DTC Manual

Ver.4.
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● Copyright © 2000-2006 DAINIPPON SCREEN MFG. CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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● Portions of this software are based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
● CIP4 and the CIP4 logo are trademarks of the CIP4 Organization.
JDF and the JDF logo are trademarks of the CIP4 Organization.
● Libtiff is the copyrighted property of Sam Leffler and SGI: ©1988-1995 Sam Leffler; c1991-1995 SGI.
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● Other company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.
● DotTIFF Controller is covered or licensed under one or more of the following US Patent Nos. 5,113,249;5,323,248;5,42
0,702 and 5,481,379
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About this Manual
This Reference Manual includes the following chapters.
Chapter 1 DotTIFF Controller System Overview

This chapter provides an overview of the DotTIFF Controller system and describes how to connect to it as well
as shut down procedure and processes.
Chapter 2 HF & Ticket Menu

This chapter describes the setting of each processing from input through output.
Chapter 3 Progress Menu

This chapter describes the operation of the progress menu. In this menu, it describes the operation of view the
status for a Hot Folder in process, processing history, or error information.
Chapter 4 Log Menu

This chapter describes the operation to check the processing history and errors.
Chapter 5 System Menu

This chapter describes the operation of the system menu. In this menu, It describes the operation to check the
version of the DotTIFF Controller system and the amount of free disk space on the server.
Appendix
This chapter describes certain DotTIFF Controller terms, points to notice, and rules in details.
Notation
The following icons are used throughout this manual.
Provides supplementary information and tips not included in the body of the manual.
Provides cautions about equipment damage or time loss that may result from incorrect operation.
Describes operational recipes.The actual recipe to operate the system appears in bold and its result is
displayed in plain text.
Indicates an optional function.
- Option names are displayed in [ ] and button names are displayed in < >.
- In this manual, "Trueflow 3 FlatRunner DotTIFF Controller Ver.4.00" is written as "DotTIFF Controller".
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Contents
Chapter 1 DotTIFF Controller System Overview ............................... 1
1 DotTIFF Controller Configuration.................................................................................. 1
2 DotTIFF Controller workflow.......................................................................................... 2
3 Connecting to and Shutting Down the DotTIFF Controller System....................... 3
3.1 Connecting to the DotTIFF Controller System................................................................ 3
3.2 Shutting Down the DotTIFF Controller System .............................................................. 5
3.3 Automatically Updating a Client ................................................................................... 5
4 DotTIFF Controller System Window Layout................................................................ 7
4.1 Main Menu ................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2 HF & Ticket Menu ................................................................................. 9

1 Displaying the HF & Ticket menu .................................................................................. 9
2 Action and Process icons.............................................................................................. 11
3 Hot Folder ........................................................................................................................ 12
3.1 Creating a new Hot Folder ......................................................................................... 12
3.2 Starting and Stopping a Hot Folder............................................................................. 18
3.3 Setting a Hot Folders .................................................................................................. 20
3.4 Editing a Hot Folders.................................................................................................. 21
3.5 Deleting a Hot Folders ............................................................................................... 23
4 Bind Setting ...................................................................................................................... 24
4.1 Basic Settings ............................................................................................................. 25
4.2 Plate Color Identification ........................................................................................... 26
4.2.1. Adding Plate Color Identification ..................................................................... 28
4.2.2. Editing Plate Color Identification ..................................................................... 31
4.2.3. Deleting Plate Color Identification................................................................... 31
4.3 Bind Setting ............................................................................................................... 32
5 Output to Recorder ........................................................................................................ 34
5.1 Basic Settings ............................................................................................................. 35
5.2 Detail Setting ............................................................................................................. 36
5.3 File Saving ................................................................................................................. 37
6 Export ................................................................................................................................ 39
7 Delete ................................................................................................................................ 40
8 Action ................................................................................................................................ 41
9 Executing Processing ..................................................................................................... 42
9.1 Direct entry to Hot Folders......................................................................................... 42
9.2 Register Files .............................................................................................................. 43
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Chapter 3 Progress Menu .........................................................................................46

1 Viewing Progress Menu ................................................................................................. 46
2 Job Operation .................................................................................................................. 49
2.1 Job Operation ............................................................................................................ 49
2.2 Relationship of progress windows to control buttons.................................................. 52
2.3 Re-outputting jobs...................................................................................................... 53
3 Progress Window Display ............................................................................................ 55
3.1 Job window................................................................................................................ 55
3.2 Table window ............................................................................................................ 56
3.3 Ticket window............................................................................................................ 56
4 Binding.............................................................................................................................. 57
4.1 Job window................................................................................................................ 57
4.2 Ticket window............................................................................................................ 58
5 Work in Progress............................................................................................................. 59
5.1 Job window................................................................................................................ 59
5.2 Table window ............................................................................................................ 61
5.3 Ticket window............................................................................................................ 62
6 Recorder ........................................................................................................................... 63
6.1 Job window................................................................................................................ 63
7 Temporary Stored ............................................................................................................ 64
7.1 Job window................................................................................................................ 64
7.2 Table window ............................................................................................................ 65
7.3 Ticket window............................................................................................................ 66
8 List ...................................................................................................................................... 67
8.1 Job window................................................................................................................ 67
8.2 Table window ............................................................................................................ 68
8.3 Ticket window............................................................................................................ 69
9 Application Menu........................................................................................................... 70
9.1 Re-Output to Recorder............................................................................................... 70
9.2 DotTIFF Viewer (Master File Editor) ............................................................................ 71
9.3 Error Details............................................................................................................... 71
Chapter 4 Log Menu ..................................................................................................... 72

1 Viewing Log Menu ......................................................................................................... 72
2 Log ..................................................................................................................................... 73
2.1 Searching the Log....................................................................................................... 73
2.2 Table window ............................................................................................................ 75
2.3 Ticket Report window ................................................................................................ 75
2.4 Ticket Information window......................................................................................... 76
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3 Log Total ........................................................................................................................... 77

3.1 Log Total .................................................................................................................... 77
3.2 Setting Tabulation Items ............................................................................................. 79
3.3 Outputting the tabulated logs in CSV format file ........................................................ 80
4 Event .................................................................................................................................. 81
4.1 Searching for Events ................................................................................................... 81
5 Device Total ..................................................................................................................... 82
Chapter 5 System Menu ............................................................................................ 83

1 Viewing the System Menu ............................................................................................ 83
2 Version .............................................................................................................................. 84
Appendix...................................................................................................................................... 85
1 DotTIFF File naming ...................................................................................................... 85
2 About Plate Color Identification ................................................................................. 86
3 About Bind Setting ......................................................................................................... 89
4 About Priority .................................................................................................................. 91
5 Storage and Re-output of output DotTIFF files ........................................................ 94
6 Storage and Re-output of output DotTIFF files ........................................................ 96
6.1 Destination for saving output DotTIFF files................................................................. 96
6.2 How to Re-output ...................................................................................................... 97
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This chapter provides an overview of the DotTIFF Controller system and describes how to connect to it as well as shut down
procedure and processes.
1 DotTIFF Controller Configuration

DotTIFF Controller is a system that receives a screened 1BitTIFF file (to be called DotTIFF hereafter) in a Hot Folder, and
transfers it to a connected Recorder.
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2 DotTIFF Controller workflow

DotTIFF Controller workflow is as follows:
Registering DotTIFF files that have been

generated by RIP'ing.
For information about Hot Folder creation,
refer to Chapter 2, "3.1. Creating a new
Hot Folder".
Automatically identifying the plate color

from the DotTIFF file name.
For how to set “Plate Color Identification”,
refer to Chapter 2, "4. Bind Setting".
For definition of "Plate Color Identification”,
refer to Appendix, "2. About Plate Color
Identification ".
Packing registered multiple files into one

job.
For how to set Bind , refer to chapter 2,
"4. Bind Setting".
For definition of Bind , refer to Appendix,
"3. About Bind Setting ".
Sending DotTIFF files of a packed job one

at a time by order of color determined
through Plate Color Identification.
For how to set Output to Recorder , refer
to Chapter 2, "5. Output to Recorder".
Saving completed DotTIFF files.

For how to File Saving , refer to Chapter
2, "5. Output to Recorder".
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3 Connecting to and Shutting Down the DotTIFF Controller System

This section describes how to connect to the DotTIFF Controller system as well as how to shut it down.
3.1 Connecting to the DotTIFF Controller System

1. Double-click the <DotTIFF Controller> icon, to display the Server Selection window.
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2. Select a server and click <OK>.

