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PQC Data Manager
Ver.4.25
Operation Manual
English Version
Contents 0
1. System Configuration and Function Overview
System Configuration...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Screen Layout................................................................................................................................................. 1-2
Function Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Numeric Input Pad .......................................................................................................................................... 1-4
2. Startup Screen and Warning Displays

Startup Screen ................................................................................................................................................ 2-1
3. Job Functions
Job Function Overview ................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Schedule ......................................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Displaying and Editing Preset Data Details ................................................................................................. 3-6
Creating a New Job ..................................................................................................................................... 3-7
Registering a Job ......................................................................................................................................... 3-9
Registering Perfecting Work as a Single Job ............................................................................................ 3-10
Registering Image Data Separately to the Front and Back Faces for a Perfecting Press ......................... 3-11
Writing Job Files ........................................................................................................................................ 3-12
Registering a Job from Job History............................................................................................................ 3-13
Deleting a job ............................................................................................................................................. 3-16
Displaying and Editing Schedule Data Details........................................................................................... 3-17
Transferring Preset Data to PQC............................................................................................................... 3-18
Loading Current Preset Data from PQC .................................................................................................... 3-18
Starting Job Recording .............................................................................................................................. 3-19
Suspending Job Recording........................................................................................................................ 3-20
Restarting Recording of a Suspended Job ................................................................................................ 3-21
Ending Job Recording ............................................................................................................................... 3-22
Using the History Data of a Job with the Same Name............................................................................... 3-24
Changing the Color Sequence...................................................................................................................... 3-26
Setup............................................................................................................................................................. 3-28
Settings for Network Connection .................................................................................................................. 3-34
General Operating Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 3-37
Basic Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 3-37
Sending New Print Data to PQC................................................................................................................ 3-38
Sending Reprint Data to PQC.................................................................................................................... 3-40
Saving the Preset Data Currently Being Executed as Reprint Data .......................................................... 3-41
4. Menu Functions
Overview of Menu Functions .......................................................................................................................... 4-1
Menu ............................................................................................................................................................... 4-2
Customer Setup .............................................................................................................................................. 4-3
Registering the Operator Name and Machine Serial Number ..................................................................... 4-4
Changing a PQC-III Type Project Name...................................................................................................... 4-4
Changing the Preset Data Format to be Exported....................................................................................... 4-5
Changing the Project Name/Job Name Entry Restriction ............................................................................ 4-5
Loading/Writing Job Files on a Drive Other than the Floppy Disk ............................................................... 4-6
Specifying a Job History File Storage Destination ....................................................................................... 4-7
Displaying Confirmation Dialog Boxes......................................................................................................... 4-8
Displaying Numeric Entry Dialog Boxes ...................................................................................................... 4-8
Specifying a Color Database File Storage Destination ................................................................................ 4-9
Setting the Simplified Message Function................................................................................................... 4-10
Setting the Discontinue Function of Running Job ...................................................................................... 4-11
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Setting the Find Job History File Function ................................................................................................. 4-12
Simplified Message Function ........................................................................................................................ 4-13
Sending messages .................................................................................................................................... 4-13
ID Registration .............................................................................................................................................. 4-14
Performing PQC Data Manager ID Registration ........................................................................................ 4-14
5. K-Station Specifications
Overview of K-Station Specifications .............................................................................................................. 5-1
Network Environment Setup ........................................................................................................................... 5-2
Job Operation Messages ................................................................................................................................ 5-3
Displaying JDF Job Information ...................................................................................................................... 5-4
Selecting the Reason for Job Re-execution.................................................................................................... 5-5
Report Functions............................................................................................................................................. 5-6
Overview of Report Functions ..................................................................................................................... 5-6
Recording Production Results ..................................................................................................................... 5-7
Current Screen ............................................................................................................................................ 5-8
Editing Items ................................................................................................................................................. 5-19
Changing the Number of Operators........................................................................................................... 5-20
Setting the Operation Recording Start Time .............................................................................................. 5-20
Setting the Monthly Recording Start Date ................................................................................................. 5-21
Setting the Time to Finish .......................................................................................................................... 5-21
Adding and Editing Work Items ................................................................................................................. 5-22
Customer Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 5-23
Displaying Shift Start Messages ................................................................................................................ 5-23
6. Appendix
Appendix ......................................................................................................................................................... 6-1
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1System Configuration
and Function Overview
System Configuration and Function Overview 1-1
System Configuration
Komori guarantees that this equipment will run normally under the operating environment described below.
Be sure to carefully read the operating conditions and do not run the system under a different operating
environment.
Software Operating Environment

One of the following operating systems is required: Windows95, Windows98, WindowsNT4.0, Windows2000.
Hardware Operating Environment

1) Hardware environment which allows the software required under “Software Operating Environment” above to
operate properly
2) At least 1 GB of free hard disk space
3) Monitor with 800 × 600 pixels or better resolution, capable of simultaneously displaying at least 65,000 colors
4) CD-ROM drive
5) Floppy disk drive (capable of using 3.5-inch 1.44 MB floppy disks)
6) Keyboard
7) Mouse
(The PQC Data Manager uses an LCD touch panel and a keyboard with built-in pointing device as standard
equipment.)
Network operating environment

When using this software in a network environment, the customer is responsible for setting the access privileges to
each computer and for virus countermeasures, etc.
In addition, network traffic issues and the installation and setup of anti-virus and other software should be discussed
thoroughly with the system administrator before installing and operating this software.
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Screen Layout
Individual screen title
2
1
Used to select menus.

1 Main menu (menu bar)
Note
The selected menu button is shown pressed down on the display.
Used to select sub-menus.
2 Sub-menu (tabs) Note

The page corresponding to the selected tab opens, and the tab’s letters are
displayed in red.
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Function Overview
Menu display Function Overview
Displays the schedule and job information.

Can also be used to centrally manage work data, such as by transferring
Job
individual pieces of work information to the PQC, or saving such information for
reprinting.
Displays a list of all PQC Data Manager functions.

Select each function button to switch to that function.
In addition, [Edit Items], [Customer Setup] and [Register KeyID] can only be
accessed from this list.
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Numeric Input Pad
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1
This function assists with entering numbers on the screen.

When you touch the numeric input area, the numeric input dialog box shown above is displayed, allowing numbers
to be entered.
Note
Setup under [Customer Setup] is required in order to display the numeric input dialog box.*1
1 Numeric keys These keys can be used to enter numeric values.

2 Backspace key This key is used to delete entered numbers one character at a time.
3 Cancel key This key is used to cancel an entry.
4 OK key This key is used to confirm an entered number.
*1 Refer to page 4-8 “Displaying Numeric Entry Dialog Boxes” for details.
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2Startup Screen and
Warning Displays
Startup Screen and Warning Displays 2-1
Startup Screen
CAUTION
Be sure to read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before operation. Also make sure you
understand any safety remarks in the main text before operation.
The screen shown below appears when PQC Data Manager is started.
Check the information displayed under [Daily check list] as the daily check items before operation.
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3Job Functions
Job Functions 3-1
Job Function Overview

CAUTION
The [Job] screen can be used to manage job files, which include printing materials, schedules, etc. in addition to
preset data such as the ink fountain opening rate and the water feed rate.
[Job files] is a general name for two file types: [preset data files] and [job schedule data files].
[Job files] is managed by project name and job name. Up to 100 project names can be registered, and up to 100 job
names can be registered for each project name, for a total of up to 10,000 jobs.
Can be used to create new jobs, edit existing jobs, etc.

Can be used to check job details (detailed items, preset data, etc.).
Schedule
Can be used to start/end jobs and transfer preset data to PQC (acquire current values,
etc.).
Can be used to change the color sequence for each unit in the preset data.
Change color
sequence Can be used to switch front and back data in the case of a perfecting press, and to delete
Job
data for unused units.

Job file operation: Registers settings when start/end a job.
Creating and
organizing job Stores job lists and historical data in individual folders.
Setup subfolders:
Export Data: Registers settings for [Export Data].
Import Data: Registers settings for [Import Data].
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Job Functions 3-2
Schedule
CAUTION
A list of registered jobs can be displayed by selecting [Job] from the main menu.
Up to five jobs can be displayed per page, and the page can be switched by operating the scroll bar.
In addition, the items displayed in the job list can be selected at the [Job] – [Setup] screen. (Refer to page 3-33
“Switching the Job List Display” for details.)
The job list display (character color, etc.) differs according to the job status. Refer to the table below for details.
Background
Job status Character color
color
Waiting job
Black Gray
(Job imported from an external source or re-registered from the history)
Executing job Black Green
Suspended job
(Executing job for which the operator has performed the suspend Black Orange
operation)
Ended job Dark green Gray
*1
On hold job
Light blue Gray
(Job for which execution has been held by the K-Station)
Discontinued job*1
White Dark gray
(Job for which execution has been discontinued by the K-Station)
*1 When connected with the K-Station
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Job Functions 3-3
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When each item title is pressed, the displayed information is resorted in

1 Display items ascending/descending order for the corresponding item.
The item title of the item currently used for sorting is displayed in light blue.
This button is displayed only when using a reversing press.
Preview display switching represents the front face display and represents the back face
2 display.
button
When this button is pressed, the front face/back face preview display*1 is
switched.
These buttons are displayed only when using a perfecting press.
represents the upper unit display and represents the lower unit
display.
Upper/lower display switching By switching between these buttons, it is possible to switch the preset data
3
button upper/lower face display.
Note
The used color name*1 and preview display*1 are also switched, in synchronization
with the preset data upper/lower face display switching.
This area displays a preview of the selected data.
Note
The preview image is created by the PCC as a JPEG image. The PQC Data
Manager then further reduces the JPEG image to fit the display area.
By touching the preview display area, you can display the JPEG image in
4 Preview display the preview display dialog box.
When the image is larger than the display area, the size is reduced to fit the
display area. However, by double-clicking the image, you can display the
image in its actual size.*2 In addition, when the image is smaller than the
display area, by double-clicking the image you can enlarge the size by up to
three times within the range of the display area.
Press the [Close] button to close the dialog box.
*1 Created when using PCC Ver. 2.2 or later

*2 Output possible when using PCC Ver. 2.3 or later
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Job Functions 3-4
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In this area, a color graph is displayed, corresponding to the basic color

names and special color names registered in PCC.
In addition, when the preset data is the image area ratio, “KHS” is displayed
in the upper left corner of the graph.
5 Graph display
Note
It is also possible to load a color database file created by PCC to support the special
color display.*1
These buttons display preset data details and can be used to edit the ink
names.
Preset data detailed display
6 (Refer to page 3-6 “Displaying and Editing Preset Data Details” for
button
details.)
The registered ink names*2 are displayed at the bottom.
These buttons are displayed only when a job with two sets of preset data*3
is selected.
represents the side printed first, and represents the side printed last.
By switching this button, you can switch between the preset data for the
side printed first and the side printed last. (Refer to page 3-10 “Registering
Perfecting Work as a Single Job” for details.)
Side printed first/side printed
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last display switching buttons In addition, is displayed when executing a job with the side printed first
selected, and is displayed when executing a job with the side printed
last selected.
Note
The names of the colors used*2 and the preview display*2 also switch in sync with the
preset data side printed first/side printed last display switching.
This displays the progress of the job currently being executed.
8 Job progress graph display
The progress is [Good copies] ÷ [Customer sheets] (%).
*1 Refer to page 4-9 “Specifying a Color Database File Storage Destination” for details.
*3 This function can be used only with inline presses (except P press and RP press) that have a total number of units of eight colors or less.
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Job Functions 3-5
Buttons
[New] This button is used to create a new job file. Refer to page 3-7.
Refer to page 3-9.

