Canon COLORPASS Z3000 Owner's manual

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COLORPASS Z3000
The essential tool for
graphic arts professionals
ColorPASS Z3000
COLORPASS Z3000
Now you can deliver outstanding colour
output faster and with expert precision
The ColorPASS Z3000 offers highly advanced colour printing with enhanced control.
It provides expert level tools to ensure consistency, complete colour accuracy and
powerful printing performance. The large memory capacity of this external server type
dramatically increases processing speeds and supports a whole host of high quality
capabilities such as variable data printing, workflow management and document
imposition. The Z3000 also includes many features from the Graphic Arts package.
If you run a colour critical and production intensive
environment, you need maximum control, performance
and quality. The new Canon ColorPASS Z3000 is the
perfect tool for Corporate Reproduction Departments,
copy shops and all on-demand print professionals.
ColorPASS Z3000
Fiery System 5.5 Software
Fiery System 5.5 software is designed
to meet the needs of professional
printing environments and includes
workflow enhancement and
managements tools such as full
document imposition capability,
variable data printing and document
editing and assembly. The software
also includes powerful applications for
colour management, networking,
scanning and remote job management
making it even easier to create,
scan, proof, print and manage
your print jobs.
Intel® Pentium 4
@ 2.4GHz, 60GB
HD, up to 512MB
Memory.
Workflow Management
Command Workstation4
For expert level print workflow control, the
Canon ColorPASS Z3000 offers Command
WorkStation 4 for PC environments.
Designed to centralize print job
management, Command WorkStation 4
makes managing the most hectic
workflows easy. It automatically identifies
Fiery servers on your network and offers
new customization options. Together with
features such as Tray Alignment, Fiery
Downloader and Fiery Set-up this is the
perfect workflow management tool.
Command Workstation4 LE
for Macintosh OS
The Canon ColorPASS Z3000 now offers
greater job management flexibility with
Command WorkStation 4 LE for Macintosh
environments. This new application gives
Macintosh print professionals access to a
variety of Command WorkStation
functions and can be downloaded and
installed using Fiery WebTools™ or the
Fiery User Software CD.
PrintShop Mail*
Graphics professionals can still utilize
their favorite applications and platforms
when creating VDP masters by using
powerful applications such as
PrintShop Mail to integrate design and
database functionality by simply
dragging and dropping database fields.
PrintShop Mail fully integrates with
Fiery FreeForm technology.
Complete Control With
Networking And System
Utilities
Fiery Netwise*
Accelerate setup and connect
seamlessly on all popular network
environments with Fiery NetWise. To
the standard Ethernet connection, Fiery
NetWise adds Web connectivity for
printing via the Internet. Via email, jobs
can be submitted to different Fiery
servers or cancelled.
Fiery Scan
Fiery Scan incorporates the Fiery
controller as a key element of network
and distribution scanning. Scans can be
initiated remotely or at the Fiery and
stored on a local hard drive. You can
then distribute the scans via FTP,
Internet fax, or email to any email
account around the world. Download
the file directly to the Fiery Hold queue
to build documents and save the
scanned file directly to a PC. Scans can
also be retrieved via the Fiery
WebTools™ utility, local Fiery interface
or TWAIN plug-in.
Fiery Webtools
Administer the Fiery server and print
jobs conveniently through any Java-
enabled browser, such as Microsoft
Internet Explorer or Netscape
Communicator. With Fiery WebTools
(WebSpooler, WebStatus, WebLink,
Installer), you can view the current
status of jobs and among other
activities, install print drivers and
utilities from workstations. The Installer
function gives users access to PPD’s via
a web browser.
Canon can help you offer
new and enhanced colour
printing services to your
customers
The Best Colour Quality
Possible
ColorWise®
ColorWise®colour management
software which includes
ColorWise Pro Tools (ICC Profile
Manager, Colour Editor, Colour
SetUp and Calibrator) adds
flexibility and features to help
achieve the highest quality colour
possible on output devices and
accurately simulates the output of
other colour devices. Post-RIP
Calibration allows previously
RIPped jobs to be reprinted
instantly.
