Expectation Setting Document for Fiery ZX-6 v1.1
Digital Front End for 5790 and DocuColor 5750/ 5799
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Launch Version
3 August 1998
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Features
ColorWise:
Enables the Fiery ZX-6 to independently adjust and correct any combination of RGB, CMYK, and
Pantone Spot Color data supplied to the Fiery ZX-6 controller to provide accurate color rendition
when printing with the 5790 or DocuColor 5750 / 5799 IOTs.
NetWise:
This architecture supports Appletalk, TCP/IP (Ethernet/Token Ring), Native Novell 4.0 (NDS),
Novell 3.x (bindery), 10/100BaseT standard support, and Native Win 95 printing concurrently.
Additionally, this architecture allows the Fiery ZX-6 to bind multiple frame types and protocols to the
Ethernet or optional Token Ring card for auto-switching and detection.
PostScript 3: The Fiery ZX-6 is a true Adobe PostScript 3 controller.
Upgrade Strategy
The Fiery ZX-6 can be upgraded to the Fiery ZX-9 configuration as a purchasable option.
Due to the differences in hardware, the XJ+ 325 can not be upgraded to the Fiery ZX-6. These differences also
prevent the Fiery ZX-6 system and client software from supporting the XJ+ 325 hardware platform.
Finishing Options
Sorter
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The Sorter is supported.
Utilities
Downloader
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Uses IPX or TCP/IP for Win 95 and Win NT 4.0.
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Does not support Win 3.1 or UNIX.
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The Downloader utility on Mac requires AppleTalk.
Spooler
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WebSpooler
WebTools
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Java capable browser platforms only
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Currently, the only fully enabled Java browsers are Windows 95, Win NT, and UNIX.
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Mac platforms and Win 3.11 may not fully support WebTools.
Calibration
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Customers can calibrate using AutoCal 2.
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Fiery Print Calibrator is only available through the optional Command WorkStation to calibrate the Fiery ZX-6
server and requires the use of an X-Rite DPT32 densitometer (not included with the system).
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Color monitor calibration is the responsibility of the customer.
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Optimal print quality is achieved by using the optional densitometer. For RGB emitting applications (PowerPoint,
Word, and Excel), use the 5790 or DocuColor 5750 / 5799 calibration target. For CMYK applications (Quark,
Pagemaker) use the SWOP target.
Print Quality and Color Management
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The appearance of the document displayed on the monitor screen may not match the output print because the
monitor uses RGB color space parameters.
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For imported RGB images, optimal color is achieved in the EPS format. Other imported file formats may produce
unexpected results.