The main window is displayed.
If the connection to server attempt is failed, an error message will be displayed. Click the <OK> button to return to the
Server selection window in step 1.
Caution when connecting to DotTIFF Controller

When you log in from a client, a version check is run on the DotTIFF Controller server and client
applications and communications protocol. The following message is displayed if the application
versions do not match.
Windows:
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Macintosh:
Please download the client of recommended version clicking <Update> button when this message is
displayed.
If the communications protocol versions do not match, you cannot connect to DotTIFF Controller.
3.2 Shutting Down the DotTIFF Controller System

1. Click the <×> button in the main window.
The DotTIFF Controller System shuts down.
3.3 Automatically Updating a Client

After you have started the updater, follow the steps below to update the client version.
1. Enter the information required to install the client.
Install folder: Select the folder where you want to install the client.
Language: Select the language to be installed.
Start the client automatically
after the installation checkbox: Check this checkbox to automatically start the client after
installation.
Create a shortcut on the desktop.: Check this checkbox to automatically create a client icon on the
desktop after installation.
Windows:
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Macintosh:
2. Click <install> button.

The client download and installation begins.
3. When the installation is completed, the following dialog box is displayed. Click <OK> button.
Windows:
Macintosh:
If the client is updated automatically, the <TrueflowDTC Client> icon is added to the desktop menu.
4. Please click the <TrueflowDTC Client> icon when you start the client of DotTIFF Controller.
Windows:
Macintosh:
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4 DotTIFF Controller System Window Layout

This section describes the parts and names of the DotTIFF Controller system windows.
4.1 Main Menu
The main menu is displayed at the top of every window. Click a menu icon to select it, and the settings for that menu are
displayed in the main window.
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Main Menu
Main Frame
[1] HF & Ticket Menu Use this menu to process from DotTIFF files input Hot Folders through output to
the Recorder. Also, you can create new Hot Folders as well as specify settings for
processes.
[2] Progress Menu This menu allows you to check the status of jobs in progress such as output to
recorder, as well as errors. You can also change the job output order or stop jobs.
[3] Log Menu Use this menu to check histories and error logs for executed operations.
[4] System Menu Use this menu to check the DotTIFF Controller system version and license.
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[5] Indicators When an error occurs on the DotTIFF Controller system, an indicator icon flashes to
notify you that there has been an error. Click the icon to display the Event List dialog
box.
:Flashes when a DotTIFF Controller internal system error occurs (for

example, insufficient disk space or a DotTIFF Controller Service startup
error). When the cause of the error is removed, the system automatically
stops displaying the indicator.
:Flashes when an error occurs during task processing (for example, an

output error, etc.). When you click <Confirm> in the Event List dialog
box, the system automatically stops displaying the indicator.
To turn off an indicator from an individual client, select [Only for this
client] and then click <Confirm>. To turn off indicators from all clients,
select [For all clients] and then click <Confirm>.
: Displayed when an inquiry error or an action request error occurs. Click

the icon to display the event list dialog box. Even if you close the dialog
box, the indicator continues to be displayed until the user acknowledges
the indicator and takes action. When the user action comes from
another client machine, the system also automatically stops displaying
the indicator.
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This menu allows you to run processing from input through output using Hot Folders. Also, you can create new Hot Folders as well as
specify settings for each process, such as “Bind setting” or “Output to Recorder”.
1 Displaying the HF & Ticket menu

Click the <HF & Ticket> button in the main menu to display the Hot Folders list and the workflow in the main frame.
Edit button
Ticket
Workflow
Hot Folder
Edit Frame
Ticket Each icon allows you to create, duplicate and delete Hot Folders.
[New HF]
Creates a new Hot Folder.
[New Folder]
Creates a new folder. Click this icon to create a new folder. Enter a name
into the Name field in the Edit frame and click <Yes> to set the folder
name.
[Copy]
Duplicates the Hot Folder selected in the Hot Folder list. Select a Hot
Folder and click this icon to duplicate it. Enter a name into the Name
field in the Edit frame and click <Yes> to set the name.
[Delete]
Deletes the selected a Hot Folder.
You cannot delete a Hot Folder that is currently running. Also, you cannot delete a folder that contains a
Hot Folder.
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Hot Folder This area displays Hot Folders. Click button to start.
Hot Folder
Folder to group Hot Folders.
Workflow This area displays workflow for the Hot Folder selected in the list.
Edit Frame This area displays settings for the selected process. Click <Edit> to edit settings.
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2 Action and Process icons

Click <Edit> in the main menu to display the [Action] and [Process] icons in the [Ticket] frame.
Action You can set actions such as [Approval] or [E-Mail] to each process.
Puts the workflow on hold once the system finishes up to this point.
Sends an e-mail notifying the recipient that the process is complete.

Double-click the icon to display the e-mail dialog box, and define e-mail
settings.
Process Drag and drop a desired process icon into the workflow.
Binding : Allows you to set the system to identify the plate color of
entered DotTIFF files, or to bind multiple DotTIFF files into one single
output unit.
Recorder : Allows you to specify settings for output to recorder.
Export : The Export function copies job output results and management data
files to a specified output location by job folder.
Delete : Allows you to delete completed jobs.
Actions cannot be set for [Bind Setting] or [Delete].
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3 Hot Folder
This section describes Hot Folders.
3.1 Creating a new Hot Folder

Following is the procedure to create a new Hot Folder.
1. Click the <New HF> icon in the [Ticket] frame.
When you click the <New HF> Folder icon while an existing folder is selected, the newly created Hot Folder will be in
that folder.
2. Enter a name for the Hot Folder in the Name field, and click <Yes>.
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3. Modify contents of [Name] , [Priority] , and [Comment] fields as needed.

For details about setting, refer to Chapter 2, "3.3. Setting a Hot Folders" section.
When processes Plate Color Identification , and Bind Setting are not required, you can skip steps 4 and 5.
4. Drag and drop the <Binding> icon into the workflow.
To cancel a process, drag and drop the icon out of the workflow.
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5. Specify the [Binding].

For details about setting, refer to Chapter 2, "4. Bind Setting" section.
6. Drag and drop the <Recorder> icon into the workflow.
• To cancel a process, drag and drop the icon out of the workflow.
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• If the DotTIFF Controller has more than one Recorder connected to it, you'll see the display like the one shown, select
a desired Recorder, then click <OK>.
7. Modify contents of [Nick Name] or [Magazine Setting] as needed.

For details about setting, refer to Chapter 2, "5. Output to Recorder" section.
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8. Drag and drop the <Export> icon into the workflow.

For details about setting, refer to Chapter 2, "6. Export" section.
9. Drag and drop the <Delete> icon into the workflow.

For details about setting, refer to Chapter 2, "7. Delete" section.
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10.Drag and drop an <Action> icon onto an icon in the workflow.

For details about Action, refer to Chapter 2, "8. Action" section.
11. Click <Save> to complete creating Hot Folders.
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3.2 Starting and Stopping a Hot Folder

Starting a Hot Folder
Click a button next to a desired folder in the Hot Folder list to start it up.
When the button turns to , it indicates the Hot Folder is started.
(yellow) indicates the folder contains started Hot Folder(s) and stopped Hot Folder(s).
Starting all Hot Folders within a folder

To start up all the Hot Folders contained in a folder, click the button next to that folder.
Displaying Hot Folders in a folder

To display Hot Folders contained in a folder, click the (arrow)button next to that folder.
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Stopping a Hot Folder

Click the button next to the desired Hot Folder in the Hot Folder list to stop the Hot Folder.
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3.3 Setting a Hot Folders

This section describes how to set up a Hot Folders.
Name Enter a name for the Hot Folder.

Folder Displays the location of the Hot Folder.
Created Displays the date and time when a Hot Folder is newly created.
Modified Displays the date and time when the Hot Folder settings are last updated.
Priority Allows you to specify where in the processing list to insert job. If job with the same
priority exists, the new job will be inserted behind it.
Top Operation is different depending on the model of the recorder.
• Fo r P T- R 8 8 0 0 , P T- R 1 6 0 0 0 , P T- R 2 4 0 0 0 , P T- R 3 2 0 0 0 , P T-
R32000Z,PT-R36000,PT-R N1000
The processing of the job of the exposure waiting is
suspended, and the Top priority job output will be executed.
The transfer of the suspended job will resume following the
inserted job.
• For recorders not listed above
Allows the current file transfer to the Recorder to complete,
and when that job is done, the new file will be inserted.
High Allows the current file transfer to the Recorder to complete, and
when that job is done, the new job will be inserted.
Normal The new job will be added to the end of the list. This is the default
setting.
Comment Allows you to enter any comments for folders.
For details about priority, refer to Appendix , "4. About Priority".
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3.4 Editing a Hot Folder

This section describes how to edit contents of a Hot Folder created.
1.Click a button in front of a Hot Folder for editing to stop it.
For information about stopping a Hot Folder, refer to Chapter2, "3.2. Starting up and Stopping a Hot Folder"
2. Click the process icon of a workflow to edit, and click <Edit>.
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3. Modify settings.
For how to set each of processes, refer to Chapter 2, "3.3. Setting a Hot Folders", "4. Bind Setting", "5. Output to
Recorder".
4. Add or delete processes and/or actions as needed.