This button is used to load and register job schedule
[Load] Refer to page 3-10.
data files and preset data files from a floppy disk.
Refer to page 3-11.
[Write] This button is used to write job files to a floppy disk. Refer to page 3-12.
This button is used to read past job files which are

[Job history] Refer to page 3-13.
stored in PQC Data Manager.
[Delete] This button is used to delete a selected job file. Refer to page 3-16.
[Job details] This button can be used to edit schedule data. Refer to page 3-17.
This button is used to transfer preset data to the

[Transfer preset data] Refer to page 3-18.
PQC’s 2nd memory.
This button is used to load and register the data
[Load current values] Refer to page 3-18.
currently set in the PQC.
This button is used to start or restart*1 recording of a
Refer to page 3-19.
[Start job] selected job.
Refer to page 3-21.
It is displayed in alternation with the [End job] button.
This button is used to end or suspend*1 recording of a
Refer to page 3-20.
[End job] selected job.
Refer to page 3-22.
It is displayed in alternation with the [Start job] button.
*1 The job restart and suspend functions can be used by setting [Customer Setup] – [Discontinue Function of Running Job]. (Refer to page 4-11
“Setting the Discontinue Function of Running Job” for details.)
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Job Functions 3-6
Displaying and Editing Preset Data Details

1. From the job list display, select the [No.] button corresponding to the job you want to display in detail or edit.
2. When you press the [Unit] button of the unit you want to display in detail or edit, detailed preset data for
the selected unit is displayed.
CAUTION
Even after the [Start job] button has been pressed, it is possible to select and display data for other jobs in
the list as well.
Note
In the graph display area, a color graph is displayed, corresponding to the basic color names and special color names registered
in PCC.
It is also possible to load a color database file created by PCC to support the special color display.*1
Each [Unit] button is disabled until a job [No.] button is selected. It is enabled by pressing a [No.] button.
Only the ink name can be edited on the details screen. Enter it directly from the keyboard or make a selection from
the list. The data is updated when you press [OK].
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Job Functions 3-7
Creating a New Job < >

1. When you press the [New] button, a dialog box is displayed.
Up to 100 lines are displayed in both the project name and job name lists. If the list exceeds approximately 20
lines, a scroll bar is displayed. The bar can be moved to display up to 100 lines.
2. To create a new [Project], enter the new project name and job name.
To create a new job in an existing [Project], select the project name from the list and enter the new job name.
3. Press the [OK] button to register the new job and add it to the list display.
When the newly registered job is added to the list, the [Start time] will be set to the last [End time] in the list +10
minutes (or at the current time, if the current time is already past the last [End time]), with the [End time] 1 hour later.
These automatically created job schedule data can be edited under [Job details].*1
Newly created job The registration time of the new

job is displayed
Note
Project names and job names can be set as 20 or fewer single-byte characters.
Job names already existing in the same project cannot be newly registered.
If you try to enter an already registered name, the following error message appears.
*1 Refer to page 3-17 “Displaying and Editing Schedule Data Details” for details.
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Job Functions 3-8
Sorting Project names < >

When creating a new job, loading a job, etc., each time this button is pressed the project names are resorted in
ascending/descending order.
Searching for project names < >

When you create a new job, load a job, etc., you can enter the project name you want to search for in the project
name field and then press this button to search for the corresponding project name.
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Job Functions 3-9
Registering a Job < >

If a job is selected in the list, only preset data for that job can be loaded. If no job is selected, either preset data or
schedule data can be loaded.
1. When you press the [Load] button, a dialog box is displayed.
2. Select the job you want to register from the project names and job names displayed on the list.
3. Press the [OK] button to register the selected job and add it to the list display.
CAUTION
When loading data from a floppy disk drive, be sure to remove the floppy disk after registering the job. If the
floppy disk is left in the drive, problems may occur.
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A path can be set here for loading the job file (job schedule data,
preset data).
1 Set import path Note
This setting is the same as the [Customer Setup] – [Job Import Origin] path
setting.*1
When preset data exists for the selected job, the number of colors
2 Number of colors display
(front face/back face/side printed first/side printed last) is displayed.
When job schedule data exists for the selected job, you can display
the job information by pressing this button.
3 [Job details]
Note
The job information can only be viewed.
This button can be used to select whether to copy or move the data
4 [Copy] / [Move] to be loaded.
5 [Delete] This button can be used to delete the data in the set path.
This area displays a preview*2 of the data to be loaded.

6 Preview display represents front face display, and represents back face
display. By pressing this button, you can switch between front face/
back face preview display.
When creating a new job, loading a job, etc., each time this button is
7 Sort project names *3 pressed the project names are resorted in ascending/descending
order.
You can search for a project name by entering the project name in
8 Search for project names*3 the project name input field and pressing this button when creating a
new job, loading a job, etc.
*1 Refer to page 4-6 “Loading/Writing Job Files on a Drive Other than the Floppy Disk” for details.
*3 Refer to page 3-7 “Creating a New Job” for details.
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Job Functions 3-10
Registering Perfecting Work as a Single Job < >

When performing perfecting printing work with an in-line press (flat bed) thus far, the PQC Data Manager assigned
each pass (single-sided printing) as a single job. This meant that each preset data was given a separate job name
and managed separately.
This function makes it easier to manage preset data by treating perfecting printing data as a single job.
CAUTION
This function is valid only for inline presses (except P press and RP press) that have a total number of units
of eight colors or less.
Select [Side printed first] or [Side printed last] at the [Import preset data] screen, and import the data.
Note
The preset data is imported to the selected side.
When the side printed first is selected When the side printed last is selected
When the side printed first is selected When the side printed last is selected
represents the side printed first, and represents the side printed last. By switching this button, you can switch
between the preset data (preview display, ink fountain opening data, etc.) display for the side printed first and the
side printed last.
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Job Functions 3-11
Registering Image Data Separately to the Front and Back Faces for
a Perfecting Press < >
You can use this function to compose a job when changing the image for only one side on a perfecting press, or
when loading separate images for the front and back faces and registering them as a single job.
Select [Front face] or [Back face] at the [Import preset data] screen, and import the data.
Note
The preset data is imported to the selected side.
When the front face is selected When the back face is selected
When the front face is selected When the back face is selected
represents the front face, and represents the back face. By switching this button, you can switch between the
preset data (preview display, ink fountain opening data, etc.) display for the front face and the back face.
CAUTION
When an image data with the same name as a composite job is loaded, the composite job data is
overwritten. In this case, the composite job data for both sides is overwritten to single-sided data.
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Job Functions 3-12
Writing Job Files < >

When a job file is written (output), it can be reloaded for use later.
1. Select the job file you want to write, then press the [Write] button.
The selected job is automatically registered in the path set in [Customer Setup] – [Job Export Destination].
Up to ten jobs can be registered on a floppy disk.

If you try to write more than the maximum number of jobs on a floppy disk, an error dialog appears. Delete the
unnecessary jobs before trying to write the new job again.
Deleting a job < >

Select the job to be deleted from the list, then press the [Delete] button to delete the job from the set path.
CAUTION
When writing a job file to a floppy disk, be sure to remove the floppy disk after registering the job. If the
floppy disk is left in the drive, problems may occur.
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Job Functions 3-13
Registering a Job from Job History < >

“History data” is previously performed job data (schedule data and preset data). Job data can be saved in the
internal memory of the PQC Data Manager when job recording ends.*1
Note
The location where job history data is saved can be changed.*2
Re-registering history data to the job list
1. Set all the job [No.] buttons (3) to OFF.
2. When you press the [Job History] button, a dialog box is displayed.
3. Select the job you want to register from the project names and job names displayed on the list.
4. Press the [OK] button to register the selected job and add it to the list display.
The registered job can be operated on in the list display.
Assigning only the preset data of the history data to an existing job
1. From the displayed job list, select the [No.] button corresponding to the job to which the data is to be assigned.
2. When you press the [Job History] button, a dialog box is displayed.
3. Select the job whose preset data you want to load from the project names and job names displayed in the list.
4. Press the [OK] button to load the preset data of the selected job.
Data in the job history file storage location can also be managed in separate folders for each project name.*3
• To load data in each folder: Check 1 “Folder”.
• When not using folders: Check 2 “File”.
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2
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*1 Refer to page 3-22 “Ending Job Recording” for details.

