Fiery Spark™ Professional EPSON Stylus® Pro 5500 EPSON Stylus® Pro 10000 Installation Guide Printed on recycled paper.
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| iii Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Windows Client Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction This guide provides basic installation instructions for the Fiery Spark™ Professional software in a client-server configuration. Fiery Spark Professional includes a System Software CD-ROM, a User Software CD-ROM, and a USB hardware key. Note Do not misplace your hardware key. Lost keys are not covered under your warranty. For instructions on using the Fiery Spark software, see the manuals in the Documentation > English folder on the User Software CD-ROM.
2 | Installation Guide EPSON also provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the World Wide Web. You can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com. At this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through e-mail. System Requirements Before you install the software, make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed below. Server • Pentium® 4 1.2GHz (1.
Macintosh Client Computer | 3 Windows Client Computer • Pentium II processor (Pentium III or higher recommended) • Windows 98, Me, 2000, or Windows NT® 4.0 with Service Pack 5 or later • 128MB RAM (256MB or more recommended) • PostScript® printer driver for Windows • Windows 98 and Me: Adobe PostScript Printer Driver version 4.3.
4 | Installation Guide Server Software Installation Before you begin, make sure you’ve: • Connected the printer to the server • Installed the EPSON printer driver (see your EPSON printer documentation for instructions) • Installed the IEEE-1394 driver if you’re using the EPSON Stylus Pro 10000 (the driver is on the CD-ROM that came with your printer; for installation instructions, see the Product Support Bulletin at http://support.epson.
Installing Command WorkStation | 5 5. When you see this screen, select your printer model; then click Next to continue the installation. 6. Click OK at the end of the installation. Your computer restarts. Installing Command WorkStation This installation also installs ColorWise Pro Tools and Fiery Downloader. Follow these steps: 1. On the Fiery Spark User Software CD-ROM, open the CStation folder. 2. Double-click the Setup icon. 3. Follow the instructions on screen. 4.
6 | Installation Guide Configuring Command WorkStation 1. If Command WorkStation is open, click OK. Otherwise, go to Start > Programs > Command WorkStation, then click Command WorkStation. 2. Enter the appropriate information for the Fiery Spark, then click Add: the Nickname can be different from the Fiery Spark server name, but cannot contain [ ] _ " ' This example uses EPSON as the nickname.
Enabling AppleTalk Protocol | 7 Enabling File and Printer Sharing If you have Windows clients, you must enable File and Printer Sharing on the server. Follow these steps: 1. From the Control Panel, double-click Networks and Dial-up Connections, then double-click Local Area Connection. 2. Click the Properties button. 3. Click Install. 4. Click Service, then click Add. 5. Select File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks, then click OK. 6. Close any open windows, then restart your computer.
8 | Installation Guide Hardware Key Installation After all the software is installed, connect the hardware key to an available USB port on the server. After a few moments, Fiery Spark is ready to accept print jobs. Windows Client Software Installation Instructions are given for installation on Windows Me and Windows 2000. Installation on other Windows operating systems are similar. For detailed instructions, see the Getting Started Guide on the User Software CD-ROM.
Installing the PostScript Printer Driver for Windows 2000 | 9 5. The following screen appears. Make sure Network printer is checked, then click Next. 6. Enter (or browse to) the network path to the printer, then click Next. 7. Leave the default printer name as is. Click Next. 8. Select No to print a test page option; then click Finish.
10 | Installation Guide 7. Enter the Server Name or IP address of the Fiery Spark, then click Next. 8. Select Custom and click Settings. 9. Select the following settings: • Protocol: LPR • LPR Settings: LPR Byte Counting Enabled • SNMP Status Enabled • Queue name (this name is case-sensitive; use lowercase letters): print, hold, or direct. Then click Next. 10. Click OK to close the Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor dialog box. 11. Click Next. 12.
Creating Shortcuts to the Fiery Spark Drop Folders | 11 18. Leave the default name or enter a name for the Fiery Spark (31 characters maximum) in the Printer Name box. This name will be used in the Printers and Queue windows. Then click Next. 19. Click Finish to complete installation. Note If you see the Digital Signature Not Found window, click Yes to continue the installation.