For information about adding processes and actions, refer to Chapter 2, "3.1. Creating a new Hot Folder", and "8.
Action". To delete a process, drag and drop the icon to delete out of the window.
5. Click <Save> when you have finished editing.
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3.5 Deleting a Hot Folders

This section describes how to delete Hot Folders.
1. Click a button in front of a Hot Folder for editing to stop it.
For information about stopping a Hot Folder, refer to Chapter2, "3.2. Starting and Stopping a Hot Folder"
2. Select the Hot Folder icon to delete, then click <Delete>.
3. Click <OK>.
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4 Bind Setting
You can set the system to identify the plate color of entered the DotTIFF files, or to bind multiple DotTIFF files into one
single output unit(as job). This section describes [Bind Setting] through an example of modifying [Bind Setting] for an
existing Hot Folder. For information about creating a new Hot Folder, refer to Chapter 2, "3.1. Creating a new Hot Folder".
Only when the DotTIFF files are input to a Hot Folder, the [Bind Setting] is effective.
1. Click the <Bind Setting> icon on the workflow, and click <Edit>.
2. Click the <Details> icon.
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4.1 Basic Settings

1. Click <Basic Settings>.
2. Check both [Identify plate color] , and [Output in Bind] .
Identify plate color Check to enable Identify Plate Color .

Output in Bind Check to enable bind process.
For definition of Plate Color Identification , refer to Appendix, "2. About Plate Color Identification ".
For definition of Bind Setting, refer to Appendix, "3. About Bind Setting".
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4.2 Plate Color Identification

1.If you have checked [Identify plate color] in step 2 of "4.1. Basic Settings", click <Plate Color Identification
setting>.
2. Configure for Plate Color Identification of DotTIFF files.
Plate Color
Identification list
Output Order
Change Button
Plate Color Identification list List for plate color identification. Displays settings specified in the Plate
Color Identification dialog box that can be accessed by clicking <Edit>.
The displayed list order will be the output order when bind process is
applied.
<Add> : To add a new plate color identification to the end of the current list.
Click <Add> to display [Plate Color Identification setting] dialog box.
See "4.2.1. Adding Plate Color Identification " for more information.
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<Edit>: To edit the currently selected row. Click <Edit> to display “Plate Color
Identification” dialog box. See "4.2.2. Editing Plate Color Identification "
for more information.
<Delete>: To delete the currently selected row. See "4.2.3. Deleting Plate Color
Identification " for more information.
Output Order Change Button To change the order of the currently selected row. This order will be
the order of output to the recorder. The optimal output order may vary
depending on the type of recorder. Please refer to your recorder's "User's
Manual".
: Moves up the currently selected row to the top of list.
: Moves up the currently selected row by one level.
: Moves down the currently selected row by one level.
: Moves down the currently selected row to the bottom of list.
Delimiter To specify a delimiter to mark off the plate color from the file name of the
DotTIFF file. You can specify only one single-byte alphanumeric character.
The delimiter may be different depending on RIP that generated the
DotTIFF file.
In case of no match Choose a course of action to take in case of no match with Plate Color
Identification.
Process as an error: When no match found, it will be
processed as an error.
Output as spot color, with auto-addition :
When no match found, it will be
output as spot color. Code will be
added automatically.
Output as spot color, without auto-addition :
When no match found, it will be
output as a spot color. Code won't be
added automatically.
For information about Plate Color Identification , refer to Appendix, "2. About Plate Color Identification ".
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4.2.1 Adding Plate Color Identification

1. Click <Add> in the Plate Color Identification setting area.
2. Fill in [Plate Color Identification character] field and [Code number for spot color] field, and click Select.
Plate Color Identification character

Enter a character string to be used to identify the plate color from characters
in the file name. Both single-byte and double-byte characters can be used.
Plate Color Name Click <Select> to choose a Plate Color name. If a desired Plate Color name is
not displayed, click <New> in the Plate Color Identification list to register the
new Plate Color name.
Code number of spot color Enter a code number. When a file is gauged as spot color, S + code number
will be attached.1 through 99 can be entered.
Yes Saves new settings and closes the dialog box.
No Closes the dialog box without saving new settings.
Plate Color Identification setting of each Hot Folder can be set.
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3.Click <New>.
OK Click to commit after selecting Plate Color came. When clicked, the dialog
box closes.
New Creates a new Plate Color name.
Detail Displays information set for a given Plate Color name.
Delete Deletes unwanted Plate Color name.
Close Closes the dialog box.
4. Fill in [Plate Name] field and [Proxy] fields, and click <OK>.
Plate Name Enter Plate Color name.

Proxy Enter values in % for CMYK pseudo rendition to printer output or to screen
display.
Cancel Close the dialog box without saving new settings.
OK Saves new settings and closes the dialog box.
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5. Select the newly set Color Name , and click <OK.>
6. Check the contents, and click <Yes>.
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4.2.2. Editing Plate Color Identification

1.Select a row of Plate Color Identification list to edit, and click <Edit>.
2. Modify any values [Plate Color Identification character] field and [Code number for spot color] field. To
change the Plate Color Name , click <Select>.
3. Proceed with editing as described in "4.2.1. Adding Plate Color Identification ".
4.2.3. Deleting Plate Color Identification

Select a row of Plate Color Identification list to delete, and click <Delete>.
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4.3 Bind Setting

1.If you have checked "Output in Bind" in step 2 of "4.1. Basic Settings", click <Bind setting>.
2.Specify Bind settings for DotTIFF files.

Binding enables you to treat multiple DotTIFF files as a single job, in that way a recorder can be utilized efficiently.
Allow presence of different file names

If this option is checked, file names won't be checked, and multiple DotTIFF
files of the same resolution and the same number of pixels will be bound
together up to the number of files specified.
Bind condition Binding will be done under either one of conditions: number of files or timeout.
At least one needs to be checked.
Number of files: Number of files to be automatically linked. You can choose a
number from 1 to 8.
Timeout: Defines timeout settings.
From the last date: Set the allowable period till timeout.
Set time is from 1 to 3600 seconds.
Enter wait time for a next fi le entry
since last file. Times out when the wait
time is passed.
Issue an error when timed out:
Set either to issue an error or to output
when timed out.
For more information about Bind, refer to Appendix, "3. About Bind Setting."
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3. Click <OK> to exit Bind Setting.
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5 Output to Recorder
Specify settings for output to recorder.
This section describes Output to Recorder through an example of modifying output to recorder settings for an existing Hot
Folder. For information about Hot Folder creation, refer to Chapter 2, "3.1. Creating a new Hot Folder".
1. Click the <Recorder> icon on the workflow, and click <Edit>.
2. Click the <Details> icon.
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5.1 Basic Settings

1. Click <Basic Setting>.
2.Specify the [Nick Name] and [Magazine Setting] .
Nick Name Select a nickname for the recorder.

Recorder Model Shows the model name of the recorder.
Card Number Displays a card number to which the recorder is attached.
Magazine Setting Depending on the model of the recorder, it may not be possible to select this
option. If the recorder has multiple magazines, select one to use. Depending
on the model of the recorder, you may be able to select the Auto option.
The function of the Auto option also differs depending on the model of the
recorder, thus it is recommended that you refer to the user's manual for your
recorder.
Maximum Exposing Size Shows the maximum area that can be exposed on the plates in the selected
magazine. This value cannot be changed.
FineScreen Mode This field is selectable only for recorders that have the FineScreen feature.
Select ON or OFF when using a high definition screen or a FM screen.
Quality and operations differ depending on the model of the recorder, thus it
is recommended that you refer to the user's manual for your recorder.
This setting does not change the image quality generated during RIP
processing. You can enhance the output quality by switching the exposure
mode.
The window and options that are displayed differ depending on the recorder.
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5.2 Detail Setting

1. Click <Output Mode>.
2. Specify Discharge Mode and Number of Copies .
Film Output Sets the discharge timing of Media. Items displayed in the list differ depending on
the recorder model currently selected. If the plate recorder is selected, "Discharge
All" produces the same action as "Discharge at end".
Discharge at end: Discharges the media after all of the separations in a job
have been output.
Do Not Discharge: Does not discharge the Media.
Discharge All: Discharges the Media for each output separation.
Number of copies Allows you to set the number of copies to be output.
The window and options that are displayed differ depending on the recorder.
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5.3 File Saving

1. Click File Saving.
2. Set how to save a DotTIFF file once its process is completed.
Saving Folder
Save DotTIFF files after output to the recorder

Select the checkbox to save a DotTIFF file when the process is finished. File
will be saved regardless of how process ended: normally or with error.
Saving folder Displays the path to specified saving folder. Click <Browse> to set a path.
<Browse>: Select a folder for file saving. Allowable path should be within
the folder specified in [Output] of [System Setting Tool] in the
[Root Path] tab. For more information, refer to "Truefl ow 3
FlatRunner DotTIFF Controller START-UP GUIDE".
• If a file with the same name exists, it will be overwritten.

