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    Continual Problems with Konica C8000

    It sounds like a humidity problem to me - by the end of the day all the heat generated lowering the humidity then next morning having better humidity - however if not that. Maybe electrical, I am guessing the 8000 is 230 or 240 volt AC and 20 or 30 amp - print shops often have 3 phase which in...
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    adobe pdf print engine rip, (APPE) and opentype fonts

    We can drop PDF files to the RIP, but as Open Type Fonts and Truetype fonts are not downloadable to Rip the job won't print if missing a Font. It appears only Adobe PS fonts are downloadable according to the manual. Its enogh to make me wish Harlequin made RIPs for copiers as it seems like a...
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    Fiery vs. Freeflow Rip

    I'm not sure where this is coming from - we have the 700i and it has imposition that seems to be better and easier to use, queues are set up and you can use as hotfolders. At least on the 700i it centers the imposed items (they were always off on the 240 and sometimes the quality of imposed...
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    Fiery vs. Freeflow Rip

    I'm not sure where this is coming from - we have the 700i with FreeFlow on Dell computer and it has imposition that seems to be better and easier to use, queues are set up and you can use as hotfolders. At least on the 700i it centers the imposed items (they were always off on the 240 and...
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    Back up systems?

    For Data of our server we use Winrar. RAR backups may be opened or created with Windows, Mac, or Linux. The program is inexpensive and available as shareware fromwww.Rarlabs.com, a powerful tool to process RAR and ZIP file , advantages are numerous 1. Unlike a dedicated backup program this can...
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    x12 fiery help

    You might also inquire on the EFI forum. EFI Fiery Forums I have heard of complaints caused by poor connections to the video board so with power and cables unplugged you might try reseating the external connections, then the board that the EFI cables are attached to within the RIP. We had a...
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    Smoother Solids versus Mottled Solids

    Nice in theory, but probably the press is limited to the amount of black it can lay down which is why the person is trying to put down too much ink and thus getting a mottled look, this happens on DI's as well which have no water. Better to use a rich black Use Rich Black to Stop Colors...
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    Xerox 700i alternatives

    An interesting point is although the 700i is capable of 300 gsm if one has attached folder bookletmaker it is not capable of folding it as I think its only rated around 240 or 250 gsm. This leads to the question are there bookletmakers attached to copiers that can also make a booklet with a...
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    FTP Use

    I have used a dedicated linux server http://bit.ly/SMEserver for about 6 or 8 years which is free but donations are gratefully accepeted. Prior to using this I tried 2 times unsuccessfully to set up a standard Red Hat server but was put off by the many configuration options for Desktop and...
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    How to install Adobe Postscript driver with custom PPD file in Win7

    As far as I know Adobe only made the conversion capability available to manufacturers - we ran into this difficulty with our Xerox Fiery equipped Docucolor 12, that it would not run on Windows7 machines, I've been switching as many machines as I can to Linux ever since to reduce reliance on...
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    what would you do if you werent printing

    In process of 5 year retirement plan In process of 5 year retirement plan Actually more like a 20 year retirement plan, but without the retirement - just another form of work & travel. Purchased propery on a sand track road by beach in Mexico 16 years ago. Started building small hotel about...
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    Canon PCL 64 bit Driver error regards overwriting Overlay files

    In order to create a overlay file on our Canon IR6000 for variable data with Windows7 64 bit PCL driver, if we want to use the same name we must first delete the old file as it does not overwrite it . With Windows XP 32 bit print driver and Windows 7 32 bit print driver it will overwrite...
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    mistubishi grippers falling apart!!

    Check that your insurance covers for machinery breakdown. Our refurbished Heidelberg DI had the motor and and driver board go under warranty, Presstek replaced the entire press due to other issues but I added this insurance that should cover me for such an ocurance after warranty in addition to...
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    Miracle Plates

    I think the problem is the term "blade" blades don't last for much more than cleaning the ink off the press. Now if it can be done with a roller at a varied speed that scrapes along like a blade Erik might have something but then he might be wise to call it a timed-ink-transfer-roller - unless...
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    Billed for Color on B&W Printing

    Applicable to Fiery. I used to check the meters of the copier. eventually I realized in CommandWorkStation on a Fiery you can add columns to the log by clicking on or to right of the headings (or is it right clicking) Add, Color and Black columns and check the 1st set out of course. Then change...
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    Advice for A Beginner

    Paper has a top and bottom because of the screen it sits on when its being made, not just a grain direction which in this case should I would say be long grain. You will get less jamming if you put paper in trays face up if they are going straight through the copier like the feed of a printing...
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    AB Dick 385 gripper adjustment anyone

    We have a 385 AB Dick for the occasional large form. Trying to print a 14.25x22 form on 2 part NCR brand and the white CB sheet misses the gripper or bounces out. I 1st tried using 17x22 NCR but as this is cross grain for the press I thought that might be the problem. I therefore ordered in a...
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    Xerox DocuColor 242 - everything prints TOO dark!

    Re: Xerox DocuColor 242 - everything prints TOO dark! I second that use the SWOP simulation, NONE is another possibility to pass the calibration through from application but I prefer SWOP and override at RIP. I did however run into a couple additional problems on my 240 with Fiery. I found...
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    how do i create a network hot folder for printing?

    Re: how do i create a network hot folder for printing? I've done it but have yet to get any use out of it. 1st question, where do you want it - my thought was on the Fiery Server so the image would be moved in smallest format to there speeding network transfer. If your Fiery came with hot...
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    Coil Binding

    Re: Coil Binding We have 2 of the RHIN-O-TUFF 7000 if I recall, advertised as up to 35 pages (I expect thats of 3 hole punch as we probably punch 1/2 that & only 2 plastic covers at a time) Dies are interchangeable with 2 camlocks at ends. It has been reliable, I am glad not to have a smaller...

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