*2 Refer to page 4-7 “Specifying a Job History File Storage Destination” for details.
*3 Refer to page 3-28 “Setup” for details.
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Job Functions 3-14
Storing a job in [Job History]
1. Use [Start job] and [End job] to store completed jobs in [Job History].
Note
You can also store jobs in a folder for each project by setting [Job] – [Setup] – [Creating and organizing job subfolders*1].
2. You can save all the jobs displayed in the current job list in separate folders for each project by executing
schedule folder expansion under [Job] – [Setup] – [Creating and organizing job subfolders*1].
Note
When folder expansion is executed, all jobs on the job list are moved to [History], so the jobs are eliminated from the job list.
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Job Functions 3-15
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This field is used to set the path for importing job files (job schedule
data or preset data).
1 Set import path Note
This setting is the same as the [Customer Setup] – [Job History Folder] path
setting.*1
2 Folder The data in the folder at the set path are listed.
3 File The data at the set path are listed.
This displays the number of colors (front face/back face/side printed
4 Number of colors display
first/side printed last) for the selected job.
<When re-registering the data as a job>
The [Job details] button is displayed. By pressing this button,
you can display the information for the selected job.
Note
[Job details] or [Side printed first/
5 The job information can only be viewed.
Side printed last] selection
<When assigning only the preset data to an existing job>
The [Side printed first] or [Side printed last] button is
displayed. By pressing this button, you can select the side to load the
preset data.
These buttons can be used to select whether to copy or move the
6 [Copy] / [Move] data to be loaded.
7 [Delete] This button can be used to delete data in the set path.
This area displays a preview*2 of the data to be loaded.

represents front face display, and represents back face
8 Preview display
When creating a new job, loading a job, etc., each time this button is
9 Sort project names *3 pressed the project names are resorted in ascending/descending
order.
You can search for a project name by entering the project name in
10 Search for project name*3 the project name input field and pressing this button when creating a
new job, loading a job, etc.
11 Product name display This displays the product name for the selected job.
*1 Refer to page 4-7 “Specifying a Job History File Storage Destination” for details.
*3 Refer to page 3-7 “Creating a New Job” for details.
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Job Functions 3-16
Deleting a job < >

1. From the displayed job list, select the [No.] button corresponding to the job you want to delete.
2. When you press the [Delete] button, the selected job is deleted.
The [Delete] button is disabled until a job [No.] button is selected. It is enabled by pressing a [No.] button.
Also note that it is not possible to perform the [Delete] operation on a job which has been started with [Start job]*1.
End the job and then delete it.
*1 Refer to page 3-19 “Starting Job Recording” for details.
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Job Functions 3-17
Displaying and Editing Schedule Data Details < >

1. From the displayed job list, select the [No.] button corresponding to the job you want to display in detail or edit.
2. When you press the [Job details] button, the schedule data corresponding to the selected job is displayed.
CAUTION
Even after the [Start job] button has been pressed, it is possible to select and display data for other jobs in
the list as well.
CAUTION
The total of the “Customer Sheets” and “Adjust. Sheets” is automatically entered in the “Total Sheets” field.
The [Job details] button is disabled until a job [No.] button is selected. It is enabled by pressing a [No.] button.
To edit an individual item, select the field of the item you want to edit and either enter a value directly from the
keyboard, or select a previously entered option from the list. The data is updated when you press the [OK] button.
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Job Functions 3-18
Transferring Preset Data to PQC < >

1. From the displayed job list, select the [No.] button corresponding to the job whose preset data you want to
transfer to the PQC.
2. Press the [Transfer preset data] button.

When the transfer process ends normally, the data is added to the PQC’s internal memory.
When the transferred data is read and “Preset” is performed in the PQC, the data is applied.*1
CAUTION
If the PQC is in use or locked, the communication will be interrupted and an error message is displayed.
Be sure to check the PQC status before transferring data.
Loading Current Preset Data from PQC < >

1. From the job list display, select the [No.] button corresponding to the job whose preset data you want to load
from the PQC.
2. Press the [Load current value] button.

When the loading process ends normally, the PQC data is displayed.
The loaded data is automatically registered as current job information.
CAUTION
If the PQC is in use or locked, the communication will be interrupted and an error message is displayed.
Be sure to check the PQC status before transferring data.
*1 Refer to the “PQC Operation Manual” for details.
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Job Functions 3-19
Starting Job Recording < >

Job recording makes it possible to record*1 production results separately for each job.
1. From the displayed job list, select the [No.] button corresponding to the job you want to start recording.
2. When you press the [Start job] button, job recording starts.
The started job is displayed on the list in green.
The [Start job] button is disabled until a job [No.] button is selected. It is enabled by pressing a [No.] button.
When job recording starts, the [Start job] button changes to the [End job] button.
CAUTION
It is also possible to automatically transfer preset data to PQC in conjunction with [Start job].*2
*1 Job recording is used when K-Station is connected. (Refer to page 5-6 “Report Functions” for details.)
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Suspending Job Recording < >

When you want to stop (suspend) the job progress partway (to wait for supplies or perform twice-through printing,
etc.), you can suspend a job.
Note
You can use this function by setting [Customer Setup] – [Discontinue Function of Running Job].
1. From the displayed job list, select the [No.] button corresponding to the currently started job.
2. When you press the [End job] button, a dialog box is displayed.
3. Select the [Suspend] button to end job recording.

The suspended job changes from green display to orange display.
CAUTION
The [End job] button will not be displayed if a job has not been started.
CAUTION
It is also possible to automatically load preset data in conjunction with [End job/Suspend].*1
However, note that if 0-set or other data editing is performed by the PQC, it will be overwritten by
unnecessary data. Be sure to check the current PQC data before operation.

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Restarting Recording of a Suspended Job < >

Note
You can use this function by setting [Customer Setup] – [Discontinue Function of Running Job].
1. From the displayed job list, select the [No.] button corresponding to the suspended job you want to start
recording.
2. Press the [Start job] button to restart the job recording.

The restarted job is displayed in the list in green.
The [Start job] button is disabled until a job [No.] button is selected. It is enabled by pressing a [No.] button.
CAUTION
It is also possible to automatically transfer preset data to the PQC in conjunction with [Start job/Restart].*1
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Ending Job Recording < >

1. From the displayed job list, select the [No.] button corresponding to the currently started job.
2. When you press the [End job] button, a confirmation dialog box is displayed asking if you want to save the
job data.
To save the job data and end the job, press [Yes]. To end the job without saving the job data, press [No].
3. Job recording ends. The ended job is no longer displayed in green, and the job characters in the list are instead
displayed in dark green.
CAUTION
The [End job] button will not be displayed if a job has not been started.
CAUTION
It is also possible to automatically delete a job from the displayed list in conjunction with [End job].*1
It is possible to reload a job by pressing the [Job history] button.*2
CAUTION
It is also possible to automatically load preset data in conjunction with [End job].*1
However, note that if 0-set or other data editing is performed by the PQC, it will be overwritten by
unnecessary data. Be sure to check the current PQC data before operation.

*2 Refer to page 3-13 “Registering a Job from Job History” for details.
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When [Customer Setup] – [Discontinue Function of Running Job] is set

When you press the [End job] button, a dialog box is displayed. Press the [Finish] button to end job recording.
The ended job is no longer displayed in green.
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Using the History Data of a Job with the Same Name < >
Note
You can use this function by setting [Customer Setup] – [Find history file].
CAUTION
This function finds job data saved as history data using the job name as the key.
Therefore, it cannot find jobs that are not saved as history data, or jobs that have been deleted from the
history data.
You can search the data for up to 20,000 items among the job data saved as history data.
You cannot find job data saved in the history when the function is set to OFF.
1. From the displayed job list, select the [No.] button corresponding to the job whose history data you want to find.
2. When you press the [Find history data] button, the history data is searched and the search results are
displayed in a dialog box.
When job data stored in the history folder has been moved to a different folder, that data cannot be found
automatically. In this case, you can find the data by specifying the folder that contains the data.
3. When you press the [Overwrite Data] button in the search results dialog box, the current data is overwritten with
the history data.
When you press the [Compare] button, the history data and the current data are compared, and the results are
displayed in a dialog box.
4. When you press the [Overwrite Data] button in the comparison display dialog box, the current data is overwritten
with the history data.
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2
1
6
5
7
8
1 Ink name display This displays the ink name of each unit.
This area displays the current data using bar graphs, and the history
2 Graph display
data using white line graphs.
Front face/back face switching buttons < / >

These buttons are displayed only when using a perfecting press.
represents the front face unit, and represents the back face
unit. By switching this button, you can switch between the preset
data display for the front face and the back face.
Side printed first/side printed last switching buttons < / >
These buttons are displayed only when a job with two sets of preset
3 Display switching buttons
data is selected.
represents the side printed first, and represents the side
printed last. By switching this button, you can switch between the
preset data for the side printed first and the side printed last.
Note
The names of the colors used and the preview display also switch in sync
with the preset data display switching.
This displays whether the data is “Fountain Opening” or “Image Area
4 Data type
Ratio (KHS)”.
5 Preview display This area displays a preview of the current data.
6 Preview display This area displays a preview of the history data.
This button is displayed only when using a perfecting press.
7 Preview display switching button represents front face display, and represents back face
8 Overwrite Data button This button is used to overwrite the current data with the history data.
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Changing the Color Sequence

CAUTION
Source units 3
1 6
Destination units
2
4
5
This function rearranges the PQC unit data.

