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Contents EPSON Stylus RIP takes a long time before printing starts 5-4 Your printouts contain incorrect fonts or jagged type 5-4 The printer is producing pages containing illegible type or characters 5-5 Images and type look bitmapped and jagged on your printouts 5-5 You see Font not found or Find font error messages (Macintosh) 5-6 One or more colors are missing in your printout or it prints in black ink only 5-6 Your printed output has white lines 5-7 Bitmap images or clip art looks jagged 5-7 Youre having trouble printing from PageMaker 6.0 or 6.5 (Windows) 5-7 EPS and TIFF files do not print 5-7 Your printout has misplaced images or type 5-8 Printed images are clipped at the edges 5-8 Your Macintosh freezes when you try to print from QuarkXPress 5-8 Your Macintosh loses custom page sizes when selecting PDF file output from QuarkXPress 3.3x 5-8
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The EPSON Stylus RIP software lets you use your EPSON Stylus Color or EPSON Stylus Photo ink jet printer as a PostScript 3 (Macintosh, Windows 2000, and Windows NT) and Level 2 (Windows 95 and 98) compatible printer. It reads the Adobe PostScript files automatically created by the EPSON Stylus RIP printer driver, seamlessly converts them into raster images, and automatically prints them on your printer. You can use the EPSON Stylus RIP with both Macintosh and Windows systems, in standalone or networked configurations. Adobe PostScript is the industry standard for high-quality graphic output. All the elements in a documentincluding text, graphics, and other imagesare processed and reproduced using PostScript code. Then, when you print from an application such as QuarkXPress, the RIP software creates a raster image from the PostScript code and sends it to your printer.

Do You Need PostScript?

In many cases, you may not need the ability to print in PostScript, and for these occasions you should use the standard, non-PostScript driver that comes with your printer. Using the standard driver is also a good way to ensure that your computer and printer are connected and working properly, so make sure you install the non-PostScript EPSON driver following the instructions in your printers setup documentation. 1
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Introduction Heres what you can use the EPSON Stylus RIP for: Printing documents with placed or imported EPS images Printing from complex PostScript-based drawing and publishing applications like Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Freehand, Adobe PageMaker, QuarkXPress, and CorelDRAW Matching PANTONE spot colors
For all other printing applications, especially photography, use the standard, non-PostScript EPSON driver. In many cases, you will get better performance with the standard driver than with the EPSON Stylus RIP.

EPSON Internet FTP Site

EPSON E-mail Technical Support Automated Telephone Services
To speak to a technical support representative, please refer to your printers documentation for your printers specific technical support telephone number. Before you call, please have the following information ready: Product name (EPSON Stylus RIP) Product serial number (located on disk sleeve) Proof and date of purchase (such as a store receipt) Printer model Computer configuration Description of the problem
You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www.epson.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 807-7766 for dealer referral. 6
This chapter provides instructions for installing the EPSON Stylus RIP software on a standalone Macintosh or the print server Macintosh in a network. You can then install the PostScript printer driver and PPD (PostScript Printer Description) on any client Macintosh computers on your network. Heres what you need to do to install EPSON Stylus RIP: Check the printers setup and operation. Determine your system/network configuration. Install the EPSON Stylus RIP server software on your standalone Macintosh or on the print server in a network. Install the EPSON Stylus RIP client software on any client Macintosh computers in your network. If you need to match PANTONE colors, be sure to read the instructions on page 1-10 for using your printers PANTONE color table.

Checking the Printer

Before you install the EPSON Stylus RIP software, follow the instructions in your printers documentation to prepare your printer for use. Make sure you perform the following steps: If youll be using the printer in a typical network configuration (described in the following section), install an optional network interface card in the printer. See your printers documentation for instructions. (Not every printer has a network interface card option.) Load paper, install ink cartridges, and allow your printer to complete its entire ink charging cycle. Run a printer self test to make sure it operates properly. Connect the printer directly to your Macintosh or to the network. Install the standard non-PostScript EPSON driver and utilities that came with your printer. Send a sample print job with the standard printer driver to make sure the interface connection and cable are secure and the software is installed correctly.

Once the printer is set up and tested fully, youre ready to install the EPSON Stylus RIP software on your system.
Determining Your Configuration
You can connect your printer and use EPSON Stylus RIP in three different configurations: Standalone Direct connection network Typical network
The standalone or direct connection network configurations are recommended for best performance.
Note: AppleTalk must be active in order to use EPSON Stylus RIP in any configuration, including a standalone system.

Standalone Configuration

In a standalone system (shown below), your printer is connected directly to your Macintosh by a standard serial, USB, or EPSON USB Adapter cable, as shown below:
AppleTalk control panel set to Remote Only

printer

serial, USB, or EPSON USB Adapter cable

standalone Macintosh

In this configuration, you install the EPSON Stylus RIP Server software on your Macintosh system, which then acts as both server and client in your printing process.
Direct Connection Network Configuration
In a direct connection configuration (shown below), the Macintosh that is connected to the printer acts as the print server, with the EPSON Stylus RIP Server software installed on it. The printer is directly connected to the print servers modem, printer, or USB port. The other computers in the network are clients of the server, with the EPSON Stylus RIP client software installed on them.
AppleTalk control panel set to Ethernet for both server and clients

clients

print server
In this configuration, the client Macintosh computers send print jobs to the print server, which puts the job in a print queue and then sends it to the printer. This speeds up transmission of the job because it is sent over the network only once, offering you the best EPSON Stylus RIP performance.
Note: It is best to choose a Power Macintosh with a fast processor and ample RAM as your print server, allowing you to devote its resources to printing the data sent over the network. LocalTalk networks are not recommended for use with the EPSON Stylus RIP.
Typical Network Configuration
In a typical network configuration, the print server and all client Macintosh computers are connected to the printer only via an Ethernet connection on an optional network interface card, with the EPSON Stylus RIP software (server or client version) installed on every computer.

Caution: Once youve installed the EPSON Stylus RIP software, dont move, modify, or delete any of the files or folders that were created on your hard disk, or the software may not work.
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Installing EPSON Stylus RIP on a Client Macintosh
Once youve installed the EPSON Stylus RIP Server software on your print server, you can install the Client software on the client Macintosh computer(s) in your network. Before you install the EPSON Stylus RIP Client software, disable all anti-virus or disk utility extensions, and shut down any applications that are running. Then, follow these steps: 1. Insert the EPSON Stylus RIP CD-ROM in your drive. If necessary, double-click the Stylus RIP CD-ROM icon to open its window. 2. Double-click the Client Install icon in the Stylus RIP window. 3. At the title screen, click Continue. 4. From the Client Install dialog box, select Easy Install, specify an Install Location to install the RIP into, and click Install.
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Installing EPSON Stylus RIP for Macintosh 5. Follow the on-screen instructions, then click Quit when prompted to finish the installation. 6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each client Macintosh that will print with EPSON Stylus RIP over the network.
Caution: Once youve installed the EPSON Stylus RIP Client software, dont move, modify, or delete any of the files or folders that were created on your hard disk, or the software may not work.

