ColorSpan Legacy Print Server - Release Notes

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ColorSpan Print Server Software 8.9x Release Notes
Version 8.94 Release
Notes
These features apply to Version 8.94 for the ColorMark Pro print server and RIPStation
print servers, and to Version 8.84 of the Software RIP (Professional and Personal) prod-
ucts.
◆ DisplayMaker X-12 printer — this version or later is required to print to the Display-
Maker X-12 printer.
◆ MediaSaver — MediaSaver jobs now print correctly.
◆ Software RIP — Printing Tools directory updated.
ColorMark+ Version
3.12
◆ Supports the DisplayMaker X-12 printer
◆ Prints ten linearization patches instead of six
Version 8.92 Release
Notes
This version combines the features of version 8.91-52 with embedded software for three
ColorSpan printer products. New features added since version 8.91 include:
◆ RGB color space options (requires the ColorMark Color Management System version
7.91 or later) — this feature was originally introduced in the interim software version
8.91-52. See below for details.
◆ Support for the latest ColorMark Pro Print Server hardware.
◆ DisplayMaker Mach 12 Embedded Software Version 2.10
◆ DisplayMaker Series XII Embedded Software Version 1.74
◆ DisplayMaker Esprit Embedded Software Version 1.92
Output Color Spaces This version of the Print Server Software allows you to select from a variety of device-spe-
cific RGB color conversion methods. Matching an RGB output color space, as defined in
application programs such as Adobe Photoshop, with its corresponding conversion
method will result in more accurate color reproduction and an expanded color gamut.
The new files correspond to these output color spaces:
◆ Adobe RGB
◆ Apple RGB
◆ CIE RGB
◆ ColorMatch RGB
◆ sRGB
The original conversion files are also provided, but with different names. The file “cs1” is
now “ColorMark RGB.” The file “cs2” is now “ColorMark 2 RGB.” Starting with the May
2002 (“52”) Update of the Print Server Software, these settings were moved from the
Printer Configuration dialog box to the Port Configuration dialog box.
The terminology used and location of the color space options varies by application. Cer-
tain applications, application versions, or application functions may not support color
management at all. The key point to remember is to match the RGB output color space in
the application with the RGB Color Space (conversion method) selected in the Port Con-
figuration dialog box on the ColorSpan print server.
If you receive print files from customers, ask them to use one of these RGB color spaces
when creating or outputting the files. If this is not possible, trial-and-error is the only way
to find the optimal conversion method, although acceptable results may be generated by
more than one method.