The following parameters can be rearranged separately for each unit: [ink opening rate, ink feed rate, ink ratio,
dampening water feed rate, dampening water ratio, low/medium/high selection].
Procedure
1) On the [Schedule] screen, select a job with preset data.
2) Open the [Change color sequence] screen and select the unit number you want to move among the source
units.
3) Select the desired destination unit number among the destination units.
4) Repeat steps 2) and 3) until the color sequence is in the desired sequence.
Note
Press “5” to redo from the beginning.
5) After the color sequence has been set, press “4” to execute.
Note
If you press the [OK] button, you will be unable to return to the original sequence.
Clearing PQC data

To delete the data of only a specific unit, select the “6” button and select the unit with the data to be deleted
among the destination units.
After the color sequence change is executed, the data for that unit is cleared.
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1 For perfecting presses, the upper and lower units are displayed. Excess units*1 are displayed by “( )”.
This area displays color patches corresponding to the registered ink names.
Note
It is also possible to load a color database file created by PCC to support the special color display.*2
2
When color data is not assigned to special colors or when using data other than data created by the PCC
Ver. 2.2 or later, the color is displayed in dark blue.
In addition, units without ink fountain data are displayed in gray.
3 This button is used to switch the upper unit and lower unit data. (Displayed only for perfecting presses)
4 This button is used to execute the color sequence change.
This button is used to cancel the change.
5
Note
Once the color sequence change has been executed, it cannot be canceled.
6 This button is used to delete the data of a specific unit.
*1 Excess units are units in excess of the total number of press units including the coater (the number of units set by the PQC Data Manager).
(When data for an 8-color press is loaded to a 6-color press, the 7th and 8th colors are excess units.)
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Setup
CAUTION
1 6
2
7
3
4
5
10
8
When an item selection button is pressed, the corresponding item is selected, and remains in this state until the next
time settings are made.*1
Export data to PQC/AMR The current preset data is transferred to the PQC when the
1 [Start job] button is pressed. Normally, the [Export Data] and [Start
automatically at Job start
job] operations can be performed in a single step.
Import data from PQC/AMR The current preset data is loaded from the PQC when the [End
2 job] button is pressed. Normally, the [Import Data] and [End job]
automatically at Job finish
operations can be performed in a single step.
Delete data automatically at Job When the [End job] button is pressed, the job file is registered in
3 [Job history] and deleted from the job list display. Normally, the [End
finish
job] and [Delete] operations can be performed in a single step.
This option is only available when “4” is selected.
4 Save history in separate subfolders Ended jobs are stored in separate folders for each project name
inside [Job history].
Select the history folder for saving This can be used to specify the job save destination*1 when job data
5
the data when a job finishes is saved and end is selected.
This can be used to set whether to transfer data when the [Export
6 Export Data
Data] operation is performed.
This can be used to set whether to load data when the [Import Data]
7 Import Data
operation is performed.
This is used to store the jobs registered to [Schedule] in a separate
8 Schedule
Creating and folder for each project name inside [Job history].
organizing job This is used to store the jobs located in [Job history] in a separate
9 subfolders History folder for each project. Jobs with the same project name are stored in
the same folder.
This can be used to change the items displayed in the job list. (Refer
10 Switch job list display
to page 3-33 “Switching the Job List Display” for details.)
*1 Refer to page 3-32 “Selecting the History Folder” for details.
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Note
Folders are created automatically, but a new folder name must be registered when a folder name is created, because there is a
distinction between upper-case and lower-case characters. (Refer to page 3-30 “Creating and organizing job subfolders” for
details.)
It is not possible to use blank spaces or the following characters in folder names: [\], [/], [:], [,], [;], [*], [?], ["], [<], [>], [|], [.] and
[space]. (Single-byte characters. Two-byte characters are also disallowed.)
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Creating and organizing job subfolders < >
The PQC Data Manager can handle up to 100 project names, and up to 100 job names for each project name, for a
total of up to 10,000 data. However, note that as the number of registered jobs increases, the time needed to display
the job list increases and the operability may worsen.
This function organizes the jobs by folder in order to maintain easy operability.
1. When job recording has been started, you cannot perform folder expansion on jobs registered to [Schedule].
End job recording and then perform folder expansion.
2. When folder expansion is performed on jobs registered to [Schedule], all the registered jobs are deleted from
[Schedule] and moved to a separate folder for each project name inside [Job history].
Note that folder expansion is not performed for suspended jobs.
3. When you press the [Creating and organizing job subfolders] button, a separate folder is created for each
project name inside [Job history].
4. The folder name which is stored is the same as the project name. However, if the project name contains
characters that cannot be used in folder names, those characters are converted to understrikes “_” and a
message is displayed.
It is not possible to use blank spaces or the following characters in folder names:
[\], [/], [:], [,], [;], [*], [?], ["], [<], [>], [|], [.], [space]. (Single-byte characters. However, space may also use a two-byte
character.)
Example: Project name: abc**** Stored folder name: abc____
When you press [Yes], the file(s) are moved to the folder.
When you press [No], the file(s) are not moved.
When you press [Yes to all] or [No to all], further conversion confirmation dialog boxes are not displayed.
5. Due to overlaps between upper and lower case characters, or if the project name characters which cannot be
used in folder names are used, the resulting folder name may be the same as a folder name that is already in
use.
In such cases, a new folder name must be registered according to the message.
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Up to 100 folders for separate project names can be registered inside [Job history], and up to 100 jobs can
registered inside the folder for each project name.
When either 100 folders or 100 jobs per folder are exceeded, a confirmation dialog box is displayed asking whether
you want to create a new history folder.
When more than 100 folders When more than 100 jobs per folder
Press [Yes] to create a new history folder, or [No] to end folder expansion.
When you select [Yes], the [Select Folder] dialog box is displayed. Either create a new folder or select an existing
folder.
Creating a folder
1. When you press the [New Folder] button, a folder named [New folder] is created.
2. Enter the folder name and press the [OK] button.
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Selecting the History Folder
When the “Select the history folder for saving data when a job finishes” item on the [Job] – [Setup] screen is set to
ON, you can select the destination for saving job data when a job finishes.
1. When you press the [End job] button, a confirmation dialog box is displayed asking whether you want to
save the job data. Press the [Yes] button.
2. The [Select Folder] dialog box is displayed. Select the save destination folder and press the [OK] button.
You can also create a new folder and specify it as the save destination.
CAUTION
The selected folder is set as the job history file storage destination path.
3. A save completed dialog box is displayed, and job recording ends.
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Switching the Job List Display
You can select the list items displayed at the [Schedule] screen.
You can display up to two list items in addition to the project name and job name. However, when [Item] is selected,
you cannot select any other items. When [Item] is selected, the list display only shows the two items of the job name
and the product name.
In addition, when nothing has been selected, the scheduled number of copies ([Total Sheets]) and the scheduled
start time ([Expected Start Time]) are displayed.
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Job Functions 3-34
Settings for Network Connection

CAUTION
Set the following settings for connection to a network.
Note
It is the customer’s responsibility to handle running network cables, entering PC settings, etc.
Consult with your network administrator for information on what to set and check in preparation for connection to a network.
Set these settings after checking the network connection.
(We recommend that you make a note of your settings in the Copy of Network Settings included in the Appendix.)
[A] No. 6: Job Name entry restriction

Character strings other than single-byte alphanumeric characters can be entered in project names and job names in
PQC Data Manager.
Initial value: 1 <English only>
Note that the PQC-IV/PQC-S/PQC-U models can display only single-byte alphanumeric characters as job names.
Therefore, all non-alphanumeric characters in job names are converted to “0” before transferring the data to the
PQC. (If the entire name would end up being converted to “0”, it is converted to a date instead.)
If you want to use Japanese, we recommend that you should enter the following.
Project name: Japanese
Job name: Single-byte alphanumeric management code
Note that in PQC-I/PQC-III models and earlier versions of PQC, only numbers can be displayed as job names.
Therefore, all non-numerical characters are converted to “0” before transferring the data. (If the entire name would
end up being converted to “0”, it is converted to a date instead.)
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[B] No. 7: Job Import Origin

In this field, a path can be specified for use by PQC Data Manager in loading job files (job schedule data and preset
data).
Initial value: A:\ (FD)
In cases where PCC and PQC Data Manager are connected through a network, this path should be set to the PCC
preset data export folder.
[C] No. 8: Job Export Destination

In this field, a path can be specified for use by PQC Data Manager in writing job files (job schedule data and preset
data).
Initial value: A:\ (FD)
This field is used when saving reprint data to a device other than the floppy disk drive or PQC Data Manager (e.g., a
folder specified on an MO disk or network).
[D] No. 10: Job History Folder

When job recording ends, the PQC Data Manager can save the job files (job schedule data and preset data) as
reprint data. This field can be used to specify the path for saving these job files.
Initial value: C:\KOMORI\PDM\Job\History\ (on the HD)
You can manage reprint data on a network by registering the specified path.
Note
Use this field with the initial value if you are connecting a network or if you are connecting K-Station.
[E] No. 15: Color database file storage destination

This field can be used to specify the path for loading color database files (SpotColor.txt)*1 created by PCC.
Initial value: C:\KOMORI\PDM\Job\ (on the HD)
*1 Refer to the <PCC Operation Manual> for details.
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<Example setting: Loading preset data created by PCC on a network>
1. From the main menu, select [Customer Setup].
The setting item to be changed is [No.7 Job Import Origin] (the default setting is <A:\>).
This setting can be changed to set any destination for loading preset data created by the PCC.
2. Change the setting for [No.7 Job Import Origin].

To change this setting, select the [Configuration] column for [No.7 Job Import Origin], then enter the path directly
from the keyboard, or press the [Select path] button and specify the desired folder from the [Select
Folder] dialog box.
3. Change the setting for [No. 15 Color database file storage destination].
Set the PCC root path in the same way as in step 2.
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General Operating Procedures

CAUTION
Basic Settings
The following settings are made to minimize the amount of operations that need to be performed by operators who
are using PQC Data Manager for the first time.
As you keep using the system, you can adjust these settings to suit your own needs.
[Job] – [Setup] items
[Job File Operation]

Export data to PQC/AMR automatically at Job start → ON
Import data from PQC/AMR automatically at Job finish → OFF
Delete data automatically at Job finish → ON
Save history in separate subfolders → ON
Select the history folder for saving the data when a job finishes → OFF
CAUTION
If a large number of jobs are registered at the same time in the job list display, work efficiency may
decrease, and it may take longer to display screens and perform operations. Save the jobs that have been
executed to the history and delete them from the job list.
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Sending New Print Data to PQC

PQC Data Manager can use preset data by loading preset data to a job schedule registered in the job list.
Under the initial settings for PQC Data Manager, no job schedule is registered in the job list. Use the following
procedure to create a job schedule and load the preset data.
(A) First, create a job (job schedule).
1) Set all [No.] buttons on the job list to OFF.

