Page 3 - Contents; Introduction
May 2000 i Contents About This Guide .................................................................................... iii 1 Introduction Package Contents ............................................................................................. 1-1 Easy Print Features ...........................
Page 5 - About This Guide
May 2000 iii About This Guide This guide provides information that key operators and users of KODAK PROFESSIONAL Easy Print need to know to install and configure the software. This guide is organized as follows: Introduction - describes what is included with Easy Print, Easy Print features, and how ...
Page 7 - Introduction; Package Contents
May 2000 1-1 1 Introduction Welcome to KODAK PROFESSIONAL Easy Print (Easy Print). With Easy Print you can easily print images on any of the KODAK PROFESSIONAL Large Format 3000 Series Inkjet Printers (3000 Series Printers) using KODAK PROFESSIONAL EI Inks and Media to achieve the best image quality...
Page 8 - Easy Print Features; 000 Series Printer Compatibility
Introduction 1-2 May 2000 Easy Print Features The software is easy to install on either your WINDOWS-based or MACINTOSH computer. Easy Print includes a user-friendly interface that can be configured for default settings and has the capability to update current media or add new media parameters. Easy...
Page 9 - Getting Help with Easy Print; Getting Help from Outside the United States
Introduction May 2000 1-3 Getting Help with Easy Print Your dealer of KODAK products is the best source for information about installing, configuring, and using Easy Print. Contact your dealer with any questions you have. For technical suppor t in the US, call 1-800-23KODAK (1-800-235-6325) between ...
Page 10 - Getting Information from the KODAK Home Page
Introduction 1-4 May 2000 Getting Information from the KODAK Home Page You may refer to Kodak’s Web site for information on available media, troubleshooting, and product support topics. Type the following address: http://www.kodak.com/go/support Support for Easy Print can be found by selecting “Easy...
Page 11 - Installing Easy Print Software; Minimum System Requirements; WINDOWS Systems; Installing the Software
May 2000 2-1 2 Installing Easy Print Software This chapter explains how to install the software and configure KODAK PROFESSIONAL Easy Print to work with your KODAK PROFESSIONAL Large Format 3000 Series Inkjet Printer. Minimum System Requirements You can install Easy Print on a WINDOWS-based or a MAC...
Page 17 - Using Easy Config; Setting the Defaults on the Easy Print Defaults Tab
May 2000 3-1 3 Using Easy Config Easy Config is a program that allows you to set defaults for commonly-used options for print jobs. Setting defaults eliminates the need for you to set them for each print job. You can also use the options in Easy Config to establish workflows, configure KODAK PROFESS...
Page 20 - Setting the Defaults on the Directories Tab
Using Easy Config 3-4 May 2000 Setting the Defaults on the Directories Tab Use the options on the Directories tab to designate folders in which Easy Print looks for images to print. The typical workflow for Easy Print is as follows: Hot Folder (optional) - Click the open folder icon, and locate the ...
Page 21 - Setting the Defaults on the Image Source Tab
Using Easy Config May 2000 3-5 The following are additional folders you may wish to use depending upon your workflow and the types of images you print: Start Up Folder - Click the open folder icon, and select the folder Easy Print searches for first when browsing for an image file in Easy Print. Pre...
Page 22 - Setting the Defaults on the Printer Tab
Using Easy Config 3-6 May 2000 CMYK ICC Input Profile - Select a CMYK ICC input profile if you created or obtained one for your image source. Otherwise, the default should be used. Note: The RGB and CMYK ICC Input Profile options are available when the input device supports RGB or CMYK input. Use Em...
Page 23 - Updating Media Files; Adding New Media on the Media Tab
Using Easy Config May 2000 3-7 Ink Depletion - The value you set determines the amount of ink that is applied to the media. The normal value is 100 percent. Decreasing the value can cause image quality problems. Note: The normal value is 100 percent. Decreasing the value can cause image quality prob...
Page 25 - Using Easy Print; Printing an Image File
May 2000 4-1 4 Using Easy Print This chapter contains information you need to send print jobs to the KODAK PROFESSIONAL 3000 Series Inkjet Printers using KODAK PROFESSIONAL Easy Print. These instructions assume that you have installed Easy Print and configured it for the workflow in your printing en...
Page 26 - Printing an Image from the Hot Folder
Using Easy Print 4-2 May 2000 3. Locate the image you wish to print. Note: The Easy Print open file utility can not open images: • from the network neighborhood • off the desktop • through shortcut folders 4. Click Open. 5. The file name for the image appears in the Input Filename box, and the image...
Page 27 - Adjusting Your Images Before Printing; Adjusting the Output Size; Setting the Print Quality
Using Easy Print May 2000 4-3 Adjusting Your Images Before Printing Many of the options on the Easy Print dialog box may already be set for you on the Easy Config dialog box. You can change the settings for any of the following defaults for the current file you loaded. However, the default settings ...
Page 28 - Selecting a Printer
Using Easy Print 4-4 May 2000 Selecting a Printer Select your printer from the Printer list. Select the Print to File check box to process the file and save it in a folder to print at a later time. See "Printing a PRF File" on page 4-6. Selecting the Media From the Media list, select the med...
Page 29 - Selecting the Photograph Check Box
Using Easy Print May 2000 4-5 Selecting the Photograph Check Box Select the Photograph check box if the image you are printing is a photograph. Selecting thePhotograph check box allows for a smooth and more pleasing color rendering for photographs. Note: Clear the Photographic check box if you are p...
Page 30 - Printing a PRF File
Using Easy Print 4-6 May 2000 Printing a PRF File 1. Click the Open File icon and load the PRF file. Note: The image will not be displayed in the preview. IMPORTANT: You cannot use the options on the Easy Print dialog box. Your print will use the settings you applied when you created the PRF file. 2...
Page 31 - Index
May 2000 Index-1 Index Numerics 3000 Series Printers compatibility with Easy Print 1-2 A Aspect lock 4-3 B Blur/sharpen slider 4-5 C Connection types list 3-7 Contrast slider 4-5 Cut marks 3-2 Cut media 2-5 , 3-7 D Dry time 3-7 E Easy Config defaults on the Easy Print Defaults tab 3-1 defaults on th...
