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Trademarks, Copyright and EULA

Agfa and the Agfa rhombus are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert N.V. or its affiliates.

:APOGEE is a trademark of Agfa Graphics N.V.

Those names and product names not mentioned here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.repress 6.0 Tutorial

For more information about Agfa Graphics products, visit www.agfa.com or contact us at the following address:

Date of Issue: November 2008

Copyright 2008 Agfa Graphics N.V., Belgium

All software and hardware described in this document are subject to change without notice.

Agfa Graphics N.V.Septestraat 27B-2640 Mortsel, BelgiumTel: (+)32 3 444 2111

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End User License Agreement

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE

This package includes one or more diskette(s), CD-ROM(s), and/or DVD(s) containing copies of :APOGEE :APOGEE Prepress 6.0 Tutorial

software programs and documentation relating thereto, and an associated dongle.

You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before accepting this License Agreement, and installing and using this Software (as defined below). This License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between You and Agfa Graphics NV, Septestraat 27, B-2640 Mortsel, Belgium ("AGFA"), and describes the terms and conditions pursuant to which AGFA shall license to You this Software, provided however that in the event a hardcopy license agreement with respect to the Software is signed by or on behalf of both You and AGFA whose terms vary from this Agreement, then such signed hardcopy license agreement shall govern Your Use of the Software. In this License Agreement "You" means, and "Your" refers to, the corporation or other entity that obtains the Software and enters into this Agreement, including both the reader and any corporate licensee.

BY INSTALLING, COPYING OR OTHERWISE USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ACCEPT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY, THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS, DO NOT INSTALL, COPY OR OTHERWISE USE THE SOFTWARE, AND YOU MAY RETURN THE SOFTWARE, WITH PROOF OF PAYMENT, FOR A FULL REFUND TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE PURCHASE DATE.

You are licensed to use the Software on the following terms and conditions:

2. DEFINITIONS

2.1 "AGFA order form" means the electronic or hard copy order form by which You have ordered the Software.

2.2 "Authorised Users" means the number of users who concurrently may have access to the Software at any one time, as specified in the AGFA order form that is incorporated and made part of this Agreement by reference.

2.3 "Confidential Information" means this Agreement, including all of its terms, and all its amendments and addenda, all Software listings, Documentation, information, data, tests, specifications, trade secrets, object code and machine-readable copies of the Software, and any other proprietary information supplied to You by AGFA, or by You to AGFA and clearly marked as "confidential information", including all items defined as "confidential information" in any other agreement between You and AGFA executed prior to the date of this Agreement.

2.4 "Designated Output Device" means an Output Device that has been designated by You to be managed by the Software.

2.5 "Documentation" means any instruction manuals, operating instructions, user manuals, online help, tutorials and specifications provided by AGFA which describe the use of the Software and which either accompany the Software or are provided to You at any time.

2.6 "Dongle" means a small hardware device that connects to a computer and acts as an authentication key for the licensed Software.

2.7 "Effective Date" means the date on which You have accepted to be bound by the terms of this Agreement by installing, copying or otherwise using the Software.

2.8 "Font Programs" means the digitally encoded, machine readable outline programs for certain typefaces.

2.9 "Modules" means the modules elected by You as being part of the Software, as listed in the AGFA order form that is incorporated and made part of this Agreement by reference.

2.10 "Output Device" means a device that is capable of outputting logical pages, such as, without limitation, a platesetter or imagesetter.

2.11 "Processor" means one (1) single processor core that forms part of a desktop computer or server, as the case may be, on which the Software is installed or executed. For those processors that have multiple execution cores, each such core shall be considered a distinct Processor.

2.12 "Software" means :APOGEE computer software program, all or part of which are owned by AGFA or other parties whereby the license is owned by AGFA ("Other Owners"), consisting of any of the Modules elected by You, provided and licensed to You pursuant to this Agreement.

2.13 "Storage Device" means the diskette(s), CD-ROM(s), DVD(s) and/ or other device on which AGFA distrib-utes copies of the Software.

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2.14 "System" means one or more Processors on which the Software is installed or run, and located at the System Location. The number of Processors on which You are authorised to install or run the Software is set forth in the AGFA order form that is incorporated and made part of this Agreement by reference.

