Xante PlateMaker 3 Manuel utilisateur

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter Overview

PlateMaker 3 Printer .......................................................................1-3

About This Manual .........................................................................1-4

Manual Conventions.................................................................1-5

Printer Features ...............................................................................1-6

Printer Configuration ......................................................................1-7

Warranty and Product Registration .................................................1-9

Other Helpful Documentation.........................................................1-9

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Notes

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PlateMaker 3 Printer

Fig. 1.1 PlateMaker 3 Printer

The PlateMaker 3 (Fig. 1.1) provides a complete prepress solution

for graphics professionals. It offers high resolution, true Adobe

PostScript 3 output on up to 13 inches x 35.5 inches media. A

proprietary process, using XANTÉ’s plate imaging technology and

patented X-ACT, allows you to print quality plates that are

immediately ready for the press with no intermediate steps required.

Plus, this printer prints on film, envelopes, and paper.

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About This Manual

This user’s guide covers PlateMaker 3 installation, setup, and

operation.

Chapter 1 —Introduction summarizes this manual, PlateMaker 3

features, optional configurations, and the printer warranty.

Chapter 2 — Installation covers printer setup and connection to

Macintosh, PC, and Ethernet interfaces.

Chapter 3 — Macintosh Setup describes the contents and use of

the XANTÉ Utilities CD-ROM for the Macintosh. This includes

installation for the Adobe PostScript printer drivers, your printer’s

PPD, XANTÉ Command Center, and the Adobe Downloader as well

as procedures for using printer features.

Chapter 4 — PC Setup describes the contents and use of the

XANTÉ Utilities CD-ROM for the PC. This includes installation

instructions for the Adobe PostScript printer drivers, your printer’s

PPD, XANTÉ Command Center, and procedures for using printer

features.

Chapter 5 — Ethernet Setup describes EtherTalk, Novell Print

Server, Line Printer, and NetBEUI protocol configuration on the

printer’s optional Ethernet interface.

Chapter 6 — Configuration describes using the front panel keys

and menus and the Print dialog box to configure many printer

features.

Chapter 7 — Media Options describes media sizes and types for

your printer and provides suggestions for creating high quality output

with the various media.

Chapter 8 — Printing with Various Media Types describes the

steps for printing on film, plates, and envelopes.

Chapter 9 — Maintenance and Technical Specifications describes

printer care, technical specifications, XANTÉ service options, and

the printer warranty.

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Chapter 10 — Printer Options describes optional upgrades

available for your XANTÉ printer.

Chapter 11 — Troubleshooting provides troubleshooting tips and

XANTÉ Technical Support options.

Appendix — Application Notes and Page Design describes using

the printer with common applications and offers page design tips.

Glossary — defines terms related to your printer, XANTÉ utilities,

and the printing industry.

Index — alphabetically lists major manual topics with their

corresponding page numbers and some cross-references.

The PlateMaker 3 Menu quick reference sheet illustrates the

printer’s front panel menu structure and lists XANTÉ support.

Manual Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

Courier indicates information you must type or that

displays on screen.

↵indicates that you need to press the Return key

on a Macintosh or the Enter key on a PC.

Note: indicates additional or emphasized information.

Caution: indicates instructions that must be followed to

avoid damage to files or equipment.

Warning! indicates instructions that must be followed

exactly to avoid personal injury.

:indicates the path for a file or folder and links

procedure steps.

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Printer Features

The PlateMaker 3’s true Adobe PostScript 3 allows you to work

from virtually any software or hardware environment. It features

smooth shading, expanded font sets, international font support, and

advanced page processing for fast, high quality imaging. PostScript

typefaces work with the leading operating system including

Windows (95, 98, and NT) and Macintosh OS.

The PlateMaker 3 features a standard input capacity of 650 sheets:

500 sheets in the standard paper cassette and 150 sheets in the

multipurpose feeder. You can add up to two optional paper feeders to

expand the capacity to a maximum of 1650 sheets. Advanced paper

handling capabilities include tray chaining, which allows you to

switch to a second paper source when the first source is empty.