Color Matching

During the EPSON Stylus RIP installation, ICC (International Color Consortium) profiles for ColorSync 2.x support, press simulation profiles, and the PANTONE color table for your printer are automatically installed on your system. These tools allow your printer to work with the other components of your color management system.

Press Simulations

The EPSON Stylus RIP press simulation profiles allow you to output CMYK-defined colors that approximate SWOP and other standard colors on your EPSON printer. When simulating a press run with the Press Simulation feature, your printers wide color gamut will be reduced to more closely simulate the gamut of SWOP and other printing devices. However, your EPSON printer is designed for color comping only, and not color proofing. Even with the press simulation feature, true color accuracy is not possible with your EPSON printer and the RIP.
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ColorSync 2.x Support

For applications that support ColorSync 2.x, use the ICC profiles that are included with the EPSON Stylus RIP software. When you install the RIP software, these profiles should automatically be copied to the ColorSync profiles folder in your Preferences folder within the System folder. If the profiles are not copied automatically, you may need to copy them yourself.

Note: It is recommended that you install a ColorSync profile for all your input/output devices (monitor, scanner, etc.) to achieve successful color matching.

PANTONE Color Support

PANTONE professional color palette files for your printer are included with the EPSON Stylus RIP software. These files can be read directly into PANTONE-licensed applications so you can have printer calibrated versions of PANTONE colors. The colors are calibrated to use the RIPs error diffusion halftoning and EPSON coated paper and photo-quality media. To install PANTONE color tables for your printer, open the PANTONE folder in the Stylus RIP Utilities folder on your hard drive. Double-click the icon that corresponds to your printer, and follow the prompts to install your printers PANTONE color table. For application-specific usage instructions of your PANTONE color table, refer to the HowToMac PDF file that is installed with the PANTONE color table. Use the Find command in the Finders File menu to locate the file on your hard drive.
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Installing EPSON Stylus RIP for Macintosh Every attempt is made to accurately match color values as closely as possible to the PANTONE spot colors. However, no color matching scheme can guarantee an exact match, due to environmental and other characteristics that affect how we perceive color. For example, a color that appears to be an exact match under incandescent room lighting may appear differently under fluorescent lighting conditions. While many of these factors are accounted for in the process of developing the colors, an exact match is not possible under all visual conditions.
Note: If Pantone Profiles are not listed for your printer, please visit EPSONS web site to download them at http://www.epson.com/.
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Once youve installed the EPSON Stylus RIP software on your Macintosh computer(s), you need to set up your server or standalone Macintosh before you can start printing PostScript documents. Once youve set it up, you can print with the RIP by starting the Stylus RIP Server application, selecting the RIP in the Chooser, printing from your application, and then letting the RIP software process your print job and send it to your printer. You can also use the Stylus RIP window to monitor your print jobs, manage the print queue, or run a batch of print jobs at the same time. Heres what this chapter covers: Setting up and starting the EPSON Stylus RIP Server software Printing from an application Printing over a network Drag and drop printing Managing print jobs

PostScript Color Matching
Choose this setting for color management of RGB files or if youre using a press simulation profile. In a networked system, PostScript color matching is performed by EPSON Stylus RIP on the print server. If you choose Black and White or Color/Grayscale, click Print. If you choose ColorSync Color Matching or PostScript Color Matching, continue with step 3. 3. Choose a Printer Profile corresponding to the media and resolution (print quality), or the press simulation, you want to use. The available profiles are described below. Be sure to choose one of the media/resolution profiles beginning with CPS or one of the press simulation profiles beginning with EPSON. These are the only ones that work with Stylus RIP.
Printing with EPSON Stylus RIP for Macintosh The profiles use these terms:
360P_360: 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper GF_1440, GF_720: Glossy Film at 1440 or 720 dpi GP_1440, GP_720: Glossy Paper at 1440 or 720 dpi MA: Matte Paper - Heavyweight MG: Glossy Paper - Photo Weight PM: Archival Matte Paper PQP_1440, PQP_720: Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper at

1440 or 720 dpi

RC: Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P) or Premium Glossy Photo Paper (EPSON Stylus Color 980) EPSON_DIC: Japanese press standard EPSON_Euro: (Euroscale) European press standard EPSON_SWOP: (Specifications for Web Offset
Publications) U.S. press standard. Choose this profile if youre using the Press Simulation option.
EPSON_TOYO: Japanese press standard
Note: If youre using one of the Press Simulation options described in the next section, you must choose the corresponding Press Simulation profile listed above.
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Printer Specific Options

Follow these steps to set media quality and type, ink, and Press Simulation options if you selected Printer Specific Options from the Print dialog box: 1. Set the Media(Quality) option corresponding to the media youre printing on and the resolution (print quality) you want to use. See your printers users guide for more information about Media Type and Print Quality settings. If youre using color matching, make sure the Media(Quality) setting you choose corresponds to your Printer Profile setting. 2. Set the Ink option to CMYK (the default setting) for color or Grayscale. 3. Choose one of the Press Simulation settings if you want your colors to more closely match those of SWOP printing devices or other standards. If you use one of the press simulation options, you must choose the corresponding profile (see page 2-11), and print on coated or photo quality media. Your choices are:
SWOP-coated (Specifications for Web Offset Publications, U.S. press standard for coated paper) Euro (Euroscale, European press standard) DIC (Japanese press standard) Off (Printers default)
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Printing with EPSON Stylus RIP for Macintosh 5. Select any PostScript Level type, set the Data Format to Binary, and choose Include All fonts. 6. Set any other options you want to use and click Save. 7. If necessary, choose the folder where you want to save the print file. 8. After your file is created, simply drag it to the StylusRIP Server alias icon. The RIP opens (if its not already open) and begins processing your file or files. You can continue to drag and drop multiple files for processing in the order in which they were dropped.

