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Chapter 7

Plan the jobs

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Copyright and Trademarks2
Data Security3
Regulation Notices3
Source Code4
Table of Contents5
Chapter 1 Introduction11
About the Varioprint 140 Series12
Notes for the Reader14
Users of the Print System15
Information in this Operation Guide16
Explore the Print System17
Main Hardware Parts18
Printer Only Configuration21
Copy Tray22
The Paper Modules23
Dual Paper Tray24
Finishers26
Removable Hard Disk (Optional)29
Introduction to the Removable Hard Disk29
Main Parts30
Remove the Removable Hard Disk31
Insert the Removable Hard Disk33
Troubleshooting35
Explore the Ease of Operation37
Interfaces to Access the Printer38
Control Panel38
Settings Editor40
Media-Based Workflow44
Learn about the Document Printing Workflow45
Transaction Printing Workflow46
Image Adjustment47
Start the Print System49
Power Buttons and Power Modes50
Turn on the System52
Shut down the System53
Restart the System54
Log In, Log Out, and Change Passwords55
Log in to the Printer55
Log out or Switch Roles58
Change Password60
Recover Password62
Prepare the Print System65
Adjust the Control Panel66
Adjust the Readability of the Control Panel67
Define the Handling of Media Attributes in JDF Ticket69
Work with Workflow Profiles70
Work with Automated Workflows75
Learn about Automated Workflows75
Define a New Automated Workflow77
Define the Settings of an Automated Workflow78
Restore the Default Automated Workflow83
Edit with Automated Workflow in Job Destination84
[Layout] Settings88
[Print Quality] Settings91
[Workflow] Settings92
Submit Jobs Via LPR94
Hotfolders95
Introduction to Hotfolders95
Activate the Hotfolder Function96
Create a Hotfolder97
Submit Jobs Via Hotfolders98
Use a JDF Ticket100
Accounting102
General Information102
The Basics of Accounting102
The Accounting Related Settings in the Settings Editor103
The Account Log File104
Download an Account Log File111
Configure Orange Alert Light for Consumables and Waste Locations112
Chapter 6 Prepare the Jobs113
Prepare Print Jobs114
Where to Define Print Job Settings114
Prepare Print Jobs with Remote Printer Driver116
Print a Job Using Prismaprepare (Option)117
Drag & Drop Print Files on Hotfolders118
Print a File from a USB Drive119
Print a Page Number Via Prismasync121
Prepare Copy Jobs and Scan Jobs122
Introduction to the Copy Function122
Introduction to the Scan Function124
Scanning Information126
Copy or Scan Originals and Books Using the Glass Plate128
Copy or Scan Originals Using the ADF132
Access Other Functions During a Copy Job or Scan Job133
Plan the Jobs135
Manage the Jobs in the Queues136
Learn about Job Management in the Queues136
Scheduled Jobs137
Search, Filter and Select Jobs139
Select Function140
Move Jobs to Another Destination142
Schedule a Waiting Job for Printing147
Print an Urgent Job Immediately148
Give Priority to a Print Job149
Print a Scheduled Job Later150
Combine Jobs in the List of [Waiting Jobs] (Bundle Function)151
Define Default Use of Special Pages153
Create a Note for the Operator158
Use the Docbox (Option)160
The Docbox Function160
Introduction to the Docbox Function160
Create a New Docbox162
Handle the Jobs in a Docbox163
Overview of the Available Settings for Docbox Jobs163
Finishing Settings175
Edit a Job in a Docbox179
Combine Jobs in a Docbox (Build Function)180
Split a Combined Job in the Docbox182
Lock a Job in a Docbox183
Unlock a Job in a Docbox184
Move a Job from One Docbox to Another Docbox185
Print the Jobs in a Docbox186
Print a Non-Urgent Job from the Docbox186
Print an Urgent Job from the Docbox Immediately187
Carry out Print Jobs189
Change the Print Job Settings on the Control Panel190
Learn about the Print Job Settings190
Change the Job Settings207
Change the Number of Sets207
Check the First Set208
Change the Page Range You Want to Print209
Change the Use of Separator Sheets210
Change the Print Job Settings on Page Level211
Change the Output Settings212
Change 2-Sided into 1-Sided and Vice Versa212
Change the Binding Edge213
Select Another Media for a Job214
Change the Settings for Covers215
Shift the Image Roughly to Create Binding Space216
Shift the Image Precisely to Create Binding Space or Correct the Layout217
Change the Print Delivery Settings218
Change the Stacking Method Per Job221
Change the Print Quality Settings222
Basic Settings222
Advanced Settings222
Define the Finishing for Print Jobs224
Advanced Impositioning225
Print Your Jobs Using the Control Panel234
Reprint a Job234
Select more than One Job for Printing235
Print a Job Ticket236
Make a Proof237
Stop the Printer238
Duplicate Jobs240
Delete Print Jobs241
Variable Data Printing243
Convert a Job to a Variable Data Job244
Print a Variable Data Job246
Transaction Printing (Optional)247
Introduction to the Transaction Section247
Activate Transaction Printing250
Define the General Transaction Printing Settings251
Deactivate Transaction Printing252
Shift the Image in the Transaction Printing Mode253
Print in Transaction Printing Mode254
Transaction Setups256
Create a New Transaction Setup256
Edit a Transaction Setup257
Activate a Transaction Setup258
Import, Export, or Restore Transaction Setups259
Validate a Transaction Setup260