When you press the [Load] button, the [Import Job Data] dialog box is displayed.
From the displayed project names and job names, select the preset data you want to load, then press the [OK]
button. The selected data will be linked with the job.
Note
You can select whether to copy or move the data when loading data.
<Note>
In cases where Komori’s K-Station is connected, you can perform the operation described in (A) above on the
K-Station.
In such cases, select the job to be executed, then proceed to step 3) and press the [Start job] button to transfer the
preset data created in advance on the K-Station to the PQC.
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(B) Transfer the data to the PQC.
2) Select the [No.] button corresponding to the job which was loaded.
3) When you press the [Start job] button, the preset data is transferred to the PQC.
Note
When you press the [Start job] button, the executed job is displayed in green on the list.
Note
Note
The preset data is stored in the PQC memory.
To actually control the ink fountain key opening rate etc., perform the [PRESET] operation on the PQC.
Data can be sent to the PQC through the above procedure.
CAUTION
In order to transfer preset data to the PQC using the [Start job] button, “Export data to PQC/AMR
automatically at Job start” on the [Job] – [Setup] screen must be set to ON. (Refer to page 3-37 “Basic
Settings” for details.)
CAUTION
It is also possible to transfer the currently selected (displayed) preset data to the PQC by pressing the
[Transfer preset data] button instead of the [Start job] button.
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Sending Reprint Data to PQC

1. On the [Job] – [Schedule] screen, press the [Job History] button. The [Job History] dialog box is displayed.
From the displayed project names and job names, select the job you want to load, then press the [OK] button.
The selected job will be loaded.
2. Select the [No.] button corresponding to the loaded data and check the data.
3. When you press the [Start job] button, the preset data is transferred to the PQC.
Note
The started job is displayed on the list in green.
Note
CAUTION
Reprint data can be saved in the hard disk by performing the [Start job] and [End job] operations. If [Start
job] has not been performed for a job, that job is not saved as reprint data.
Be sure to save the PQC data as reprint data. (Refer to page 3-41 “Saving the Preset Data Currently Being
Executed as Reprint Data” for details.)
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Saving the Preset Data Currently Being Executed as Reprint Data

Replacing the preset data of the job being executed on the PQC Data Manager with the current PQC preset
data
1. Check whether the [No.] button corresponding to the started job has been selected.
2. When you press the [Load current value] button, the current data is loaded from the PQC, and registered
by overwriting the old preset data.
Note
To save high quality data as reprint data, perform this operation at the time when the production printing is running smoothly. The
data registered here will be loaded during reprinting.
3. By pressing the [End job] button, you can save the detailed job data and preset data in the PQC Data
Manager ( [Job History]).
In addition, when a job is ended, it is simultaneously deleted from the job list.
Note
When a job is ended, its green display on the list is eliminated.
CAUTION
To save data to external media, select the [No.] button corresponding to the started job, then press the
[Write] button.
The job data is saved to the path set in [Customer Setup] – [Job Export Destination]. After the data has been
saved, end the job.
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Saving data loaded directly to the PQC from a magnetic card, floppy disk or other media as reprint data
1. Press the [New] button to create a new job.
Note
The job name entered when creating a new job is saved in [Job history]. (Refer to 3-7 “Creating a New Job” for details.)
2. Select the [No.] button corresponding to the new job registered in the job list.
3. Press the [Start job] button to start job recording.
Note
Newly created jobs do not have preset data. Therefore, data is not sent to the PQC.
4. The procedure thereafter is the same as that from step 1 of “Replacing the preset data of the job being executed
on the PQC Data Manager with the current PQC preset data”.
(Refer to page 3-41 “Replacing the preset data of the job being executed on the PQC Data Manager with the
current PQC preset data” for details.)
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4
4Menu Functions
Menu Functions 4-1
Overview of Menu Functions

CAUTION
In the [Menu] screen, the main menu and sub-menus are displayed by buttons.
By pressing each button, you can perform the same operations as the corresponding menu or sub-menu.
Displaying all the functions saves the trouble of having to search when you do not know where a function is located.
In addition, the [Customer Setup] screen can be displayed only from this screen.
Individual items [Item Buttons] These buttons display all the PQC Data Manager functions.
This can be used to set the ink profile loading destination path
[Customer Setup]
and other items.
[Simplified Message This is used to send messages to other computers on a
Menu
Function] network using the popup message function in Windows.

Setup This is used to perform ID registration for the PQC Data
[ID Registration] Manager.
ID registration can be performed using the supplied Key FD.
This can be used to shut down the PQC Data Manager
[Shutdown]
computer.
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Menu Functions 4-2
Menu
CAUTION
You can access the [Menu] screen from any screen by pressing the button in the menu bar.
Accessing each function

You can use the [Menu] function to directly access any screen that can be accessed from the main menu and the
sub-menus.
Note that the buttons for screens that cannot currently be accessed are displayed in gray and cannot be selected.
In addition, the [Customer Setup] screen and the [Simplified Message Function] and [ID Registration] functions can
be accessed only from the [Menu] screen.
PQC Data Manager shutdown process

When turning off the PQC Data Manager, be sure to always press the [Shutdown] button in the bottom right
corner of the [Menu] screen and perform the shutdown process.
Do not turn off the computer without pressing the [Shutdown] button, as this may cause malfunction.
Product version information

The product version number is displayed together with the logo at the upper right corner of the
[Menu] screen.
Please notify the service representative of this number when contacting Komori technical service.
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Menu Functions 4-3
Customer Setup
CAUTION
CAUTION
Be careful in making any changes to the settings. Thoroughly check the changes before applying them.
1 2
3 4
1 Items The various set items are displayed in this area.

2 Set values The currently set values are displayed in this area.
3 Guidance This area presents the set value input range and other information.
4 Path browsing button This button is enabled when an item to set a path is selected.
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Menu Functions 4-4
Registering the Operator Name and Machine Serial Number

1. When you select the setting field for [Customer Setup] – No. 1: [Operator name], the background turns white,
enabling text entry.
When the text input cursor appears, enter the operator name from the keyboard.
Note
For K-Station specifications, the shift name of the currently started shift is automatically entered.
2. When you select the setting field for [Customer Setup] – No. 2: [Machine S/N], the background turns white,
When the text input cursor appears, enter the machine serial number from the keyboard.
Changing a PQC-III Type Project Name

Project names are not recorded in PQC-I/PQC-III type preset data files (*.PQ0).
Therefore, a temporary project name is added when such files are loaded by PQC Data Manager.
1. When you select the setting field for [Customer Setup] – No. 3: [Project name of PQC-I/III type format], the
background turns white, enabling text entry.
When the text input cursor appears, enter the project name from the keyboard.
When the [Job] function loads the preset data, the name set here is automatically registered as the project name for
the data created in PQC-III and earlier PQC versions.
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Menu Functions 4-5
Changing the Preset Data Format to be Exported

Set the data output format as “Data format compatible with PQC-I/PQC-III versions” or “Exclusive data format for
PQC-IV and later versions”.
To exchange data with older printing presses (PQC), the format must be set to “Data format compatible with PQC-I/
PQC-III versions”.
1. When you select the setting field for [Customer Setup] – No. 5: [Output format of PQC], the background turns
white, enabling text entry.
When the text input cursor appears, follow the guidance and enter the value from the keyboard.
Set values
0 = File format for PQC-I/III/U versions
1 = File format for PQC-I/III/U versions + AMR
2 = File format for PQC-IV version
By default, PQC Data Manager internally stores files in the PQC-IV format.
If you are using a mixture of PQC-I/PQC-III and PQC-IV printers, save the data to a floppy disk or the like, and select
“0” or “1” when it is necessary to transfer data to PQC-I/PQC-III printers.
Changing the Project Name/Job Name Entry Restriction

You can enable entry of character strings other than single-byte alphanumeric characters for project names and job
names in the PQC Data Manager.
CAUTION
Only alphanumeric characters can be displayed as job names in the PQC-IV and PQC-S versions. Therefore,
all two-byte characters and the symbols [-], [.], [/], [:] and [(space)] are converted to “0” before sending to
the PQC.
CAUTION
Only numbers can be displayed as job names in the PQC-I, PQC-III and earlier versions of the PQC.
Therefore, all non-numerical characters are converted to “0” before sending to the PQC.
If you want to use Japanese, we recommend entering the project name in Japanese and using an alphanumeric
management code as the job name.
1. When the setting field for [Customer Setup] – No. 6: [Job Name entry restriction] is selected, the background
turns white, enabling to enter text.
When the text input cursor appears, enter a number from the keyboard, following the guidance.
Set values
0 = No restriction
1 = Alphanumeric only
If “No restriction” is set, all characters other than the following can be entered.
“ ” ” marks and “,” are automatically converted to spaces.
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Menu Functions 4-6
Loading/Writing Job Files on a Drive Other than the Floppy Disk

A path can be specified for use by PQC Data Manager in loading/writing job files (job schedule data and preset
data).
1. When the setting field for [Customer Setup] – No. 7: [Job Import Origin] or [Customer Setup] – No. 8: [Job Export
Destination] is selected, the background turns white, enabling to enter text.
2. When the text entry cursor appears, use the keyboard to enter the path name (full path starting with the drive
name).
When input is enabled, you may also press the path browsing button to select and register a drive or
folder name.
When [Job Import Origin] is selected, select the name of the drive or folder for loading job files, then press the [OK]
button to register it.
Likewise, when [Job Export Destination] is selected, select the name of the drive or folder for writing files, then press
the [OK] button to register it.
The drive/folder registered by [Job Import Origin] can be accessed by pressing the [Load] button on the [Job]
screen.*1
The drive/folder registered by [Job Export Destination] can be accessed by pressing the [Write] button on the
[Job] screen.*2
*1 Refer to page 3-9 “Registering a Job” for details.