2.15 "System Location" means, with respect to the System and any part thereof, the address at which the System, and any part thereof, is physically located, as identified in the AGFA order form that is incorporated and made part of this Agreement by reference.repress 6.0 Tutorial

2.16 "Updates" shall mean updates, if any, to the Software as commercially released by AGFA at any given time, including, but not limited to, updates, small enhancements, additions, modifications, deletions, incorpora-tion of patches, and/ or error corrections to any previously delivered version of the Software, as designated in AGFA's sole determination.

2.17 "Upgrades" shall mean a new and enhanced release of the Software as commercially released by AGFA at any given time and that, when made or added, materially changes its utility, efficiency, functional capability or application, as designated in AGFA's sole determination.

2.18 "Use" means loading, utilisation, running, storage or display of the Software by Authorised Users on Your System in connection with a Designated Output Device only, and solely for Your own internal business operations.

2.19 "Warranty Period" means the period ending ninety (90) days after the Effective Date during which the Software is covered by AGFA's warranty as set forth in this Agreement, provided however that in no event the Warranty Period shall exceed a period of one hundred and twenty (120) days after the date You have purchased the Software.

3. LICENSE AND COPIES

3.1 GRANT OF LICENSE. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, AGFA hereby grants to You a perpetual, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable and non-transferable limited right and license to (a) Use the Software on the System, and (b) use the Documentation in connection with the Use of the Software. You acknowledge that the License Fee paid by You for the Use of Software is determined by the Designated Output Device. For each Output Device with which You Use the Software different from the Designated Output Device You will have to purchase a license upgrade for the Software or, with respect to additional Output Devices in connection with which You Use the Software, one or more additional licensed copies of the Software. In addition, specific terms and conditions shall apply to the use of Font Programs, as further set out in the about-box of the Software.

3.2 This license transfers to You neither title nor any proprietary or intellectual property rights to the Software, Documentation, or any copyrights, patents, or trademarks, embodied or used in connection therewith, except for the limited rights expressly granted herein. You acknowledge that the Software and any copies thereof are licensed and not sold, and all right, title and interest in and to the Software are and shall remain with AGFA and/ or the Other Owners.

3.3 COPIES. During the term of this Agreement, You will be entitled to make a reasonable number of machine-readable copies of the Software for backup or archival purposes only. You may not copy the Software, except as permitted by this Agreement. You shall maintain accurate and up-to-date records of the location of all copies of the Software and inform AGFA in writing of such location(s) upon AGFA's request. All copies of the Software will be subject to all terms and conditions of this Agreement. Whenever You are permitted to copy or reproduce all or any part of the Software, all titles, trademark symbols, copyright symbols and legends, and other proprietary markings must be reproduced.

4. LICENSE RESTRICTIONS

You agree that You are granted a limited right to Use only, and that You will not Yourself, or through any parent, subsidiary, affiliate, agent or other third party:

(a) lease, license or sub-license the Software or the Documentation;

(b) sell or otherwise transfer the Software or Documentation, unless, subject to Article 9.4, You transfer your rights under this Agreement to a corporation or other entity and that at the time of transfer You pass the Software (and any and all copies in Your control) to such corporation or other entity and such corporation or other entity agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement;

(c) decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer the Software, in whole or in part;

(d) modify the Software or any part thereof, except to the extent that the Software provides for user-modifiable components and such modification is necessary to Use the Software;

(e) write or develop any derivative software or any other software program based upon the Software or any part thereof, or any Confidential Information;

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(f) use the Software to provide software related services; or

(g) provide, disclose, divulge or make available to, or permit use of the Software by any unauthorised third party without AGFA's prior written consent.

(h) If the Software is used within a country of the European Community, nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as restricting or prejudicing any imperative rights available under the European Community :APOGEE Prepress 6.0 Tutorial

Software Directive, O.J.Eur.Comm. (No.L.122/42, 1991).

5. LICENSE FEE

5.1 LICENSE FEE. You shall pay the license fees for the Software applicable at the time of purchase (the "License Fee"). All fees hereunder exclude all applicable sales, use, value-added, property and other taxes, including duties and similar mandatory payments, and You will be responsible for payment of all such.

