1. Module 1 – General Introduction
Course Overview
General Introduction
DTP
Onyx PosterShop RIP
Media Manager

2. Software Configuration
Module 2 – System Configuration
Software Configuration
Mac/PC
RIP Station
HP Scitex XL1500
DTP
Onyx I-RIP
Machine Software

3. Module 3 – DTP Subject Slide DTP Work Flow 20 File Format – Input 21
File Format – Output 22
Macintosh Chooser 23
CMYK Separation Setup in Photoshop 24
Ink Coverage 25
Closing a PS File Using FreeHand 26
ICC – International Color Consortium 28
Insert ICC with PhotoShop 29

4. Mac/PC Workstation: PhotoShop, Quark etc.
Module 3 – DTP
DTP Work Flow
Mac/PC Workstation: PhotoShop, Quark etc.
Machine Application
Onyx I-RIP
PS, EPS,
JPG, PDF
1-bit Tiff

5. Module 3 – DTP File Format – Input PS (PostScript):
A programming and page description language supported by most DTP and graphics applications.
EPS (Encapsulated PostScript):
A version of PostScript file format that includes both a low resolution preview and a high resolution PostScript image description.
PDF (Portable Document Format):
Independent file format (not in program, system or computer).

6. Module 3 – DTP File Format – Output 1-bit TIFF
A data file that is processed or output sequentially, bit by bit and line by line. This format has been developed especially for HP IID.

7. Module 3 – DTP Macintosh Chooser
Laserwriter and above or AdobePS printer
PPD
Onyx Production House CD
Mac Tools directory in E:/Graphics folder on Prefix RIP server.

8. CMYK Separation Setup in PhotoShop
Module 3 – DTP
CMYK Separation Setup in PhotoShop
Separation type GCR
Black generation Medium
Black ink limit 100%
Total ink limit 300%

9. Module 3 – DTP
Ink Coverage 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

10. Closing a PS File Using FreeHand
Module 3 – DTP
Closing a PS File Using FreeHand 1 2 3

11. Closing a PS File Using FreeHand (Cont.)
Module 3 – DTP
Closing a PS File Using FreeHand (Cont.) 4 5

12. ICC – International Color Consortium
Module 3 – DTP
ICC – International Color Consortium
International color standards for all devices
CMM – Color Matching Module
Use HP IID Profile Wizard to create ICC profiles
Input and output ICC profiles are set in Print properties during RIP

13. Insert ICC with PhotoShop
Module 3 – DTP
Insert ICC with PhotoShop 1 2 3

14. Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Subject Slide Hardware – Disk Drives 31
Onyx I-RIP Software 32
Before Installation 33
Installation and Configuration 35
Configuring the Printer 38
Main Window – Onyx RIP Queue 41
RIP a File 42
Opening an Image 43
Preflight – Printer and Media 44
Preflight – Previewing and Sizing 45
Preflight – Tiling 46
Preflight – Color Correction 47

15. Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Hardware – Disk Drives Removable drive
Windows XP Pro server and other programs
C:\ and D:\ (SCSI)
120 GB disk for images
CD drive
CD/DVD-ROM reader

16. Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Onyx I-RIP Software Onyx I-RIP Server Preflight
Media Manager
Step and Repeat

17. Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Before Installation
Production House hardware and software recommended requirements:
Motherboard - 2 USB ports
CPU - Intel Pentium IV/AMD Athlon single/dual 3.2 GHz or higher. A dual processor will increase performance.
RAM - Minimum 2 GB per CPU
Hard disk - 3 or more SCSI RPM hard drives of 40 GB (minimum) each Recommended: 5 SCSI RPM hard drives of GB each
Hard drive space for installation MB

18. Before Installation (Cont.)
Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP
Before Installation (Cont.)
Operating system - Windows XP Pro Server
2 Network boards –
100 MB BASE-T
1 GB Ethernet adapter for network connection
It is recommended to use 2 network boards: one for the network connection and another for direct connection to the machine.
Monitor resolution × 768 pixels with 16-bit color

19. Installation and Configuration
Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP
Installation and Configuration
To Install:
Make sure you have the Administrator Privilege.
Attach the HASP key to the parallel port (or attach the USB key to the USB port).
Insert the Onyx I-RIP program CD into the CD drive.
Follow the on-screen instructions and click Next.
Install the printer.
Once completed, restart the computer.