Managing Print Jobs

While your job is printing, the Server Information window displays the following information: (If you dont see this window, select Show window from the PostScript menu.)
Page currently printing Click here to cancel a print job Percentage of current page complete
Percentage of current job complete
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Printing with EPSON Stylus RIP for Macintosh You can use the information in the window to track the progress of your print job. If a problem occurs during printing, youll see the error displayed in the Message area. To cancel a print job, click the Cancel button on the screen, or press the J and. (period) keys on your keyboard.
Using the Stylus RIP Monitor
If youre running the EPSON Stylus RIP on a network, you can use the StylusRIP Monitor to manage your print jobs from each client Macintosh. You must have Raster Spool Mode turned on to use the Stylus RIP Monitor. Follow these steps to turn on Raster Spool Mode: 1. Choose Preferences from the File menu of the Stylus RIP Server software. 2. Check Raster Spool Mode and click OK. 3. Exit and restart the Stylus RIP Server software for this mode to take effect.
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Printing with EPSON Stylus RIP for Macintosh After you send a print job and the Stylus RIP Server processes it, the StylusRIP Monitor starts automatically. You can see a list of spooled print jobs and the status of the job thats currently printing in the StylusRIP Monitor window.
If you dont see the StylusRIP Monitor window, select Show window from the File menu. To cancel a print job that is already spooled and waiting to be printed, select the job and click Cancel Printing.
This chapter provides instructions for installing the EPSON Stylus RIP software and accompanying PostScript driver on your Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows NT system. Even if you already have other PostScript printer drivers, you need to install AdobePS 4.2 (Windows 95, 98) or 5.0 (NT 4), which are included on the EPSON Stylus RIP CD-ROM. AdobePS 4.2 and 5.0 provide several new features and greater support for many popular applications. Heres what you need to do to completely install EPSON Stylus RIP: Check the printers setup and operation. Install the EPSON Stylus RIP software on your computer. Install the Adobe PostScript 4.2 or 5.0 driver, depending on your operating system. If your applications use ICM (Image Color Matching) and you need this type of color matching, make sure the ICC (International Color Consortium) profiles are copied to the correct folder. If you need to match PANTONE colors, be sure to read the instructions on the PANTONE PDF file, located at:

C:\Program Files\EPSON\PANTONE\<printer_name>\ CoatedPaper720\
Note: If youre planning to use the EPSON Stylus RIP on a peer-to-peer network, you need to install Stylus RIP on the print server only. However, you must install the Adobe PostScript driver and a PPD on all computers that will print to Stylus RIP.
Before you install the EPSON Stylus RIP software, follow the instructions in your printers setup guide to set up your printer for use, making sure you perform the following steps: Load paper, install ink cartridges, and allow your printer to complete its entire ink charging cycle. Connect the printer to your computer via a parallel cable and your computers LPT1 port. Install the standard non-PostScript EPSON driver and utilities that came with your printer. Send a sample print job with the standard driver to make sure the interface connection and cable are secure and software is installed correctly.
Installing the EPSON Stylus RIP Software
Before you start, make sure Windows is running and all applications on your system are closed. Turn off all virus protection and disk-monitoring software, following the instructions included with your utility software or your Windows documentation.
Note: The installation options you choose in the setup program to install EPSON Stylus RIP on a client computer will be different than the ones you choose for a standalone or server computer.
Installing EPSON Stylus RIP for Windows Follow these steps to install EPSON Stylus RIP and the PostScript driver on your computer: 1. Insert the EPSON Stylus RIP CD-ROM in your drive. The installation program starts automatically. If it doesnt start automatically, double-click My Computer. Then double-click the Stylus RIP icon. 2. You see the Installer screen. If you are installing Stylus RIP on a standalone or server computer, choose your printer model from the Installer dialog box and click Install. If you are installing Stylus RIP on a client computer, click Exit and skip ahead to installing the PostScript driver on page 3-12. 3. At the introductory screen, click Next. Then choose an installation directory for the EPSON Stylus RIP by clicking Browse, or click Next to accept the default installation location.
Installing EPSON Stylus RIP for Windows 4. Enter a folder name where the EPSON Stylus RIP files will be installed, or click Next to accept the default name.
5. Once the EPSON Stylus RIP files are installed on your system, you see a dialog box telling you that setup is complete. Click Finish to complete this portion of the RIP installation. For Windows 95/98/NT, once the EPSON Stylus RIP Installer is finished, the Adobe PostScript 4.2 or 5.0 setup program starts automatically. Follow the steps in the next section to install the PostScript driver. For Windows 2000, see page 3-8 for instructions on installing the PostScript driver.

When you want to print PostScript documents, you must first start the EPSON Stylus RIP software. Then you print via the PostScript driver, which automatically stores your print job as a file on your hard disk. The RIP then automatically processes the print job and sends it to your printer.
Starting EPSON Stylus RIP
To start the EPSON Stylus RIP software, click Start, Programs, EPSON, and click StylusRIP. The program checks your printer, and then opens the StylusRIP window: This window displays the progress of your print job(s) as they are processed and allows you to cancel them. For more information, see page 4-8.
Note: If the printer has not been previously licensed for PostScript, or if this is the first time youve run EPSON Stylus RIP, a dialog box prompts you for your EPSON Stylus RIP license key. The license key is printed on your CD-ROM sleeve. Type it exactly as shown and click OK. It can take up to 30 seconds to check a printer for its license.
Printing with the Default Options
You can print using the EPSON Stylus RIP default options or adjust the options before printing as described on page 4-3. To print with the RIP with the default options, make sure your printer is on, and follow these steps: 1. Open a document and choose Print from the applications File menu.
Printing with EPSON Stylus RIP for Windows 2. Choose the EPSON Stylus RIP printer driver from the print dialog box. The Where: field changes from LTP1 to StylusRIP or File.
Select the EPSON Stylus RIP printer driver here. The printer port changes from LPT1 to StylusRIP or File
Click here to change any print job or printer options
3. If you want to change any printer options before printing, see the next section for instructions. 4. If youre ready to print with the default options, click OK. After a few moments, the Stylus RIP window displays its print queue and printer status messages, and then sends the document to your printer. See page 4-8 for details.
Printing and Setting Printer Options
You can change several printer options, such as paper size and type, print resolution, or specific PostScript options before you print.

Configuring EPSON Stylus RIP
You can configure the following two preference settings for the EPSON Stylus RIP software: For convenience in printing from your applications, you can change the default folder where Stylus RIP looks for print files to process. (Create the folder on the hard drive first.) If you frequently need to print multiple copies of the same document, you can increase your print speed by turning on Raster Spool Mode.
You can also configure the RIP to launch itself automatically when Windows starts.
Setting EPSON Stylus RIP Preferences
Follow these steps to set EPSON Stylus RIP preferences: 1. Start Stylus RIP as described on page 4-2. 2. Click the icon in the upper left corner of the Stylus RIP window to display the Control menu. 3. Select Preferences. The Preferences dialog box appears:
If you want to use a different folder to queue your print jobs, enter it here
Printing with EPSON Stylus RIP for Windows 4. Select the preference you want: Type a new path for the Temp Directory if you want to change the folder where the RIP looks for print files to process. (You must first create this folder in Windows.) Click Raster Spool Mode if you want to speed up the printing of multiple copies of the same page. Then enter a path to the folder in which you want to save the raster files (if you have more space on another drive, for example). Raster Spool Mode speeds the printing of documents where you specify multiple copies of the same page.
5. Exit Stylus RIP and restart it to enable your changes.
Starting EPSON Stylus RIP Automatically
If you use EPSON Stylus RIP regularly, you can set it up to start automatically whenever you turn on your computer. Follow these steps: 1. Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. 2. Locate the Stylus RIP icon in the following folder: C:\Program Files\EPSON\Stylus RIP. 3. Right-click the icon and choose Create Shortcut from the pop-up menu. The shortcut appears on your desktop. 4. Move the shortcut into the C:\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\StartUp folder, or wherever the startup folder is located on your system. Now whenever you open or restart Windows, the RIP starts automatically.