5.2 NO OFFSET. License Fees due from You under this Agreement may not be withheld or offset by You against other amounts due to You for any reason.

6. INSTALLATION - UPDATES - UPGRADES - MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT

6.1 You shall be responsible for the installation of the Software on the System, in accordance with the Documentation.

6.2 As from the Effective Date, You may elect to purchase support and maintenance services in connection with the Software. In the event such maintenance and support agreement entitles You to Updates and Upgrades of the Software, if, and as from the date that, any such Update or Upgrade is installed on the System, it shall be an integral part of the Software. An Upgrade is covered by the warranty pursuant to paragraph 6.1 during a period of ninety (90) days as from the date of installation of the Upgrade, which in no event shall exceed a period of 120 days after the Upgrade has been shipped by AGFA.

6.3 Notwithstanding the foregoing, AGFA shall have no obligation to offer, or continue to offer, to You the opportunity to purchase such support and maintenance services with respect to a given release (Updates or Upgrades) of the Software for a period exceeding two (2) years from the date of such release.

7. LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

7.1 LIMITED WARRANTY. AGFA warrants that during the Warranty Period (a) the Software will perform in substantial accordance with the Documentation and (b) the Storage Device on which the Software is distributed will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. If during the Warranty Period the Software or the Storage Device on which it is distributed do not perform as warranted, AGFA at its sole and exclusive option shall use commercially reasonable efforts to correct such non-conformance of the Software or to provide a reasonable workaround, or replace the Storage Device free of charge, or, if neither of those remedies are commercially practicable, terminate this Agreement and repay to You the License Fee. The warranty set forth above is made to and for the benefit of You only. The warranty will apply only if: (a) the Software has been properly installed and used at all times and in accor-dance with the Documentation or other instructions for Use, and (b) no modification, alteration or addition has been made to the Software by persons other than AGFA or AGFA's authorised representative, except as authorised in writing by AGFA, and (c) the defect, error or problem does not result from any cause within the control of You. Any supplements or Updates to the Software, including without limitation, any service packs or hot fixes provided to you after the expiration of the Warranty Period are not covered by any warranty or condition, express, implied or statutory. AGFA warrants that it possesses all of the right, title, interest and authority to enter into this Agreement with You. AGFA also warrants that no lawsuit or claim concerning the Software is currently pending.

7.2 EXCEPT FOR THE ABOVE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTIES, AGFA MAKES NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY REGARDING OR RELATING TO THE SOFTWARE OR THE DOCUMENTATION, OR ANY MATERIALS OR SERVICES FURNISHED OR PROVIDED TO YOU UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. AGFA SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT-ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE, DOCUMENTATION AND SAID OTHER MATERIALS AND SERVICES, AND WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, AGFA DOES NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DATA WILL NOT BE LOST IF FOR ANY REASON OPERATIONS ARE INTERRUPTED.

7.3 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL AGFA BE LIABLE FOR ANY COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF AN OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF USE, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF DATA, COST OF COVER OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THE SOFTWARE OR SERVICES PERFORMED

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HEREUNDER, WHETHER ALLEGED AS A BREACH OF CONTRACT OR TORTIOUS CONDUCT, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE (BUT NOT GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR FRAUD), EVEN IF AGFA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN ADDITION, AGFA WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY DELAY IN DELIVERY OR FURNISHING THE SOFTWARE OR SAID SERVICES. AGFA'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL AND/OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, RESTITUTION, WILL NOT, IN ANY EVENT, EXCEED THE LICENSE FEE PAID BY YOU TO AGFA UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. repress 6.0 Tutorial

7.4 ALLOCATION OF RISK. The provisions of this Section 6 allocate risks under this Agreement between You and AGFA. You acknowledge and recognise that AGFA's pricing reflects this allocation of risks and limita-tion of liability accordingly.