• It results in error, if the destination disk has no sufficient free space.
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3. Click <OK> to finish setting of Output to Recorder.
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6 Export
The Export function copies job output results and management data files to a specified output location by job folder.
Click the Export icon in the workflow for a Hot Folder display the settings in the Edit frame. At this point, only the Export
frame is displayed.
Output Path Allows you to specify the path where the exported job folder is to be saved.
Enter the path directly, or click <Browse> to select a folder from the Output
PathList dialog box.
You can add a new folder by clicking the <New> button to display the Add
New Folder dialog box.
If a folder with the samename already exists
Allows you to select [Save in other name (the name is decided automatically)]
or [Overwrite and save] as options when a folder with the same name already
exists in the designated output.
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7 Delete
Allows you to set the system to automatically delete completed jobs. To delete jobs, drag and drop the <delete> icon in
Process onto the workflow.
• Output DotTIFF files won't be saved in “Temporary Stored”.

• With <Delete> icon added, the display in the Work in Progress will be also deleted.
• No process icon can be placed after the <Delete> icon.
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8 Action
With the DotTIFF Controller, you can set actions such as <Approval> or <E-Mail> to each process. Drag and drop an action
icon onto a process icon.
Put the workflow on hold once the system finishes up to this point. In order to move on to the next
process, you need to give an approval in the Progress menu.
Sends an e-mail notifying the recipient that the process is complete. Double-click the icon to
display the e-mail dialog box, and define e-mail settings.
An action cannot be set to <Bind Setting> or <Delete> process.
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9 Executing Processing
To register DotTIFF files to Hot Folders, there are 2 methods: Direct entry to Hot Folders, and batch register. Following
descriptions are with emphasis placed onto the batch register method.
You cannot turn on the file to a Hot Folder by drag & drop.
9.1 Direct entry to Hot Folders

There are 2 ways to directly enter DotTIFF files into Hot Folders as follows:
• Placing DotTIFF files into a Hot Folder using Windows Explorer.
• Specifying the output path of DotTIFF files from RIP to an entry folder of the DotTIFF Controller.
Folder named: HFRoot and its subfolders that are located under a DotTIFF Controller computer name, are set to shared
as Hot Folders.
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9.2 Register Files

This feature allows to register multiple DotTIFF files to carry out processes from input through output.
The path that can be selected becomes below the folder specified with ìRoot Pathî-ìinputî in ìSystem toolî.
1.Select a desired Hot Folder from the Hot Folder list, and click <Register files>.
2. Select files to register, then click <Enter>.
All Files(* . *) Displays files of all types that are found under the specified path.
DotTIFF Files(*.tif) Displays only a list of DotTIFF files to register. TIFF file extension can be
defined in System Setting.
Master Files(*.master) Displays only a list of Master files to register.
• Two or more files can be selected with Shift key and Ctrl key to the keyboard.
• It is possible to sort it in the ascending order or the descending order by clicking the [Name] tab,[Last Modified]
tab,and [Length] tab.
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3. When the files are registered by the addition, <Add> is clicked. If you have additional files to register,
proceed to step 5.
File Displays a list of files to register.

Where Displays a list of path to registered files.
Add Click this button to display the File Selection dialog box.
Delete Deletes selected files from the list.
Delete files after registered
The registered files are deleted from the folder.
Priority Allows you to specify where in the processing list to insert job. If job with the same
priority exists, the new job will be inserted behind it.
Top Operation is different depending on the model of the recorder.
• Fo r P T- R 8 8 0 0 , P T- R 1 6 0 0 0 , P T- R 2 4 0 0 0 , P T- R 3 2 0 0 0 , P T-
R32000Z,PT-R36000,PT-R N1000
The processing of the job of the exposure waiting is
suspended, and the Top priority job output will be executed.
The transfer of the suspended job will resume following the
inserted job.
Allows the current file transfer to the Recorder to complete,
and when that job is done, the new file will be inserted.
High Allows the current file transfer to the Recorder to complete, and
when that job is done, the new job will be inserted.
Normal The new job will be added to the end of the list. This is the default
setting.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 until you have no more files to register.
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5. Click <Next>.
6. Click <Register>.
A message will be displayed notifying that registration has been completed. Click <Cancel> to display the file registration
dialog box.
ID Displays the number of jobs (starting from 1) that are assigned in case of registration.
File Name Displays file names.
Color Displays plate colors to be used in case of batch registration.
Information Displays resolution and size that are written on a tag of TIFF file. Nothing will be
displayed for master files.
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In this menu, you can view the status for a Hot Folder in process, processing history, or error information. Also, you can
modify the processing order.
1 Viewing Progress Menu

Progress status can be classified into 3 categories: Bind , Work in Progress (displayed by job), and Output to Recorder
(displayed by file). This section describes tabs that display each of those progresses.
Clicking the <progress> button in the main menu displays the Bind Process List. Clicking tabs: [Bind], [Work in Progress],
[Recorder], [Temporary Stored], and [List], enables you to view progress status of a given process or file saving status.
Bind tab
Displays the progress status of bind process by Hot Folders in the processing order. Only those Hot Folders with bind setting
will be displayed. For more information about [Bind] tab, refer to Chapter3 , "4. Binding ".
Work in Progress tab

Displays the progress status of output to recorder by job. For more information about [Work in Progress] tab, refer to
Chapter3 , "5. Work in Progress".
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Recorder tab
Displays the progress status of output to recorder by file. For more information about [Recorder] tab, refer to Chapter 3 , "6.
Recorder".
Temporary Stored tab

Displays those jobs for which the process is completed and that are ready to be output again. Displayed ones are those jobs
for which intermediate files remain, regardless of their termination condition: normal or abnormal. For more information
about [Temporary Stored] tab, refer to Chapter 3 "7. Temporary Stored".
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List tab
Displays jobs that are in In-Process, Output to Recorder, and Temporary Stored. For more information about [List] tab,
refer to Chapter 3 , "8. List".
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2 Job Operation
This section describes control buttons for operation.
2.1 Job Operation
Using control buttons, you can manipulate jobs, like changing processing order, or modifying priorities.
control
buttons
● Buttons displayed on the left edge of the screen
: All jobs in the list menu are selected.
: Holds processing of the selected job. This can be applied to multiple jobs simultaneously.
: Resumes processing of the selected job. This can be applied to multiple jobs simultaneously.
: Cancel processing of the selected job.
: Moves the selected job to the top of the list of identical priority.
: Moves the selected job one level up in the list of identical priority.
: Moves the selected job one level down in the list of identical priority.
: Moves the selected job to the bottom of the list of identical priority.
: Changes the selected job's priority. You cannot change the priority for jobs that are in the middle of
transfer or output, nor can you move up the priority past a job in the middle of transfer or of output.
: Output the selected job one more time.
: Deletes the selected job from the list.
: When you click this button, Find dialog box will be displayed. Input the content you want to find and
find the process job that matches the conditions.
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● Buttons displayed in the middle of the screen
: Click this button to display a prompt message for confirmation, then click <Yes> to approve a job in
pending approval, and to start the following process. This button appears in the table window.
: Click this button to display a prompt message for confirmation, then click <Yes> to reject a job in
pending approval. This button appears in the table window.
• For more information about “Priority”, refer to Appendix, "4. About priority “
• When you release the state to the selection of all jobs with button, select one of the jobs that do the list display,
and click it.
• For more information about “Find”, refer to Appendix, "5. About Find “
• When processing "Hold" "Resume" "Cancel" "Delete", the dialog box is displayed and no other opera-
tion is not be accepted. When you click <Cancel> button of the dialog box, each process of "Hold" "Re-
sume" "Cancel" and "Delete" will be canceled.
• For changing output order using or button in the progress window, you can switch output order
only among jobs with the same priority. For example, a job defined as Normal can be freely switched its
position with others that are also registered as Normal, however, it cannot be moved up in front of jobs
that are registered as High Priority or Top Priority.
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• For changing priority in the progress window, use <Normal>, <High Priority>, and <Top Priority>
buttons. Following tables show some examples of order change:
(1) Changing from lower priority to higher priority
Moves to the last position among jobs with changed priority.
Example: From the state: JOB1 – Top Priority, JOB2 – Top Priority, JOB3 – Normal, JOB4 – Normal,
change JOB4 to Top Priority.
Output order Before change After change