Your system needs more memory.
You see a communications error message when you try to open EPSON Stylus RIP
Possible cause The printer is not turned on or not connected securely. Solution Make sure the printer connection is secure at both ends of the cable. Also make sure the cable is not defective and it meets the specifications for your printer. See your printer documentation for more information. Turn on the printer and try printing again. Your printer is connected to LPT2 or LPT3 (Windows). Change the printer connection to LPT1. You cannot select any other output port within the EPSON Stylus RIP program.
EPSON Stylus RIP does not run (Windows)
Possible cause Youre using Norton Navigator or another special desktop. Solution Click the Windows icon, then click the Stylus RIP icon to run Stylus RIP directly from Windows.
Your saved files dont print (Windows)
Possible cause Youre not saving your PostScript print files with the.ps or.prn extension. Youre not saving your PostScript print files in the right folder. Solution When you print from your application, make sure you save your PostScript print files with the.ps or.prn extension. Stylus RIP only processes files with one of these two extensions in their names. When you print from your application, make sure you save your PostScript print files in the C:\Windows\Temp folder. Stylus RIP will only process files in this folder, unless you configure EPSON Stylus RIP differently. See page 4-11 for instructions.
EPSON Stylus RIP takes a long time before printing starts
Possible cause Your system needs more memory. Your system needs a faster processor. Solution Add RAM to your computer. Complex jobs that use a large number of fonts will process faster with more RAM. Upgrade your CPU, if possible, for faster processing of your print jobs.
Your printouts contain incorrect fonts or jagged type
Possible cause Youre not using PostScript fonts or your fonts are incorrectly installed. Solution Make sure you have PostScript compatible fonts (not just screen fonts) loaded on your system and selected in your application. Most fonts are downloaded with the print job. If the page is missing a font, EPSON Stylus RIP will default to Courier or print a bitmap image of the font. Run a self test on the printer and clean the print heads if necessary. See your printer documentation for instructions.

The print head nozzles are clogged.
The printer is producing pages containing illegible type or characters
Possible cause The printer is not receiving and processing PostScript code. Solution Click Cancel in the Information window on a Macintosh or Cancel Printing in the Stylus RIP window on a PC to stop printing. If this doesnt work, turn off the printer to avoid wasting paper. On a Macintosh, halt the Stylus RIP application by holding down the Option and Command keys and then pressing Esc. Restart your Macintosh to establish communication with the printer. Make sure that you correctly performed all the steps in Chapters 1 and 2 (Macintosh) or Chapters 3 and 4 (Windows). On a Windows system, make sure you are printing through the PostScript printer driver, and the port is set to Stylus RIP. On a Windows system, set the Parallel port type to either EPP or ECP mode, See your PCs owners manual for instructions on changing this setting in your BIOS.
Images and type look bitmapped and jagged on your printouts
Possible cause Youre printing with the standard EPSON non-PostScript driver rather than Stylus RIP. Solution Make sure you start the Stylus RIP program before you start printing. On a Macintosh, make sure you select AdobePS in the Chooser. On a PC, make sure the correct Stylus RIP driver is selected in your applications Print Setup dialog box.
You see Font not found or Find font error messages (Macintosh)
Possible cause Youre allowing Font Substitution in your application. Youre not using PostScript fonts. Solution Turn off Font Substitution in your applications Page Setup dialog box. You must have PostScript compatible fonts (not just screen fonts) loaded on your system and selected in your application to be able to print with the RIP. Follow the steps in Chapter 1 to reinstall the EPSON Stylus RIP software on your system. Then, dont move any of the installed files or folders. If none of the solutions above prevent font error messages, delete the tmp folder and the CPSPREFS file in the Stylus RIP folder. Stylus RIP will create a new preference file automatically when you restart the program. If you use a font management utility, check it to make sure all the fonts are available for your application as necessary.
You have moved or renamed the Stylus RIP software folder. Your Stylus RIP Preferences and tmp folders are corrupted.
Your font management utility has a font conflict.
One or more colors are missing in your printout or it prints in black ink only
Possible cause You didnt specify color data in your application software or select color ink in your print options. Your color print head needs cleaning or the ink cartridge is empty. Solution Check your application software documentation for instructions on creating a color document. Also make sure color ink is selected; see Chapters 2 and 4 for more information. See your printer documentation for instructions on cleaning the color print head or replacing an ink cartridge.

Possible cause The settings in QuarkXPress are incorrect. Solution When selecting the PDF format, select Generic Color in order to select the custom page sizes that were originally created.
AppleTalk, 1-4 to 1-5, 1-7, 2-2 to 2-3, 2-6
EPS files, problems, 5-7 EPSON accessories, 6 help, 6 Error messages, 5-2 to 5-3
Batch printing, 4-9 Bitmap images, problems, 5-7
Fonts, problems, 5-4 to 5-6
Cancelling print jobs Macintosh, 2-16 to 2-18 Windows, 4-8 Chooser, 2-5 to 2-8 Client installation Macintosh, 1-1 to 1-2, 1-8 to 1-9 Clip art, problems, 5-7 Clipped images, 5-8 Color matching installing files, 1-9 to 1-11, 3-12 to 3-14 settings, 2-10 to 2-13, 4-6 to 4-7 Color problems, 5-6 ColorSync, 1-9 to 1-10 Communications error, 5-3 Configuring Stylus RIP Macintosh, 2-2 to 2-8 Windows, 4-11 to 4-12

Help, 6

ICC profiles, 1-9 to 1-10, 3-13 ICM support, 3-13 Images, problems, 5-5 to 5-8 Ink setting Macintosh, 2-13 Windows, 4-6 Installing on client Macintosh, 1-1 to 1-2, 1-8 to 1-9 on standalone or server Macintosh, 1-1 to 1-2, 1-6 to 1-7 on Windows systems, 3-2 to 3-10
Drag and drop printing, 2-15 to 2-16
Job Priority setting, 2-4