8. INDEMNIFICATION

8.1 INFRINGEMENT INDEMNITY. AGFA represents it has no reason to believe that the Software infringes upon any copyright or any other intellectual property right of any third party. In the event of a claim that the Software infringes upon, or violates, a third party's copyright AGFA will indemnify and hold You harmless against any action brought against You based on a claim that the unmodified Software, when used in accor-dance with this Agreement, infringes a European copyright, patent or other proprietary rights, and AGFA shall pay all costs, settlements and damages finally awarded, except for consequential damages. However, AGFA will not be obligated to indemnify or hold You harmless from any such action unless You (i) notify AGFA in writing of any claim within 10 (ten) business days after You learn of such a claim, (ii) give AGFA sole control of the defence and settlement thereof, (iii) provide all reasonable assistance in connection with the defence and settlement thereof, and (iv) have not yet compromised or settled in any way any such losses, claims or damages for which indemnity is sought. If the Software is finally adjudged to so infringe, or in AGFA's opinion is likely to become the subject of such a claim, AGFA shall, at its sole option expense, either (1) apply its best efforts to procure for You the right to continue using the Software, or (2) apply its best efforts to modify or replace the Software to make it non-infringing, or, if neither (1) or (2) is commer-cially practicable (3) terminate this Agreement, and repay to You a portion of the License Fee equal to the amount paid by You less reasonable depreciation. AGFA shall have no liability regarding any infringement claim arising out of: (i) use of other than a current, unaltered release of the Software; (ii) Use of the Software in combination with non-AGFA software, data or equipment, if the infringement was caused by the Use of such combination; (iii) any modification or derivation of the Software not specifically authorised in writing by AGFA; or (iv) use of third party software.

8.2 EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. The foregoing states the entire liability of AGFA and the exclusive remedy for You with respect to infringement of any patent, copyright, trade secret or other proprietary right.

9. CONFIDENTIALITY

9.1 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. Each party acknowledges that the Confidential Information constitutes valuable trade secrets and each party agrees that it shall use Confidential Information solely in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and will not disclose, or permit to be disclosed, the same, directly or indirectly, to any third party without the other party's prior written consent. Each party agrees to exercise due care in protecting the Confidential Information from unauthorised use and disclosure. However, neither party bears any responsibility for safeguarding information that (i) is publicly available, (ii) already in the other party's possession and not subject to a confidentiality obligation, (iii) obtained by the other party from third parties without restrictions on disclosure, (iv) independently developed by the other party without reference to Confidential Information, or (v) required to be disclosed by order of a court or other governmental entity.

9.2 INJUNCTIVE RELIEF. In the event of actual or threatened breach of the provisions of Section 8.1, the non-breaching party will have no adequate remedy at law and will be entitled to immediate and injunctive and other equitable relief, without bond and without the necessity of showing actual money damages.

10. TERM AND TERMINATION

10.1 TERM. This Agreement will take effect on the Effective Date and will remain in force for as long as any copyright in the Software exist, subject to termination in accordance with Article 9.2

10.2 TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated by AGFA upon written notice to You if (i) You fail to pay any undisputed amount due within thirty (30) days after You have been given written notice of such non-payment; (ii) You are in material breach of any non-monetary term, condition or provision of Agree-ment, which breach, if capable of being cured, is not cured within thirty (30) days after You have been given written notice of such breach; or (iii) AGFA elects to do so in accordance with Article 6.1 or 7.1. Except for a termination pursuant to Articles 6.1 or 7.1, no such termination will entitle You to a refund of any portion of the License Fee. You may terminate this Agreement at any time for any reason by submitting written notice to that effect to AGFA.

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10.3 EFFECT OF TERMINATION. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, You shall promptly uninstall and return to AGFA the Software, any derivative works, all copies thereof, including computer memory or storage copies, the associated Dongle, all related Documentation and all copies thereof, and any other Confidential Information in Your possession. You shall furnish AGFA with a certificate signed by an executive officer verifying that the same has been done. Termination or Expiration will not affect the provi-sions regarding the treatment of Confidential Information, provisions relating to the payment of amounts due, or provisions limiting or disclaiming AGFA's liability, which provisions will survive termination of this :APOGEE Prepress 6.0 Tutorial

Agreement.

10.4 NON-ASSIGNMENT. Neither this Agreement nor any rights under this Agreement may be assigned or otherwise transferred by You, in whole or in part, whether voluntary or by operation of law, including by way of sale of assets, merger or consolidation, without the prior written consent of AGFA, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement will be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and assigns.

