Epson C82362 User Manual

FastRIP™Version 9.0 for MacintoshPostScript Interpreter for Non-PostScript Inkjet PrintersUser’sManualFastRIP™ PRO (Epson 4000, 4800)FastRIP™ HD PRO H

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.05Printing from a Graphics ApplicationYou now have TWO printer drivers installed. One is the normal inkjet driver an

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FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.07Chapter 2IntroductionWelcome to FastRIPTMPro 9.0Congratulations on purchasing FastRIPTMPro, the affordable PostScr

User’s Manual8microprocessor. This printer could then combine a PostScript file with printer-resident fonts, as well as any graphics or additional fon

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.09 Film Output - Standard or Double DensityFastRIPTMhas two functions for clear film output- either Standard Densit

User’s Manual10resolution for sharper images, and very dense black areas, but they comewith a very hefty price tag. Starting at $20,000 and going up f

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.011 Supported PrintersAs of the writing of this manual, FastRIPTMPro supports the Epson 4000,4800, FastRIPTMHD PRO

User’s Manual12problems, your best option is to contact the dealer from whom youpurchased your Epson printer or call the manufacturer’sTechnicalAssist

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.013it, FastRIPTMwill not function. The easiest way to protect yourself from loss ortheft is to make sure the softwar

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FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.015Chapter 3Installing FastRIPTMon a MAC OSXInstall the Regular Inkjet Driver FirstAlthough FastRIPTMhas its own pri

User’s Manual16Installing FastRIPTMDuring the installation process, both FastRIPTMand all the needed printer support files will beadded to your comput

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.017 Easy InstallTMwill display a pop-up, allowing you to select an installationoption. Use the Easy Install option

User’s Manual18Adding FastRIPTMPrinter to the Printer ListMake sure you printer is connected to your computer. Turn the Epson printer ON,then turn ON

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.019Expand the Printer Model menu and selectFastRIP . Now select the model of your printer, forexample Epson Color St

User’s Manual20Status of DongleCheck the status of your Dongle bygoing to FastRIP>About FastRIP. Ifthe Product type says Unknown,then the USB Dongl

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.021The following screen should appear. This is the FastRIPTMMain Queue.Ethernet connectionTo configure FastRIPTMto u

User’s Manual22Optimizing Memory UsageFastRIPTMis a software Raster Image Processor (RIP), which means theperformance of the RIP will depend entirely

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.023Editing Custom Page SizesOpen an image in your favorite graphicsprogram and navigate to File>Page Setupor File

User’s Manual24FastRIPTMFunctionsTo select the various print modes and other functions available with FastRIPTM,go to File>Print. Select the FastRI

FastRIP™Version 9.0 for MacintoshUser’sManualCopyright Notice©2002-2005 Scott Fresener and US Screen Print & Inkjet Technology, Tempe, Arizona.Por

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.025Chapter 4Installing FastRIPTMon a MAC OSInstall the Regular Inkjet Driver FirstAlthough FastRIPTMhas its own prin

User’s Manual26Installing FastRIPTMDuring the installation process, both FastRIPTMand all the neededprinter support files will be added to your comput

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.027the printers that will be used. If a new printer is later purchased, support files for thatprinter may be install

User’s Manual28LPD NetworkingThe LPD Networking option is required when “Remote computers”will be sending jobsto the Host computer over a TCP/IP netwo

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.029Un-Installing FastRIPTMIf for some reason you need to un-install FastRIPTM, simply drag the FastRIP folderfrom th

User’s Manual30 A dialogue will display the Get Info Memorywindow. This window displays the minimumand preferred amounts of RAM to beallocated for Fa

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.0313. If this is the first time you have run FastRIPTM, you will be asked to enter yourserial (Dongle) number. This

User’s Manual32Creating a Desktop PrinterA desktop printer is a selectable icon that is used to identify thetype and location of an available printer.

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.033Select the printer to which FastRIPTMwill be sendingraster data (Epson Color Stylus 4000, 4800, 7800,9800 etc.).

User’s Manual34ReprintingIf for some reason you need to print another film again,simply select the Options pull down menu and chooseOutput Spooling. P

If failure of the disk(s) or hardware (dongle) has resulted from accident, abuse ormisapplication, US Screen shall have no responsibility to replace t

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.035FileThe option lets you print to a file. FastRIPTMwillperform a rasterization of the file so you can printthe fil

User’s Manual36Selecting a PPD FileA second dialog will open to allow further settings to be adjusted, such as selecting thePPD (Postscript Printer De

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.037Chapter 5Settings and ModesFastRIP™ has a variety of settings and modes that allow you to customize your printout

User’s Manual38work, a resolution of 200 - 250 dpi is generally acceptable. If the image has a lot of textor hard edges, you should use a “final image

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.039Chapter 6Printing From a Graphics ApplicationFastRIPTMallows you to print directly from Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Il

User’s Manual407. Select Screen, uncheck User Printer’s Defaultsand enter the recommendedfrequency, angle and dot shape for each channel. Click OK.8.

