Splash PCI Series v5.0 Install Manual July 4, 1997 Splash Technology, Inc.
Trademarks and Copyright Splash and the Splash logo are trademarks of Splash Technology Inc. Apple, Macintosh, LaserWriter, and AppleTalk are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. MajestiK, Regal, and DocuColor are trademarks of Xerox, Incorporated. Acolor is a trademark of Fuji Xerox, Inc. Novell NetWare is a trademerk of Novell, Inc.
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Table of Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Splash PCI Series v5.0 Server Kit Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3 — Setting Up the Splash Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Setting Up the Splash Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Copier Set-Up Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Disable the Built-In Auto Tray Switching Option in Regal, Acolor 93x, and DocuColor 5799 Copiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Splash Professional Color Imaging Series Server Kit for the Xerox MajestiK™ or Regal™ Color Series, DocuColor™ 5750 copier, DocuColor 5799, or Fuji Xerox Acolor series copiers. The Splash™ PCI Interface card connects your printer/copier to your Apple® Power Macintosh, and uses true Adobe™ PostScript processing to deliver high-quality color images.
Page 8 ■ Direct IPX printing. Provides an easy way for computers connected to a Novell Netware server to print to Splash. You do not need to install AppleTalk connection software. Splash creates a native Novell IPX connection from the Splash Server to the Novell server. Once set up and activated, it operates automatically to send print jobs to the Splash Server each time a Novell client computer prints to the Splash print queue on the Novell Netware server.
■ The Splash Acquire plug-in module, for scanning locally with the printer/ copier using Adobe Photoshop. Scanning is performed directly into the Splash Server (not over the network) to avoid network transfer delays. ■ The Splash Export plug-in module, for printing scanned images in Adobe Photoshop directly to the printer/copier. This command prints directly to the copier to avoid network transfer delays. ■ RIP While Receive.
Page 10 ■ Splash ColorCal. Software that calibrates Splash for consistent, accurate color, regardless of changes in the copier’s color output that occur over time and with changes in the environment. Splash ColorCal is a powerful tool for the professional color image designer, but it is useful also for anyone who creates business graphics or other less-technical color documents. Splash ColorCal requires no special color knowledge and does not require the use of an expensive densitometer.
Splash PCI Series v5.0 Server Kit Models The Splash PCI 640 Kit provides: ■ 64 MB of frame buffer memory to support the on-board PostScript Level 2 RIP. Upgradable to 128 MB. ■ 400 x 400 dpi full contone printing for page sizes up to A4; visually lossless 400 x 400 dpi for page sizes up to A3. The Splash PCI 1280 Kit provides: ■ 128 MB of frame buffer memory to support the on-board PostScript Level 2 RIP. ■ 400 x 400 dpi full contone printing for all page sizes (with Document Mode off).
To run the Splash Web Queue Management option you must install additional system memory on the Splash Server computer. If your Power Macintosh has the minimum required system memory (24 MB), turn off system extensions and control panels that are not needed by the Splash Server. See page 37 for instructions on how to do this. IMPORTANT: Applications running on the Splash Server may respond slowly while the Splash Server is processing print jobs.
Compatible Applications The Splash Server prints PostScript-based files. The following Macintosh and Windows applications have been tested with Splash: ■ QuarkXPress® ■ Adobe Illustrator™ ■ Adobe PageMaker® ■ Macromedia FreeHand® ■ Adobe Photoshop™ ■ Microsoft Excel ■ Microsoft Word ■ Microsoft PowerPoint The Splash Acquire and Export plug-ins require Adobe Photoshop 3.0 or later to operate.
An Overview of Splash Adobe PostScript Printing The Splash Server application is the software that controls printing and color correction. The Splash Professional Color Imaging Series Server computer is called the Splash Server. The Splash Server is directly connected to the printer/copier.
2. When you print from a Node or Client workstation, the Splash printer driver sends the PostScript code over the network to the Splash Server. Large files take longer to transfer—the length of the transfer depends on file size and network traffic. Splash allows multiple jobs to be received off the network simultaneously. 3. The Splash Server spools (temporarily stores) the intermediate PostScript files on the hard disk where the Server application is located.
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Chapter 1 Installing the Splash Interface Hardware In this chapter: Discharging Static Electricity ........................................................... 18 Installing the Splash PCI Interface Card.......................................... 19 Attaching the Xerox Asset Tag to the Computer .............................. 19 Installing the Splash Memory DIMMs .............................................. 19 Installation for Power Macintosh 7300 or Power Macintosh 7600....
Discharging Static Electricity Before you remove the Splash Interface card from its antistatic bag, you must put on the 3M™ Disposable Grounding Wrist Strap. The wrist strap is provided to control static electricity as you install the provided Memory DIMMs on the Splash card, and as you install the Splash card in the Power Macintosh. Failure to wear the wrist strap can result in damage to the card or to your computer. Follow these steps to attach the wrist strap, 1.