1 JOB1 Top JOB1 Top
2 JOB2 Top JOB2 Top
3 JOB3 Normal JOB4 Top
4 JOB4 Normal JOB3 Normal
(2)Changing from higher priority to lower priority

Moves to the top position among jobs with changed priority.
Example: From the state: JOB1 – Top Priority, JOB2 – Top Priority, JOB3 – Normal, JOB4 – Normal,
change JOB1 to Normal.
1 JOB1 Top JOB2 Top
2 JOB2 Top JOB1 Normal
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2.2 Relationship of progress windows to control buttons

Different control buttons appear in different progress windows. Progress windows and corresponding control buttons are as
follows:
Progress
Control Button displayed
Window
Bind
Delete

Work in Select All Hold Resume Top Up Down Bottom Cancel Re-output Priority change Delete
Progress
Find Approval Reject
Recorder
Temporary
Stored Select All Re-output Delete Find

List
Select All Pause Resume Re-output Delete Find
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2.3 Re-outputting jobs

[Temporary Stored] tab and [List] tab allows you to output jobs again. You can issue a re-output instruction either from the
Work in Process window or from the Table window.
Instructing from the Processing list window

1.Select a desired job to re-output from the list ,and click the <Re-Output> button.
You can re-output multiple jobs simultaneously,when you select with a Shift key or a Ctrl key.
2. Select a file to re-output by placing a checkmark, specify [Number of copies] and [Priority], then click <Re-
Output>.
For more information about items in the [Re-Output] window, refer to Chapter 3, "9.1. Re-Output to Recorder".
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Instructing from the Table window

1.Double-click a job to re-output.
2. Double-Click [Re-Output to Recorder].
3. Select a file to re-output by placing a checkmark, specify [Priority], then click <Re-Output>.
For more information about items in the Re-output window, refer to Chapter 3, "9.1. Re-Output to Recorder".
For more information about Priority , refer to Appendix, "4. About priority
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3 Progress Window Display

Progress status displayed [Bind], [Work in Progress], [Recorder], and [Temporary Stored] respectively, can be switched in
contents by clicking [Job], [Table] and [Ticket] button. Items to be displayed vary for each progress category. For more
information, see description for each progress tab.
3.1 Job window

Click button to display lists for the processing status.
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3.2 Table window

Click button to display details for the selected job.
With the [Bind] tab being selected, you cannot select the [Table] button.
3.3 Ticket window

Click to display the workflow and the Hot Folder settings for the selected job. Click an icon in the workflow to go to
the [Ticket] window, then you can view [Basic Setting] for the selected process. Click button to display detail settings.
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4 Binding
This section describes display items in the [Job] and [Ticket] windows of the [Bind] tab.
4.1 Job window

Lists the processing status. Each displayed column can be resized in width and their relative positions can be changed. Only
the [Category] column is sortable.
Category Shows folders and ticket types in a hierarchical structure.

Color Shows plate colors identified from files.
Status Shows progress status.
Entering File input into a Hot Folder is in progress, and not yet completed.
Entered Entry to a Hot Folder is completed and it is now waiting for a bind
process.
Waiting for copy If a list file has been entered into a Hot Folder, the master file and
DotTIFF file(s) that are indicated in the file will be copied to the
DotTIFF Controller. This is the holding state until copying starts.
Copying In the process of being copied.
Copied Copy process has been completed.
Processing Master file that includes DotTIFF file(s) being copied, as well as the list
file that includes that Master file will be marked as "Processing".
Date Shows date and time for the start of processing.
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4.2 Ticket window

Displays the workflow and the Hot Folder settings for the selected job.
On the left side of the window, the same items as in [Job] window will be displayed. Click an icon in the workflow to go to
the [Ticket] window, then you can view [Basic Settings] for the selected process.
While in the [Bind] tab, the [Table] window is unselectable.
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5 Work in Progress
This section describes display items in the [Job], [Table] and [Ticket] windows of the [Work in Progress] tab.
5.1 Job window

Lists the processing status. Each displayed column can be resized in width and their relative positions can be changed.
Process Job ID Shows job ID numbers.

File Name Shows job names that are in process for output.
Ticket Type Shows the Hot Folder names that store files.
Category Shows the folder names for grouping.
Status Shows various status such as progress and errors.
: Getting Ready
: Processing
: Ready
: Ticket Editing
: Pausing execution
: Stopped
: Completed
: Deleting
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: Hold
: Aborted
: Awaiting approval
: Reject
: Error
: Fatal error
: Query
: Warning
: Information
: Report
: Task request
Workflow Shows the workflow for the ticket. Icons for processes in progress are highlighted in blue.
Icons for completed processes are dimmed.
Comments Shows comments entered for Hot Folders.
Priority Shows priority that has been specified at registration.
Recorder Shows names of recorder to be used.
Magazine Shows recorder magazine to be used.
NumPlate Shows number of output plates.
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5.2 Table window

Displays details for the selected job. On the left side of the window, the same items as in [Job] window will be displayed.
Upper window
Left window
Details view
Contents of the upper window

Category Shows folder names for grouping.
Ticket Type Shows Hot Folder names that store files.
Status Current status will be shown with an icon. For names and meanings of icon,
refer to Chapter 3, "5.1. Job window", item: "Status".
Cassette Shows cassette number to be used.
Details view
File Shows the DotTIFF file's names in the job that are in process for output.
Color Shows assigned plate colors.
Status Shows the current status.
Status displayed differ from a recorder.
• PT-R8800,PT-R16000,PT-R24000,PT-R32000,PT-R32000Z,PT-R36000,PT-R
N1000
Waiting for Transfer → (Reserved Preload) → Transfer in Process → Transfer
Completed → (Preloading) → Waiting for Exposure →Exposure in Process →
(Unload in Process) → Unload Completed
Waiting for Transfer → Transfer/Exposing → (Unload in Process) →Unload
Completed
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Waiting for Transfer Waiting for a data transfer to a recorder.

Reserved Preload The set of the media was reserved to the recorder.
Transfer/Exposing The exposure operation is in process while the data is
being transferred to the recorder.
Transfer in Process Data is being transferred to the recorder.
Transfer Completed The data transfer to the recorder has been completed.
Preloading Media is being set to the recorder.
Waiting for Exposure Data transferred to the recorder is waiting for
exposure.
Exposure in Process Data transferred to the recorder is being exposed.
Unload in Process Recorder is discharging the media.
Unload Completed The exposure of the data transferred to the recorder
has been completed.
For operations in the [Work in Progress] tab, such as changing job priority order, deleting, approving, rejecting, refer to
Chapter 3, "2.1. Job Operation" .
5.3 Ticket window

On the upper left side area of the window, the same items as in the [Job] window will be displayed. Click an icon in the
workflow to go to the [Ticket] window, then you can view [Basic Settings] for the selected process. Click button to
display detail settings.
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6 Recorder
This section describes display items in the [Job] window of the [Recorder] tab.
6.1 Job window

File Name Shows job names that are in process for output.
Status Shows the current status. For displayed status and meanings, refer to Chapter3,
"5.2. Table window", item: "Status".
Size Shows height/width of data in process.
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7 Temporary Stored
This section describes display items in the [Job], [Table] and [Ticket] windows of the [Temporary Stored] tab.
7.1 Job window


File Name Shows names of files entered.
Status Shows the current status. For names and meanings of icon, refer to chapter 3 ,
"5.1. Job window", "Status" section.
Comments Shows comments entered for Hot Folder.
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7.2 Table window

Upper window
Left window
Details view

Details view
"5.2. Table window ", item: "Status".
For operations such as outputting jobs again or deleting in [Temporary Stored] tab, refer to Chapter3, "2.1. Job
Operation" section.
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7.3 Ticket window

Displays the workflow and the Hot Folder settings for the selected job. On the upper left side area of the window, the same
items as in the [Job] window will be displayed. Click an icon in the workflow to go to the [Ticket] window, then you can
view [Basic Settings] for the selected process. Click button to display [Detail Settings].
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8 List
This section describes display items in the [Job], [Table] and [Ticket] windows of the [List] tab.
8.1 Job window

Lists the processing status. Each displayed column can be resized in width and their relative positions can be changed. Every
column is sortable.

