MIMAKI RasterLink7 Reference guide

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Reference guide
MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
https://mimaki.com/ D203522-13
Table of Contents
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Precautions..................................................................................... 5
Introduction to this Manual.............................................................. 6
Notation Used in this Document ........................................................... 6
For more information on operations:..................................................... 6
Obtaining Latest Versions of this and Related Documents .................. 6
Terminology .......................................................................................... 6
Software Configuration ......................................................................... 7
Chapter 1 Basic Operations
1.1 Starting RasterLink7 ............................................................... 10
1.1.1 Starting from the Desktop Shortcut............................................ 10
1.1.2 Starting from the Start Menu...................................................... 10
1.2 Importing Print Data................................................................ 11
1.2.1 Importing from the File Menu..................................................... 11
1.2.2 Importing from the Hot Folder.................................................... 12
1.2.3 Sending from the Printer Driver ................................................. 12
1.2.4 Maximum Number of Jobs That Can be Registered.................. 12
1.3 Job Operations ....................................................................... 13
1.3.1 Job Operations - Functions........................................................ 13
1.3.2 Job Operations - Screen Layout ................................................ 13
1.3.3 Job Operations - Operations...................................................... 17
1.4 Log Display ............................................................................. 19
1.4.1 Log Display - Functions ............................................................. 19
1.4.2 Log Display - Screen Layout...................................................... 19
1.4.3 Log Display - Operations ........................................................... 20
1.5 Exiting RasterLink7................................................................. 21
Chapter 2 Menus
2.1 File (Open/Restore/Exit) ......................................................... 24
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2.2 Function .................................................................................. 25
2.2.1 Function Icon List....................................................................... 26
2.2.2 Properties .................................................................................. 28
2.2.3 Arrange ...................................................................................... 34
2.2.4 Print Condition ........................................................................... 40
2.2.5 Crop ........................................................................................... 55
2.2.6 General Print.............................................................................. 58
2.2.7 Tiling .......................................................................................... 72
2.2.8 Step & Repeat ........................................................................... 84
2.2.9 Execute...................................................................................... 91
2.2.10 Special plate ............................................................................ 96
2.2.11 Composite.............................................................................. 101
2.2.12 Layer...................................................................................... 109
2.2.13 Color Replacement ................................................................ 115
2.2.14 Favorite.................................................................................. 129
2.2.15 Duplicate................................................................................ 136
2.2.16 Backup................................................................................... 138
2.2.17 Delete .................................................................................... 141
2.3 Tool....................................................................................... 143
2.3.1 Color Collection ....................................................................... 143
2.4 Environments........................................................................ 151
2.4.1 Auto Execution......................................................................... 151
2.4.2 [Option] .................................................................................... 153
2.4.3 Printer Management ................................................................ 158
2.4.4 Update notify settings... ........................................................... 162
2.4.5 Setup Work Folder................................................................... 165
2.5 About .................................................................................... 168
2.5.1 Version..................................................................................... 168
Chapter 3 Advanced Operations
3.1 Overview of Advanced Operations ....................................... 170
3.2 Operation Details .................................................................. 171
3.2.1 Print & Cut ............................................................................... 171
3.2.2 ID Cutting................................................................................. 177
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Chapter 4 Useful Functions
4.1 Job Name Search ................................................................. 180
4.1.1 Display Job Name Search Function ........................................ 180
4.1.2 Search for a Job ...................................................................... 181
4.1.3 Search Using a Barcode Reader ............................................. 181
4.2 FAQ Page Link ..................................................................... 183
4.2.1 Show the Printer FAQ Page .................................................... 183
Chapter 5 RasterLinkTools
5.1 RasterLinkTools - Functions ................................................. 186
5.2 RasterLinkTools - Screen Layout ......................................... 187
5.3 RasterLinkTools - Operations ............................................... 191
5.3.1 Create a Cut Path .................................................................... 191
5.3.2 Create a Cut Path Around an Object ....................................... 192
5.3.3 Extract an Object Outline......................................................... 195
5.3.4 Create Image Data for a Special Color Job ............................. 199
5.3.5 Save Data to RasterLink.......................................................... 204
5.3.6 Update the RasterLinkTools Settings ...................................... 206
5.3.7 Check for RasterLinkTools Updates ........................................ 207
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Dealing with Error Messages................................................ 210
6.2 PC-Related Installation Issues.............................................. 218
6.2.1 Unable to connect to the Internet when using tools................. 218
6.2.2 The screen display is faulty in RasterLink7. ............................ 218
6.2.3 RasterLink7 fails to start. ......................................................... 218
6.3 Precautions Regarding Design Software.............................. 219
6.3.1 Adobe Illustrator Related Issues.............................................. 219
6.4 Macintosh Related Issues..................................................... 229
6.4.1 Precautions when using hot folders......................................... 229
6.4.2 Ways to improve import speed when printing from design
software ............................................................................................ 229
6.5 Miscellaneous ....................................................................... 230
6.5.1 Ways to improve ripping speed for images containing gradation
objects .............................................................................................. 230
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Precautions
Any unauthorized use or reproduction, in part or whole, of this manual is strictly prohibited.