The 3M Disposable Grounding Wrist Strap controls static electricity accumulated on your body. It will not increase nor decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical equipment. Follow the same safety precautions you would use without the wrist strap, including: 1. Ground equipment properly. 2. Do not contact grounded objects unless you are wearing the 3M Disposable Grounding Wrist Strap. 3.
Installation for Power Macintosh 7300 or Power Macintosh 7600 This procedure describes how to install the Splash Interface card in Power Macintosh 7300 or Power Macintosh 7600 model computers: 1. If the computer is running, shut it down. Remove the keyboard, mouse, monitor, and any other peripheral equipment from the computer before you install the Splash interface card. Leave the power cable plugged into the computer and a power outlet to ground the computer as you install the card. 2.
3. Touch the metal power supply case inside the computer to discharge any static electricity that may be present on your body. Power supply case Expansion card cover 4. Open the expansion card cover in the computer. 5. Install the Splash board into the PCI expansion slot in the computer. Locate an empty PCI slot on the floor of the computer chassis. Align the connector on the Splash PCI board to the access port.
Do not force the Splash board into place. If the board does not seat properly in the PCI slot, remove it completely from the computer, then try again. 6. Close the expansion card cover. (Be sure that the cover snaps shut on both ends.) 7. Replace the cover on the computer. Lower the cover onto the computer, leaving a two-inch gap between the back panel of the computer and the back edge of the cover. Push the cover toward the back of the computer until it snaps into place. 8.
Connecting the Printer/Copier Make sure your printer/copier has a Port Kit installed on it by Xerox service. The Port Kit is necessary for connecting the Splash Server to the printer/copier. 1. Push the 68-pin connector on the interface cable into the port on the Splash interface card. (See the following figure for the port location.) 2. Push the 100-pin end of the interface cable into the port on the back of the printer/copier and hand tighten the two screws to secure the cable.
4. Connect the small end of the Splash Key to the ADB port on the back of your Macintosh. Splash Key 5. Start up the computer. The Splash Server application runs normally when the Splash Key is connected to the keyboard cable. To prevent unauthorized printing, remove the Splash Key from the keyboard cable. This locks the Splash Server application until the Splash Key is replaced on the keyboard cable.
Chapter 2 Installing the Splash Software In this chapter: Before You Begin................................................................................ 25 Easy Splash Server Installation ....................................................... 26 Custom Splash Server Installation .................................................. 27 Setting Up the Splash Server for Client File Sharing .....................
Client computers that print to Splash can run on System 7.1 or later. If you are using System 7.1 or later on a Client Macintosh (with the exception of Power Macintosh computers), always enable 32-bit addressing in the Memory control panel before you use the Splash software. If the startup disk has insufficient space, you can install the Splash Server application on a second hard disk. To do this, perform two Custom Installations.
2. Click Continue. The Server Easy Install dialog box appears. 3. If you have more than one hard disk on your system, click the Switch Disk button until your intended location for the software appears in the dialog box. 4. Click the Install button, then follow the instructions on the screen. 5. When you are prompted to restart your Macintosh, click Restart. Installation of the Splash Server software is complete. Custom Splash Server Installation 1.
3. Choose Custom Install in the dialog box. A list of files appears. 4. Select the checkboxes for the files you want to install. If you have more than one hard disk on your system, click the Switch Disk button until your intended location for the files appears in the dialog box. 5. Click Install, then follow the instructions on the screen. 6. When you are prompted to restart your Macintosh, click Restart. Custom installation of the Splash software is complete. Page 28 Splash PCI Series v5.
Setting Up the Splash Server for Client File Sharing Note: You must provide networking hardware and software for all client workstations that will print to the Splash Server. Refer to the instructions provided with your network products for instructions on how to connect the Splash Server and client workstations to the network. You can configure the Splash Server CPU to let client workstations install their own Splash client software over the network.
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Chapter 3 Setting Up the Splash Server In this chapter: Setting Up the Splash Server ........................................................... 32 Copier Set-Up Notes.......................................................................... 34 Installing the Splash Client Software............................................... 35 Setting Up TCP/IP and Novell NetWare Client Printing .................. 35 Installing the Splash Plug-Ins for Adobe Photoshop .....................
Setting Up the Splash Server When you start up the Splash Server application for the first time, you are asked to provide the product registration number for the Splash Server software. To prepare the Splash Server for printing: 1. Open the Splash Folder and double-click the Splash Server application. A product registration dialog box appears. 2. Enter your name, the name of your company, and the serial number for the Splash Server software.
The Splash Server window appears. 5. To complete setup for the Splash Server, choose Preferences from the Server menu. The Splash Server Preferences appear.
6. Select the model of your Xerox or Fuji Xerox copier from the “Connected To” menu: ■ Select MajestiK for a Xerox MajestiK or Acolor 630 series printer/copier. ■ Select Regal for a Xerox Regal or Acolor 930 series printer/copier. ■ Select DocuColor 5799 for a DocuColor 5799 printer/copier. ■ Select DocuColor 5750 for a DocuColor 5750 or Fuji Xerox Acolor 620 series printer/copier. Note: Be sure to select the correct copier model.