*2 Refer to page 3-12 “Writing Job Files” for details.
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Menu Functions 4-7
Specifying a Job History File Storage Destination

When job recording ends, the PQC Data Manager can save job files (job schedule data and preset data) as reprint
data. You can specify the path for saving these job files.
1. When the setting field for [Customer Setup] – No. 10: [Job History Folder] is selected, the background turns
white, enabling to enter text.
name).
folder name.
Select the name of the drive or folder where you want to store job history files, then press the [OK] button to register
it.
CAUTION
The default setting for [Job History Folder] is “C:\KOMORI\PDM\Job\History\”.
When job recording ends, the job history file is stored in the drive/folder registered in [Job History Folder].*1
The registered drive/folder can also be accessed by pressing the [Job history] button on the [Job] screen.*2

*2 Refer to page 3-13 “Registering a Job from Job History” for details.
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Menu Functions 4-8
Displaying Confirmation Dialog Boxes

Confirmation dialog boxes are displayed before important operations are performed.
1. When you select the setting field for [Customer Setup] – No. 11: [Confirmation Box], the background turns white,
Set values
0 = OFF (not displayed)
1 = ON (displayed)
Example: When deleting a job
Displaying Numeric Entry Dialog Boxes

When a numeric entry area is selected, a numeric entry dialog box is displayed.
1. When you select the setting field for [Customer Setup] – No. 14: [Dialog for Input Number], the background turns
white, enabling text entry.
Set values
0 = OFF (not displayed)
1 = ON (displayed)
Note
Refer to 1-4 “Numeric Input Pad” for the detailed operation method.
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Menu Functions 4-9
Specifying a Color Database File Storage Destination

You can specify the path for loading color database files (SPOTCOLOR.txt) created on the PCC.*1
1. When the setting field for [Customer Setup] – No. 15: [Color database file storage destination] is selected, the
background turns white, enabling to enter text.
name).
folder name.
Select the name of the drive or folder where the color database file is stored, then press the [OK] button to register it.
Note
Press the [Load] button on the [Job] screen to load the most recent color database file from the set path.
Note
Refer to the PCC Operation Manual for a description of color database files (SPOTCOLOR.txt).
*1 PCC Ver. 2.2 or later
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Menu Functions 4-10
Setting the Simplified Message Function

You can exchange messages*1 with other computers also running PQC Data Manager*2, KMS*3, K-Station*4, etc.
1. When you select the setting field for [Customer Setup] – No. 16: [Simplified message function], the background
turns white, enabling text entry.
Set values
0 = Not used
1 = Used
When “Used” is set, the button is displayed on the [Menu] screen.
*1 Refer to page 4-13 “Simplified Message Function” for details.

*2 PQC Data Manager Ver. 2.10 or later
*3 KMS Ver. 4.22 or later
*4 K-Station Ver. 2.02 or later
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Menu Functions 4-11
Setting the Discontinue Function of Running Job

This function supports twice-through printing or unscheduled suspension of printing, etc. This enables
comprehensive number of sheets and efficiency management for suspended jobs even when other work is
performed partway through a job.
1. When you select the setting field for [Customer Setup] – No. 18: [Discontinue Function of Running Job], the
Set values
0 = OFF
1 = ON
Suspending/Finishing a Job Currently Being Executed

Select the job currently being executed and press the [End job] button.
Press the [Suspend] button to suspend the job , or the [Finish] button to end the job*2.
*1
Restarting a Suspended Job

Select the suspended job and press the [Start job] button*3.
*1 Refer to page 3-20 “Suspending Job Recording” for details.

*3 Refer to page 3-21 “Restarting Recording of a Suspended Job” for details.
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Menu Functions 4-12
Setting the Find Job History File Function

You can find identical jobs that were performed in the past, and compare and overwrite the data.
1. When you select the setting field for [Customer Setup] – No. 20: [Find history file], the background turns white,
Set values
0 = OFF
1 = ON
When “ON” is set, the button is displayed on the [Job] – [Schedule] screen.
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Menu Functions 4-13
Simplified Message Function

CAUTION
Sending messages < >

Messages can be exchanged with computers running other sessions of PQC Data Manager*1, KMS*2,
K-Station*3, etc.
Note
You can use this function by setting [Customer Setup] – [Simplified message function].
1. When you press the button on the [Menu] screen, the [Message] dialog box is displayed.
2. Enter the name of the other computer to which you want to send a message and the message contents, then
press the [OK] button to send the message.
Sending
1
2
3
In this field, enter the name of the other computer to which you want to send the message within the same
network.
1
You can also select from a list of previously input computer names. In addition, by pressing the button,
you can select from a list of computers within the network.
2 With this option, the message is broadcast to all computers that are logged on to the same network.
3 Enter the message in this area.
4 Click this button to send the message.
Receiving
Press the [OK] button to close the dialog box with the received message.
CAUTION
The message sending function sends and receives messages using the popup message function in
WindowsNT/2000. Therefore, this function cannot be used in Windows95/98.
When using Windows98, the PQC Data Manager message function is not used. Instead, Windows
Winpopup.EXE can be used to exchange messages in the same way.

*2 KMS Ver. 4.22 or later
*3 K-Station Ver. 2.02 or later
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Menu Functions 4-14
ID Registration
CAUTION
Performing PQC Data Manager ID Registration < >

ID registration must be performed to use the PQC Data Manager.
You can perform ID Registration for the PQC Data Manager using the [Key FD] supplied with the Setup CD.
CAUTION
When using WindowsNT, this setting must be made by a user with Power User or higher authority.
CAUTION
If ID registration is not performed, the PQC Data Manager can be used for 60 days. However, note that after
this 60-day period you will no longer be able to start up the PQC Data Manager.
If PQC Data Manager ID registration has not yet been performed, you can perform registration by the following
method.
1. When you press the button on the [Menu] screen, the ID Registration dialog box is displayed.
2. Insert the [Key FD] supplied with the Setup CD into the floppy disk drive (A:\), then press the [OK] button.
3. When registration is complete, a dialog box is displayed. Press the [OK] button to close the ID Registration
dialog box and finish the ID registration.
CAUTION
The Key FD has been created using a special format, so it cannot be used by Windows, etc.
Never format the [Key FD] floppy disk on Windows, as it will no longer function as the [Key FD].
When ID registration using the [Key FD] is complete, a Key ID is displayed. Write down this Key ID on the [Key FD]
label.
Thereafter, as long as the operating environment (PC, OS, PQC Data Manager version, etc.) remains the same, ID
registration can be performed again simply by entering the Key ID, even if the OS is reinstalled.
KEY FD
KeyID :
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5
5K-Station Specifications
K-Station Specifications 5-1
Overview of K-Station Specifications

CAUTION
When PQC Data Manager is connected with Komori’s K-Station software, a number of functions are added to PQC
Data Manager in order to exchange information with K-Station and its upper system (MIS: Management Information
System). This chapter describes these added functions, so be sure to read it when using the K-Station.
The functions added to PQC Data Manager differ according to whether or not K-Station has a CIP4/JDF*1 connection
with the MIS. The table below lists the added functions, but note that some functions added with a MIS (CIP4/JDF)
configuration may not be present in some cases. In addition, some functions can be used only for JDF jobs created
by the MIS and sent to K-Station.
Supporting
K-Station
Added function Description K-Station
specifications
version
Network Environment This is used to make the network settings required for
Ver.2.11
Setup communication with K-Station.
Standard This notifies the PQC Data Manager operator with
Job Operation
messages when K-Station has performed operations Ver.2.11
Messages
on the job schedule list.
This can be used to select the operating status and to
Report Functions display the detailed operating status for each item, Ver.2.11
etc.
Displaying Job This is used to display the JDF job information
Ver.2.11
Information created by the MIS.
JDF Selecting the Reason This is used to select the reason when executing a
Ver.2.11
specifications for Job Re-execution JDF job again.
Manually Correcting the This is used to manually correct the number of Good
Ver.2.10
Number of Good Copies Copies for an automatically counted job.
Selecting the Operators This is used to select the operators currently working. Ver.2.11
Sending Work This is used to send work comments to the MIS
Ver.2.11
Comments during execution of a JDF job.
CAUTION
Some K-Station versions cannot use certain functions or transfer certain information to higher systems.
When using these added functions, be sure to check the K-Station version.
*1 “CIP4/JDF” is the abbreviation for “The International Cooperation for the Integration of Processes in Prepress, Press and PostPress/Job Defi-
nition Format”.
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Network Environment Setup

CAUTION
This is used to make the network settings required for communication with K-Station.
1. When you press the [Network Environment Setup] button on the [Customer Setup] screen, a dialog box
is displayed.
2. Enter the computer name, scheme: port, and IP address to the respective fields, then press the [OK] button to
register the settings.
Setting item K-Station PQC Data Manager

PQC Data Manager automatically acquires
Enter the name of the computer where
Computer name the name of the computer where PQC Data
K-Station is installed.
Manager is installed. (This cannot be edited.)
Enter “http”.
Scheme: Port Note —

To specify a port number, enter a “:” (colon) after
“http” and then enter the port number.
Enter the IP address of the computer where Enter the IP address of the computer where
IP address
K-Station is installed. PQC Data Manager is installed.
CAUTION
Be careful when changing the network environment settings, as communication with K-Station may become
impossible. Also, be sure to contact the system administrator when you are not sure of the settings.
Note
These settings must be made when the connected K-Station version is Ver. 2.11 or later.
When using a version earlier than Ver. 2.11, the K-Station setting items should be left blank (IP address = “0 (zero)”).
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Job Operation Messages

CAUTION
K-Station can perform operations on any job in the PQC Data Manager’s [Schedule] list. When operations are
performed, the operator is notified by displaying a message on PQC Data Manager indicating the operation contents
and the project name/job name.
The messages displayed as a result of K-Station job operations are as follows. Check the detailed job information as
necessary.
Added: When a job is added to [Schedule]

Deleted: When a job is deleted from [Schedule]
Paused: When a “waiting” job is changed to “on hold” status
Aborted: When a job is discontinued
Resumed: When an “on hold” job is released to “waiting” status
Re-registered: When a completed or discontinued job is changed to “waiting” status
Updated: When the detailed job information is changed
Note
Refer to 3-2 “Schedule” for details on job statuses.
In addition, when the following job operation instructions are displayed, perform the instructed operation at once.
• When the stop instruction is received for the job currently being executed
• When the suspend instruction is received for the job currently being executed
• When the restart instruction is received for a temporarily suspended job
CAUTION
Job operation messages are not displayed when [Customer Setup] – [Confirmation Box] is set to OFF.
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Displaying JDF Job Information

CAUTION
Some MIS create reference data that can be used to easily check JDF job information. This data can also be
displayed on K-Station and PQC Data Manager.
When reference data is present, the [Information] button is displayed in the upper right corner of the detailed
schedule data display screen. When you press this button, the job information is displayed.
1. When you press the [Information] button in the upper right corner of the [Job details] screen, the job
information is displayed.
CAUTION
The reference data is located in the K-Station computer, so the job information cannot be displayed when a
network connection is not established with that computer or when K-Station is not operating.
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Selecting the Reason for Job Re-execution

CAUTION
For JDF specifications, when executing a finished job again, the reason must be attached and notified to the MIS.
Therefore, this reason must be selected when re-executing a job.
1. From the displayed job list, select the [No.] button corresponding to the job you want to execute again.
2. When you press the [Start job] button, a reason selection dialog box is displayed.
3. Select the closest reason from the five items displayed in the list.
4. When you press the [OK] button, job recording starts.
Selection items
Customer Requested Change
Internal Change
Materials Damaged
Equipment Malfunction
User Error
Selection items cannot be added or edited.