License key, 2-3, 4-2

Options, print Macintosh, 2-10 to 2-14 Windows, 4-3 to 4-7
Macintosh configuring Stylus RIP, 2-2 to 2-8 drag and drop printing, 2-15 to 2-16 installing Stylus RIP, 1-1 to 1-2, 1-6 to 1-9 memory requirements, 2-2 network configuration, 1-3 to 1-5 printing from application, 2-8 to 2-9 setting options, 2-10 to 2-14 starting Stylus RIP automatically, 2-14 to 2-15 starting Stylus RIP manually, 2-2 to 2-3 system requirements, 3 Managing print jobs Macintosh, 2-16 to 2-18 Windows, 4-8 to 4-9 Media(Quality) setting Macintosh, 2-13 Windows, 4-6 Memory errors, 5-3 Missing colors, 5-6 Monitor, Stylus RIP, 2-17 to 2-18
PageMaker problems, 5-7 PANTONE Macintosh, 1-9 to 1-11 Windows, 3-12 to 3-14 Paper options Macintosh, 2-14 Windows, 4-7 Peer-to-peer network, 4 PostScript driver, installing, 3-5 to 3-10 PostScript Printer Descriptions (PPDs), selecting, 2-6 to 2-8, 3-6, 3-9 PostScript printing, when to use, 1 to 2 Preferences Macintosh, 2-4 to 2-5 Windows, 4-11 to 4-12 Press Simulation setting Macintosh, 1-9, 2-10 to 2-13 Windows, 4-7 Print files, folder, 4-11 to 4-12 Print head, maintenance, 5-2 Print jobs cancelling, 2-16 to 2-18, 4-8 managing, 2-16 to 2-18, 4-8 to 4-9 setting options, 2-9 to 2-14, 4-3 to 4-7 Print options Macintosh, 2-10 to 2-14 Windows, 4-3 to 4-7 Print server, 1-4 to 1-7 Printer features setting, 4-6
Network configuration, Macintosh, 1-3 to 1-5 Network Name setting, Macintosh, 2-4 Network printing, Windows, 3-11 to 3-12, 4-10 Non-PostScript printing, 2
Printer Profile setting, 2-11 to 2-12 Printer, checking, 1-2, 3-2 Printing batch, 4-9 cancelling, 2-16 to 2-18, 4-8 drag and drop, 2-15 to 2-16 from Macintosh applications, 2-8 to 2-9 from Windows applications, 4-1 to 4-3 Macintosh options, 2-10 to 2-14 multiple jobs, 4-9 over Windows network, 3-11 to 3-12, 4-10 problems, 5-4 to 5-8 Windows options, 4-3 to 4-7 Standalone installing software, 1-6 to 1-9 setting up, 2-2 to 2-8 starting software, 2-2 to 2-3, 2-14 to 2-15 Standalone configuration definition, 1-3 Stylus RIP Monitor, 2-17 to 2-18 Support, EPSON, 6 SWOP setting, 2-12 to 2-13, 4-7 System requirements, 3, 4

EPSON StylusRIP includes a useful drag and drop function
that allows you to print just by clicking on a PostScript file icon (.PS file) and dragging it to the StylusRIP software icon. You can use StylusRIP with a standalone Macintosh or in a network environment, as described later in this Introduction.
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Special Features

To take maximum advantage of your EPSON Stylus printers photo-quality output, the StylusRIP software includes these special features: EPSON error diffusion software, the same high-quality AcuPhoto halftoning technology used in EPSONs non-PostScript printer drivers PANTONE professional color palette filescalibrated for EPSON Stylus printers using various media at various resolutionsto give you process versions of PANTONE colors when you use PANTONE-licensed applications ColorSync 2.0 support through International Color Consortium (ICC) profiles, providing total ICC and ColorSync compatibility for software applications
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Macintosh System Requirements
To use the StylusRIP software with a Macintosh in either a standalone or network environment, your system should include:
Centris, Quadra, Power Macintosh, or Performa series Macintosh (standalone only)
PowerPC or 68040 CPU At least 16MB of RAM for the StylusRIP software (20MB or more is recommended), in addition to the RAM needed by your operating system and other applications At least 8MB of free hard disk space to install the software and at least 150MB of free hard disk space for processing large files Macintosh Operating System 7.5 or later CD-ROM drive
Note: You cannot use a Performa series Macintosh computer with a CD-ROM drive as a print server.
To set up a Macintosh as a client on a network using StylusRIP, it must have the following minimum configuration: Centris, Quadra, Power Macintosh, or Performa series Macintosh LocalTalk or Ethernet connection with the Macintosh set up as the StylusRIP print server Macintosh Operating System 7.5 or later
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Standalone and Network Environments
If your Macintosh is not connected to a network, you are using it as a standalone system, with your EPSON Stylus printer directly connected to your system. Before you install the StylusRIP software, you must set up your printer and test it fully; see Chapter 1 for complete instructions. If your Macintosh is connected in a network, there are two ways to use the StylusRIP software, depending on how your network is configured.
Note: It is best to choose a Power Macintosh with a fast processor and ample RAM as your print server, allowing you to devote its resources to printing the data sent over the network. LocalTalk networks are not recommended for use with EPSON printers. In a direct connection configuration (as shown below), the Macintosh that is connected to the printer acts as the print server, with the StylusRIP Server software installed on it. The other computers in the network are clients of the server, with the StylusRIP client software installed on them.

clients

printer

serial cable

print server
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Introduction In the direct connection configuration, the client Macintosh sends a print job to the print server, which puts the job in a print queue and then sends it to the printer. This speeds up transmission of the job because it is sent over the network only once. In a typical network configuration, the print server and client Macintosh computers are all connected to the printer via an optional interface card, with the StylusRIP software (server or client version) installed on all the computers.

clients print server

optional interface card
In a typical configuration, the print job is sent over the network twice before it is printed: once from the client to the printer server and once from the printer server to the printer.
Note: You may experience problems if you have more than one printer on the network in a mixed configuration. For example, if you have one EPSON Stylus printer connected to a serial port and set up as remote only and another connected via a network interface card on the same network, you cannot set the network/AppleTalk control panel for remote only and Ethernet at the same time.
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Introduction See Chapter 1 for complete instructions on installing the StylusRIP software in these network configurations.

How To Use Your Manual

This Users Guide contains the following information: Chapter 1 tells you how to install the StylusRIP software in your Macintosh computer(s) and in the printer. Chapter 2 explains how to print with the StylusRIP software. Chapter 3 gives solutions to any possible problems you may have. An Index is included at the end of the book.
Cautions, Notes, and Tips
Youll find this information throughout your manual:
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment or to ensure proper operation of your software.
Notes contain important information about your software or hardware.
Tips contain additional hints for printing with EPSON StylusRIP.
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Where To Get Help

EPSON provides customer support and service through a network of authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers. Dial
(800) 922-8911 for the nearest location or the following services: FaxAdvice access to EPSONs technical information library Literature on current and new products The location of your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center Technical information on the installation, configuration, and operation of EPSON products Customer relations

For answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call EPSON Sound Advice at (800) 442-2110. You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, accessories, and parts from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. If you need help using application software with an EPSON product, see the documentation for that program for technical support information.
Electronic Support Services
You can access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, FAQs, sample files, application notes, and EPSON product bulletins 24 hours a day, seven days a week, using a modem and one of the online services below. 7
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World Wide Web

From the Internet, you can reach EPSONs Home Page at http://www.epson.com.