Expert Level Colour Tools
Fiery Graphic Arts Package
The Canon ColorPASS Z3000
includes selected tools from the
Fiery Graphic Arts Package and
integrates seamlessly with
ColorWise. Developed to address
the specific requirements of
graphic arts professionals, this
comprehensive set of tools
achieves consistently accurate
colour and print quality through:
Multiple plate separations*
combines pre-separated
Postscript print jobs as a
composite colour job with 4+
colour plates supported.
Soft proofing*provides a colour
accurate preview (colour, page
layout, finishing options) of
RIPped jobs in Command
Workstation Full Screen Preview.
Hot folders – Automates printing
process by routing jobs to a print
server via drag & drop with
predetermined settings attached.
Paper simulation*enables
accurate proofing of the final job
and allows for accurate proofing
of non-white papers
TIFF/IT input*integrates into
high-resolution production
workflows, non-PS systems and
provides legacy file support.
Auto trapping application
independent, it automatically
corrects mis-registration for
composite or separate documents
Spot-On – provides powerful tools
to create, manage and use
custom spot colours, enhancing
workflow and productivity.
Outstanding Performance
With Enhanced Imposition
Technology
Fiery DocBuilderPro*
Based on Adobe System’s Portable
Document Format (PDF), this server-
based imposition application allows
you to edit and assemble entire
documents before RIPping the files,
eliminating the need for third party
software.
DocBuilder Pro includes enhanced
professional features such as:
Mixed page support – automatically
imposes print jobs containing pages of
different sizes or orientation.
Pre-Production error checking
allows for late-editing of interactive text,
colour, graphics and more.
Customizable trim marks/fold marks
– allows user to define colour, length,
width and types independently.
Negative Gutter sizes – eliminates
white page margins between imposed
pages
Enhanced templates facilitates
consistency for custom and
re-occurring formats
High Performance Variable
Data Printing
Freeform Technology
The Canon ColorPASS Z3000 provides
the industry- leading platform for fast
variable data printing. Choose any
authoring tool and create static and
variable elements with this flexible
and open, end-to-end variable data
solution. Compatible with popular VDP
software applications, FreeForm
technology offers an enhanced,
integrated workflow.
VDP Resource Manager
This utility, for Windows and Macintosh
computers, enables you to manage
global objects stored in Fiery servers.
VDP Resource Manager is compatible
with popular legacy languages and also
supports Personlized Print Markup
Language (PPML).
Fast Merge
The Fast Merge Function enables
variable data print runs to incorporate
multiple images while maintaining
maximum productivity and accelerates
stream object merging to enhance
variable data printing for pages rich
in image content.
* Is available as an option with ColorPASS Z3000
COLORPASS Z3000
COLORPASS Z3000
Specifications ColorPASS Z3000
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Canon’s GENUINE logo means
quality all-round performance
HARDWARE
Operating System Windows XPe
Supported Platforms Mac OSX, Win 98/ME/NT4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003/Unix
Processor Intel® Pentium 4 CPU @2.4 GHz
Hard Drive 60 GB
Video Board Custom Video Board and Fiery Custom ASICs
Memory Chips 256 MB DDR (up to 512 MB w/upgrade) PC133
Compression ECT (Electronics for Imaging Compression Technology)
CD-ROM Internal CD/DVD-ROM
ACI Kit (Keyboard,
Mouse, Monitor) Optional
FIERY SYSTEM 5.5
Page Description Languages Adobe PostScript 3 v3015
136 Adobe PS fonts installed
