MIMAKI JFX550-2513 - Preparing a Job (RIP Data); With Output Port Set to [Ethernet]

Chapter 2 Printing
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2.8 Preparing a Job (RIP Data)
The explanation here applies to MIMAKI RIP software (RasterLink). The method for importing jobs (RIP data)
into the the machine (control PC) differs depending on the output port settings ( "Preparing the RIP
software"(P. 47)) in the RasterLink printer settings.
• Prepare suitable image data for printing.
With output port set to [Ethernet]
Import jobs (RIP data) to the machine (control PC) using a local network. "Connecting to a Local
Network"(P. 40)
RIP PC
LAN connection
The machine (control PC)
: SharedJob
: HotFolder
The shared folder for the machine (control PC) includes the following two types: These should be used as
necessary, as the operation differs depending on the data saving destination.
Item Overview
SharedJob • Saving data in [SharedJob] adds the jobs to the MPC job list. "When saved
to [SharedJob]"(P. 78)
– Jobs can be printed by selecting from the job list.
HotFolder • Saving data in [HotFolder] starts printing immediately. "When saved to
[HotFolder]"(P. 79)
– Printing is not always started immediately, even if you save to [HotFolder].
Creating RIP Data
1
Launch RasterLink.
• Click the icon on the RIP PC desktop.