Validate All Transaction Setups261
Ipds262
Media Information (IPDS)262
Output Recovery in Case of an Error (IPDS)263
Pcl266
Media Messages (PCL)266
Handle the Media Messages in the Tray-To-Media Mode (PCL)267
Handle the Media Messages in the Tray-To-Tray Mode (PCL)268
Chapter 9 Carry out Copy Jobs269
Learn about Copy Job Templates and Settings270
Make an Easy Copy289
Copy to Docbox290
Create Templates to Use for Recurring Jobs291
Copy Non-Standard Size Originals292
The Zoom Behavior293
Staple, Punch, Fold, or Trim the Output295
Rename a Copy Job296
Combining Subsets into One Document297
Insert Tab Sheets to Divide Your Document298
Scan Now and Print Later299
Carry out Scan Jobs301
Configure the Scan Function302
Configure the Settings for Scan to File302
Configure the Settings for Scan to SMB303
Configure the Settings for Scan to Webdav304
Configure the Settings for Scan to Email305
Configure the Settings for the LDAP Server307
Scan Your Documents308
Description of the Scan Job Settings308
Scan to File317
Scan to Email318
Use an Address Book for Scan to Email319
Scan to USB321
Scan to SMB323
Scan to Webdav324
PDF Scan Job325
Create Templates to Use for Recurring Jobs326
Combine Subsets into One File327
Optimize the Scan Quality328
Problems and Solutions328
Chapter 11 Use Uniflow (Optional)331
Configure the Settings for Uniflow332
Print Your Job Via Uniflow334
Copy or Scan Your Documents Via Uniflow336
Delete Print Jobs in Uniflow340
Keep the System Printing345
Use the Schedule (Option)346
Introduction to the [Schedule] View346
Load Media Via the [Schedule] View349
The Dashboard351
The Operator Attention Light353
Status Indicators354
Chapter 13 Media Handling359
Introduction360
Introduction to Media Handling360
Introduction to the [Trays] View362
Introduction to the [Media] Section365
Media Related Actions367
Open a Tray and Load Media Using the Paper Tray Button367
Load and Assign Media Using the [Trays] Softkey368
Validate Media Assignment370
Add Media to the Media Catalog371
Add Temporary Media to the Media Catalog372
Use the Separation Enhancer373
Adjust the Size of the Bulk Tray375
Adjust the Size of the Optional Bulk Tray for Small Format381
Use the JIS B5 Adapter (Option)383
Process Special Media385
Process Pre-Printed Media and Use of the [Pre-Printed Mode] Setting385
Process Wax Paper and Use of the [Wax Mode] Setting387
Deal with Paper Dust and Use of the [Paper Quality] Setting389
Media Registration391
When to Perform a Media Registration391
Examples of When to Perform Media Registration391
How to Perform a Media Registration395
Media Registration Quick Start395
Order of the Media Registration Actions398
Print the Verification Chart for Media Registration399
Option 1 - Automatic Media Registration Adjustment403
Option 2 - Manual Media Registration Adjustment (Only Needed in Incidental Cases)408
Via the Control Panel409
Shifted Image415
Skewed Image423
Media Registration: Troubleshooting430
Registration of Preprinted Media Fails430
Automatic Media Registration of Long Sheets Is Not Satisfactory431
Shifted Image after Paper Path Registration (Only if POC Is Applicable)432
Media Registration: Frequently Asked Questions433
Maintain the Print System435
System Configuration436
System Configuration and Maintenance436
Change a Number of Settings in the Settings Editor Via the Control Panel438
Introduction to the [Setup] Section443
Backup and Restore445
Counters446
Introduction to the Counters446
Reset the Day Counters447
Print the Billing Counters Report448
Software Updates449
Printer Operation Care (POC)450
Introduction to Printer Operation Care (POC)450
Perform a Paper Path Registration452
Replace the Separation Rollers454
Replace the Heat Exchanger Foils462
Replace the Spiral Cleaner472
Required Tools472
Remove Paper from the TTF481
Remove Paper from the Heat Exchanger490
Advanced Maintenance Actions for High Capacity Stacker-G1 and High Capacity Stacker-H1491
Replace the Flip Rings in the Flip Unit491
Clear a Paper Jam in the Lower Input Paper Path of the Registration Unit495
Clear a Paper Jam in the Registration Unit497
Add Toner and Staples503
Consumables503
Recommended Paper503
Check the Status of the Toner Reservoir506
Add Toner507
Check the Status of the Staple Cartridges509
Replace the Staple Cartridge in the Staple Unit of the Stacker/Stapler (Staple Finisher-AG and Booklet Finisher-AG)511
Replace the Staple Cartridge in the Saddle-Stitch Unit of the Stacker/Stapler (Booklet Finisher-AG)514
Add Toner and Staples519
Remove the Staple Waste519
Remove the Punch Waste in the Stacker/Stapler (Staple Finisher-AG and Booklet Finisher-AG)521
Cleaning523
Clean the Scanner Rollers and Sensors523
Clean the Z Sensor526
Manually Start a Drum Cleaning529
Automatic Drum Cleaning530
Chapter 15 Troubleshooting533
Solving Errors534
Use Remote Assistance536
Store the Logging in Case of Software Errors537
Create and Download a Log File538
Cancel the Creation of Log Files544
Appendix A Specifications545
General546
Environmental547
Printer Speed548
Paper Modules549
Finishing and Delivery Specifications550
Media Specifications553
Media Types553
Media Weights553
Printing, Copying and Scanning554
Prismasync Controller556
Printer Driver Support557

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