20. Installation and Configuration (Cont.)
Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP
Installation and Configuration (Cont.)
Choose C:\Onyx Graphics

21. Installation and Configuration (Cont.)
Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP
Installation and Configuration (Cont.)
Upon completion of the installation procedure, the software will open a list of drivers to install. Choose and installs the HP Scitex XL1500 1bit printer.
In the Onyx I-RIP, you can install several different printers, and work on each one separately with different devices.

22. Configuring the Printer
Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP
Configuring the Printer
Install the 1-bit printer

23. Configuring the Printer (Cont.)
Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP
Configuring the Printer (Cont.)
Before printing from the Onyx RIP-Queue, you must first configure each of the installed printers.
To configure your printer:
Start Onyx RIP Queue by:
Selecting Onyx RIP_Queue from the Start menu, or
Double clicking the Onyx RIP Queue icon from the Desktop.
The Configure Printer Port dialog appears (when you run the Onyx RIP-Queue for the first time).
Select the Print to File port.
Configure the media and page size you would like to work with.

24. Configuring the Printer (Cont.)
Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP
Configuring the Printer (Cont.)
Choose Print to File and then configure the output directory.
Choose the media. If all media types do not appear initially, they will appear after importing. 1 2

25. Main Window – Onyx RIP Queue
Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP
Main Window – Onyx RIP Queue
Select the Printer
Job
Preview
Hold

26. Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP RIP a File
There are two options to open and RIP a file:
Use the RIP server.
From the Hold to the Print area, drag the file.
File manipulation is not available in this option.
Open the file with preflight.
Manipulate the file, sizing, cropping, color correction etc.
Submit the file and the process will start.

27. Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Opening an Image
From the File menu on the top left of the Main window select Open.
Select the file you want to RIP.
Select your printer by clicking from the printer drop-down menu.
Select a Quick Set that best represents your workflow.
Click Open.
Choose preflight for file editing

28. Preflight – Printer and Media
Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP
Preflight – Printer and Media
Toolbar
Select a Printer
Select the Media
Select the Mode
Select the Profile

29. Preflight – Previewing and Sizing
Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP
Preflight – Previewing and Sizing
Preview
Size
Orientation
Cropping on Preview

30. Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP Preflight – Tiling
Enables the Printing of Jobs which are larger than the Media.
Default Tile Size
Custom Size
Overlap

31. Preflight – Color Correction
Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP
Preflight – Color Correction
Tools which allow alterations in the output color.
Filter
Tools
Saturation
Color Curves

32. Preflight – Color Correction (Cont.)
Module 4 – Onyx Production House RIP
Preflight – Color Correction (Cont.)
Color Replacement

33. Preflight – Color Correction (Cont.)
Module 4 – Onyx I-RIP
Preflight – Color Correction (Cont.)
Submitting your Work
Number of Copies

34. Module 5 – Server Configuration
Subject Slide
Printer Configuration 53
General Settings 60
Quick Sets Editing 61
Quick Set Advanced Options 63
Change Media and Placement 71

35. Printer Configuration
Module 5 – Server Configuration
Printer Configuration

36. Printer Configuration (Cont.)
Module 5 – Server Configuration
Printer Configuration (Cont.)

37. Printer Configuration (Cont.)
Module 5 – Server Configuration
Printer Configuration (Cont.)

38. Printer Configuration (Cont.)
Module 5 – Server Configuration
Printer Configuration (Cont.)
Print To Resolution Specific Folder – every output RIP is sent to its resolution type folder.
Print To Media Specific Folder – every output RIP is sent to its media type folder.
Print To Image Specific Folder – every output RIP is sent to its image name folder.
Rotating alternate tiles – it is possible to rotate automatically only the odd tiles.
Use light ink at 100% color density – This is the amount of light color at 100% dark color.