File Name Shows names of files entered.
Status Shows the current status. For names and meanings of icon, refer to chapter 3 ,
"5.1. Job window", "Status" section.
Comments Shows comments entered for Hot Folder.
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8.2 Table window

Upper window
Left window
Details view

Details view
"5.2. Table window ", item: "Status".
For operations such as pausing, resuming jobs, outputting them again or deleting in [List] tab, refer to Chapter 3, "2.1.
Job Operation" section.
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8.3 Ticket window

On the upper left side area of the window, the same items as in the [Job] window will be displayed. Click an icon in the
workflow to go to the [Ticket] window, then you can view [Basic Settings] for the selected process. Click button to
display [Detail settings].
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9 Application Menu
While in the [Table] window of [Temporary Stored] tab, double-click on a plate color to display Application Menu dialog
box. Double-click an item in the menu to start it up.
9.1 Re-Output to Recorder

Specify plates to re-output and their priority. Click <Re-Output> to insert them into the Processing list with the same IDs as
the previous time.
Output Place a checkmark to each of plates to re-output.

Priority With this, you indicate where in the Processing list you want to insert. For more
information on Priority, refer to Chapter 2, "9. Executing Processing".
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9.2 DotTIFF Viewer (Master File Editor)

Enables you to open a corresponding DotTIFF file in DotTIFF Viewer by clicking a plate, to view.
9.3 Error Details

Error information for selected jobs will be displayed in the Event List dialog box.
Double-click an item to open an Event Details dialog box to view further details.
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The Log menu allows you to specify search criteria to check the processing history and errors for a given period of time.
1 Viewing Log Menu

When you click the <Log> button in the main menu, [Log], [Log Total], [Event], and [Device Total] tabs will be displayed.
Clicking any one of tabs will display a corresponding window.
Search
Criteria
Setup Area
Search
Results
Display Area
Search Criteria Setup Area This is the area where you can set the criteria for a log search.
Search Results Display Area Shows the search results. Double-clicking on a row switches the display to
[Table] window.
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2 Log
In the [Log] tab, you can check the processing history for a specified period of time.
2.1 Searching the Log
Specify the criteria in the search criteria setup area, and click the <Search> button, which is located to the right of the Date
fields, to display the search results in the search results display area. You can choose to display the resulting found logs in any
of [List], [Table], and [Ticket] windows.
List button Shows the search results in a list format.
Table button Displays a table window. You can check processing status in details for
selected files.
Ticket Report button Displays a ticket report window. This window shows the time taken for
processing file(s) selected from the list for each process in the job ticket.
Ticket Information button Displays a ticket information window. This window shows processing status in
details for files selected from the list.
CSV Output button Outputs the tabulated logs in CSV format file. This button is enabled only
when the Log Total tab is selected.
Date You can choose "Past" or "Period" for setting the search time period.
Past: Select a time period from preset options:1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days,
1 week, or 2 weeks.
Period: If you set the search period using date and time, you can specify with
drop-down lists provided.
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Search Searches according to the criteria.

Details To set detailed search criteria, click the <Details> button. The
following fields will be displayed: [Status], [File: names that include],
[Ticket Type: names that include], [Category: names that include].
Status You can specify a processing status from the drop-down list for files
to search for.
File: Itemes that include Enter a character string that is included in the file names.
Ticket Type: Itemes that include Enter a character string that is included in the ticket type names.
Category: Itemes that include Enter a character string that is included in the category names.
Process Job ID Shows ID numbers that the DotTIFF Controller System issued for
process jobs.
File Shows the names of files entered.
Ticket Type Shows the names of Hot Folders that originally issued the tickets.
Category Shows the names of folders that store Hot Folders.
Status Shows progress status. When you double-click , the Event
List dialog box will be displayed, and double-clicking an item will
open an Event Details dialog box for further details viewing.
Workflow Shows the workflow for the ticket. Icons for completed processes are
dimmed.
Comment Shows comments entered for Hot Folders.
Start Date Shows the date and time the ticket was issued.
Completed Date Shows the date and time the processing finished.
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2.2 Table window

Shows the workflow of the job ticket used for processing the file that was selected from the list, as well as the details of the
processing status of each page.
2.3 Ticket Report window

Shows the processing time taken for each process of the file that was selected from the list. If you have selected multiple files,
this window shows the processing time taken for each process of each file. In addition, it shows a graph of processing times
taken for each process of each page.
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Changing graph display range

You can change the time range to display the graph. When you double-click a graph, the Graph Range dialog box will be
displayed.
You can set the display range of the graph by using the slide bar. The slide bar with the time indication in red is used to set
the beginning of the time range, while the slide bar with the time indication in blue is used to set the end of the time range.
After you made your adjustment, click <OK> to view the graph in the Ticket Report window which will reflect your new
time range.
2.4 Ticket Information window

You can check the workflow of the job ticket used for processing the file that was selected from the list, as well as the details
of processing status of each page in this window. When you select each process icons, the settings of the selected process are
displayed in the bottom area of the window.
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3 Log Total
In the Log Total tab, you can use processing histories to tabulate total processing times or output separations for different
types of processing over a specific period of time.
3.1 Log Total
Specify the search criteria in the setup area and click the Search button to the right of the Period field to display the tabulated
results in the search results area. The default settings appear as shown below, however, you can set your own tabulation items
as desired.
Date You can choose "Past" or "Period" for setting the search period.
Past: Select a time period from preset options.
Period: If you set the search period using date and time, you can specify
with drop-down lists provided.
Customize Items Click this to set options in the Customize Browsing Items dialog box. See
"Setting Tabulation Items" for more information.
Details To set detailed search criteria, click the Details button. The following fields
will be displayed: Status, File: names that include, Ticket Type: names that
include, Category: names that include.
Status You can specify a processing status from the drop-down list for files to search
for.
File: Itemes that include Enter a character string that is included in the file names.
Ticket Type: Itemes that include Enter a character string that is included in the ticket type names.
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Category: Itemes that include Enter a character string that is included in the category names.
Process JobID Shows ID numbers that the DotTIFF Controller System issued for process jobs.
Status Shows the status of the process job.
Ticket Type Shows the names of Hot Folders.
Category Shows the names of folders that store Hot Folders.
Comments Shows comments entered for Hot Folders.
Start Date Shows the date and time the ticket was issued.
Time Required Shows the amount of time elapsed for the process job from its registration
through its completion.
Processing Time Shows the total amount of time taken on processing tasks of a given process
job.
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3.2 Setting Tabulation Items

Click the Customize Items button to display the Customize Browsing Items dialog box and set the tabulation items.
Items Available to Output Shows the output tabulation categories that can be set.
Process : Allows you to tabulate processing time for
individual processes.
Recorder : Allows you to tabulate time for output for
individual recorders.
Recorder+ Separations : Allows you to tabulate the number of output
separations for individual recorders.
Recorder+ Magazine : Allows you to tabulate the number of magazine
used by individual recorders.
Items to Output Shows the items that are set as items to be tabulated.
Add Click this to add an item selected in the Items Available to Output list to the
Items to Output list and set it as an item to be tabulated.
Delete Click this to add an item selected in the Items to Output list to the Items
Available to Output list and delete it as from the items to be tabulated.
Up Moves an item selected in the Items to Output list one position higher in the
list.
Down Moves an item selected in the Items to Output list one position lower in the
list.
Cancel Closes the Customize Browsing Items dialog box.
OK Saves the selected items as items to be tabulated.
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3.3 Outputting the tabulated logs in CSV format file

Click at the right upper corner of the window to output the tabulated results using a CSV file. The CSV output dialog
box will be displayed. With required items being set, click the Output button to generate a CSV file.
File Enter the destination path for the CSV file to be generated. You can also select
the output path from the Output path dialog box that is displayed when you
click the Reference button.
Output item names Check this to add log item names into the CSV file.
Output search conditions Check this to add the tabulated log search conditions into the CSV file.
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4 Event
The Event tab allows you to display logs containing only the errors that occurred during ticket processing.
4.1 Searching for Events

