v2

Setup Guide
for EFI Fiery Colour Servers –
Production Colour (v151116)
 Introduction
The Image Quality Check Tool, version 2 (iQ Check Tool v2) has been developed as (1) a training tool
to learn how the various image quality features on your RIP work and (2) as a troubleshooting tool to
validate that your Fuji Xerox digital colour printing system (RIP and printer) is printing correctly. For full
details on the iQ Check Tool v2 and how to use it, please visit the below URL then click on the “How to:
Access the USER GUIDE” link.

Who is the Setup Guide intended for?

This guide is intended to help you, the operator of a Fuji Xerox Production Colour Digital Printing System,
to quickly and easily install, then run the iQ Check Tool v2 on a supported EFI Fiery Print Server (Fiery).
It is expected that the reader of this guide knows how to perform basic operator tasks on their Fuji Xerox
Digital Printing System such as loading paper; submitting files and changing job settings on the RIP;
calibrating the printer etc.
If you are having troubles with any part of the setup process, please first ensure you have correctly
followed all of the provided steps and have consulted the Troubleshooting section of this Guide. Then, if
you still require further assistance, please contact a Fuji Xerox Technical Support Representative who will
be happy to help you resolve your problem.

Where do I get the iQ Check Tool v2 from?

To download the iQ Check Tool v2 files for your RIP, please go to the below link then select the “How to
Download and Install the iQ Check Tool v2” link and follow the prompts.
http://onlinesupport.fujixerox.com/iqct

Is my product supported?
A full list of supported products and their minimum system requirements can be found in the download
page for your RIP (see instructions above). Your Fuji Xerox Production Colour Digital Printing System
should be running the minimum system requirements and should have all available patches installed.

Where can I learn more about the iQ Check Tool v2?

A User Guide is available, providing a detailed explanation of all the tests performed in the iQ Check Tool
v2 and is common for all supported products (FFPS & Fiery). For those familiar with iQ Check Tool, version
1, the User Guide was a printable PDF that was downloaded with the other files. For version 2, all User
Guide articles are now stored in the Online User Guide. They are easily accessible by clicking on the links
provided on the back of the iQ Check Tool v2 VISUALS and TECHNICALS pages. or visit the above URL
then click on the “How to Access the USER GUIDE” link.

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Setup Procedures

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 Prepare
 Model 1. Download and
 Version install it
Aim: Correctly load the iQ Check Tool v2 on your RIP
Let’s check the steps so far (you may have performed these already):
55 Check your system details: The printer model number may be shown on the front of your printer
(eg. Color 1000 Press) and you can access the RIP version in Command Workstation (CWS) v5.x by
selecting Device Center > General > Setup Summary and observe, under the “Server Information”
section (top), for “Version” and “Fiery System”.
55 Go to http://onlinesupport.fujixerox.com/iqct, click on the “How to Download and Install...”
link and follow the prompts for your RIP. Your printer model and RIP version is shown in the iQCT v2
Supported Products table. You can also download the Fiery Archive from this page.
iQCheckToolv2-FIERY-ProdCol-EN.zip
55 Expand the downloaded zip file onto the RIP desktop: double-click the ZIP file and drag the
iQ_Check_Tool_v2 folder from the opened window to the desktop.
55 Print this Setup Guide (or read it electronically). You are now ready to follow the setup instructions.
iQ Check Tool v2-SETUP GUIDE (FIERY)-ProdCol-EN.pdf

2. Load the
stock
Aim: Load the “centreline” stock in any tray
The recommended “centreline” stock that is tested and approved for printing the iQ Check Tool v2 on is:
Xerox SRA3 120-170gsm Colotech+ Silk/Gloss Coated (Silk 120gsm Part number: 003R90357)
This stock has a CIE Whiteness of 130.
Using any other stock may produce unexpected printed results and may invalidate the test elements
contained in the iQ Check Tool.

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 3. Calibrate
the printer
Aim: Calibrate the printer to the correct paper weight and type
To ensure your printer is producing colour at its optimum level, you must first calibrate the printer to
the recommended “centreline” stock. Please calibrate to the closest Coated weight range available on
your RIP. For example, if you load 140gsm stock, choose 120gsm if that is the nearest Coated weight
available. Note: If you receive a “Mismatch” warning it is OK to proceed anyway.
If you previously calibrated the printer to a different stock containing a different white point (eg.
Uncoated or non-Xerox stocks) you must re-calibrate on the centreline stock.
Please consult your RIP user manuals for instructions on how to calibrate your printer. Helpful tips on how
to obtain the best calibration results can also be found in the online iQ Check Tool v2 knowledgebase
(see link on Pg.2), then click on the “Solutions for: Printer Calibration Tips” link.

4. Load the
ICC profile
Aim: Check, then import the provided ICC profile if not already loaded.
The colour management job properties of the iQ Check Tool v2 PRINT file require that the ISO Coated
v2 (ECI) ICC profile (correctly named) to be installed BEFORE the PDF is imported so that the RGB and
CMYK strips of the kids image will match correctly.
This profile has been provided as part of the iQ Check Tool download bundle (filename: ISO Coated v2
(ECI).icc). The profile’s name should exactly match “ISO Coated v2 (ECI)” when loaded on your RIP.
To load the profile (if it is not already there), please open Command Workstation (CWS) v5.x and go to –
Device Center > Resources > Profiles and simply drag the profile into the “CMYK Source Profiles” list.

