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PowerRIP The Software Program That Turns EPSON Stylus Into a True Adobe PostScr@C Level 2 lmager 6icl m- Adobe PostScript
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction & Installation 1 Operational Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANTONEa Color Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Optional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Registering PowerRIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Quick Start (Stand-Alone & Server Mats) . . . 3 Quick Start (Networked Mats) . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6 Application Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Birmy Graphics Technical Support For technical assistance with the installation, configuration and operation of the Birmy PowerRIP, please call Birmy Customer Support (407) 723-2893. The hours of operation are 9am-8pm EST Please do not call the Birmy Fulfillment Center for technical information. There are no support personnel at that location; the phone number is for PowerRIP registration only. Please refer to Troubleshooting, Chapter 4, before calling Customer Support.
INTRODUCTION & INSTALLATION The Birmy PowerRIP” application is a software raster image processor (RIP) for the Macintosh computer. PowerRIP reads and interprets Adobe™ Level 2 PostScript™ and prints color raster images on imaging devices. Features include interpretation by the Adobe Configurable PostScript™ Interpreter (CPSI), print job spooling, support for multiple printers and multiple users, printer selection using the Chooser desk accessory, and job logging and saving.
PowerRIP Manual Optional Features PowerRIP can be configured to speak critical messages using the optional Speech Recognition feature available from Apple™ Computer, Inc. Installation Requirements PowerRIP will run on any Macintosh computer with the following configuration: l l l Macintosh Centris, Quadra, or PowerMac. For the Centris and Quadra, an FPU (Floating Point Unit) is strongly recommended. 12 inch diagonal monitor or larger (“Classic” monitor not supported). A t l e a s t 12MB of RAM (7.
In troductions/Installation Registering PowerRIP PowerRIP must be registered before using. To register your copy of PowerRIP: 1. Insert the diskette labeled Key Disk. 2. Double click on the BirmyRegister icon and the following menu will appear. ettmy fkgstmon Saris1 Number: Prtnter Code: Your Serial Number Your Printer Code Fulfltlmant Response: -J piGi-3. Call the Birmy Fulfillment Center at 800-613-3031 (24 hours a day, seven days a week).
PowerRIP Manual Install PowerRIP 1. If you have an anti-virus utility, temporarily disable it. You do this by holding down the Shift key while you restart your Macintosh. 2. Insert Disk 1 and double click on the PowerRIP installer. 3. Click on Continue. 4. Click on Install for default installation. 5. Click on InstaIl to install in the PowerRIP 3.1 folder on your hard disk. 6. Follow the screen prompts for inserting Disk 2 through Disk 4, and then Disk 1 again. You will get the following message.
Introduction/lnstallation Using PowerRIP With Your Desktop Applications 1. If your Mac has sufficient RAM, you may keep PowerRIP open in the background while you work in other applications. If you don’t have enough RAM (your Mac will tell you so), you must quit PowerRIP. 2. When setting up your documents, be sure to consider the printable area of your Epson Stylus. Minimum margins can be viewed in Page Setup menus. 3. You cannot print directly to PowerRIP unless you have multiple networked Mats.
PowerRIP Manual Application Menus (stand-alone and server Mac) QuarkXPress® Page Setup for “Epson Stylus” Print Queue Quark Page Setup.. . Click here to view margins Printer Type Select the proper PPD Halftone screen (does not apply] Leave it however it comes up You may have color options in in your Quark setup (Click none) Quark Page Setup Options Click on Options in above menu .
In troductionhs tallation Print Menu (Options) Most Applications Me: To get this menu in PageMaker 5 hold down the Opt/on key before pulling down F//e and selecting Print. Priniec “Epson Slylur” c0Pl.f:~ Pages: 0 fill PfhlS Ogllont Couer Page: 8 None Prlnl:l OEefore ORfler Ocmumenl Callbreled Colorl6royrcele ‘I PostScript”’ trrorr: No Special Rspcwting 7 _ ..__ . _.. .._. . . Optimum settings for 360 dpi output on coated paper are shown _ _ ( _ __ .