12 | Installation Guide Installing Command WorkStation This installation also installs Fiery Downloader and ColorWise Pro Tools. Follow these steps: 1. On the User Software CD-ROM, open the CStation folder. 2. Double-click the Setup icon. 3. Follow the instructions on screen. 4. Click Finish at the end of the installation. Your computer restarts. 5. Configure Command WorkStation as described in the next section.
Installing Command WorkStation | 13 Configuring Command Workstation 1. If Command WorkStation is open, click OK. Otherwise, go to Start > Programs > Command WorkStation, then click Command WorkStation. 2. Enter the appropriate information for the Fiery Spark, then click Add: the Nickname can be different from the Fiery Spark server name, but cannot contain [ ] _ " ' This example uses EPSON as the nickname.
14 | Installation Guide Macintosh Client Software Installation For a Macintosh client computer, install the following software: • printer files (see below) • fonts (see page 15) • Shortcuts to the Fiery Spark drop folders (see page 15) • Fiery Spooler (see page 16) • Fiery Downloader (see page 17) • ColorWise Pro Tools (see page 18) After installing the software, you must enable TCP/IP (see page 19).
Creating Shortcuts to the Fiery Spark Drop Folders | 15 Installing Fonts The Fonts installer on the User Software CD-ROM includes screen and printer fonts that correspond to the 136 built-in PostScript printer fonts on the Fiery Spark. The Font installer copies both kinds of fonts to the System Folder > Fonts folder on your hard drive. To be available to applications, the screen fonts must remain in this folder. The printer fonts can be copied to a folder of your choice.
16 | Installation Guide After creating the shortcuts, connect to the server as follows: 1. Double-click the DropFolders application on the desktop, if it is not already open. 2. Enter the IP address of the Fiery Spark server, then click OK. The drop folders are activated and ready to accept print jobs. Installing Fiery Spooler This installation also installs Mac OS Runtime of Java (MRJ), if it isn’t already installed on your system. 1. On the User Software CD-ROM, double-click the icon. Fiery Spooler 2.
Installing Fiery Downloader | 17 4. Enter the Name (IP address) and New Device (printer name). Click Add, then click OK. enter the IP address enter PRO10K for the Stylus Pro 10000 (dye ink), PRO10KCF for the Stylus Pro 10000 (pigment ink), or PRO5500 for the Stylus Pro 5500 click Add then click OK 5. Click OK twice. Fiery Spooler launches. Installing Fiery Downloader 1. On the User Software CD-ROM, double-click the Downloader icon. 2. Read the license agreement, then click Accept. 3.
18 | Installation Guide Installing ColorWise Pro Tools This installation also installs Mac OS Runtime of Java (MRJ), if it isn’t already installed on your system. 1. On the User Software CD-ROM, double-click the Tools icon. ColorWise Pro 2. Read the license agreement, then click Accept. 3. At the next screen, click Install. After installing ColorWise Pro Tools, connect to the server as follows: 1. Double-click the ColorWise Pro Tools icon in the Fiery f folder on your hard drive. 2. Click Add. 3.
Printing to the Fiery Spark | 19 Selecting TCP/IP You must select TCI/IP from the Control Panel in the Apple menu. In the TCP/IP window, select Connect via Ethernet. Then restart your Macintosh. Printing to the Fiery Spark If you’re printing from a Macintosh, select AdobePS and Fiery Spark from the Chooser, then close the Chooser. For instructions on using the Fiery Spark software, see the User Guide on the Fiery Spark CD-ROM.
20 | Installation Guide Notices FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Warranty | 21 The key is needed by the end-user to use the Fiery Spark Software RIP (the “Software”). THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVERS ONLY THE KEY, NOT THE SOFTWARE. For the Software license and Software warranty terms, please refer to the ELECTRONIC FOR IMAGING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT, which will appear on-screen during the Software installation process.
22 | Installation Guide Remedies: Your exclusive remedy and Epson’s entire liability for a material breach of this Agreement will be limited to a refund of the price paid for the Epson products covered by this Agreement. Any action for breach of warranty must be brought within 15 months of the date of original purchase. Epson is not liable for performance delays or for nonperformance due to causes beyond its reasonable control.
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