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.041Adobe IllustratorMost programs don’t need to have a PPD file loaded when you print, however newer versions ofAdob

User’s Manual42FreehandMost programs don’t need to have a PPD fileloaded when you print, however newerversions of Macromedia Freehand requirethat you

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.043How to select the Complex Line Art option:1. Open FastRIPTM.2. Open your file in the graphicprogram.3. Setup you

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FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.0Table of ContentsChapter 1- Quick StartBasic Printer SetupInstalling FastRIPTMPrinting from a Graphics ApplicationC

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.045Chapter 7Printing to an Inkjet PrinterInkjet Setup and MaintenanceThe BasicsThe manual that came with your inkjet

User’s Manual46SupportEpson and other manufacturers have excellent support areas accessible via theinternet. Take some time to visit www.epson.com and

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.047Inkjet FilmFastRIPTMis designed to print on specially coated inkjet receptive clear film. There is awide variety

User’s Manual48IMMEDIATELY. It also has a special coating that gives the final print a smooth high-gloss look, just like a photograph.Note: You can pu

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.049Chapter 8Printer Specific Modes and FunctionsEpson 4000Congratulations on purchasing FastRIPTMPro, the affordable

User’s Manual50FastRIPTMPro Print Modes - Epson 4000FastRIPTMhas a wide variety of output Print Mode functions, whether you want to printa full color

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.051High Speed Output Print ModeFastRIPTMallows you to print twice as fast in the HS (High Speed) mode. There mightbe

User’s Manual52Epson 4000 Hint and Tips Service Req. error 00010007-This occurs when the Green tab becomes locked onthe head of the printer. Lift the

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.053 Maintenance Tank - We recommend you have an extra Maintenance Tank on hand.If the Tank is full, you will not be

User’s Manual54FastRIPTMdoes a good job of creating whatever dot shape you set. While it has been acommonly held belief that an elliptical dot was bet

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.01Chapter 1Quick StartNote: Even if you don’t plan to do a Quick Start installation, please read the following secti

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.055Epson 4800Congratulations on purchasing FastRIPTMPro, the affordable PostScript printingsolution for non-PostScri

User’s Manual56line will start with “US...BLKD110U.” If there is not a “U” at the end of the product code, contact the Support Department to exchange

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.057Epson 4800 Hint and Tips Service Req. error 00010007-This occurs when the Green tab becomes locked onthe head of

User’s Manual58 Maintenance Tank - We recommend you have an extra Maintenance Tank on hand.If the Tank is full, you will not be able to print using t

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.059When printing halftone dots on or next to halftone dots, optical patterns can form called“Moiré Patterns.”These p

User’s Manual60Epson 4800 with FastRIPTMHD Pro HSCongratulations on purchasing FastRIPTMPro, the affordable PostScript printingsolution for non-PostSc

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.061Additionally, you can not proof Spot Colors on a Process Color device. If a user wants amore accurate proofing, t

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FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.063FastINK Film Positives 40 LPI at 360dpi 4xBlack FastINK 60 LPI at 360dpi 4xBlack FastINK 60 LPI at 720x360dpi

User’s Manual64run a Power Cleaning. A Power cleaning is done from the interface of the Epson4800 printer. Excessive Dot Gain - If you have excessive

User’s Manual2Listed below are model specific ink cartridge loading instructions:Epson 4000- Insert an UltraChrome Photo Black (T-5433) or FastINKTMca

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.065Printing SheetsOn the printer interface ensure the status reads Ready. Push the right arrow until PrinterSetup ap

User’s Manual66Epson 7800 –FastRIPTMXLEpson 9800 –FastRIPTMLFCongratulations on purchasing FastRIPTMPro, the affordable PostScript printingsolution fo

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.067select the wrong print mode you will receive a “Command Error” message in the printerinterface window.Epson 7800/

User’s Manual68Double Density DD 1440-Ultra DD 720-UltraInkjet ProofsBoth FastRIPTMXL and FastRIPTMLF allow you to print a color calibrated inkjet p

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.069Custom Page SizesRefer to page 23 of this manual.Outputting from ApplicationsRefer to page 39 of this manual. Whe

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.069Chapter 9TroubleshootingTest FilesThe FastRIPTMCD contains a folder with CMYK test files that will help you deter

User’s Manual70Assorted Troubleshooting TipsEpson 7800 & 9800Q: Film positives do not register when printing by roll film.A: Make sure the Epson p

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.071Q: Jaguar OSX 10.2 will not allow you save or edit Custom Page Sizes.A: Upgrade your operating system to 10.2.8.P

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FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.073Appendix ASetting up LPD NetworkSetting up LPD NetworkingThe advantage of LPD Networking is that a mixed TCP/IP n

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.034. Go to Macintosh HD>FastRIP and double-click on the FastRIPTMicon.FastRIPTMwill open and you can enter your p

User’s Manual74You will need to know the IP address of the printer. To do this you need a utility fromEpson called EpsonNet MacAssist that will allow

FastRIPTMPRO for Macintosh ver. 9.075Appendix BFastRIPTMSetup in MAC OS X 10.4.x TigerFastRIPTMSetup in Mac OS X 10.4.x TigerFastRIPTMMac OS X will wo

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User’s Manual45. Insert the FastRIPTMCD and double-click on the FastRIPTMCD icon.Double-click on the Installer icon and follow the on-screen prompts f