39. Printer Configuration (Cont.)
Module 5 – Server Configuration
Printer Configuration (Cont.)

40. Printer Configuration (Cont.)
Module 5 – Server Configuration
Printer Configuration (Cont.)

41. Printer Configuration (Cont.)
Module 5 – Server Configuration
Printer Configuration (Cont.)

42. Module 5 – Server Configuration
General Settings

43. Module 5 – Server Configuration
Quick Sets Editing

44. Quick Sets Editing (Cont.)
Module 5 – Server Configuration
Quick Sets Editing (Cont.)
Quick Set Name
Media Configuration
Resolution & Color Management
Advanced Options

45. Quick Set Advanced Options
Module 5 – Server Configuration
Quick Set Advanced Options
Output

46. Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.)
Module 5 – Server Configuration
Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.)
Tiles

47. Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.)
Module 5 – Server Configuration
Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.)
Marks

48. Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.)
Module 5 – Server Configuration
Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.)
Crop Marks
The Zero-Line Tile Mark option is applied to tiled jobs which have a defined overlap. The crop marks are printed in a crosshair configuration, with each of the 4 segments measuring 1/4”. The inner 1/8” of each segment is white (with neither mark nor image data printed), and the outer 1/8” of each segment is black.

49. Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.)
Module 5 – Server Configuration
Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.)
Postscript File

50. Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.)
Module 5 – Server Configuration
Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.)
Postscript

51. Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.)
Module 5 – Server Configuration
Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.)
Workflow

52. Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.)
Module 5 – Server Configuration
Quick Set Advanced Options (Cont.)
Color Correction

53. Change Media and Placement
Module 5 – Server Configuration
Change Media and Placement

54. Module 6 – HP Scitex XL1500 Application
Printing Modes
Mode
Resolution
Sqm/hr

55. Module 8 – Media Manager Subject Slide New Media 104
Ink Restriction 105
Calibrating a New Media 107
Calibration 108
Linearization 111
Ink Limit 113
Add Profiles 114
Gray Balance 115
Black Generation 116

56. Module 8 – Media Manager Quick Menu Create new Profile Edit Profiles
View Media Library
Configure Device
Report and Tools
Calibrate a new media, using a densitometer for the gray level reading.
Import the OML file (media pack, distributed by HP IID).

57. Module 8 – Media Manager Quick Menu Create new Profile Edit Profiles
View Media Library
Configure Device
Report and Tools
Calibrate a new media, using a densitometer for the gray level reading.
Import the OML file (media pack, distributed by HP IID).

58. Module 8 – Media Manager Media Manager
Note: First time launching of Media Manager you will need to choose your Densitometer (click Add)

59. Module 8 – Media Manager Media Manager Choose your Densitometer
Press Next

60. Module 8 – Media Manager Media Manager Set-up your Densitometer
Press Next

61. Module 8 – Media Manager Media Manager Set-up your Densitometer
Press Next

62. Module 8 – Media Manager Media Manager Set-up your Densitometer
Press Finish

63. Module 8 – Media Manager Media Manager Set-up your Densitometer
Press “Close”

64. Quick Menu- Create Profile
Module 8 – Media Manager
Quick Menu- Create Profile
Clone Existing
Create new Profile
Create new Media

65. Module 8 – Media Manager
Quick Menu
Clone Existing

66. Module 8 – Media Manager
Quick Menu
Clone Existing

67. Quick Menu - Create New Media
Module 8 – Media Manager
Quick Menu - Create New Media
Create New Media Group
Type Media Group Name
Press Finish

68. Quick Menu - Create New Media
Module 8 – Media Manager
Quick Menu - Create New Media
Create New Media
Add Media Name
Press Next

69. Quick Menu - Create New Media
Module 8 – Media Manager
Quick Menu - Create New Media
Press Media Options
Check “Use Light Ink at 100% Color Density”

70. Quick Menu - Create New Media
Module 8 – Media Manager
Quick Menu - Create New Media
Set Correct Values

71. Ink Restriction - Simple Mode Tab
Module 8 – Media Manager
Ink Restriction - Simple Mode Tab
Evaluate file and decide on the Dark ink restriction :
Darkinkrestrictions.tif
Restrict Dark Ink by choosing cubes
Press Next (“Set Transition Values”)