11. MISCELLANEOUS

11.1 WAIVER. Any waiver of the provisions of this Agreement or of a party's rights or remedies under this Agree-ment must be in writing to be effective. Failure, neglect, or delay by a party to enforce the provisions of this Agreement or its rights or remedies at any time, will not be construed and will not be deemed to be a waiver of such party's rights under this Agreement and will not in any way affect the validity of the whole or any part of this Agreement or prejudice such party's right to take subsequent action. Except as expressly stated in this Agreement, no exercise or enforcement by either party of any right or remedy under this Agreement will preclude the enforcement by such party of any other right or remedy under this Agreement or that such party is entitled by law to enforce.

11.2 SEVERABILITY. If any provision, or part of any provision, of this Agreement is invalidated by operation of law or otherwise, that provision or part will to that extent be deemed omitted and the remainder of this Agreement, or applicable attachment, will remain in full force and effect. In place of any such invalid provi-sion or part thereof, the parties hereto undertake to agree on a similar but valid provision the effect of which is as close as possible to that of the invalid provision or part thereof. If the parties fail to agree on such an amendment, such invalid term, condition or provision will be severed from the remaining terms, conditions and provisions, which will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

11.3 STANDARD TERMS. No terms, provisions or conditions of any purchase order, acknowledgement or other business form that You may use in connection with the licensing of the Software will have any effect on the rights, duties or obligations of the parties under, or otherwise modify, this Agreement, regardless of any failure of AGFA to object to such terms, provisions or conditions.

11.4 RIGHT TO AUDIT. AGFA shall have the right upon its expense to inspect compliance of You with this Agree-ment, upon a ten (10) working days prior written notice. Such audit shall not be more frequently than once per year, during normal business hours by an accounting firm designated by AGFA. In the event such audit should reveal a substantial non-compliance with this Agreement, You shall reimburse AGFA for the full out-of-pocket costs in respect of any professional charges incurred for such audit or inspection, in addition to any other right or remedy available to AGFA hereunder.

11.5 AMENDMENTS TO THIS AGREEMENT. This Agreement may not be amended, except by a writing signed by both parties.

11.6 HEADINGS: Headings to the sections of this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation or construction of this Agreement. Use of the singular includes the plural and vice versa.

11.7 AGFA'S PRIOR CONSENT. Unless expressly provided otherwise in this Agreement, any prior consent of AGFA that is required before You may take an action may be granted or withheld in AGFA's sole and absolute discretion.

11.8 THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY. If and insofar parts of the Software are supplied and licensed to AGFA by Other Owners, such Other Owners are third party beneficiaries of this Agreement and are with respect to such parts of the Software entitled to enforce directly against You the terms and conditions of this License Agreement.

11.9 APPLICABLE LAW. This Agreement is made in Belgium and shall be governed by and construed in accor-dance with the laws of Belgium, excluding its rules for choice of law.

11.10 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. You acknowledge that AGFA may desire to use Your name in press releases, product brochures and financial reports indicating that You are a customer of AGFA, and You agree that AGFA may use Your name in such a manner.

11.11 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement (including any addenda hereto signed by both parties) contains the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all previous communications, representations, understandings and agreements, either oral or written, between the parties with respect to said subject matter.

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Contents9

Welcome ................................................................................................................................... 15

X What is :APOGEE Prepress?.............................................................................................. 16X :APOGEE Prepress Products ............................................................................................ 17Z Apogee Render ............................................................................................................. 18Z Apogee Control ............................................................................................................ 18Z Apogee Manage ........................................................................................................... 18Z Apogee Automate ........................................................................................................ 18Z Apogee PlateMaker .................................................................................................... 18Z Apogee Proof ................................................................................................................. 18Z Apogee PDF&Proof ...................................................................................................... 19X Options ................................................................................................................................... 19X How to Use this Tutorial .................................................................................................. 20X Scope and Structure .......................................................................................................... 21X Conventions Used .............................................................................................................. 22Z Typographical Conventions ..................................................................................... 22Z Keyboard Conventions ............................................................................................... 22Z Mouse Conventions .................................................................................................... 23Z Contact Us ...................................................................................................................... 23

Lesson 1: Quick Tour .................................................................................................. 25

