setting up the Fiery, and includes diagrams that refer you to other chapters or othe

66-6 Administering the FieryNavigating NDS tree(Network Setup> Service Setup>PServer Setup>NDS Setup)___ is empty.The chosen container contai

66-7 Troubleshooting the FieryIn Network Setup, when you configure the IPX (Novell) connection, the Fiery queries the network for Novell file servers an

66-8 Administering the FieryNovell error messagesNovell error: Cause: Suggested action or exit:220Guest account not availableThe guest account, which

66-9 Troubleshooting the FieryRuntime error messagesFor error messages related to canceling jobs and printing, including the Disk Full message and ale

66-10 Administering the FieryCheck the table below for the appropriate name to use.In this location: For this item:IPX/SPX networks: TCP/IP networks:

66-11 Troubleshooting the FieryCannot connect to Fiery with Fiery utilitiesIf users cannot connect to the Fiery, check the following:• Fiery Setup—the

AA-1 Token Ring Network OptionToken Ring is an alternative network architecture to Ethernet architecture. Token Ring networks offer a high resistance

AA-2 Token Ring Network OptionBack view of the Fiery X12 with the Token Ring option installedX12Connectors for Token Ring option

AA-3 Token Ring Network OptionBack view of the Fiery XP12 with the Token Ring option installedTurn off the Fiery before connecting it to any network d

1 1-2 Connecting to the Network Stages of installation on the network Installation can be performed by a network or printing administrator. The stage

AA-4 Token Ring Network OptionIPX/SPX installationsIf your network uses IPX/SPX protocols with Token Ring, configure at least one printer, one Fiery Pr

IndexNumerics100BaseT connector 1-1310BaseT 1-138-pin RJ-45 connector 1-13Aaccess level scenarios 2-6, 2-7access to network and software 2-1accessing

I-2 IndexChoose File Server for editing Bindery connection 3-29Chooser, AppleTalk 3-7, 4-4choosing a Bindery Server to connect 3-27, 4-23Clear Frame T

I-3 Indexillustrated Setup examples 3-6initial Setup from 3-1Job Log Setup 3-44Network Setup 3-9Printer Setup 3-35PS (PostScript) Setup 3-36Server Set

I-4 Indexerror messages 3-38, 6-4“No AppleTalk zone found” 3-13during Setup 6-4during startup 6-7NetWare 6-7runtime 6-9Ethernet 1-13attaching cables i

I-5 IndexIIgnore EOF Character option 3-13, 4-9improving color server performance 6-3Installer WebTool, see Fiery WebToolsinstallingcolor server on ne

I-6 IndexNnaming the color server 3-7, 6-9NDS (Novell Directory Services) 3-21, 4-17, 5-6defined 5-2enabling 3-22print queue subtree 3-25Setup on color

I-7 IndexPPage Order option 3-37, 4-32Paper size for system pages, PCL option 3-40Paper Size option, PCL 3-39, 4-34paper size used by default 3-36Pape

I-8 IndexprintingCMYK by default 3-37Configuration page from Control Panel 3-48connections 2-1connections and queues 3-35cover page for each job 3-38di

I-9 IndexSearch Name option (adding a file server) 3-27Select File Server option 3-27Select Frame Types option 3-20Select NDS Tree option 3-23Select pr

11-3 Fiery on the networkSummary of Fiery network installationAt each workstation that will print to the Fiery:• Install the appropriate printer files

I-10 Indexterminology, Novell 3-26time, setting 3-8, 4-4Token Ring 1-13attach cables to RJ-45 connector 1-13client setup A-4frame types 3-20, 4-14netw

11-4 Connecting to the NetworkQuick path to installationThe diagrams on the following pages show typical systems that can be used for printing and run

11-5 Fiery on the networkMac OS environment with AppleTalkKey to setup:1 Mac OS computer Getting Started2 Fiery Setup Chapter 3Mac OS computerAppleTal