When a completed job in the history folder is re-registered to [Schedule], it is treated as a “waiting” job.
Note
Refer to 3-2 “Schedule” for details on job statuses.
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Report Functions
CAUTION
Overview of Report Functions

At the [Report] screen, you can record and display the operating conditions in job, shift and daily units.
In addition, you can also display the production efficiency in job, shift and daily units.
[ ]: This is used to change the operating status graph display.

Report Current [Select Work Item] This can be used to select the operating status.
[Display Detailed Results] This displays the detailed operating status for each item.
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Recording Production Results

K-Station can be used to manage job data (job schedule data and preset data) and production results. However,
PQC Data Manager cannot acquire the operating status of the main press, so it cannot create detailed production
reports.
Therefore, by having the operator input the number of sheets, PQC Data Manager can create simple production
reports.*1
Job recording items

• Recording start date and time
• Project name
• Job name
• Total copies (entered by operator)
• Good copies (entered by operator)
• Operating time for each job
• C efficiency
1. When you press [End job], the copies input dialog is displayed.*2
1
2
3
4
5 6
1 Total Sheets This displays the [Total Sheets] value in the schedule data.*2
2 Customer Sheets This displays the [Customer Sheets] value in the schedule data.*2
3 Total copies Enter the total number of sheets actually fed to the press.
4 Good copies Enter the total number of customer sheets actually printed.
5 [OK] button This button is used to enter the production copies and end the job.
This button is used to cancel the entry of production copies and job
6 [Cancel] button
end.
2. Enter the values for [Total copies] and [Good copies], then press the [OK] button to create a job production report
file for K-Station.
Note
For JDF specifications, job, shift and daily operation records are also created.
*1 K-Station connection settings must be made in order to create production reports for K-Station. Consult the K-Station installer for details.
*2 Refer to page 3-17 “Displaying and Editing Schedule Data Details” for details.
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Current Screen
PQC Data Manager can monitor the operating status of the printing press in real time, and update and record the
display at one-minute intervals. The work items recorded in the operation record are set in PQC Data Manager at the
factory, but can also be added later.*1
4
5
1 6
7
8
2
9
3 10
Work item (Job Change)

1
selection buttons These buttons can be used to select the items [Job Change,
Preparation, Obstruction] corresponding to the current work
Work item (Preparation)
2 contents.
selection buttons
Items are enabled when the corresponding button is selected by the
Work item (Obstruction) operator before starting work.
3
selection buttons
Twelve work items are initially set for each of Job Change,
Preparation and Obstruction.
4
If more items are added*1, this switching button is displayed, and the
display switches each time this button is pressed.
5 Press this button to display the daily (today) operation record screen.
Press this button to display the operation record screen for the
current shift.
6 Note
When a shift is started, this button changes from invalid ( ) to valid
( ). (Refer to page 5-15 “Starting Shift Recording” for details.)
Press this button to display the operation record screen for the
current job.
7 Note
When a job is started, this button changes from invalid ( ) to valid
( ). (Refer to page 3-19 “Starting Job Recording” for details.)
This button can be used to send work comments for JDF jobs to the
8
MIS. (Refer to page 5-18 “Sending Work Comments” for details.)
*1 Refer to page 5-22 “Adding and Editing Work Items” for details.
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Press this button to display the shift selection dialog box. (Refer to
9
page 5-15 “Starting Shift Recording” for details.)
Press this button to record the main press status as the “good
copies” status.
10
The indicator on the button indicates the following statuses.
Yellow: When a job has not been started
Light blue: When a job has been started
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Operation Records
The common items for daily, shift and job operation records are described below.
The difference among daily, shift and job operation records is that shift operation records are created for each shift
and job operation records are created for each job, but daily operation records are created at 24-hour periods.
1 4
5
6
2
7 8
1 These areas display the total recording time for each operating item.
Press these buttons to display the detailed screens for each operating item [Job Change/Preparation/
2
Obstruction].*1
3 This area displays the production efficiency.*2
4 This area displays a graph of the recording status for each operating item.
This button can be used to change the display magnification of the operation record (graph display).
5 The display toggles in the order of [8h] → [12h] → [24h] → [8h] and so on each time the button is
pressed.
6 Press these buttons to switch the operation record (graph display) page.
7 Press these buttons to display other operation record screens (daily/shift/job).
8 Press this button to display the work item selection screen.
*1 Refer to page 5-13 “Displaying Detailed Operation Records” for details.

*2 Refer to page 5-11 “Overview of Report Display Items” for details.
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Overview of Report Display Items
Display item Description

Powered Time during which operators are on duty at the press
Production Time spent printing production sheets
Job Change Time after starting a new job until production printing starts
Time spent for production printing, excluding [Production, Job Change,
Preparation
Obstruction] time
Obstruction Time during which production is obstructed
Efficiency calculations
Various production efficiencies are calculated based on the number of production sheets, production time, powered
up time, etc.
Number of
production sheets Value for estimating the printing speed
A efficiency = sheets/hour
Production time
Number of
Printing production sheets Number of sheets produced per hour
efficiency C efficiency = sheets/hour
Powered time
C efficiency
D efficiency = sheets/person-hour Number of sheets produced per press operator
Number of press
operators
Production time:
Time spent printing production sheets (Good
Production time copies)
Running rate = × 100 (%)
Powered time Running rate:
Percentage of powered time during which the
press is operating (production printing)
Job Change time:
Time from completion of the previous job until the
Job Change time start of the next production printing
Changing rate = × 100 (%) Changing rate:
Powered time
Production Percentage of powered time during which the
efficiency press is stopped for changing jobs
rated by Preparation time:
times Time spent for production printing, excluding
Preparation time Production, Job Change and Obstruction time
Preparation rate = × 100 (%) Preparation rate:
Powered time
press is stopped for preparation
Obstruction time:
Time during which production is obstructed by an
Obstruction time irregularity
Obstruction rate = × 100 (%) Obstruction rate:
Powered time
press is stopped due to obstruction
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A efficiency
Speed loss = 100 – × 100 (%) Percentage when the press does not reach the
Specification
rotational speed of specification rotational speed
the press
Job Change time

Change loss = minutes Average changing time per job (also referred to
Number of job as setup loss)
change times
Preparation time
Adjust loss = minutes Average preparation time per job
Number of job
change times
Operating
loss Average feeder tripping interval (number of
Total number of sheets)
sheets fed Tripping is counted as one time even when
Feeder loss = sheets/time
Feeder tripping times multiple factors (double-sheet, registration, etc.)
occur at the same time.
Number of adjustment Percentage of adjustment printing sheets
printing sheets (Number of adjustment printing sheets = Total
Wasted loss = × 100 (%)
Total number of number of sheets fed – Number of production
sheets fed printing sheets (Good copies))
Breakdown time Percentage of powered time during which the

Breakdown loss = × 100 (%) press is stopped due to a mechanical breakdown
Powered time
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Displaying Detailed Operation Records

This function can be used to display the recording time (one-minute units) and a graph of the operating status of
each work item.
When you press the [Job Change], [Preparation] or [Obstruction] button, the corresponding detailed operation
record is displayed.
4
1
5
2
6
8
9
3
1 This area displays the total recording time for the Job Change, Preparation or Obstruction.
2 Press these buttons to display the operation record editing dialog box for each work item.*1
3 These areas display the total recording time for each work item.
4 This area displays a graph of the operating status of each work item.
This button can be used to change the display magnification of the operation record (graph display).
5 The display toggles in the order of [8h] → [12h] → [24h] → [8h] and so on each time the button is
pressed.
6 Press these buttons to switch the operation record (graph display) page.
Press these buttons to display other detailed operation record screens [Job Change/Preparation/
7
Obstruction].
8 Press this button to return to the [Report] screen.
Twelve work items are initially set for each of Job Change, Preparation and Obstruction.
9 If more items are added*2, this switching button is displayed, and the display switches each time this
button is pressed.
*1 Refer to page 5-14 “Editing Operation Record Details (Job operation record screen only)” for details.
*2 Refer to page 5-22 “Adding and Editing Work Items” for details.
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Editing Operation Record Details (Job operation record screen only)

This function can be used to edit the recorded contents at the detailed job operation record screen.
The edited contents are also applied to the daily, monthly and shift operation records.
1. When you press the button in area (1) corresponding to the item you want to edit, the operation record editing
dialog box is displayed.
2. Select the time period to be edited from area (2). You can edit the start and end times by pressing the buttons
(3).
3
2
CAUTION
The data to be edited may extend over a two-day period.
In these cases, the times for the second day data are displayed with 24 hours added in the manner of
“32:00--32:25”.
3. Select the change destination item name from the drop-down list (4).
When editing is finished, press the [OK] button. To cancel the editing, press the [Cancel] button.
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Starting Shift Recording

When you press the [Select shift] button, the shift selection dialog box is displayed.
Select the [No.] button (1) corresponding to the shift to be started, then press the [OK] button (7) to start the shift.
Shift operation recording starts after the shift is started.
2
4
3
7 8 6
CAUTION
If you execute the same shift again within the same day, the shift record for the previous time will be
discarded.
In this case, a confirmation dialog box asking whether you want to overwrite the data is displayed.
1 Shift selection buttons Press these buttons to select the shift to be started.
These fields let you register the shift name (group name, press
leader name, etc.)
2 Shift name
Press the [Edit Contents] button to allow editing, then enter the name
and press the [OK] button to register the name.
These fields let you set the scheduled shift start time.
Press the [Edit Contents] button to allow editing, then enter the time
and press the [OK] button to register the time.
3 Scheduled shift start time
Note
By setting [Customer Setup] – [Information Display of Starting the Shift]*1,
you can display messages reminding operators of scheduled shift starts.
This field lets you enter the number of operators in the group.
The number of registered operators is also displayed in the shift
4 Number of operators operation record.
Enter the number of operators, then press [OK] to register the
setting.
These fields let you select the operators. (Refer to page 5-17
5 Operator names
“Selecting the Operators” for details.)
Press this button to allow editing*2 of shift names, scheduled shift
6 Edit Contents button
start times, operator names and other contents.
Press this button to start the selected shift.
7 OK button In addition, when a shift ends, press this button to set all the shift
selection buttons to OFF.
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8 Cancel button Press this button to cancel setting changes, etc.
*1 Refer to page 5-23 “Displaying Shift Start Messages” for details.

