Job Layout & Cutting Options in Fiery XF and Fiery proServer Kerry Moloney Field & Channel Marketing Manager Fiery Wide Format John Nate WW Technical Product Training Manager Fiery Wide Format Wide Format Series
Job Layout & Cutting Optionsin Fiery XF and Fiery proServer
Kerry Moloney Field & Channel Marketing Manager
Fiery Wide Format
John NateWW Technical Product Training Manager
Fiery Wide Format
Wide Format Series
Session overview
• Fiery XF and Fiery proServer have extensive production capabilities
• Today’s focus is on the job layout and the cutting options available to Fiery XF and Fiery proServer users
• Performing production tasks is much more productive, efficient and consistent when done at RIP-level
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Today’s topics
• Step & repeat functions
• Nesting
• Tiling
• Cut path creation and use
• Fiery XF and Fiery proServer's cutting options
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Additional OptionIncluded in Fiery XF
Step & repeat
Multiple copies
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Included in Fiery XF
Step and repeat
• Multiple copies of a single image
• Ease of layout
• Smaller file size
• Creative uses
• Cutting support
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Step and repeat - standard
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Step and repeat - creative
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Cutting Options & Job Layout using Fiery XF
Questions?Please use the Q & A Window
Nesting
Save media – manually or automatically
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Included in Fiery XF
Nesting
• Save media (and time)
• Images are independent
• Effectively reduced file size
• Manual or automatic
• Semi- step and repeat combined with nesting
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Nesting - Manual
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Nesting – Automatic
When to nest
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Image layout
Scaling
Spacing
Tiling Included in Fiery XF
Large image, small media
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Tiling
• Over size document, undersize media
• Automated
• Reasonable file size
• Individual customizable tiles
• Overlap
• Glue flaps
• Assembly guide
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Tiling - options
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Cut path creation
Draw a line, assign a color
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• Color MUST be designated a spot color
Illustrator cut paths
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• Draw a shape
• No fill, “Cut” spot color stroke
• Width doesn’t matter
Illustrator cut paths - simple
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• Save file in PDF format
Illustrator cut paths
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• Save as PDF/X-4
Illustrator cut paths
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• Test RIP for Acrobat type compatibility
Illustrator cut paths
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• Knowledge base document
• Cut Server/Cut Marks/Print & Cut: Cut Contours in Fiery XF
Illustrator cut paths – complex
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• Close up of cut path
Illustrator cut paths – complex
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• Original image
Photoshop cut paths
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• Stroke path
Photoshop cut paths
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• Cut path
Photoshop cut paths
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• Save as PSD file
Photoshop cut paths
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Cut paths
The color, not the name
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Cut paths
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Cut paths
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Cut paths
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Cut paths
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Cut paths
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Fiery XF and Fiery proServer's cutting options
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• Print & Cut option
• Cut Marks option
• Cut Server option
• 1300+ cutters supported
• 80+ manufacturers
• Chargeable options
Fiery XF cutting options
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Additional Option
Print and Cut option
One device, two features
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Additional Option
• Devices that both print and cut
• Mimaki
• Roland
Print & Cut option
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• Devices that both print and cut
• http://www.efi.com/fieryxf/printers-cutters
Print & Cut option
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http://www.efi.com/fieryxf/printers-cutters
Print & Cut option
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Cut Marks option
i-Cut support and more
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Additional Option
• Stand-alone devices that cut only• Support for 3rd party cutting software
• Zund
• Multicam
• Colex
• Aristo
• i-Cut (Optiscout)
• Eurosystems
Cut Marks option
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• Stand-alone devices that cut only
Cut Marks option
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Cut Marks option
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• Select device and mark number or positioning
Cut Marks option
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• Specific mark color and name(s)
Cut Server option
Driving the cutter
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Additional Option
• Stand-alone software
• Stand-alone devices that cut only
• Windows only
Cut Server option
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• Stand-alone devices that cut only
Cut Server option
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Cut Server option
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• Specific cutter and cut path name(s)
Cut Server option
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• Single or multiple cut paths in Cut Server
Session summary
• We learned – Fiery XF’s job layout capabilities and how they can be automated
– How performing production tasks at your Fiery can save you time, improve productivity, create efficiencies, and free up your workstations
– Cutting options available within Fiery XF and Fiery proServer, the benefits and how they differ
– How to make light work of cut path creation using popular applications
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Additional resources
• EFI Knowledge Base– Detailed documents on the cutting capabilities of Fiery XF
and Fiery proServer
• EFI Printer Supplements– Additional information on supported Print & Cut devices
• Adobe Classroom in a Book series– For hands-on training on Illustrator and Photoshop
• Free trial codes for Fiery XF Options– A short form, you will receive a follow-up
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http://help.efi.com/fieryxf/KnowledgeBase/index.htmlhttp://help.efi.com/fieryxf/Drivers/index.htmlhttp://www.adobepress.com/series/series.asp?ser=334674&sorttype=3&dir=1&page=1http://www.efi.com/marketing/fiery-servers-and-software/webinars/wof/webinar-series/2015/Oct21
Additional World of Fiery sessions
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• Production Series– October 21 - Job Layout & Cutting Options in Fiery XF
– November 11 - Fiery XF's Layout Option
– File Preparation for Specialty Inkjet Printing
• Color Series– Color Management Fundamentals
– Color Standards & Specifications
– Color Management Inside Fiery XF & Fiery proServer
http://www.efi.com/marketing/fiery-servers-and-software/webinars/wof/webinar-series/2015/sept30/http://www.efi.com/marketing/fiery-servers-and-software/webinars/wof/webinar-series/2015/may27/http://www.efi.com/marketing/fiery-servers-and-software/webinars/wof/webinar-series/2015/june17/http://www.efi.com/marketing/fiery-servers-and-software/webinars/wof/webinar-series/2015/july8/
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Cutting Options & Job Layout using Fiery XF
Questions?
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Thank you!
Cutting Options & Job Layout using Fiery XF