EPSON Download Service

You can call the EPSON Download Service at (800) 442-2007. Set your communications software to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. Modem speed can be up to 28.8 Kbps.

EPSON FaxAdvice Service

You can access EPSONs technical information library by calling (800) 442-2110 and selecting the appropriate phone option. You must provide a return fax number to use FaxAdvice.
EPSON Forum on CompuServe
Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach CompuServes Epson America Forum. As an owner of an EPSON product, you are eligible for a free introductory CompuServe membership, which entitles you to an introductory credit and your own user ID and password. To take advantage of this offer in the U.S. or Canada, call (800) 848-8199 and ask for representative #529.
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Heres what you need to do:
Carefully follow all the instructions in this chapter to ensure that you install the StylusRIP software correctly. Because you can install the software in only one printer, you must set up and test the printer before you begin. Then you need to set up the Macintosh computer(s) for StylusRIP printing.
Check the printers setup and operation Install the StylusRIP software on a standalone Macintosh or the print server in a network Install the StylusRIP client software on the client Macintosh computers in a network Use the Updater software to install the StylusRIP software license in the printer If youll be using ColorSync, make sure your ICC profiles for ColorSync 2.0 support are installed. Also read the instructions for using the PANTONE color table with your EPSON Stylus printer.
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Checking the Printer

Before you install the StylusRIP software, follow the instructions in your printers documentation to set up your printer for use, making sure you perform the following steps: If youll be using the printer in a typical network configuration (described on page 5 of the Introduction), install an optional network interface card Load paper, install ink cartridges, and make sure you allow your printer to complete its entire ink charging cycle Run a printer self test to make sure it operates properly Connect the printer to the Macintosh or to the network Install any software that came with the printer, including the printer driver, utilities, and fonts Send a sample print job to make sure the interface connection is secure and the software is installed correctly

Once the printer is set up and tested fully, youre ready to install the StylusRIP software on your system.
Caution: Dont install the StylusRIP software until youve completely set up and tested your EPSON Stylus printer or the software may not work correctly.
Installing StylusRIP Standalone or Print Server Software
Follow the steps in these sections to install the software on a standalone Macintosh or on the print server system in a network.
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Preparing for Standalone Installation
If you connected the printer to a standalone Macintosh, you need to make AppleTalk active. Open the Chooser in the Apple menu and make sure AppleTalk is active. You must set your Network Control Panel to Remote only if youve connected your printer in one of these configurations: Youre using System 7.51 or lower and have connected the printer to the printer port on your Macintosh Youre using System 7.52 or higher and have connected the printer to the modem or printer port on your Macintosh and do not have an optional interface card installed
For other configurations, go to Installing on a Standalone or Print Server System on the next page. Follow these steps to set up the printer as Remote only: 1. Restart your Macintosh with all extensions turned off except your CD-ROM drive. Then turn on your printer. 2. Insert the StylusRIP CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 3. Locate the Extensions folder within the System folder on your hard disk drive. 4. Drag the Remote Only file from the CD-ROM to the System Extensions folder. 5. From the Apple menu, open the Control Panels utility. Click the Network icon and select Remote Only. (If your system uses the Open Transport protocol, there is no Network icon; in this case, open the AppleTalk folder and select Remote Only in the Connect via list box.)
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Installing the StylusRIP Software 6. From the Apple menu, open the Chooser and make AppleTalk active. 7. Close the Chooser and restart your Macintosh. Now follow the instructions in the next section to install the StylusRIP software.
Installing on a Standalone or Print Server System
Before you begin installing the StylusRIP software, check that the StylusRIP Disk 1 diskette is not write-protected. Do not copy the diskette; you must use the original in the steps below. 1. Turn on your printer. Then restart your Macintosh with all extensions turned off except your CD-ROM drive. 2. Insert the StylusRIP Disk 1 diskette in a diskette drive and the StylusRIP CD-ROM in a CD-ROM drive.

Note: Double-click the README icon to read the latest information on the StylusRIP software and check for any additional installation steps.
3. Double-click the Installer icon in the Disk1 window. 4. At the title screen, click Continue.
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Installing the StylusRIP Software You see the following dialog box:
5. If you want to install the StylusRIP files in a different folder from the one listed as the Destination Folder, click Select Folder and choose a new one. Then click Install. When all the files are installed, you see a dialog box telling you to restart your Macintosh. 6. Click Restart. The StylusRIP software is installed on your hard disk drive.
Caution: Once youve installed the StylusRIP software, dont move, modify, or delete any of the files or folders that were created on your hard disk or the software may not work.
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Installing StylusRIP Client
Once youve installed the StylusRIP Server software on your print server (as described on page 1-4), you can install the client software on the client Macintosh computer(s). Before you begin installing the StylusRIP client software, check that the StylusRIP Disk 1 diskette is not write-protected (the tab on the back must be closed). Do not copy the diskette; you must use the original in the steps below. 1. Turn on or restart your Macintosh with all extensions turned off except your CD-ROM drive. 2. Insert the StylusRIP Disk 1 diskette in a diskette drive and the StylusRIP CD-ROM in a CD-ROM drive.
3. Double-click the Client Install folder in the Disk1 window. 4. Double-click the Client Install icon. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software. When all the files are installed, you see a dialog box telling you to restart your Macintosh. 6. Click Restart. The printer drivers and PostScript printer description files are installed on your hard disk drive.
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Installing the StylusRIP Software License in Your Printer
Now that youve installed the StylusRIP software on the Macintosh computers you will print from, you can update the printer to enable PostScript printing. Before you begin, make sure you have set up and tested the printer as described on page 1-2.
Caution: You can install the StylusRIP Updater software only one time and in only one printer. Double check that the printer cable is securely connected and the printer is operating properly before you begin the update process or the StylusRIP software will not work.