11-6 Connecting to the NetworkWindows computers in a Novell environmentIPX NetWare serverKey to setup:1 NetWare server page 5-22 Fiery Setup Chapter 3

11-7 Fiery on the networkWindows NT 4.0 Server environmentWindows computerWindows computerKey to setup:1 Windows NT 4.0 Server page 5-92 Fiery Setup C

11-8 Connecting to the NetworkWindows computers using Windows printing Windows computerWindows computerKey to setup:1 Windows computer Getting Started

11-9 Fiery on the networkUNIX workstations and Windows NT 4.0 computers on a TCP/IP networkKey to setup:1 UNIX server/host page 5-142 Fiery Setup Chap

11-10 Connecting to the NetworkFiery parallel port connectionKey to setup:1 Fiery Setup Chapter 32 Windows computer Printing GuidePC workstation, serv

11-11 Connecting network cable to the FieryConnecting network cable to the FieryIn this section, the back panel of the Fiery is illustrated, followed

11-12 Connecting to the NetworkBack view of the Fiery XP12XP1210/100BaseT Ethernet (RJ-45)

11-13 Connecting network cable to the FieryEthernet connectionFor connecting to Ethernet, the Fiery supports Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling, de

22-1 Levels of access and controlTo prepare for printing at your site, you need to do some initial Fiery configuration, or Setup, to specify the networ

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22-2 Preparing for Fiery SetupIn addition, you can enable the Printed queue, which is a storage area for the most recent jobs from the Print queue. Th

22-3 Levels of access and controlPasswordsYou can implement password requirements as a means of controlling access to Fiery functions. The Fiery allow

22-4 Preparing for Fiery SetupFiery WebToolsThe Fiery can support Internet or intranet access with Fiery WebTools from Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.0,

22-5 Levels of access and controlWebLinkWebLink provides all users with a link to a pre-set Fiery WebLink destination. To change the WebLink destinati

22-6 Preparing for Fiery SetupControl level scenariosTypical scenarios of access and control, ranging from least control to strictest control, are des

22-7 Levels of access and control4. A designated administrator and a designated operator, no Fiery WebTool access Only an administrator can perform Se

22-8 Preparing for Fiery SetupFiery system softwareThe Fiery uses Windows NT Workstation system architecture to receive and process jobs and send job

22-9 About SetupLocal Setup from the FierySubsequent Setup can also be performed locally at the Fiery using Server Setup, a Windows NT Control Panel.

22-10 Preparing for Fiery SetupEnsuring the copier connectionComplete the following steps before you configure the Fiery and the workstations that will

33-1 About Fiery SetupSetup is required the first time the Fiery is turned on after new system software is loaded. In this initial Setup, you (or the s

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33-2 Performing Setup from the Control PanelFor configurations that do not include the Fiery Advanced Controller option, you need to add the Fiery to

33-3 Fiery Setup from the Control PanelAccessing Setup optionsThe Control Panel on the front of the Fiery enables you to set options and view informat

33-4 Performing Setup from the Control PanelTO ACCESS SETUP WHEN THE FIERY IS AT IDLE:About the Control Panel Setup interfaceWhen you perform Setup fr

33-5 Fiery Setup from the Control PanelTO PRINT THE CONTROL PANEL MAP:1. At the Control Panel, press the Menu button to access the Functions menu.2. P

33-6 Performing Setup from the Control PanelExample: Multiple choiceExample: Information entry with fieldsExample: Information entry with individual ch

33-7 Server Setup optionsNOTE: If you make a mistake during Setup, you can always use the Menu button to cancel without saving changes. Pressing the M

33-8 Performing Setup from the Control PanelSystem TimeEnter the correct system time. Enter the time based on the 24-hour clock in the form HH:MM (Hou

33-9 Network Setup optionsNetwork Setup options Network Setup configures the Fiery to receive print jobs over the network systems that will be used at

33-10 Performing Setup from the Control PanelIf the Token Ring option is installed, you have these additional options:TO ACCESS NETWORK SETUP OPTIONS:

33-11 Network Setup optionsTO EXIT NETWORK SETUP:1. When you have finished entering service settings, choose Exit Network Setup.2. Choose Yes when prom

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33-12 Performing Setup from the Control PanelMaximum Frame Size(bytes)4202/2154/1130/632 [4202]Select the maximum frame size recommended by the networ

33-13 Network Setup optionsPort Timeout in Seconds5-60 [5]This option appears only if Enable Parallel Port is set to Yes. Your setting determines how

33-14 Performing Setup from the Control PanelTCP/IP Setup optionsWhen you set an IP address, subnet mask, or gateway address for the Fiery during Setu

33-15 Network Setup optionsTCP/IP Setup with EthernetEnable Auto IP ConfigurationYes/No [Yes]Select Yes to allow the Fiery to obtain its Ethernet IP a

33-16 Performing Setup from the Control PanelGet Gateway Address AutomaticallyYes/No [Yes]Use this option to get the gateway address automatically for

33-17 Network Setup optionsGateway Address[127.0.0.1]This option appears only if you answered No to Get Gateway Address Automatically, or if you selec

33-18 Performing Setup from the Control Panelwill not change. If you select No, you proceed to the IP Address option, where you manually set the IP ad

33-19 Network Setup optionsSubnet Mask[255.255.255.0]This option lets you modify the subnet mask for printing with TCP/IP over Token Ring. To set the

33-20 Performing Setup from the Control PanelFor protocols other than IPX/SPX, the frame type is automatically enabled and does not require setup, as

33-21 Network Setup optionsService Setup optionsNetwork Service Setup has options for TCP/IP and IPX/SPX networks.• LPD Setup enables lpd printing on

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33-22 Performing Setup from the Control PanelPServer Setup optionsNetwork SetupService SetupPServer SetupEnable PServerYes/No [No]Select Yes if you ha

33-23 Network Setup optionsSelect NDS TreeList of treesUse the up and down buttons to browse the list of NDS trees available to the Fiery. Choose OK w

33-24 Performing Setup from the Control PanelWith an object selected, choose OK to travel down the tree, or choose “..” to go up the tree. When you se

33-25 Network Setup optionsServer should look for print queues in:Entire NDS Tree/Specified subtree [Entire NDS Tree]By default, the Fiery searches th

33-26 Performing Setup from the Control PanelBindery Setup optionsBindery Setup menuNOTE: If you change your mind about any of the menus you have sele

33-27 Network Setup options.Once you have chosen a file server, the Fiery immediately tries to log in as a guest without a password. If it succeeds, i

33-28 Performing Setup from the Control PanelEnter Your Login Name[guest]This option and the next appear only if you selected Enter Login Name for the

33-29 Network Setup optionsNetWare Print ServerList of print servers on selected file serverChoose the name of the print server that you now wish to u

33-30 Performing Setup from the Control PanelThe Bindery Setup menu is displayed again. You can edit other connections, choose another Bindery Setup o

33-31 Network Setup optionsPolling Interval optionsNetWare Server Poll Interval in Seconds 1-3600 [15]Specify the interval, in seconds, at which the F

Contents Introduction About this manual xiOrganization xii About the documentation xii Chapter 1: Connecting to the Network Fiery on the network 1-1

33-32 Performing Setup from the Control PanelUse Automatic ConfigurationYes/No [Yes]This option appears if you chose DHCP or BOOTP as the protocol for

33-33 Network Setup optionsSet Domain NameSelect from list/Enter manually [Select from list]Select the method for entering the workgroup or domain whe

33-34 Performing Setup from the Control PanelPort 9100 SetupExit Service SetupThis returns you to the main Network Setup menu. Choose Exit Network Set

33-35 Network Setup optionsPrinter Setup optionsPrinter Setup configures the connections and printing behavior associated with a particular printing de

33-36 Performing Setup from the Control PanelParallel ConnectionPrint Queue/Hold Queue/Direct Connection [Print Queue]Use this option to determine whe