PS Unidriver
TIFF v6
Native PDF Support (1.2, 1.3, 1.4)
PPML 1.5
VPS
EPS/EPSF
PostScript Auto-switching
NETWORKING FEATURES
NetWise™ Version 3 Windows Support
Mac OS X Support
Ethernet Support 10/100/1000 Base T (RJ-45)
Auto-Switching
Protocol Support TCP/IP
Novell IPX/SPX
Novell NDS Native
PServer
SMB
LPD
DHCP
BOOTP
AppleTalk
EtherTalk II
Point and Print"" for Windows 98/NT
Open Programming Interface SNMP Support
Port 9100
Domain name Browsing
BIOS Copy Protection
Automatic IP Configuration
IP Address
IPP Printing Support
Netware 6 Compliant (NDPS, PnP, NDPS Canon Gateway,
Email Client, Email Print)
Serial for Densitometer
IMPOSITION
Fiery DocBuilder™2.2
Technology (OPTIONAL) Continuous Print
RIP-While-Print®
Electronic Collation
Thumbnail Preview and Job Merging & Editing
Error-Free Printing
Save - Fast Reprint
Auto-Duplexing
PitStop technology
VDP Imposition
Error-Free Cut & Stack
COLOR MANAGEMENT
FEATURES
ColorWise® 3
ColorWise® Pro Tools ICC Profile Manager
Color Editor
Color SetUp
Gretag i1 Support
ED Densitometer 100
ES1000 Support (not officially supported)/X-Rite DTP 32/41
Independent RGB, CMYK, and PANTONE® controls
RGB Level I files are automatically converted to PostScript Level II
AutoCal Version 2
ColorCal
New Color Rendering Dictionaries
Image Smoothing
Canon Colour Profiles
CMYK Methods Quick Simulation
Full Simulation
PANTONE Spot Color Matching
RGB Separation
Combined Separations
Automatic Black Overprint
Pure Black Text & Graphics
Post RIP Calibration
Color Charts and Reference Pages
Graphic Arts Package Features Multiple Plate Separations (Optional)
Soft Proofing (Optional)
Spot-On Color Editor
Hot Folders
Auto-trapping
Paper Simulation (Optional)
Tiff/IT input (Optional)
WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT
Command WorkStation™ 4 Mixed Media
Chapterization
FreeForm Master Preview
Archiving
Job Log
Job Monitor (win only)
Load Balancing
Fiery Remote Scan 5
Fiery Downloader™
Tray Alignment
Member Printing
Sorting
Stapling / Saddle-Stitch
Cover Page for Booklet
Transparency Interleaving
Custom Page Sizes
Tag Bit Support
Command WorkStation™ 4 LE CWS 4 LE Functions (functions not supported in LE: Print Job Log,
Print Active Window, Send to (Load Balancing), DocBuilder Pro,
SetUp, Manage Colour, Manage Font, Align Trays, Printing Groups,
Multiple Server Window)
Job Notes Plug-In for Mac OS X
Fiery Driver 2
Advanced Controller Interface Kit (OPTIONAL)
Fiery WebTools™ (Status, WebSpooler™, WebScan™,
WebLink™, Installer).
VARIABLE DATA PRINTING
Fiery FreeForm™ 2
Various Languages Supported FreeForm 2
PPML
Creo VPS
VDP Resource Manger
VDP Record-level Finishing Support
PrintShop Mail™ (Optional)
Pageflex Persona™ - Fiery Version (optional)
PowerForm (Win NT only)
MEAP MEAP Compatible
SECURITY IP Filtering (Supported through the OS GUI)
Port Blocking (Supported through the OS GUI)
Job Log Protection
SNMP Security Problem Fix
Re-Writeable Community Name
POWER SUPPLY
& CONSUMPTION Auto-Switching 90-135/180-265Vac
47-63Hz 6A @ 115Vac; 3A @ 230Vac
DIMENSIONS 508mm (H) x 243mm (W) x 518mm (D)
Some images are simulated for clarity of reproduction. All data is based on Canon ’s standard testing methods.
This leaflet and the specifications of the product have been developed prior to the date of product launch.
Final specifications are subject to change without notice.™ and ®:All company and/or product names are
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers in their markets and/or countries.
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Canon COLORPASS Z3000 Owner's manual

Category
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Type
Owner's manual

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