F I E R Y S Y S T E M 8 e - Q u i c k r e f e r e n c e FIERY SYSTEM 8e RELEASE 2
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Fiery System 8e New & Enhanced Features, Advantages & Benefits
Standard Features
FEATURE NAME
KEY FUNCTIONS & FEATURES
FIERY ADVANTAGE
CUSTOMER BENEFITS
Backup and
Restore
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Offers Backup Client Settings and Restore to
the same Fiery.
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Provides setup information.
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Provides list of users.
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Reduces support by automating restoration
procedures.
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Eliminates downtime and expedites system
recovery.
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User definable settings are protected
in the event of re-installation or
updates to system software, saving
time during restoration and enabling a
quick recovery.
System Software
Update
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Updates downloaded to Fiery automatically:
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Administrator/user notified via
LCD/copier panel.
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Allows for scheduled automatic installation
at preset time of day:
Restarts Fiery automatically as
needed.
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Administrator can disable auto download
and/or installation:
Administrator can initiate manual
operation.
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Fiery utilities like Impose and Hot Folders are
updated in the same way the MS and driver
updates are retrieved and installed.
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Ensures the most current Fiery and MS
Operating system software for optimum
operation and protection, maximizing
system up-time and integrity.
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Ensures that Fiery utilities are up to date.
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Keeps the Fiery up to date either
without user intervention or by manual
instigation.
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Protects Fiery from infection, ensuring
maximum up-time.
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Administrators can be assured they
have the latest version of any Fiery
utilities and have the ability to install
them without having to call a support
representative or the need for handling
CDs or DVDs.
USB Media
Server
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Connects USB mass storage devices to Fiery
including:
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USB Thumb drives.
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USB adapters for removable media (such
as compact flash, smart media and
memory stick).
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USB hard drives.
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USB CD drives.
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Native Document Conversion:
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Automatic conversion and printing of
Microsoft Office native files.
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Word, PowerPoint, and Excel:
Converted to Postscript.
Printed through Fiery job submission
via email attachment or USB media
printing.
Note: Native Document Conversion only
applies to jobs submitted to print via
email and USB Media Server.
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LCD browse capability:
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Selecting File - Any supported file on a
USB mass storage device can be
selected.
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Submitting file - Menu options below are
available for submitting files once in the
Selected File mode:
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Send to Hold Queue.
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Send to Print Queue.
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Send to Direct Queue.
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Send to <virtual printer queue name>.
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Print with options.
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Open architecture design empowers Fiery
with custom configuration and integration
options.
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Automated Document Conversion is a
unique advantage available only through EFI
and Fiery technologies.
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Increases overall flexibility and
promotes MFP as a Document Portal.
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Offers additional, easy and flexible
way to print files from USB devices.
Encryption of
Critical
Information
(including
passwords)
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Is based on the TwoFish method/algorithm of
encryption.
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Is commonly accepted industry standard.
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Aligns Fiery security operations with
customer MIS/IT standards.
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Supports Government security requirements.
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Customers realize maximum security
for operation of Fiery and access to
mission critical documents.
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Helps to eliminate unauthorized
operation of Fiery, reducing costs and
down-time.
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