Check that the StylusRIP Disk 1 diskette is not write-protected (the tab on the back must be closed), and do not copy the diskette; you must use the original in the steps below. 1. At the standalone or print server Macintosh, insert the StylusRIP Disk 1 in the diskette drive. Double-click the Updater icon in the Disk1 window. You see a message asking you to verify that the printer is on and working properly.
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Installing the StylusRIP Software 2. Click Install. You see the Updater dialog box:
3. Make sure your printer model name appears in the Printer box. If it doesnt appear, click the arrow in the box and select it from the list. If youre on a network and the printer has a network interface installed, click Net Scan so the software can find it for you. 4. Select the printer connection. If you connected the printer via a serial cable, select the printer or modem port. If you connected the printer to a network card and use AppleTalk zones, select the zone where it is located. 5. Click Update. You see a dialog box asking you to confirm the printer model. If its correct click Install; if not, click Stop and check your selections in steps 5 and 6. You see a message telling you to turn off the printer.
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Installing the StylusRIP Software 6. Turn off the printer by its Power or Operate button and wait for its Power or Operate light to turn off. (Check your printer documentation for details.) Then click OK.
Caution: Always turn off the printer using its Power or Operate button. Never turn it off by disconnecting the cable or turning off a power strip. You may damage your printer and the StylusRIP software may not work properly.
You see a message reminding you to turn on your printer before starting the StylusRIP software. 7. Click Quit. Your StylusRIP software is now installed on your Macintosh computer(s) and in your printer.
Caution: Attach the PostScript logo sticker that came with this software to the top of your printer. Do not place it on the cover. This sticker is important if your printer ever needs repairs. EPSON Customer Care Centers will not be able to service your printer correctly unless it displays the Adobe PostScript logo.

8. If the name is correct, click OK. If it is incorrect, click Select PPD. You see a dialog box like the following:
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Printing with the StylusRIP Software 9. Select your printer from the list. Then confirm the name and click OK. Close the Chooser when youre done. Now youre ready to print a PostScript document from the print server or a client Macintosh. See page 2-8 for instructions.
To make starting StylusRIP easy and to allow you to drag and drop PostScript files for printing, create an alias of the StylusRIP Server program on your desktop. Click the StylusRIP Server icon and select Make Alias from the File menu. Then drag the alias icon to your desktop. See page 2-12 for instructions on drag and drop printing.
Starting the StylusRIP Server Software Automatically
Note: Because the StylusRIP Server software uses a lot of system resources, you may want to start it automatically only on a print server that is dedicated to printing PostScript documents.
Follow these steps to set up the StylusRIP Server software so it starts automatically each time you turn on or restart your Macintosh: 1. Turn on the printer and the standalone or print server Macintosh. 2. Click the StylusRIP Server icon in the StylusRIP folder. 3. In the File menu, select Make Alias. The software creates a StylusRIP Server Alias icon in your StylusRIP folder. 4. Drag the StylusRIP Server Alias icon to your desktop. 5. Open the System folder and locate the Startup Items folder.
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Printing with the StylusRIP Software 6. Drag the StylusRIP Server Alias icon into the Startup Items folder. When you restart your system, the StylusRIP Server software starts automatically. To cancel automatic startup of the StylusRIP Server software, remove its alias icon from the Startup Items folder and restart your Macintosh.
Printing from an Application
When you send a PostScript print job from your application to the StylusRIP Server, it processes the PostScript file into a raster image and prints it on your printer. If you send the job from a client Macintosh on a network, the StylusRIP Client software sends it to the print server Macintosh for processing. Before printing from an application, make sure the StylusRIP Server software is set up and running. If youre printing from a client system, you dont need to have the Stylus RIP software on your Macintosh. Just make sure PSPrinter is selected in the Chooser before you print.

Setting Up the Print Job

Follow these steps: 1. Open your application and create your document. 2. Select Page Setup from the File menu. You see a dialog box containing the PSPrinter driver options you can select to control printing, such as the Paper Size. 3. Select the correct options for your document and click OK.
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Printing with the StylusRIP Software 4. Now select Print from the File menu. You see a print dialog box like the following:
5. Select the number of copies, page range, and paper source you want. Then make sure the Destination option is set to Printer. If you want to use the drag and drop printing method, select File instead, and make sure you print to a PS (not EPS) file. See page 2-12 for drag and drop printing instructions. 6. Click Options or Features, depending on your software. You see a Print Options dialog box like the following:
Follow the instructions in the next section to set the options for your print job.
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Setting Print Options

The options at the top of the window are standard PostScript. Those at the bottom of the window are specific to StylusRIP and your EPSON Stylus printer. Follow these steps to set the print options: 1. Choose the Cover Page option you want. 2. Choose one of the following Print settings:
Black and White Color/Grayscale ColorSync Color Matching PostScript Color Matching
If you choose one of the color matching options, StylusRIP matches the colors in your printout to the colors displayed on your monitor as closely as possible. You must choose a Printer Profile to use for matching in step 3.
Note: If you dont see the printer profiles listed, you may need to install them manually. See page 1-10 for more information.
3. If you selected a color matching option in step 2, choose a Printer Profile corresponding to the media youre printing on and the resolution (print quality) you want to use. The available media types for each printer are as follows:
Standard (Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper at 720 dpi) 360P_360 dpi Ink Jet Paper GF_Glossy Film GP_Glossy Paper PQP_Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
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Printing with the StylusRIP Software See your printer Users Guide for more information about Media Type and Print Quality settings. 4. Choose one of the settings for reporting PostScript Errors that might occur during printing. 5. Set the Media/Resolution option corresponding to the media youre printing on and the resolution (print quality) you want to use. (The Printers default setting selects Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper at 720 dpi.) See your printer Users Guide for more information about Media Type and Print Quality settings. 6. Set the Ink option to CMYK (Printers default) or Grayscale. 7. Choose one of the following for the Paper option setting (for printers with a roll paper option only):

Print Using Roll Feed Media
Make sure you choose this setting when youre printing on roll paper; otherwise, the printer will eject the entire roll of paper.
Print Using Cut Sheet Media (same as Printers
default) Make sure you choose this setting when youre printing on single sheets of paper; otherwise, the top and bottom edges of your image may be clipped. 8. Click OK. When you return to the StylusRIP print dialog box, click Print. The application sends the print job to the StylusRIP Server software for processing and printing.
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Drag and Drop Printing

Drag and drop allows you to print one or more files at a convenient time. You can close your applications, so your Macintosh can print as quickly as possible with the maximum system resources. You dont even have to have the StylusRIP application open before you start. Follow these steps: 1. Create a PostScript document as usual and set your Page Setup options. 2. Select Print from the File menu. 3. In the Print dialog box, set the Destination to File. 4. Select a level 2 binary PostScript file type (not an EPS file). 5. Select the other options you want to use, and click OK. When you return to the StylusRIP print dialog box, click Save. 6. If necessary, choose the folder where you want to save the print file. 7. After your file is created, simply drag it to the StylusRIP alias. StylusRIP opens (if its not already open) and begins processing your file or files. You can continue to drag and drop multiple files, and they will be processed in order.
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Managing Print Jobs

While your job is printing, you see a window like the following:
If you dont see this window, select Show window from the PostScript menu. You can use the Information window to track the progress of your print job. If a problem occurs during printing, youll see it displayed in the Message area.
Note: To cancel a print job, press the Command and period keys.
Using the StylusRIP Monitor
If youre running StylusRIP on a network, you can use the StylusRIP Monitor to manage your print jobs. You must have Raster Spool Mode turned on in order to use the StylusRIP Monitor.
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Printing with the StylusRIP Software To turn on Raster Spool Mode, choose Preferences from the File menu of the StylusRIP Server software. Check Raster Spool Mode and click OK. You must exit and restart the StylusRIP Server software for this mode to take effect. The Monitor starts automatically when you send a print job. In the Monitor window you can see a list of spooled print jobs and the status of the job thats currently printing.
If you dont see the StylusRIP Monitor, select Show window from the menu. To cancel a print job that is already spooled and is waiting to be printed, select the job and click Job Cancel.