X Starting :APOGEE Prepress ............................................................................................. 25X User Access Level .............................................................................................................. 26X Navigating the Three Main Windows .......................................................................... 28Z The Jobs Window ......................................................................................................... 29Z The Hot Tickets Window ........................................................................................... 31Z The System Overview Window ............................................................................... 33X The Window Menu ............................................................................................................. 34X Customizing your :APOGEE Prepress Interface ....................................................... 34Z Hiding Panes ................................................................................................................. 35Z Resizing Panes ............................................................................................................. 36Z Changing the Appearance of the Job List ........................................................... 36X Using the :APOGEE Prepress Online Help .................................................................. 38

Lesson 2: Ticket Templates ............................................................................... 39

X What are Ticket Templates? ........................................................................................... 39X Displaying the Ticket Template Categories ............................................................. 39

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Lesson 3: Working with Hot Tickets ....................................................... 41

X What are Hot Tickets? ...................................................................................................... 41X Opening the Tutorial Hot Ticket Template ............................................................... 41REPRESS 6.0 Tutorial

X Hot Ticket Details .............................................................................................................. 44Z Administration Tab ...................................................................................................... 45Z Options Tab .................................................................................................................... 46Z Plan Tab .......................................................................................................................... 47X Looking at the Production Plan .................................................................................... 48Z Hot Folder ....................................................................................................................... 49Z PDF Render .................................................................................................................... 50Z TIFF Platesetter ............................................................................................................ 51Z Press ................................................................................................................................. 51

X Inputting a Document ..................................................................................................... 52X Looking at the Jobs Window ......................................................................................... 53X Checking the Job Results ............................................................................................... 54Z Job Status Icon ............................................................................................................. 56

Lesson 4: Creating Hot Tickets ..................................................................... 57

X Getting Started ................................................................................................................... 57X Entering the Administration Information................................................................... 58X Building a Production Plan ............................................................................................ 59Z What is a Production Plan? ..................................................................................... 59Z Looking at the Plan Components Panes ............................................................ 59Z Building the Production Plan ................................................................................. 61X Configuring the Production Plan Components ...................................................... 64Z Configuring the Hot Folder ...................................................................................... 64Z Looking at the PDF Render Screen Settings ..................................................... 65Z Configuring the PDF Render Screen Settings .................................................. 67X Submitting the Hot Ticket .............................................................................................. 68X Using the Hot Ticket to Process a Job ....................................................................... 69

Lesson 5: Editing Hot Tickets .......................................................................... 73

X Getting Started ................................................................................................................... 73X Looking at the Flow Identifier(s) .................................................................................. 75Z Flow Identifier Types .................................................................................................. 76X Adding a Flow to Your Production Plan .................................................................... 77X Inputting a Document ..................................................................................................... 81

Lesson 6: Working with Filters ...................................................................... 85

X Using the Quick Filter ...................................................................................................... 85X Displaying the Job List Filter ......................................................................................... 86

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X Activating the Job List Filter .......................................................................................... 87X Looking at the Message Board Filter .......................................................................... 89X Filtering with the Output Devices Pane...................................................................... 90:APOGEE PREPRESS 6.0 Tutorial

Lesson 7: Working with Messages ........................................................... 93

X Message Types .................................................................................................................... 93Z Information .................................................................................................................... 93Z User Interaction Required ......................................................................................... 93Z Warning ........................................................................................................................... 94Z Error ................................................................................................................................... 94X The Message Indicator....................................................................................................... 94X Problem Reports ................................................................................................................. 95X Creating a Hot Ticket ........................................................................................................ 96X Generating Messages ....................................................................................................... 98Z Wrong Input Format ................................................................................................... 98Z Information Message .................................................................................................. 99Z User Interaction Required .........................................................................................100

Lesson 8: Working with Job Tickets ........................................................103

X What are Job Tickets? .......................................................................................................103X Opening the Tutorial Job Ticket Template ................................................................103X Job Ticket Details ...............................................................................................................104Z Administration Tab ......................................................................................................105Z Options Tab ....................................................................................................................105Z Product Tab ....................................................................................................................106Z Plan Tab ...........................................................................................................................106Z Pages Tab ........................................................................................................................107Z Results Tab .....................................................................................................................108X Looking at the Production Plan ....................................................................................109Z Normalizer ......................................................................................................................109Z Run List ............................................................................................................................110X Inputting a Document ......................................................................................................110