The information in this manual may be subject to change without notice in the future.
Note that some of the descriptions in this manual may be different from the actual specifications due to
improvement and revision on this software.
Copying the Mimaki Engineering Co. Ltd. software described in this guide to other disks (except for
backup purposes) or loading it to memory except for the purpose of running it, is strictly prohibited.
With the exception of what is provided in the warranty provisions, Mimaki Engineering Co. Ltd. does not
assume any liability for any damage (including, but not limited to, the loss of profit, indirect damage,
special damage, or other monetary damages) resulting from the use or inability to use this product. The
same shall also apply to cases where Mimaki Engineering Co. Ltd. has been advised of the possibility of
damage in advance. For example, we shall not be liable for any loss of media (work) caused by use of
this product or indirect losses caused by products created using the media.
RasterLink is a trademark or a registered trademark of Mimaki Engineering Co. Ltd. in Japan and other
countries.
Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, and PostScript are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of Adobe Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Apple, Macintosh and macOS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
CorelDRAW is a trademark of Corel Corporation.
PANTONE® Color support provided by the PANTONE-Licensed Harlequin RIP
Other company names and product names described in this manual are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
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Introduction to this Manual
This document describes the functions of RasterLink7.
Notation Used in this Document
The buttons and items displayed in screens are enclosed in square brackets [ ], such as [Finish] or [Full
Color].
For more information on operations:
Description
Important The “Important” symbol represents information which you must know
before using RasterLink7.
Tip The “Tip” symbol represents useful information to know.
Reference
information
It represents a reference page for related information. Clicking the
symbol takes you to the applicable page.
Obtaining Latest Versions of this and Related Documents
The latest versions of this and related documents are available at the following location.
Our official website (https://mimaki.com/download/software.html)
Terminology
Terms Explanation
Print data
or
image data
Data created by design software such as Adobe Illustrator.
Job The work target created by reading with RasterLink7.
Width The direction in which the printer head moves.
Feed The direction in which the media moves.
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Software Configuration
The software suite consists of the following software components.
RasterLink7
Software for importing image data, editing jobs created, and controlling the printer.
Profile Manager
Software for managing device profiles and input profiles used with RasterLink7. (For details
see the separate “RasterLink7 Installation Guide”)
RasterLinkTools
Plug-in software for Adobe Illustrator for creating printing and cutting data and special color
data. ( "RasterLinkTools"(P. 185))
License Tool
License authentication is required in order to use RasterLink7.
The License Tool is a tool for license authentication. (For details, refer to the separate
“RasterLink7 Installation Guide”)
Update Tool
Tool for downloading and applying the latest version of programs and profiles. (For details,
refer to the separate “RasterLink7 Installation Guide”)
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Chapter 1 Basic Operations
This chapter
Describes basic operations for RasterLink7
Starting RasterLink7........................................10
Starting from the Desktop Shortcut ............ 10
Starting from the Start Menu ...................... 10
Importing Print Data ........................................11
Importing from the File Menu ..................... 11
Importing from the Hot Folder .................... 12
Sending from the Printer Driver.................. 12
Maximum Number of Jobs That Can be
Registered.................................................. 12
Job Operations .................................................13
Job Operations - Functions..........................13
Job Operations - Screen Layout ..................13
Job Operations - Operations........................17
Log Display.......................................................19
Log Display - Functions ...............................19
Log Display - Screen Layout........................19
Log Display - Operations .............................20
Exiting RasterLink7 ..........................................21
Chapter 1 Basic Operations / 1.1 Starting RasterLink7
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1.1 Starting RasterLink7
Start RasterLink7 from the desktop shortcut or Start menu.
1.1.1 Starting from the Desktop Shortcut
1Double-click the [RasterLink7] icon [ ] on the desktop.
A User Account Control dialog appears.
2Click [Yes].
User Account Control
If a shield symbol is displayed on the shortcut icon, a User Account Control dialog will appear
when you start RasterLink7. Click [Yes].