72. Ink Restriction - Advanced Mode Tab
Module 8 – Media Manager
Ink Restriction - Advanced Mode Tab
Darkinkrestrictions.tif
Restrict Dark Ink by using the “Set Restrictions” Button
Light Colors should be 70% of Dark colors (E.G. 92X0.7)
Press Next

73. Ink Restriction - Advaced Mode Tab
Module 8 – Media Manager
Ink Restriction - Advaced Mode Tab
Set Transition Values to 7

74. Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Module 8 – Media Manager
Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Set scale to 180% (Do not use “Copies” as RIP time will be longer and this function is to be done on Press)
Press Print
Note: As the RIP is processing the file a time bar is showing RIP Set Progression to view this use the scroll bar
Press Next

75. Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Module 8 – Media Manager
Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Print and Read Color Swatch :
If needed Press Back and adjust needed parameters
Press “Print Swatch”
Note: As the RIP is processing the file a time bar is showing RIP Set Progression to view this use the scroll bar

76. Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Module 8 – Media Manager
Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Read Color Swatch Calibration Data:
Press Setup

77. Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Module 8 – Media Manager
Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Read Color Swatch Settings :
I-One and File settings
Number of Patches per Ink
Press OK

78. Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Module 8 – Media Manager
Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Read Color Swatch :
Press Print

79. Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Module 8 – Media Manager
Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Print and Read Color Swatch :
Press Read Swatch

80. Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Module 8 – Media Manager
Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Print and Read Color Swatch :
Set the correct settings in Linearization Options
Calibrate I-One on white Spot
Calibrate I-One on Paper
Start to read Patches

81. Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Module 8 – Media Manager
Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Print and Read Color Swatch :
Calibrate I-One on white Spot
Calibrate I-One on Paper
Start to read Patches

82. Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Module 8 – Media Manager
Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Read Color Swatch :
Press OK

83. Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Module 8 – Media Manager
Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Read Color Swatch :
Press Build
In case of values that are misread you will receive the “Invalid Reading (s) Screen choose Auto, Press OK

84. Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Module 8 – Media Manager
Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Print and Read Color Swatch :
Press Next

85. Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Module 8 – Media Manager
Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Target Density's :
Choose “Basic Density Curves!”
Press Build Table

86. Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Module 8 – Media Manager
Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Target Density's :
Press Next

87. Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Module 8 – Media Manager
Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Print and Build Ink Limit Table :
Press Next

88. Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Module 8 – Media Manager
Print Test Image (No Linearization)
Print and Build Ink Limit Table :
Press Next
Press Finish

89. Ink Restriction (Cont.)
Module 8 – Media Manager
Ink Restriction (Cont.)
Ink Restrictions
Ink Configuration
Transition Control

90. Calibrating a New Media
Module 8 – Media Manager
Calibrating a New Media
Choose the New Media icon.
Set the media a name and mode.
Select Color Setup, and choose the 6-color mode.
Enter ink restriction values:
Click Ink Restrictions.
Select the resolution for which you want to set restrictions.
Select the ink level that you want to restrict.
Click Set Restriction.

91. Dot Pattern and Resolution
Module 8 – Media Manager
Calibration
Dot Pattern and Resolution
(Stochastic)
Media Configuration
Swatch Print Option

92. Module 8 – Media Manager Calibration (Cont.) Device (i1 recommended)
Device configuration

93. Module 8 – Media Manager
Calibration (Cont.)
Device List
Swatch Steps

94. Module 8 – Media Manager Linearization
Print the linearization (recommended 15 steps) file and measure it with a densitometer (EYE 1).

95. Module 8 – Media Manager Linearization (Cont.)
Set the N-factor for each color recommendations.
Measurement
Tweak
N-Factor

96. Module 8 – Media Manager Ink Limit
Examine the ink limit swatch and choose the desired value.
Limit between 3-4

97. Module 8 – Media Manager
Add Profiles
Add New Profile