Specify the criteria in the search criteria setup area, and click the search button to display the search results in the search
results display area. You can change the display order by clicking on the column header names. In addition, if you double-
click a selected error, you can view detailed information in the Event Details dialog box.
Level of Importance Shows the level of importance for the error.
: Fatal error
: Error
: Query
: Task request
: Warning
: Information
: Report
Host Shows the name of the host machine where the error occurred.
Date Shows the dates the errors occurred.
Source Shows the Hot Folders and the process job ID numbers for which the errors
occurred.
Contents Error Code Shows the content and error code for the error.
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5 Device Total
The Device Total tab allows you to tabulate the output count and the output ratio for a specific period of time.
Specify the search criteria in the setup area and click the Search button to the right of the Date field to display the tabulated
results in the search results area. The default settings appear as shown below, however, you can set your own tabulation items
as desired.
Details To set detailed search criteria, click the Details button. The following fields
will be displayed: Status, File: names that include, Ticket Type: names that
include, Category: names that include.
Status You can specify a processing status from the drop-down list for files to look
for.
File: Items that include Enter a character string that is included in the file names.
Ticket Type: Items that include Enter a character string that is included in the ticket type names.
Category: Items that include Enter a character string that is included in the category names.
Recorder Name Shows combinations of output device names and card numbers.
Magazine No. Shows the magazine numbers.
Magazine Name/ Size Shows the magazine name and size.
Number of output Shows the output count.
Ratio Shows the ratio of plates for the file relative to the job as a whole.
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The System menu allows you to check the version of the DotTIFF Controller system, licenses and the amount of free disk
space on the server.
1 Viewing the System Menu

Click the System button in the main menu to display the detailed information of the system in the main window
List Area
Information Display
Area
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2 Version
Select the server whose version you want to check from the Server drop-down list, and then select Version in the list area to
display the version information for that server in the information display area.
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This section describes certain DotTIFF Controller terms, points to notice, and rules in details.
1 DotTIFF File naming

Apply the file name according to the following content when you identify the color code from the DotTIFF file name. There
is no rule in the way of naming of the file name when the color code is not identified.
With DotTIFF Controller, a plate color code is to be identified from the DotTIFF file name.
For that reason, it is necessary to have the file naming rules on the RIP side that generates DotTIFF files agree with the Plate
color identifier of DotTIFF Controller.
(Plate color identifier refers to character strings to be used for plate color identification.)
DotTIFF File name rule

[Job name (base name)]+[Plate color identifier]+[extension]
Example: ABC_C.TIF
Job name (base name):ABC
Plate color identifier :_C
extension : .TIF
• Plate color identifi er is the character string registered in [Plate Color Identifi cation] setting. For
information about setting, refer to Chapter 2, "4. Bind Setting" section.
• Job name (base name) precedes the plate color identifier in the file name string.
• If a plate color identifier is missing from a file name string, it is considered as a spot color, and the file
name excluding extension will be its job name (base name).
• Based on the registered character strings, the color plate information is extracted from DotTIFF file
names.
• The character string of DotTIFF file name is checked from its end against registered character strings of
color plate information, and when a match is found it is processed as an appointed color plate.
• For cases of unregistered or unidentifiable color, it would be treated either as a spot color or an error
file depending on your setting.
• Illegal characters for Plate color identifier are as follows:
Illegal characters for Windows file and folder names
\ / : , ; * ? “ < > |
Illegal characters for DotTIFF Controller file and folder names
‘ # = + % & ~
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2 About Plate Color Identification

Based on the registered character strings, the color code information is extracted from DotTIFF file names. The character
string of DotTIFF file name is checked from its end against registered character strings of Plate Color Name, and when a
match is found it is processed as an appointed color plate code.
For cases of unregistered or unidentifiable color, it would be treated either as a spot color or an error file depending on your
setting.
[Example 1] Delimiter being "_" (underscore)
Mapped String Color Name

_C Cyan
_M Magenta
_Y Yellow
_K Black
_R RED(Custom)
DotTIFF file name Matching string Color code to process

ABC_C.TIF _C Cyan
ABC_M.TIF _M Magenta
ABC_Y.TIF _Y Yellow
ABC_K.TIF _K Black
ABC_R.TIF _R Spot color (Custom)
ABC_c.TIF _C Cyan
A_CMYK_C.TIF _C Cyan
A_CMYK_B.TIF None Spot color (Custom) or Error
ABC(C).TIF None Spot color (Custom) or Error
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[Example 2]Delimiter being "(" (opening parenthesis)
Mapped String Color Name

(C) Cyan
(M) Magenta
(Y) Yellow
(K) Black
DotTIFF file name Matching string Color code to process

ABC_C.TIF None Spot color (Custom) or Error
ABC_M.TIF None Spot color (Custom) or Error
ABC_Y.TIF None Spot color (Custom) or Error
ABC_K.TIF None Spot color (Custom) or Error
ABC(C).TIF (C Cyan
ABC(M).TIF (M Magenta
ABC(Y).TIF (Y Yellow
ABC(K).TIF (K Black
• Illegal characters for Plate color identifier are as follows:

Illegal characters for Windows file and folder names
\ / : , ; * ? “ < > |
Illegal characters for DotTIFF Controller file and folder names
‘ # = + % & ~
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• If the plate color identifi cation from a DotTIFF fi le name fails, the following actions will be taken
according to the setting of "In case of no match" in the "Plate Color Identification setting" dialog box.
Output as spot color, Without auto-addition : When no match is found, it will be output as spot color.
Code won't be added automatically.
Output as spot color, With auto-addition: When no match is found, it will be output as spot color.
Code will be added automatically.
Not output (Error): When no match is found, it will be processed as an error.
• Character strings of Plate Color Name are not case sensitive.
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3 About Bind Setting

This is a process to pack a specified number of DotTIFF files of identical resolution and identical number of pixels as a
single job. Depending on the settings, operations will be as follows:
(1)When no checkmark to "Output in Bind"
One DotTIFF will be output as one job. (No binding)

As soon as a DotTIFF file is placed into a Hot Folder, the output process starts.
(2)When both "Output in Bind " and "Allow presence of different file names" checkmarked
A specified number of DotTIFF files of identical resolution and identical number of pixels will be bound as a single job, with no file
names checked.
The operation moves forward after the bind process to the output process under certain conditions:
• When a specified number of DotTIFF files of identical resolution and identical number of pixels have been bound together. (Job
names are ignored.)
• When the next file has not come in within a specified amount of time since the last file, even though the specified number of files
is not reached.(An incomplete set of DotTIFF files will be output.)
• Value that can be set by “Number of Files” : 1-8

• Value that can be set by “Timeout” : 1-3600
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(3)When "Output in Bind " is checkmarked and there is no checkmark to "Allow presence of different file names "
• When a specified number of DotTIFF files of identical resolution and identical number of pixels have been bound together. (Job
names are ignored.)
• When the next file has not come in within a specified amount of time since the last file, even though the specified number of files is
not reached.(An incomplete set of DotTIFF files will be output.)
• Value that can be set by “Number of Files” : 1-8

• Value that can be set by “Timeout” : 1-3600
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4 About Priority
Interrupt output can be achieved by setting priorities to output order of DotTIFF files. You can specify priorities in [Hot
Folder], [Batch register] menu, [Re-output] menu, and [Progress] window by the unit of job.
We have 3 levels of priority.
(1) Top : Operation is different depending on the model of the recorder.
• For PT-R8800,PT-R16000,PT-R24000,PT-R32000,PT-R32000Z,PT-R36000,PT-R N1000
The processing of the job of the exposure waiting is suspended, and the Top priority job output
will be executed.
The suspended job transfer will be redone after the interrupt job is transferred.
Allows the current file transfer to the Recorder to complete, and when that job is done, the new
file will be inserted.
(2)High : Allows the current job transfer to the Recorder to complete, and when that job is done, your file will be
inserted.
(3)Normal : The new job will be added to the end of the list. This is the default setting.
For PT-R8800,PT-R16000,PT-R24000,PT-R32000,PT-R32000Z,PT-R36000 and PT-R N1000 the interrupt timing to
output order for files with priorities.
Job Priority Plate Current Status Top Priority High Priority Normal
Normal Cyan Unload Completed
Normal Magenta Exposure in Process
Job1
Normal Yellow Preloading
Normal Black Transfer Completed
Normal Cyan Transfer Completed To be retransferred
Normal Magenta Transfer Completed To be retransferred
Job2
Normal Yellow Transfer in Process To be retransferred
Normal Black Waiting for Transfer
Normal Cyan Waiting for Transfer
Normal Magenta Waiting for Transfer
Job3
Normal Yellow Waiting for Transfer
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For recorders other than PT-R8800,PT-R16000,PT-R24000,PT-R32000,PT-R32000Z,PT-R36000 and PT-R N1000 the

interrupt timing to output order for files with priorities.
Job Priority Plate Current Status Top Priority High Priority Normal
Normal Cyan Unload Completed
Normal Magenta Unload Completed
Job1
Normal Yellow Transfer /Exposing
Normal Cyan Waiting for Transfer
Normal Magenta Waiting for Transfer
Job2
Normal Yellow Waiting for Transfer
If you have specified output instructions in "Hot Folder", "Register Files", and "Re-output menu", and if
jobs of the same priority are registered, then the new job will be inserted after the last of the same priority
jobs.
Example From the state: JOB1 - Top Priority, JOB2 - Top Priority, JOB3 - Normal, JOB - Normal, add JOB5
- Top Priority.
• For changing output order using or button in the [Progress] window, you can switch output order
only among jobs with the same priority. For example, a job defined as normal can be freely switched its
position with others that are also registered as normal, however, it cannot be moved up in front of jobs
that are registered as high priority or top priority.
Job Before Job5 addition After Job5 addition