The printer allows you to use media from 3.94" x 5.83" (100 mm x

148 mm) to 13.00" x 35.50" (330 mm x 901 mm). Paper weights

from 16 - 28 lb bond (60 -105 g/m2) can be used in both the paper

cassettes and the envelope cassette; weights from 16 to 36 lb (60 -

135 g/m2) bond can be used in the multipurpose feeder. You can feed

envelopes, Myriad film, and Myriad 2 plates from the multipurpose

feeder. The optional envelope cassette allows you to feed multiple

envelopes and postcards.

With Positive Film Technology and XANTÉ’s patented NEIT

(Negative Enhanced Imaging Technology), you can create high

quality positive and negative output on Myriad film. After

processing Myriad film through XANTÉ’s FilmStar 2, you can use it

to burn metal plates or silk screen emulsions.

The PlateMaker 3 expands these media options by allowing you to

print directly to Myriad 2 plates, which are manufactured by Agfa

for XANTÉ. XANTÉ’s computer-to-plate technology reduces costs,

time, and manpower by eliminating expensive chemicals and many

traditional print shop steps such as paste-up, negative production,

halftone stripping, and plate burning.

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Simultaneously active serial, parallel, LocalTalk, and optional

Ethernet interfaces allow Macintosh and PC computers to send files

concurrently to the printer. You do not have to send software

commands or manually set hardware switches to use a different

interface.

Standard features include mirror and negative printing. With an

optional hard disk, you can spool multiple jobs and use XANTÉ’s

Font Accelerator to increase printing performance of printer disk

based fonts.

The Graphic Software Package offers the following advanced features:

• XANTÉ’s patented Accurate Calibration Technology (X-ACT)

allows you to calibrate printer line lengths and to correct

inaccuracies in printing width, height, skew, and angle.

• Halftone Calibration Technology and densitometer support allow

you to adjust image grayscale values and to calibrate printer

output for specific ink, media, and environmental conditions.

• Enhanced Screening increases the number of gray levels

produced for a line screen setting.

The Gripper Offset feature allows you to adjust image placement on

the media to ensure correct alignment for a press.

The XANTÉ Utilities include easy-to-use, menu-driven programs

and files to make working with your new printer more efficient.

Printer Configuration

Processor NEC VR 4310 166 MHz

RAM Standard - 64 MB

Upgradeable to 256 MB

Adobe PostScript 3: 136 PostScript Fonts

Resolution: Standard - 600 x 600 dpi, 1200 x 1200 dpi

Optional - 2400 x 2400 dpi

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Engine Speed: 10 ppm (letter/A4 output)

Interfaces: Standard - LocalTalk, Serial, Parallel

Optional - Ethernet

Paper Sizes: From 3.94" x 5.83" (100 mm x 148 mm)

to 13.00" x 35.5" (330 mm x 914 mm)

Media Handling: Standard - Built-in Paper Feeder

Standard - Multipurpose Feeder

Optional - Up to Two Paper Feeders

Standard Features: Mirror Print

Negative Print

Adjustable Fusing Temperature

Graphic Software Package

Halftone Calibration Technology

Enhanced Screening Technology

Accurate Calibration Technology

Densitometer Support

Gripper Offset Feature

Positive Film Technology

Spooling *

Font Accelerator *

XANTÉ Utilities (PC and Macintosh)

NetBEUI PC support

Options: NEIT

Internal IDE Hard Disk

Ethernet with Unshielded Twisted Pair

(10/100BaseT)

* An optional internal hard drive is required

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Warranty and Product Registration

Chapter 9 contains your PlateMaker 3 warranty. Please return the

warranty sheet included with your printer package to register your

printer and to receive a free subscription to XANTÉ’s Accel-a-

Writing newsletter. Our publication features articles on printing, new

options, and tips for using your printer effectively.

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