*2 Refer to page 5-17 “Editing the Operators” for details.
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Selecting the Operators

When it is necessary to notify the MIS of the currently working operators, this function can be used to select the
operators at the shift selection dialog box. Be sure to register all operators in advance before using this function.
CAUTION
This function is used to provide information for the MIS. It is not used by PQC Data Manager or K-Station to
perform operator management.
1. When you select a shift selection button, the buttons corresponding to the workers assigned to the selected shift
are automatically selected, and the number of selected operators is displayed in the [Operator] field.
2. By pressing the operator buttons to turn them ON and OFF, you can select and unselect operators as necessary.
3. Press the [OK] button to register the operator selections.
Editing the Operators
1. When you press the [Edit Contents] button, the dialog box changes to the operator registration editing dialog
box.
2. Select the operator button you want to edit, and enter the operator name in the editing field.
Enter an operator name of 20 single-byte characters or less. Note that “/” (slash) cannot be used.
3. Select the shift selection button to which the operator to be registered will be assigned, then press the [Register]
button to register the operator to that shift.
4. When editing is finished, press the [Edit Contents] button again, then press the [OK] button.
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Sending Work Comments

This function can be used to send work comments for JDF jobs to the MIS whenever necessary.
1. When you press the [Work Comment] button on the [Report] – [Current] screen, a dialog box is displayed.
2. Enter the message, then press the [OK] button to send the message.
Note
If communication is not established with K-Station, an error message will be displayed when you press the [Work Comment]
button or the [OK] button.
In these cases, check whether K-Station is running and that network connections are established, etc.
In addition, K-Station versions earlier than Ver. 2.11 cannot use this function, so an error message is displayed in this case as
well.
CAUTION
This function is enabled only while executing a JDF job.
In addition, this function is used to provide information for the MIS, and work comments are not recorded by
PQC Data Manager or K-Station.
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Editing Items
CAUTION
This function can be used to make operation record related settings and to edit and add work items.
CAUTION
If these settings are incorrect, the operation recording function may not work properly.
Be sure to fully understand all setting changes and perform operations carefully.
Work item editing screen (Shared by Job Change,

Operation record setup screen Preparation and Obstruction)
1 4 5
2
3
6 7 6 7
This area is used to set the number of operators. (Refer to 5-20 “Changing the Number of Operators”
1
for details.)
These fields are used to set the report recording start time. (Refer to 5-20 “Setting the Operation
2
Recording Start Time” for details.)
This field is used to set the monthly recording start date. (Refer to 5-21 “Setting the Monthly Recording
3
Start Date” for details.)
This area is used to set the expected time to finish. (Refer to 5-21 “Setting the Time to Finish” for
4
details.)
This area can be used to add and edit work items. (Refer to 5-22 “Adding and Editing Work Items” for
5
details.)
6 Press these buttons to display the corresponding setup screens.
7 After making settings, press this button to register the setting contents. (See below.)
When you press the [OK] button, a confirmation dialog box is displayed.
Press the [Yes] button to register the data.
Note
If you change the [Start Time] or [Report Mth. 1st day] settings, the data you have recorded may be discarded. Therefore, take
sufficient care when changing these settings.
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Changing the Number of Operators

1. When you select [Operator] in the [Total Efficiency] area, the background color turns white or a numeric entry
dialog box is displayed, enabling text entry.
2. Enter the number of operators.

When you press the [OK] button, the set contents are registered and the setting becomes valid.
When operating two presses with three operators, set the number of operators as 1.5 people.
When you change the [Operator] setting, the [Report] screen display also changes.
Note
You can also change this setting in the shift selection dialog box.
Setting the Operation Recording Start Time

1. When you select the [Start Time] entry field, the background color turns white or a numeric entry dialog box is
displayed, enabling text entry.
2. Enter the operation recording start time.

When you change the setting, the [Report] screen display also changes.
CAUTION
When you change the report start time, the operation record up to that point is discarded.
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Setting the Monthly Recording Start Date

1. When you select the [Report Mth. 1st day] entry field, the background color turns white or a numeric entry dialog
box is displayed, enabling text entry.
2. Enter the monthly recording start date.

Setting the Time to Finish

1. The [Time to Finish] item is used to select the method for calculating the expected time to finish.
2. To change the [Max. Speed], select the entry field. The background color turns white or a numeric entry dialog
box is displayed, enabling text entry. Enter the maximum rotational speed.
OFF
status
Selected
status
You can also set all options to OFF.

In this case, the time to finish is not displayed in the efficiency area of the job operation record.
Note
The maximum rotational speed set here is used to calculate the expected time to finish. (Refer to 3-17 “Displaying and Editing
Schedule Data Details” for details.)
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Adding and Editing Work Items

1. Select the item to be added from the [Job Change], [Preparation] or [Obstruction] items.
2. Select a field with a white background. When the text input cursor appears, enter the item from the keyboard.
To delete an item, select the item to be deleted and press the [Delete] key on the keyboard.
Work items registered by the item editing function are displayed on the respective screens.
CAUTION
The initially registered items cannot be edited by the customer. The customer can only add items.
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Customer Setup
CAUTION
Displaying Shift Start Messages

When a scheduled shift start time*1 arrives while PQC Data Manager*2 is active, but the scheduled shift has not yet
been started, this function displays a message reminding the operators to start the shift.
1. When you select the setting field for [Customer Setup] – No. 17: [Information Display of Starting the Shift], the
Set values
0 = OFF
1 = ON
When you press the [OK] button, the shift selection dialog box is displayed. Select the scheduled shift to start the
shift. If you press the [Cancel] button, the message is displayed again 10 minutes later.
*1 Refer to 5-15 “Starting Shift Recording” for details.

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6Appendix
Appendix 6-1
Appendix
Copy of network setting
Press type and model: Device:

Computer name:( )
Group management:
Use domain name: ( )
Use workgroup name: ( )
TCP/IP settings:
Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP service)
Designate an IP address.
IP address: ( . . . )
Subnet mask: ( . . . )
Default gateway: ( . . . )
DNS settings
Obtain DNS server address automatically
Use DNS server address below.
Preferred DNS server: ( . . . )
Alternate DNS server: ( . . . )
User certification: Depending on the login name and the security settings,
authorization may be required for access.
Shared folder path: ( )
Shared folder access privilege: ( Authorization name: )
( Password: )
Press type and model: Device:
Computer name:( )
Group management:
Use domain name: ( )
Use workgroup name: ( )
TCP/IP settings:
Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP service)
Designate an IP address.
IP address: ( . . . )
Subnet mask: ( . . . )
Default gateway: ( . . . )
DNS settings
Obtain DNS server address automatically
Use DNS server address below
Preferred DNS server: ( . . . )
Alternate DNS server: ( . . . )
User certification: Depending on the login name and the security settings,
authorization may be required for access.
Shared folder path: ( )
Shared folder access privilege: ( Authorization name: )
( Password: )
* If several devices are connected to the network, please make copies of this page and enter the appropriate
information for each device.
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2. Startup Screen and Warning Displays

Software Operating Environment

Hardware Operating Environment

Network operating environment

Used to select menus.

2 Sub-menu (tabs) Note

Displays the schedule and job information.

Displays a list of all PQC Data Manager functions.

Numeric Input Pad

This function assists with entering numbers on the screen.

1 Numeric keys These keys can be used to enter numeric values.

Job Function Overview

Can be used to create new jobs, edit existing jobs, etc.

data for unused units.

*1 When connected with the K-Station

When each item title is pressed, the displayed information is resorted in

*1 Created when using PCC Ver. 2.2 or later

In this area, a color graph is displayed, corresponding to the basic color

Refer to page 3-9.

This button is used to read past job files which are

This button is used to transfer preset data to the

Displaying and Editing Preset Data Details

Creating a New Job < >

Newly created job The registration time of the new

Sorting Project names < >

Searching for project names < >

Registering a Job < >

1. When you press the [Load] button, a dialog box is displayed.

This area displays a preview*2 of the data to be loaded.

Registering Perfecting Work as a Single Job < >

Writing Job Files < >

Up to ten jobs can be registered on a floppy disk.

Deleting a job < >

Registering a Job from Job History < >

Re-registering history data to the job list

1. Set all the job [No.] buttons (3) to OFF.

*1 Refer to page 3-22 “Ending Job Recording” for details.

Storing a job in [Job History]

*1 Refer to page 3-28 “Setup” for details.

This area displays a preview*2 of the data to be loaded.

Deleting a job < >

*1 Refer to page 3-19 “Starting Job Recording” for details.

Displaying and Editing Schedule Data Details < >

Transferring Preset Data to PQC < >

2. Press the [Transfer preset data] button.

Loading Current Preset Data from PQC < >

2. Press the [Load current value] button.

The loaded data is automatically registered as current job information.

*1 Refer to the “PQC Operation Manual” for details.

Starting Job Recording < >

Suspending Job Recording < >

3. Select the [Suspend] button to end job recording.

*1 Refer to page 3-28 “Setup” for details.

Restarting Recording of a Suspended Job < >

2. Press the [Start job] button to restart the job recording.

*1 Refer to page 3-28 “Setup” for details.

Ending Job Recording < >

*1 Refer to page 3-28 “Setup” for details.

When [Customer Setup] – [Discontinue Function of Running Job] is set

Front face/back face switching buttons < / >

Changing the Color Sequence

This function rearranges the PQC unit data.