PowerRIP Manual Adobe PageMaker 6 Print Document Menu Click on Features to display the printing options for the EPSON Stylus Prlhter: Epson Stylus Stylus Pro IILPPD copies: m 0 Yrint all pUbltcatlnnP tn hook 0 Urn payer settings at anch pltblwtion PageMaker 6 Print Features Menu After selecting the desired printing features, click on Options to get the Print Options Menu Color Calibration: Printer’s default Scrsenlng: Prlnter’r aclault RsroluIlon: Prlntsr’r default Print Options Menu PageMaker 6 Sampl
Introduction/installation Write PostScript to file PageMaker 6 Navigate to Printer Queue (See page 4, Launching PowerRIP, item 2) Write PostScript to file [Cancel) .._-.. ..---.............. Prlnted Files (----Q&T] (Oesttop) Click on OK to write PostScript to the Printer Queue [Neur) CI Macintosh HLI Job Name.ps The PostScript file will be written to the Printer Queue. If PowerRIP is open in the background, the job will start to process and print.
PowerRiP Manual Printer’s Default (Stochastic Always), Stochastic Always, Application’s Default. Screening Stochastic Screening is a random dot pattern as opposed to a fixed screen ruling. Stochastic Screen produces more tones and has better detail than fixed screen rulings. Color Calibration Printer’s Default (PowerRIP Defined), PowerRIP Defined, Application Defined.
Introduction/Installation 4. Click on Continue. The main installation window is displayed. 5. To do a default installation on a PowerRIP server or a stand-alone Macintosh, click on the Install button and go to step 7. The default installation will copy all files necessary to run Power-RIP as well as the PSPrinter PostScript printer driver, and PostScript Printer Descriptions (PPDs) for Epson supported PowerRIP devices. To install fewer files than the default. click on the Custom button. PowerRIP 3.
PowerRIP Manual 6. The custom installation window is now displayed with all installation options listed. PowerRIP 3.1, the default installation option, is highlighted. If you select the Minimum PowerRIP 3.1 Server option, only those files necessary to run PowerRIP will be installed. PowerRIP client files to support printing from the PowerRIP server will not be copied. In this case, you may also select/unselect additional options by holding down the Command key and clicking on the name of the option.
Introduction/Installation For a default or PowerRIP 3.1 client installation, the PSPrinter driver is copied to the System Extensions folder, and the PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files are copied to the Printer Descriptions subfolder of the System Extensions folder. PSPrinter is a PostScript level 2 driver; it can be used in place of a LaserWriter driver version 8.0 or later.
PowerRIP Manual The following files and folders are copied to the PowerRIP 3.1 folder selected in Step 7 on page 12: PowerRIP This is the PowerRIP application file. Open or double-click on this file to launch PowerRIP PostScript.VM This file is required by the interpreter. fonts This folder contains a minimum set of PostScript fonts. It also contains a number of files with the extension ‘.upr’.
Launching PowerRIP This section describes how to run PowerRIP, create PowerRIP printers, print to the created PowerRIP printers, and reprint the last job. The PowerRIP Control Panel Window, the Printer Setup Dialog, and the PowerRIP Completed Jobs Window are described in detail. Before launching PowerRIP, connect your EPSON Stylus to the PowerRIP server (the Macintosh you have installed the PowerRIP application on). If you have a Mac network, connect the Stylus to the Printer port or Ethernet connection.
PowerRIP Manual Creating A PowerRIP Printer After launching PowerRIP for the first time, you must create a PowerRIP printer. Follow these steps: 1. Click on File at the top of the screen. 2. Hold down mouse button and select New Printer menu command. You will see a listing of EPSON printers supported by this version of PowerRIP For this example we will use the Stylus Pro.. . but you should select your particular EPSON printer from this menu. A Printer Setup dialog for the printer you choose is displayed.