1.1.2 Starting from the Start Menu
l With Windows 8.1
Click the arrow icon at the bottom left of the Start screen, then select [Mimaki RasterLink7] - [Mimaki
RasterLink7].
Click [Yes] on the User Account Control dialog that appears.
l With Windows 10
Select [Mimaki RasterLink7] - [Mimaki RasterLink7] from the Start menu.
Click [Yes] on the User Account Control dialog that appears.
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1.2 Importing Print Data
Print data can be imported using any one of the following four methods:
Importing from the [File] menu
Importing from the Hot Folder
Sending from the Printer Driver
A job will be created from the imported print data.
Up to 200 jobs can be created, including all registered printers. For more information, refer to
"Maximum Number of Jobs That Can be Registered"(P. 12).
1.2.1 Importing from the File Menu
1Select [File] - [Open].
The [Select file name to print] dialog appears.
The dialog can also be displayed by pressing Ctrl + O.
2Select the print data.
Multiple print data files can be selected.
Shortcut files to print data cannot be selected.
3Select a printer from [Printer Name].
4Select the favorite settings to be applied in [Favorite].
RasterLink7 lets you save various settings as favorites. Previously saved settings can also
be applied to newly imported print data.
The favorite settings selected for importing will be selected automatically the next time
data is imported.
5Click [Open].
Print data will be imported, then a new job will be created.
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1.2.2 Importing from the Hot Folder
1Copy print data to the hot folder.
A job will be created.
The favorite settings will automatically be applied to the job created.
The hot folder will automatically be set as shared when created.
For details of how to create a hot folder, refer to P. 135.
For more information on using hot folders over a network, refer to the separate
“RasterLink7 Network Connection Guide”.
1.2.3 Sending from the Printer Driver
1Prints using the software with which the print data was created.
A job will be created.
The favorite settings will automatically be applied to the job created.
The printer driver will automatically be set as shared when created.
For details of how to create the printer driver, refer to P. 135.
For more information on using printer drivers over a network, refer to the separate
“RasterLink7 Network Connection Guide”.
If print data does not appear in the job list after it has been imported from a printer driver,
check the following:
If multiple printers are registered in RasterLink7, the printer to which the print data was
imported may differ from the printer currently displayed.
Select the [Printer] tab.
No more than 200 jobs can be imported. Print data cannot be imported if this number is
exceeded. Check whether an error message has appeared.
1.2.4 Maximum Number of Jobs That Can be Registered
The maximum number of jobs that can be registered on the job list is 200, including all registered printers. If
you attempt to import more than 200 jobs, the following message is displayed. Any additional jobs you
attempt to register will be canceled.
Message: “The maximum number [200] of registered jobs has been exceeded. No more jobs can be
registered. Please delete unnecessary jobs.” For more information, refer to "Dealing with Error
Messages"(P. 210).
Jobs that include cutting are counted as two jobs, since they are composite jobs consisting of
both a regular job and a job with cutting attributes.
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1.3 Job Operations
1.3.1 Job Operations - Functions
RasterLink7 allows you to edit jobs created by importing image data.
1.3.2 Job Operations - Screen Layout
l Explanation of screen
1. Function icons
Click on an icon to go to the setup screen for the corresponding functions. The icons for functions that are
not available are grayed out. A scroll bar is displayed if there are more icons than can fit on the screen.
The icons displayed will vary depending on the printer being used.
The icons that can be selected will vary depending on the individual job.
The icons can be resized, and unwanted icons can be hidden. For more information, refer to
"Setting a function icon"(P. 160).
2. [Job List] tab
Displays the job list. This is displayed when any of the following functions are selected:
[Properties], [Arrange], [Composite], [Special plate], [Execute], [Duplicate], [Backup], [Delete]
3. [Printer] tab
Displays information on the currently connected printer. This is displayed when any of the following functions
are selected:
[Properties], [Arrange], [Composite], [Special plate], [Execute], [Duplicate], [Backup], [Delete]
The details displayed will vary depending on the printer being used.
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4. [Job Queue] tab
Displays the image data importing, RIP, and print status. This is displayed when any of the following
functions are selected:
[Properties], [Arrange], [Composite], [Special plate], [Execute], [Duplicate], [Backup], [Delete]
“Auto executing” is displayed on the [Job Queue] tab when auto execution starts. P. 152
The process order can be altered, and jobs can be paused, restarted, or stopped. For more information,
refer to "[Job Queue] tab"(P. 93).
5. [Printer Select] tab
Selects the corresponding screen for each printer registered in [Printer Management]. The total number of
jobs created for that printer appears next to the printer name.
