Job Layout & Cutting Options in Fiery XF and Fiery proserver

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1 Job Layout & Cutting Options in Fiery XF and Fiery proserver Wide Format Series Kerry Moloney Field & Channel Marketing Manager Fiery Wide Format John Nate WW Technical Product Training Manager Fiery Wide Format

2 Session overview Fiery XF and Fiery proserver have extensive production capabilities Today s focus is on the job layout and the cutting options available to Fiery XF and Fiery proserver users Performing production tasks is much more productive, efficient and consistent when done at RIP-level Take a poll... 2

3 Today s topics Step & repeat functions Nesting Tiling Cut path creation and use Fiery XF and Fiery proserver's cutting options Included in Fiery XF Additional Option 3

4 Step & repeat Included in Fiery XF Multiple copies 4

5 Step and repeat Multiple copies of a single image Ease of layout Smaller file size Creative uses Cutting support 5

6 Step and repeat - standard 6

7 Step and repeat - creative 7

8 Cutting Options & Job Layout using Fiery XF Questions? Please use the Q & A Window 8

9 Nesting Included in Fiery XF Save media manually or automatically 9

10 Nesting Save media (and time) Images are independent Effectively reduced file size Manual or automatic Semi- step and repeat combined with nesting 10

11 Nesting - Manual 11

12 Nesting Automatic When to nest Image layout Scaling Spacing 12

13 Tiling Included in Fiery XF Large image, small media 13

14 Tiling Over size document, undersize media Automated Reasonable file size Individual customizable tiles Overlap Glue flaps Assembly guide 14

15 Tiling - options 15

16 Cut path creation Draw a line, assign a color 16

17 Illustrator cut paths Color MUST be designated a spot color 17

18 Illustrator cut paths - simple Draw a shape No fill, Cut spot color stroke Width doesn t matter 18

19 Illustrator cut paths Save file in PDF format 19

20 Illustrator cut paths Save as PDF/X-4 20

21 Illustrator cut paths Test RIP for Acrobat type compatibility 21

22 Illustrator cut paths complex Knowledge base document Cut Server/Cut Marks/Print & Cut: Cut Contours in Fiery XF 22

23 Illustrator cut paths complex Close up of cut path 23

24 Photoshop cut paths Original image 24

25 Photoshop cut paths Stroke path 25

26 Photoshop cut paths Cut path 26

27 Photoshop cut paths Save as PSD file 27

28 Cut paths The color, not the name 28

29 Cut paths 29

30 Cut paths 30

31 Cut paths 31

32 Cut paths 32

33 Cut paths 33

34 Fiery XF and Fiery proserver's cutting options 34

35 Fiery XF cutting options Print & Cut option Cut Marks option Cut Server option cutters supported 80+ manufacturers Chargeable options Additional Option 35

36 Print and Cut option Additional Option One device, two features 36

37 Print & Cut option Devices that both print and cut Mimaki Roland 37

38 Print & Cut option Devices that both print and cut 38

39 Print & Cut option 39

40 Cut Marks option Additional Option i-cut support and more 40

41 Cut Marks option Stand-alone devices that cut only Support for 3 rd party cutting software Zund Multicam Colex Aristo i-cut (Optiscout) Eurosystems 41

42 Cut Marks option Stand-alone devices that cut only 42

43 Cut Marks option Select device and mark number or positioning 43

44 Cut Marks option Specific mark color and name(s) 44

45 Cut Server option Additional Option Driving the cutter 45

46 Cut Server option Stand-alone software Stand-alone devices that cut only Windows only 46

47 Cut Server option Stand-alone devices that cut only 47

48 Cut Server option Specific cutter and cut path name(s) 48

49 Cut Server option Single or multiple cut paths in Cut Server 49

50 Session summary We learned Fiery XF s job layout capabilities and how they can be automated How performing production tasks at your Fiery can save you time, improve productivity, create efficiencies, and free up your workstations Cutting options available within Fiery XF and Fiery proserver, the benefits and how they differ How to make light work of cut path creation using popular applications 50

51 Additional resources EFI Knowledge Base Detailed documents on the cutting capabilities of Fiery XF and Fiery proserver EFI Printer Supplements Additional information on supported Print & Cut devices Adobe Classroom in a Book series For hands-on training on Illustrator and Photoshop Free trial codes for Fiery XF Options A short form, you will receive a follow-up 51

52 Additional World of Fiery sessions Production Series October 21 - Job Layout & Cutting Options in Fiery XF November 11 - Fiery XF's Layout Option File Preparation for Specialty Inkjet Printing Color Series Color Management Fundamentals Color Standards & Specifications Color Management Inside Fiery XF & Fiery proserver 52

53 Cutting Options & Job Layout using Fiery XF Questions? 53

54 Cutting Options & Job Layout using Fiery XF Thank you! 54