1 Job1 Top Job1 Top
2 Job2 Top Job2 Top
3 Job3 Normal Job5 Top
4 Job4 Normal Job3 Normal
5 Job4 Normal
• For changing priority in the [Progress] window, use Normal, High Priority, and Top Priority buttons.
Following tables show some examples of order change:
(1)Changing from lower priority to higher priority
Moves to the last position among jobs with changed priority.
EXAMPLE From the state: JOB1 - Top Priority, JOB2 - Top Priority, JOB3 - Normal, JOB4 - Normal,
change JOB4 to Top Priority.

1 JOB1 Top JOB1 Top
2 JOB2 Top JOB2 Top
3 JOB3 Normal JOB4 Top
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(2)Changing from higher priority to lower priority

Moves to the top position among jobs with changed priority.
Example: From the state: JOB1 - Top Priority, JOB2 - Top Priority, JOB3 - Normal, JOB4 - Normal,
change JOB1 to Normal.
1 JOB1 Top JOB2 Top
2 JOB2 Top JOB1 Normal
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5 About Find
You can find process job in progress window. Find function is available to use when either of [Work in Progress],[Temporary
Stored],[List] tub is selected.
1. Click <Find> button.
2. Input the conditions in Find dialog box, and click <From Top>button.
Find items
Process Job ID Input the process job ID you want to find.
File Name Input all or part of the file name you want to find.
Ticket Type Input the content written on “Ticket Type” in progress window.
Status Select the content written on “Status” in progress window.
Button
From Top Finding will start from the beginning of the displayed list despite the state of
selected process jobs within the progress window.
Previous Finding will start from the selected process job position to forward (upward)
according to the list within the progress window.
Next In reverse to <Previous> button, finding will start from the selected process job
position to backward (downward) according to the list.
Close Closes the Find dialog box.
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Process job that matches the find conditions will be selected.
3. When the process job you want to find will not be selected, click <Next> button.
Process job that matches the next find condition will be selected.
4. Repeat steps 3 until process job you want to find is selected.
• Find function will not be used with [Bind],[Recorder] tub.

• When there is no process job, find function will not be used.
• - and numbers can be used for process job ID. No restriction of characters is applied for other find items.
• Finding will be processed when the characters you input for the file name match a part of the file name you want
to find.
Example: When existing a process job named “JOB1_FRONT.master”, input the file name “JOB1” for search item,
then “JOB1_FRONT.master” will be searched.
• AND finding or OR finding using spaces and others will not be used for each find item.
• When you set the conditions for multiple find items, AND searching will be processed.
Example:When selected ”Processing” for state with the file name “JOB1”, process job with the file name ”JOB1”
which is in process will be selected.
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6 Storage and Re-output of output DotTIFF files

6.1 Destination for saving output DotTIFF files
Output DotTIFF files may be stored in the following 3 ways:
(1)Copying DotTIFF files in the folder specified in Output to recorder
Saving Folder
Save DotTIFF files after output to the recorder

Select the checkbox to save a DotTIFF file when the process is finished. File will be saved regardless of
how process ended: normally or with error.
Saving folder Displays the path to specified saving folder. Click Browse to set a path.
Browse : Select a folder for file saving. Allowable path should be within the folder specified in
output path of system setting tool in the root path tab.
For more information, refer to "FlatRunner DotTIFF Controller START-UP GUIDE.
(2)Saving in Temporary stored area
You can view DotTIFF files that are available for re-output in the Temporary Stored tab of the Progress window. DotTIFF
files stored in Temporary stored area will be automatically erased either after a specific period of time elapsed, or available
storage space reaches a certain critical level.
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(3)The Export function copies job output results and management data files to a specified output location by job folder.
Click the Export icon in the workflow for a Hot Folder display the settings in the Edit frame. At this point, only the Export
frame is displayed.
Output Path Allows you to specify the path where the exported job folder is to be saved.
Enter the path directly, or click Browse to select a folder from the Output
PathList dialog box.
You can add a new folder by clicking the New button to display the Add New
Folder dialog box.
If a folder with the samename already exists
Allows you to select Save in other name (the name is decided automatically)
or Overwrite and save as options when a folder with the same name already
exists in the designated output.
6.2 How to Re-output

Re-output can be achieved in 2 ways.
(1)If the DotTIFF file has been saved by "Saving a copy in the folder specified in Output to recorder", using Explorer, move
the saved DotTIFF file into a Hot Folder.
(2)If the file has been saved by "Temporary stored", refer to Chapter 3, "2.3. Re-outputting jobs".
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Ver.4.

Chapter 1 DotTIFF Controller System Overview

Chapter 2 HF & Ticket Menu

Chapter 3 Progress Menu

Chapter 4 Log Menu

Chapter 5 System Menu

Chapter 2 HF & Ticket Menu ................................................................................. 9

Chapter 3 Progress Menu .........................................................................................46

Chapter 4 Log Menu ..................................................................................................... 72

3 Log Total ........................................................................................................................... 77

Chapter 5 System Menu ............................................................................................ 83

1 DotTIFF Controller Configuration

2 DotTIFF Controller workflow

Registering DotTIFF files that have been

Automatically identifying the plate color

Packing registered multiple files into one

Sending DotTIFF files of a packed job one

Saving completed DotTIFF files.

3 Connecting to and Shutting Down the DotTIFF Controller System

3.1 Connecting to the DotTIFF Controller System

2. Select a server and click <OK>.

Caution when connecting to DotTIFF Controller

3.2 Shutting Down the DotTIFF Controller System

3.3 Automatically Updating a Client

2. Click <install> button.

4 DotTIFF Controller System Window Layout

:Flashes when a DotTIFF Controller internal system error occurs (for

:Flashes when an error occurs during task processing (for example, an

: Displayed when an inquiry error or an action request error occurs. Click

1 Displaying the HF & Ticket menu

Folder to group Hot Folders.

2 Action and Process icons

Sends an e-mail notifying the recipient that the process is complete.

Recorder : Allows you to specify settings for output to recorder.

Delete : Allows you to delete completed jobs.

Actions cannot be set for [Bind Setting] or [Delete].

3.1 Creating a new Hot Folder

1. Click the <New HF> icon in the [Ticket] frame.

3. Modify contents of [Name] , [Priority] , and [Comment] fields as needed.

4. Drag and drop the <Binding> icon into the workflow.

5. Specify the [Binding].

6. Drag and drop the <Recorder> icon into the workflow.

7. Modify contents of [Nick Name] or [Magazine Setting] as needed.

8. Drag and drop the <Export> icon into the workflow.

9. Drag and drop the <Delete> icon into the workflow.

10.Drag and drop an <Action> icon onto an icon in the workflow.

11. Click <Save> to complete creating Hot Folders.

3.2 Starting and Stopping a Hot Folder

Starting all Hot Folders within a folder

Displaying Hot Folders in a folder

Stopping a Hot Folder

3.3 Setting a Hot Folders

Name Enter a name for the Hot Folder.

For details about priority, refer to Appendix , "4. About Priority".

3.4 Editing a Hot Folder

2. Click the process icon of a workflow to edit, and click <Edit>.

4. Add or delete processes and/or actions as needed.

5. Click <Save> when you have finished editing.

3.5 Deleting a Hot Folders

2. Select the Hot Folder icon to delete, then click <Delete>.

2. Click the <Details> icon.

4.1 Basic Settings

2. Check both [Identify plate color] , and [Output in Bind] .

Identify plate color Check to enable Identify Plate Color .