Total number
of jobs
No more than 200 jobs can be imported for all of registered printers. "Maximum Number of
Jobs That Can be Registered"(P. 12)
6. [Print progress] tab
When opening this tab while printing a job, the print start time and scheduled print end time are displayed.
Displays the job print progress on the following printer models.
JV300, JV150, CJV300, CJV150, JV300 Plus, and CJV300 Plus, UJV100, JV100, TS100
This is displayed when the [Environments] - [Option] - [Display] - [Display print progress] check box is
selected, and RasterLink7 is restarted. "Set the display"(P. 155)
The print progress does not appear when Print & Cut jobs or pull back printing is set.
l [Job List] window
Explanation of columns
[Arrange] Arranged jobs are linked by lines "Arrange - Functions"(P. 34).
The jobs can be rearranged in ascending or descending order of job name by clicking
[Arrange] in the title row.
[Composite] Composite jobs are linked by lines "Composite"(P. 101).
[Job Name] Displays the job names. This can be changed in Job Properties "Properties -
Functions"(P. 28).
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[Thumbnail] Displays the job thumbnails.
[Attribute] Color Jobs created by importing image data
Special color inks such
as white
Full-color jobs set to be printed in monotone P. 30 and
jobs created using "Special plate"(P. 96)
Cut Cutting jobs
Date Displays the date on which the job was registered.
Ripped data appears in bold font.
The slider on the [Job List] tab can be moved up and down to adjust the list spacing.
Right-click a column of the [Job List] to display a pop-up menu, allowing you to display or hide
individual columns. Columns are displayed if they are checked on the menu.
Explanation of job background colors
Color Status
(white) Queued
(green) Executed
When printing only for Print & Cut jobs, the color changes for the print
job only.
When cutting only for Print & Cut jobs, the color changes for the cut
job only.
(cream) Partially printed
Only some tiles are printed by [Tiling] "Tiling"(P. 72).
When only certain pages of multiple page jobs have been printed.
Refer to "Set the printing pages"(P. 66).
(pink) Aborted
(magenta) Error
(blue) Currently being executed
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Explanation of pop-up (right-click) menu
Select a job and right-click to display a pop-up menu.
[Immediate Print]
[RIP and Print]
[RIP Only]
[Print Only]
[Cut <-> RIP and Print]
[Print <-> Cut]
[Cut Only]
Executes the selected job "Execute"(P. 91).
[Duplicate] Duplicates the selected job "Duplicate"(P. 136).
[Delete Ripped Data] Deletes the ripped data for the selected job
"Delete"(P. 141).
[Delete All Data] Deletes the selected job "Delete"(P. 141).
When double-click the job of [Job List], moves to the General Print screen "General Print -
Screen Layout"(P. 58).
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1.3.3 Job Operations - Operations
The procedure for printing a single image is as follows.
1Click a job in [Job List].
The job is selected.
To select multiple consecutive jobs, select the first job, then select another job while
depressing the [Shift] key.
To select multiple jobs, select jobs while depressing the [Ctrl] key.
2Select the required function from the [Function] menu or the corresponding function icon.
This switches to the corresponding function screens "Explanation of screen"(P. 13).
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3Configure the various settings for the jobs.
4Select [Execute] from the [Function] menu or the function icon.
This switches to the [Execute] screen "Execute - Screen Layout"(P. 91).
The printing method will depend on the execution method last set. For more information on the
execution methods, refer to P. 92.
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1.4 Log Display
Displays the job progress status.
1.4.1 Log Display - Functions
RasterLink7 displays job progress status information (errors, warnings, and execution results) using the
following methods.
It is possible to switch between display methods.
RasterLink7 [Log Display] screen.
Windows notification function: For errors and warnings
RasterLink7 warnings and errors will not be displayed if the Windows notification function is
turned off.
The notification function should be turned on if you require warnings and errors to be displayed.
1.4.2 Log Display - Screen Layout
l [Log Display] screen
1 Message display area Displays messages.
l Error and warning display screen
When errors and warnings occur in RasterLink7, these are displayed as pop-up messages in the PC task
tray (bottom right of the PC screen).
1 Message type Indicated as [Warning] or [Error].
2 Message display area Displays errors and warnings.
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1.4.3 Log Display - Operations
l Display [Log Display] screen
1Open the task tray at the bottom right of the Windows screen.
The icons are displayed for the resident programs in the task tray.
2Click the RasterLink7 icon.
Or right-click, then click [Open Log Display].
The [Log Display] screen is displayed, displaying the message details.
Messages are displayed in different colors according to their type.
Red: Error
Blue: Warning
Black: Regular
Closing the [Log Display] screen reverts to the Windows notification function.
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