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This chapter describes solutions to some problems you may have with the StylusRIP software. Many problems can be solved by making sure the printer is turned on and properly connected to the print server or network before you start the StylusRIP software, so check these conditions whenever you encounter a problem. Here are some detailed solutions to specific problems or error messages you may receive.
Printed images are clipped at the edges
Possible cause You are printing a document with margins larger than the printable area of your printer. You selected the wrong printer name in the Chooser. Solution Check your printer Users Guide for information on the maximum printable area on your printer and format your document so it fits within that area. Also check that your printer software settings are correct for the document. Follow the instructions under Starting the StylusRIP Server Software on page 2-4 and make sure you select the correct printer icon, AppleTalk zone, and printer name. Then try printing again.
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The printer is producing many pages containing garbled characters
Possible cause The printer is not receiving and processing PostScript codes. Solution If youre printing on a network using Raster Spool Mode, click Cancel Job in the StylusRIP Monitor to stop printing. If this doesnt work, turn off the printer to avoid wasting paper. Then halt the StylusRIP application by holding down the Option and Command keys and then pressing Esc. Restart your Macintosh to establish communication with the printer. Make sure that you correctly performed all the steps in Chapters 1 and 2.
One or more colors are missing in your printout or it prints in black ink only
Possible cause You didnt specify color data in your application software or select color ink in your printer software. Your color print head needs cleaning or the ink cartridge is empty. Solution Check your application software documentation for instructions on creating a color document. Also make sure color ink is selected in your printer software; see your printer Users Guide for instructions. See your printer Users Guide for instructions on cleaning the color print head or on reading your printers control panel lights to see if you need to replace the color ink cartridge.
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You see a memory or VM error message
Possible cause Virtual memory is not turned on. Not enough memory is allocated to the StylusRIP software. Solution Select Control Panels from the Apple menu, then select Memory Control Panel. Click the On button in the Virtual Memory panel. Quit StylusRIP and select the StylusRIP icon on your desktop. Select Get Info from the File menu. Then increase the amount of available memory in the Preferred size box to at least 16MB, making sure to leave some memory available for your system software and other applications. If neither of the solutions above prevent memory error messages, you need to install additional memory on your Macintosh.

Your system needs more memory.
You see Font not found or Find font error messages
Possible cause Youre allowing Font Substitution in your application. Youre not using PostScript fonts. Solution Turn off Font Substitution in your applications Page Setup dialog box. You must have PostScript compatible fonts (not just screen fonts) loaded on your system and selected in your application to be able to print with StylusRIP. Follow the steps in Chapter 1 to reinstall the StylusRIP software on your system. Then, dont move any of the installed files or folders. If none of the solutions above prevent font error messages, delete the tmp folder and the StylusRIP Preference folder in the StylusRIP folder. StylusRIP will create a new preference file automatically when you restart the program. If you use a Font Management utility, check it to make sure all the fonts are available for your application as necessary.
You have moved or renamed the StylusRIP software folder. Your StylusRIP Preferences and tmp folders are corrupted.
Your Font Management utility has a font conflict.
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You see a Printer cannot be opened or Printer not found error message
Possible cause The printer is not turned on. The printer is not completely connected to the StylusRIP standalone or server Macintosh. Youre using an optional LocalTalk or EtherTalk interface card and named the printer incorrectly. Solution Turn on the printer and try printing again. Make sure the printer connection is secure at both ends of the cable. Also make sure the cable is not defective and it meets the specifications for your printer. See your printer Users Guide for more information. Check the instructions in Chapter 1 to make sure you named the printer correctly.
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Accessories, 7 AppleTalk, 1-3, 1-8, 2-4 to 2-5

FaxAdvice, 8

Cancelling print jobs, 2-14 Client installation, 1-6 to 1-7 Clipped images, 3-1 Color matching, 1-9 to 1-10 ColorSync, 2, 1-9 to 1-10 Customer Care Centers, 7
Help, where to get, 7 to 8
ICC profiles, 2, 1-9 to 1-10 Installing in printer, 1-7 to 1-9 on client, 1-6 to 1-7 on server, 1-2 to 1-5 on standalone, 1-2 to 1-5
Download service, 8 Drag and drop printing, 2-12
Job Priority setting, 2-3
EPSON Accessories, 7 Customer Care Centers, 7 Download service, 8 Electronic Support Services, 7 to 8 FaxAdvice, 8 help, 7 to 8 World Wide Web site, 8 Error messages, 3-3 to 3-4

LocalTalk, 4

Manual, how to use, 6 Media/Resolution setting, 2-11 Missing colors, 3-2 Monitor, StylusRIP, 2-13 to 2-14
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Network configuration, 4 to 6 Network name setting, 2-3
Serial connection, 1-8, 2-2 Server software automatically starting, 2-7 to 2-8 manually starting, 2-4 to 2-7 setting up, 2-1 to 2-4 Service, 7 to 8 Setting up StylusRIP server, 2-1 to 2-4 Standalone configuration, 4 installing software, 1-4 to 1-5 preparing for installation, 1-3 to 1-4 setting up, 2-1 to 2-4 starting software, 2-4 to 2-8 StylusRIP features, 2 StylusRIP Monitor, 2-13 to 2-14 Support, EPSON, 7 to 8 System requirements, 3

Online support, 7 to 8 Options, print, 2-10 to 2-11
PANTONE, 2, 1-9 to 1-10 Paper option, 2-11 PostScript definition, 1 sticker, 1-9 PostScript Printer Descriptions (PPDs), selecting, 2-6 Preferences, 2-2 to 2-4 Print jobs cancelling, 2-14 managing, 2-13 to 2-14 setting up, 2-8 to 2-9 Print options, 2-10 to 2-11 Print server, 4 to 5, 1-2 to 1-5 Printer profile, 2-10 Printer, checking, 1-2 Printing cancelling, 2-14 drag and drop, 2-12 from application, 2-8 to 2-11 options, 2-10 to 2-11 Printout problems, 3-1 to 3-2
Timeout setting, 2-3 Troubleshooting, 3-1 to 3-4

Updater, 1-7 to 1-9

World Wide Web, 8
Raster Spool Mode, 2-3 to 2-4, 2-14 Remote only, 1-3