Xerox Versant 2100 Press Customer Expectation & Installation Manual

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Detailed Specifications Xerox® Versant™ 2100 PressCustomer Expectation and Installation Guide Xerox Confidential 9If a customer decides to install an anti-virus product on FreeFlow PrintServer, they are responsible for maintaining updates to the product. Ifsystem reliability and performance issues are subsequently reported, Xeroxwill request the product be removed and the problem replicated, beforeattempting to diagnose or troubleshoot the problem.SecurityThe customer is responsible for assessing the security risk for theirenvironment and defining appropriate mitigation that may includechanges to the default settings of the Xerox equipment or standardoperating processes. Xerox understands the importance of maintaining asecure network environment and recommends that customers change thedefault built-in passwords and modify the security-related configurationoptions to satisfy their site-specific security requirements upon completionof system installation. Xerox is committed to helping the customer keepthe print server secure and compliant with the latest security requirements.This is managed via a Security Audit Process.For more guidance on implementing security seehttp://www.xerox.com/securityXerox monitors alerts announcing new Security vulnerabilities. These alertsare evaluated for impacts to the system and software. All patchesapplicable to the print server products are prioritized based on severity,system tested, and integrated into System Problem Action Report (SPAR)releases.SPAR updates will be installed on your FreeFlow Print Server by XeroxService. Please contact your support Analyst or the Xerox Welcome Centerfor information on the applicability and availability of security patches. Thesystem cannot be patched or upgraded while operating/printing.Customer Service and SupportPeriodically, Xerox will make available bug fixes and other softwarereleases. Some of these bug fixes and upgrades are designed to becustomer installable. DVDs with patches can be obtained by calling theXerox Hotline Support Center.Disposal of Hard DrivesSome IT communities may request information on the handling of HardDrives when equipment is returned to Xerox. They may also ask for aStatement of Volatility (SOV). This document is available for both theFreeFlow Print Server and the Print Engine. Contact your local Xeroxrepresentative for further details.Software ReplacementIf lost, or misplaced, replacement software and documentation is availableto be purchased. For the United States, you can access replacementsthrough the Software Services web site http://www.xdss.com. If you resideoutside the United States, work with your local Xerox Representative. Xeroxpersonnel may not be able to provide services unless these materials areavailable.LicensesThe FreeFlow Print Server has the following licensable features. Thesefeatures may come standard or have an associated price depending on yourgeographical region. Server (Versant 2100 Press) CID Fonts (FX only) Diagnostics with Productivity Tools Gateways; AppleTalk (Limited Regions), HTTP PCL Decomposer PostScript Decomposer TIFF Decomposer Time and Materials Diagnostics VIPP* Imposition PPML SNMP IPP TCPIP Preflight Job Preview Adobe Native PDF Interpreter IPDS**The VIPP and IPDS are features that have a fee associated with thelicenses.Adobe PDF Print EngineThe FreeFlow Print Server version 9.0 SP3 incorporates Adobe ® PDF ® PrintEngine version 2.5 as a standard licensed feature. Adobe PDF Print Engineprovides true native rendering of PDF files, using common rendering withthe Adobe Creative Suite® . This technology ensures output matches thecreative vision, including effects such as live transparency, blending modesand drop shadows. The integration of Adobe PDF Print Engine also takesadvantage of the unique strengths of FreeFlow Print Server, including colorprofile and spot color table accuracy.The Adobe PDF Print Engine and Legacy PDF paths can result in visualoutput and performance differences based on job characteristics. TheFreeFlow Print Server allows the choice, on a queue basis, of using eitherthe Adobe PDF Print Engine or legacy PDF processing. Regardless of thechoice for PDF processing, the queue can continue to accept and processjobs in other traditional formats such as PostScript® , VIPP and PCL. It isrecommended to test key applications to evaluate quality andperformance prior to implementing.File CreationEven with the ability to process files through the Adobe PDF Print Enginethere can be variations in processing times and color when comparing thisto the traditional PostScript pathway. It is always best to create filesappropriate for the intended production workflow. Image source colorprofiles, common color conversion working spaces, live vs. flattenedtransparency should all be considered prior to creation for best end results.Images that are scaled and rotated to their appropriate angle, size andresolution prior to being placed in a design program will typically processbetter. Always refer to a design guide for advice.Always read the full documentation and understand how PDFs affect colorpaths with the print engine. There are many online resources available tohelp optimize PDF’s for printed output.File FormatsThe following file formats are supported: PostScript level 1, 2, or 3 per the PostScript language Reference ManualSupplement v3017 Adobe Portable Document Format version up to 1.8 (Acrobat 9). Adobejob ticketing is not supported. Unique Acrobat 9 features that are notprint commands are not supported PDF/X-1a, PDF/X-3 and PDF/X-4 (using Native PDF Interpreter) PDF/VT-1 Optimized PostScript EPS TIFF v6.0, native and multi-page. TIFF-IT is not supported PCL5c, PCL5e, and PCL6XL class 2.1 (HP LaserJet 4500 emulation). PCLjobs should be tested prior to making system productivity and capabilitycommitments. PCL does not support the full range of FreeFlow PrintServer features, in particular, page exception programming, stockmanagement, and finishing ASCII (ANSI X3.4-1986) Jobs that have been RIPped (Fast Reprint Format FRF) IPDS Intelligent Print Data Stream, license required