5. Import the
iQ Check Tool Archive
Aim: Import the Archive file into the Fiery server (File > Import Archived Job...)
For Fiery systems, the iQ Check Tool v2 PDF is provided within a Fiery Archive job folder which has been
pre-configured with all the required job settings for you to simply import then print. The archive name is:
iQ Check Tool v2-PRINT-ProdCol-EN
Caution: Choose “Import Archived Job...” from the CWS File menu then “Add...” the iQ_Check_Tool_v2
folder (from Desktop) to the Directories panel. The iQ Check Tool v2-PRINT-ProdCol-EN archive will then
appear in the lower panel for selection.
Note: You may need to manually change stock settings (default weight is set to 120gsm) or any desired
finishing options (default is to top tray) before printing (see Troubleshooting section if problems arise).

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 Print and Check
6. Release
the Prints
Aim: Submit the iQ Check Tool for printing.
The job properties are set to print 5 copies. This is to allow your printer to warm up and to produce more
accurate and consistent printed results. Use the last copy out of the printer for your observations.

7. Observe
the Output
Aim: Check the printed pages for image quality issues.
Observing the 5th printed copy, are there any visible image quality problems? Did the problem you were
having with your own files go away? You can also review the other prints to check for consistency.
For further assistance please check the suggestions outlined on the back of each iQ Check Tool v2 page
or for more advanced-level information, including steps on how to potentially resolve your issue, please
consult the online iQ Check Tool v2 User Guide (refer to pg2).

Advanced Option
Printing with
Pure Colours
Aim: Change the colour management for the TECHNICALS page only.
When using the default iQ Check Tool v2 job Properties, the C-M-Y-K swatches and gradients located on
the TECHNICALS page will not print as solid, pure C-M-Y-K, but will simulate ISO Coated v2 (ECI). See the
online User Guide article for these patches for more information. In order for the C-M-Y-K colours to print
as they are designed in the file (as solid/pure) you can do the following before printing it:
a. In the Job Properties window click Colour >Basic or Advanced and set:
• CMYK/Grayscale Source to “Bypass Conversion”
• Separate RGB/LAB to CMYK Source = OFF.
b. Close the Color Management window
c. Print page 3-4 only (Pg1-2 is not required for this test).
Note: the RGB and CMYK strips in the image of the children will no longer match each other.

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Troubleshooting

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iQ Check Tool Job Settings
The below table provides only those settings which are required for the iQ Check Tool v2 to print
correctly. All other settings (not mentioned) remain as system default settings and should not adversely
affect the printed output.
Note: The below table represents how the job properties should be set on all supported EFI Fiery RIPs.
However, some names may differ on different RIPs, even though they essentially perform the same
function. Some names or locations of features may change when the RIP software is updated to a
newer version. For this reason please consider the below settings as a reference only as the names may
not exactly match your RIP. If you require any assistance, please contact your Fuji Xerox Technical
Representative.

Where to set Job Properties

Basics or Quick Access Copies: 5
Media Paper Size: SRA3
Media Type: Coated, 120gsm
Layout Scale: 100%
Duplex: Top to Top
Color Composite Overprint: ON
Expert Settings
RGB Source: Adobe RGB (1998)
CMYK Source: ISO Coated v2 (ECI)
RGB/CMYK: Use Embedded Profile ON
Output Profile: Use Media Defined Profile
Separate RGB/LAB to CMYK Source: ON
Rendering Intent: Relative Colorimetric
CMYK Simulation/Processing Method: Full (Output GCR)
Gray and Black Processing (RGB)2: OFF
Gray and Black Processing (CMYK)2: Text/Graphics
Black Text/Graphics: Pure Black ON
Black Overprint: Text/Graphics
Spot Color Matching: ON
Image Text/Graphics Quality: Best
Image Quality: Best
Image Smoothing: OFF
Text/Graphics Edge Enhancement: OFF
Printer Screen Mode 200 Cluster Dot (iGen4=175lpi
iGen150=180lpi)
Adobe PDF Print Engine ON/OFF (Customer’s choice)
Preferred

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Troubleshooting Issues
Manual Setups
If you are having troubles with the automated-setup process (ie. importing the archive file), you can
import the iQ Check Tool v2 PDF into the Fiery server and manually enter all job settings (found under
“iQ Check Tool Job Settings” on Pg.8 of this guide). The iQ Check Tool v2 PDF can be located by:
οο downloading from the Fuji Xerox Support website (see Pg.4). Look for the link to “Manual
Install for Fiery Colour Servers”; or
οο Double-click the Fiery Archive folder on your Desktop and copy the largest file (approx 7.8MB)
located inside to the Desktop. Rename the file “iQ Check Tool v2-PRINT-ProdCol-EN.pdf”
Known Issues
Media weight and Media Coating values missing
For some systems (eg. 700 Digital Color Press, the DocuColor 8080 and iGen150 press) the Coating
and Weight Range fields may show as blank after importing the Fiery Archive file into Command
WorkStation. Please choose the correct weight for your loaded stock and set as “Coated” paper prior to
printing.

For a list of current known RIP issues please visit the Online iQ Check Tool v2 knowledgebase at the
below link and click on the “Solutions for: Known issues for EFI Fiery Server” link:
http://onlinesupport.fujixerox.com/iqct

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Notes
The following space is provided for you to make any notes. These could include:
• Helpful setup notes for future reference
• Notes to discuss with Fuji Xerox Technical Support (eg. setup problems or image quality issues).
• Helpful Web URL’s etc...

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