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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
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  • 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

    • Take a poll...

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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