Getting Started 3. Select the options desired for . your - printer and then click OK The next menu will ask you to name the printer queue. In this example it was named Epson Stylus. Save to cx CM Hard Disk (a PowerRIP 3.1 7 1 f fliert I Prlntar nama 4. Enter the name for your printer and then click Save. The PowerRIP Control Panel will display the Epson Stylus. . . . . . . . ...” /.... PowerRIP - Control Panel ~ ::::::::l:i::,::i: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..,..,..
PowerRIP Manual Choosing a PPD Follow these steps to choose a PPD (PostScript Printer Description): 1. Open the Chooser under the Apple symbol at the top of the screen to select the PPD for your particular printer. The PowerRIP Control Panel and a printer must be open in order to see the device in the Chooser. 2. Click on the PSPrinter icon in the left column. (The LaserWriter 8 may also be used.) Your printer queue will be shown in the right column. 3.
Getting Started A list of available PPDs will be displayed when you click on Select PPD... Scroll down if necessary. Select e PostScript” Printer Description file: &I Printer Bescriptions f Select Color General General LasertUriter Stylus Color (with Qua&.PPU Stylus Coior.PPD Stylus Pro (with Quaric).PP Styius Pro ill With QuatWPB Stylus Pro HLPPD Stuius Pro.PPD a Internal ( E j e c t ] * Oesktap I Cdncei 1 [ Use Generic J Printer Model: Blrmy PowerRiP Mac (Epson Stylus Pro) 6.
Getting Started PowerRiP Manual PowerRIP Controls Pre-Print Queue List This view lists ail jobs that have yet to be printed for ail open printers. Each line in the list includes the following: Job Status This is a single character in the far left column of the list. Character H h F .
Getting Started Hold Job This button is a shortcut for the Hold Job and Release Job commands in the Print Job menu. When the job selected in the Pre-Print Queue is held, this button changes to Release Job. See the description of this command on page 29 for more information. Cancel Job This button is a shortcut for the Cancel Job command in the Print Job menu. See the description of this command on page 30 for more information.
PowerRIP Manual Printer List This view lists all open printers. Each line in the list includes the following: Note Double-clicking on a printer name is a shortcut for the Setup Printer command in the Printer menu. Printer Status This is a single character in the far left column of the list. Character H S C blank Meaning the printer is held the printer is starting up the printer is closing the printer is ready to print Printer Name This is name of the PowerRIP printer.
Getting Started Black Background When checked, pages are output with a black background. When unchecked, pages are output with a white background. Faster Copies When checked, pages are ripped to a spooled image file on disk before being sent to the imaging device. For multiple copies, pages are only ripped once, then output multiple times. However, the spooled image file uses a large amount of disk space; therefore, you should use this option with caution.
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This section describes ail of the PowerRIP menus and each of the commands in these menus. Apple Menu About PowerRIP This command displays a screen containing the name of this application, its version number, and other important information. File Menu New Printer This menu consists of a single command for each available imaging device. You can create a new PowerRIP printer by choosing an imaging device name. When this command is selected, a Printer Setup Dialog for the chosen imaging device is displayed.
Power-RIP Manual Open Printer This command displays a standard open file dialog from which you may choose a previously created PowerRIP printer file. A printer file is located in the jobs folder for that printer. When you create a new PowerRIP printer, a printer file containing the currently selected setup for that printer is created. When changes to a printer are saved, the printer file is updated. You may also create an alias to the printer file and select the alias in this command.
Menu Command Reference New Log File This command closes any open log file and displays a standard save file dialog to get a new log file name and location. If message logging is disabled, it is enabled for the new log file. The previous log file is not deleted. Log files can be read with any standard text editor. Since these files may get very large, you should monitor their size and delete old messages when necessary.
PowerRIP Manual Paste This command copies any text on the Clipboard to the currently selected text view. If any text is selected, it is replaced at the insertion point. Clear This command deletes any selected text. If no text is selected, any character before the insertion point is deleted. Printer Menu Except where noted, these commands operate on the selected printer in the Printer List. Hold Printer This command prevents any jobs for the selected printer from being printed.
