Expectation Setting Document for
Splash DC Series v4.0
Digital Front End for DocuColor 40/30 Pro
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Launch Version
18 March 1999
Page 4 of 8
701P99809
40_ced-s.doc
Upgrade Strategy
Splash DC Series v3.0 Production (512Mb) to Splash DC Series v4.0 Upgrade Kit for G3 Mac Platforms: This
kit upgrades existing v3.0 G3 Mac platforms with 512 Mb of frame buffer memory to a Splash DC Series v4.0
platform. This includes new hardware, Splash software, and upgraded operating system software.
Splash DC Series v3.0 256Mb to Splash DC Series v4.0 Upgrade Kit for G3 Mac Platforms: This kit upgrades
existing v3.0 G3 Mac platforms with 256 MB of frame buffer memory to a Splash DC Series v4.0 platform. This
includes new hardware, Splash software, and upgraded operating system software.
Splash DC Series v3.0 256 MB or 512Mb to Splash DC Series v4.0 Upgrade Kit for
Non
G3 Mac Platforms:
This kit upgrades existing v3.0 non-G3 Mac platforms with either 256 Mb or 512 MB of frame buffer memory to a
Splash DC Series v4.0 platform. This includes new hardware, Splash software, and upgraded operating system
software
(Note: the non-G3 platforms are: 8600 or 9500 platforms).
Finishing Options
Staple Support is limited to the following paper sizes: A4 LEF, B5 LEF, 8x10 LEF, and Letter LEF.
Staple Limits
The Splash DC Series v4.0 server and DocuColor 40/30 Pro will staple a job up until the frame buffer memory of
the server is exceeded or up to the stapling specifications of the optional finisher.
Calibration
Splash DC Series v4.0 supports ColorCal via an external scanner. The calibration process is simple and verifiable.
The scanner is bundled with the system and includes Splash ColorCal software that has been optimized for use with
the scanner and Splash DocuColor Series v4.0 server.
Print Quality and Color Management
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The appearance of the document displayed on the monitor screen may not match the output print unless Splash
ColorCal and color correction tools are used. (Note: This assumes the monitor is calibrated)
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For imported RGB images, optimal color is achieved in the EPS and TIFF format. Other imported file formats
may produce unexpected results.
Separations Support
Separations Support is enabled at the printer driver and prints a composite proof of separation documents. When
“Automatic” separations option is selected for a print job, the Splash RIP While Receive feature is disabled for the
job.
The following applications are supported for separation printing:
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QuarkXPress versions 3.1 – 4.0
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PageMaker versions 4.5 – 6.5
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Freehand versions 3.1 – 5.5
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Canvas versions 3.0 – 3.5
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CorelDraw versions 6 or later
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Adobe Illustrator version 7.0 (user must create an EPS and place it into either a QuarkXPress or PageMaker
document)
