Filter
Top Products
Workflow Overview 1-9
Printing When the printer is connected to a ColorMark Pro print server,
here is how a typical print job progresses from the client work-
station to the printer. If you are using a non-ColorSpan RIP, refer
to the documentation that accompanies it for details.
1. The operator sends a file to be printed from a client
workstation.
2. The print job is received by the print server.
Once it reaches the print server, the print job may be reprior-
itized, combined with other jobs, re-routed, or otherwise
manipulated. Refer to the print server online help or manual
for instructions.
3. The print server RIPs the job.
The raster image processing (RIP) process translates the
PostScript language data that comprises the print job into
the data required by the printer.
4. The server sends the image to the printer for printing.
Printing can be paused and resumed at the control panel,
enabling you to purge the printheads to recover jets or make
other adjustments. During the pause, the carriage goes to the
service station and idle spits.
600x300 Printing
The default printing resolution is 600x600 dpi. To print a docu-
ment at 600x300 dpi, configure the third-party RIP or Color-
Span print server to rasterize print jobs at this resolution. Refer
to the Print Server & Driver Setup Guide or third-party RIP docu-
mentation for instructions.
Daily Shutdown 1. Cap the printheads (for instructions, see “Capping the Print-
heads” on page 3-13).
2. DO NOT POWER DOWN THE PRINTER.
If the printheads will be capped longer than overnight, follow
the instructions under “Daily Startup” twice a week to prevent
excessive ink clogging, then recap the printheads. If this is not
possible or impractical, or if the printer must be shipped, see
“Extended Power Down and Restart” on page 5-21 for instruc-
tions.
For further idle maintenance tips, see “Idle Jet Maintenance” on
page 3-3.