Menu Command Reference Print Job Menu Except where noted, these commands operate on the selected job in the Pre-Print Queue or Post-Print Queue. Hold Job This command prevents the selected job in the Pre-Print Queue from being printed. The job hold status is indicated by an H to the left of the job name. The currently printing job cannot be held; rather, you must pause or cancel it to stop printing immediately. If dimmed, the selected job is already held.
PowerRiP Manual If the selected job is in the Post-Print Queue, it is then moved to the Pre-Print Queue. If the job is not held, the requested number of copies are then printed to the selected printer. Cancel Job This command aborts the currently printing job. If dimmed, there is no currently printing job. When a job is canceled, it is held and left in the Pre-Print Queue. Pause Printing This command suspends the currently printing job.
This troubleshooting guide lists possible solutions for common problems. Before using this guide, you should check the Message Log View for errors. If no errors are indicated, then use this guide to find a solution to your problem. If you still have a problem after reviewing this section, please call Birmy Customer Support (407) 723-2893. Hours of operation are 9am-8pm EST.
PowerRIP Manual l Allocate more memory to PowerRIP. If running, quit PowerRIP While on the desktop, highlight the PowerRIP icon. Under File, select Get Info. Increase the number in the Preferred size box relative to the amount of available memory you have. Keep in mind that the System Software requires available memory in addition to other applications you may want to have active while PowerRIP is running.
Troubleshooting Printer Cannot Be Opened Because Printer Not Available l Is the imaging device’s power on? l Is the imaging device connected properly to the PowerRIP server? Defective serial cables are a common problem. l If using EPSON’s optional LocalTalk/Ethertalk interface board, have you named the printer correctly in the Printer Setup dialog menu? See page 36 for detailed instructions.
PowerRlP Manual Multiple Page Document Stops Outputting Before Job is Complete l Do you have Faster Copies checked in the Setup Printer dialog menu? When Faster Copies is checked, pages are ripped to a spooled image file on disk before being sent to the printer. This spooled image file uses a large amount of disk space. Uncheck Faster Copies in the Setup Printer menu and try again.
EPSON STYLUS PRINTER SETUP DIALOG Sample setup Customize according to your needs q Purge printed jobs after 41 ( hours 7 1 N Limit post-print queue to I[ jobs 0 OPI image Substitutions 0 Black Background 0 Faster Copies q Cancel Purge Printed Jobs Cnllste Copies 1 When checked, jobs are deleted from the Printed Files subfolder for this PowerRIP printer after the specified number of seconds, minutes, hours, days, or weeks. When not checked, there is no time limit on jobs already printed.
PowerRlP Manual Faster Copies When checked, pages are ripped to a spooled image file on disk before being sent to the imaging device. For multiple copies, pages are only ripped once, then output multiple times. However, the spooled image file uses a large amount of disk space; therefore, you should use this option with caution. When unchecked, pages are rendered directly to the imaging device.
LIST OF TERMS Several terms having special meaning within the context of this manual are listed below. CPSI Configurable PostScript Interpreter. This Adobe Level 2 PostScript interpreter runs on a Macintosh server rather than on a hardware peripheral device. PowerRIP uses this interpreter to render a raster image. FPU Floating Point Unit. A chip capable of executing operations with real numbers. The FPU may be built in or available as an add on to the main CPU.
PowerRIP Manual LaserWrite+ A printer driver used by an application to create a PostScript file describing the visible contents of a document. Message Log View A scrolling text view in the PowerRIP control panel containing all logged messages. Network EtherTalk or AppleTalk cabling and required software to link Macintosh computers to each other. In the case of PowerRIP, to link the clients to the server. OPI Open Pre-Press Interface.
Glossary PowerRIP Server A Macintosh computer running the PowerRIP application. Pre-Print Queue A scrolling list in the PowerRIP Control Panel Window containing all jobs yet to be printed for all open PowerRIP printers. Printer List A scrolling list in the PowerRIP Control Panel Window containing all open PowerRIP printers. Printer Setup Dialog A physical device dependent dialog for selecting characteristics for a PowerRIP printer.