Installing the Splash Client Software Your Splash Server includes software that allows clients running on a Macintosh, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, or Windows NT computer to send print jobs to Splash over the network. Splash provides an on-line manual for each supported client platform. The Splash client manuals describe how to set up a client for printing to Splash and how to use the Splash color printing features.
The Splash Export plug-in lets you print directly to the Xerox or Fuji Xerox printer/ copier from Adobe Photoshop. The plug-in adds the command, “Splash Export” to the Export submenu in Adobe Photoshop. If your AppleTalk network is used heavily, you can use Splash Export to avoid transferring the print job over the network. Use Splash Export as an alternative to the Adobe Photoshop “Print” command. Note: Adobe Photoshop is not provided with the Splash Server.
Splash Server System Performance This section explains possible hardware configurations that will enhance the capabilities of the Splash Server. Managing System Extensions for 24 MB Servers If your Power Macintosh uses the minimum required system memory (24 MB), turn off system extensions that use up system memory and are not needed to run the Splash Server application. To do this: 1.
3. 4. Click to uncheck all control panels except the following: ■ Apple Menu Options ■ Date & Time ■ General Controls ■ Macintosh Easy Open ■ MacIPX ■ Memory ■ Monitors & Sound ■ Mouse ■ PC Exchange ■ TCP/IP Close the Extensions Manager control panel and restart the Splash Server. All unchecked extensions and control panels are deactivated when the Power Macintosh restarts. You can turn system extensions on and off as needed with the Extensions Manager control panel.
If you have the optional Color Central Lite software, be aware that if you have quit the Splash Server application but the Color Central application is still running, print jobs continue to be accepted and stored on the hard disk drive for future printing. ■ High-resolution files used with the optional Color Central’s APR feature are stored on the hard disk drive. ■ Print jobs saved as TIFF files are placed in the TIFF folder, located in the Splash folder.
Note: Back up the contents of the Splash Server hard disk to safeguard against the loss of information (image files and other data) stored on the Server hard disk. Frequent back ups serve to minimize the risk of data loss. Disk Upgrades If you commonly encounter the error message that the disk is full on the Splash Server, or if you want to install other Macintosh applications on the Splash Server CPU, you should connect an external Macintosh SCSI hard disk drive.
Copying Files to the External Hard Disk Drive Once you have connected a suitable hard disk drive to the Splash Server, you must transfer the Splash Server files to the new drive. If you have the optional Color Central Lite application, transfer this also to the new drive. To copy the required files to the external hard disk drive: 1. Create a backup copy of the internal hard disk drive of the Splash Server. 2. Copy the Splash folder to the external hard disk drive. 3.
Memory Size The Splash Server must have adequate memory to function as a high-performance print server or scanner workstation. If your Splash Server CPU uses the minimum required memory (24 MB system memory) you may need to quit the Splash Server application to run other applications on the Splash Server computer.
Splash Server On-Line Manuals Electronic versions of the manuals for the Splash Server are provided on the Splash Server software CD-ROM. The documentation files are located in the folder named “Splash On-Line Documentation.” All files are in Adobe Acrobat format, and can be reviewed or printed using the Acrobat Reader application on your client Macintosh or Windows machine. The following on-line manuals are provided with the Splash Server: ■ Splash PCI Series v5.
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Index A ColorSync profiles for Splash 8 Custom server install 27 Acquire plug-in 9, 13, 35 Customer support, Xerox asset tag 12, 19 Adobe Illustrator 13 Adobe PageMaker 13 Adobe Photoshop compatibility 13 file size 40 memory requirements/ recommendations 42 scanned image storage 38 separation tables for Splash 8 Splash Acquire plug-in 9, 13, 35 Splash Export plug-in 9, 13, 35 D DIMMs, installing 19 Disabling printing to the Splash Server 23 Disk drive, adding an external drive 40 Disk space needed for
I N ICC color profiles 8 NetWare Direct introduction 8 minimum memory configuration 42 Installation instructions hardware 20 software, custom installation 27 J NetWare Direct, memory requirements for multiple print queues 42 Network printing 14 Node 14 JPEG files 10 L Local printing 14 Log file 10 Novell NetWare introduction 8 Novell NetWare, print queue limits due to server system memory 42 P Look Ahead Routing 10 PCI board 17 M Macintosh System software 26 Macromedia FreeHand 13 Memory DIMMs,
Q Splash Key 23 Splash on-line manuals 43 QuarkXPress 13 R RAM requirement 11 Raster image processing (RIP), definition 15 Registration number 32 Splash Server hard disk space required for install 25 memory requirements 42 minimum memory configuration 42 print processing 14, 38 registration number 32 replacing the internal disk drive 40 system performance 37 virtual memory 42 Splash Status DA 10 Replacing the Splash Server internal disk drive 40 Spool file 38 Requirements, system 11 Spool File optio
W Windows 3.1, printer driver 7 Windows 95, printer driver 7 Windows NT, printer driver 7 Workstation 14 Wrist strap for grounding 18 X Xerox asset tag 12, 19 Xerox IFU Port Kit 12 Page 48 Splash PCI Series v5.