33-37 PostScript Setup optionsConvert Paper SizesNo Letter/11x17->A4/A3 A4/A3->Letter/11x17 [No]Specify whether to convert paper sizes in do

33-38 Performing Setup from the Control Panelavailable on the Fiery hard drive generate a PostScript error and do not print. This setting does not app

33-39 PCL Setup optionsTO ACCESS PCL SETUP OPTIONS: In the list of options that follows, default values, where applicable, appear in square brackets.P

33-40 Performing Setup from the Control PanelFont SourceInternal/Softfont [Internal]Internal fonts are built into printer memory and are listed on the

33-41 Color Setup optionsTO ACCESS COLOR SETUP OPTIONS: In the list of options that follows, default values, where applicable, appear in square bracke

viii Contents Chapter 3: Performing Setup from the Control Panel About Fiery Setup 3-1Making changes to Setup 3-1Network server setup requirements 3-

33-42 Performing Setup from the Control PanelCMYK Simulation ProfileSWOP-Coated (EFI) / DIC (EFI)/ Euroscale (EFI)/None [SWOP-Coated (EFI)]CMYK simula

33-43 Color Setup optionsBlack OverprintOn/Off [On]With this option On, black text overprints on colored backgrounds. With this option Off, black text

33-44 Performing Setup from the Control PanelAdministrative functions in the Setup menuThe remaining choices in the Setup menu are intended to help yo

33-45 Color Setup optionsAuto Print Job Log Every 55 JobsYes/No [No]Use this option to specify whether the Fiery prints the Job Log after every 55 job

33-46 Performing Setup from the Control PanelWhen the Fiery is installed, there is no password. If you do not create an Administrator password, users

33-47 Clearing the FieryFont ArchivingYou can back up and restore fonts to a ZIP disk. All fonts are backed up or restored; you cannot select individu

33-48 Performing Setup from the Control PanelRestoring the Fiery to factory defaultsWhen Fiery system software is first installed, a backup copy is mad

33-49 Printing a Configuration page from the Control PanelPost the current Configuration page near the server for quick reference. Users need the infor

44-1 Accessing SetupAfter you have performed initial Setup (Server Setup, Network Setup, and Printer Setup) from the Control Panel, you can complete o

ix Contents Chapter 4: Setting up the Fiery from a Windows Computer Accessing Setup 4-1Local Fiery Setup 4-2Remote Fiery Setup 4-3 General Setup opti

44-2 Setting up the Fiery from a Windows ComputerLocal Fiery SetupYou can access Fiery Server Setup in these ways:• Right-click the FieryBar on the Wi

44-3 Accessing SetupRemote Fiery SetupYou can access Fiery Setup from Fiery WebSetup or the Command WorkStation.TO ACCESS FIERY WEBSETUP:1. Start your

44-4 Setting up the Fiery from a Windows ComputerGeneral Setup optionsYou can specify Fiery system settings that affect all users, such as the name of

44-5 General Setup optionsEnable Printed Queue—Specify whether to enable the Printed Queue, a storage location on the Fiery disk for recently printed

44-6 Setting up the Fiery from a Windows ComputerBy default, no passwords are set. If you do not specifically set passwords, all users will have access

44-7 General Setup optionsIf you forget the Administrator password, contact your authorized service representative to reinstall Fiery system software.

44-8 Setting up the Fiery from a Windows ComputerNetwork SetupNetwork Setup configures the Fiery to receive print jobs over the networks that are used

44-9 General Setup optionsEthernet (Port Setup)Enable Ethernet—Select if the Fiery is to be connected to an Ethernet network.Transmission Speed—Select

44-10 Setting up the Fiery from a Windows ComputerParallel Port Timeout (seconds)—Available only if Enable Parallel Port is selected, this setting det

44-11 General Setup optionsProtocolsYou can change AppleTalk, IPX/SPX, and TCP/IP protocol settings for the Fiery. From remote Setup, you change these