Lesson 9: Creating and Editing Job Tickets ...................................115

X Getting Started ....................................................................................................................115X Editing the Blank Ticket Template................................................................................116X Looking at the Production Plan Components...........................................................117Z The Normalize Plan Component ............................................................................117Z The Preflight Plan Component ................................................................................119Z The Run List Plan Component .................................................................................120X Inputting a Document ......................................................................................................121X Checking the Preflight Status ........................................................................................121

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X Creating a Run List ............................................................................................................ 122X Manipulating the Run List .............................................................................................. 124

Lesson 10: Working with PJTF Imposition ...................................... 127REPRESS 6.0 Tutorial

X What is PJTF Imposition? ................................................................................................ 127X Opening the PJTF Imposition Template .................................................................... 127X Configuring the Production Plan Components ...................................................... 128Z Configuring the Impose Plan Component ......................................................... 128Z Configuring the Collect for Output Action ......................................................... 129X Inputting a Document ..................................................................................................... 129X Adding Pages to the Run List ........................................................................................ 130X Completing the Job .......................................................................................................... 131

Lesson 11: Packaging ............................................................................................... 133

X Before You Begin ............................................................................................................... 133X Creating a Basic Production Plan for Packaging ................................................... 133Z Configuring the Production Plan Components ................................................ 135Z Inputting a Document ............................................................................................... 135X Creating an Advanced Production Plan for Packaging ........................................ 137Z Configuring the Production Plan Components ................................................ 138Z Inputting a Document ............................................................................................... 139

Lesson 12: Exporting Documents .............................................................. 141

X What is Export? ................................................................................................................... 141X Creating a Parameter Set for Export ........................................................................... 141X Creating a Production Plan for Export ....................................................................... 143Z Building the Production Plan ................................................................................. 143X Configuring the Production Plan Components ...................................................... 144X Inputting a Document ..................................................................................................... 146

Lesson 13: Basic Administrative Tasks .............................................. 147

X Starting and Stopping your :APOGEE Prepress System ....................................... 147X Monitoring the :APOGEE Prepress System ............................................................... 149X Managing Task Processors ............................................................................................. 149Z Task Processor Status ................................................................................................ 149Z Stopping and Starting Task Processors ............................................................... 151Z Putting Output Devices Online or Offline ............................................................ 152

X Parameter Sets ................................................................................................................... 152Z About Parameter Sets ............................................................................................... 152Z Creating Parameter Sets .......................................................................................... 153Z Managing Parameter Sets ........................................................................................ 156

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X Managing Ticket Templates ............................................................................................159X Variables Overview ............................................................................................................164X Providing Support Information ......................................................................................164Z Troubleshooting the System ....................................................................................164:APOGEE PREPRESS 6.0 Tutorial

Z Troubleshooting the Client .......................................................................................166

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Welcome15

Welcome to the :APOGEE Prepress Tutorial, an introduction to the key features of :APOGEE Prepress. :APOGEE Prepress is the next generation of Agfa's acclaimed Apogee workflow system for the Commercial and Packaging printing industries. :APOGEE Prepress allows you to automate and distribute prepress processes using JDF, PDF and Digital Film in an integrated all-digital workflow.

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What is :APOGEE Prepress?

:APOGEE Prepress is a fully integrated, digital workflow solution that brings repress 6.0 Tutorial

together a wide range of sophisticated, easy-to-use capabilities in a single appli-cation. :APOGEE Prepress uses a client/server architecture, and consists of:

The :APOGEE Prepress System, which runs on a dedicated Windows 2003/2008 server, and manages all data and processing functionality.

The :APOGEE Prepress Client application, which allows you to access and control the :APOGEE Prepress System remotely from any Macintosh or PC on the network.

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The :APOGEE Prepress System

The :APOGEE Prepress System handles all resources, processes, and events, and acts as the centralized database of job and system data. The System provides

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feedback on system events and job processes to all Clients that are currently logged in. All interaction with the :APOGEE Prepress System is performed via the Client application, running on a local system on the Windows 2003/2008 network.

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The graphically rich and intuitive Client user interface adopts a highly visual design approach, using icons to represent elements in the system and in your workflow. A set of tools and commands allows you to control and interact with all aspects of job production.

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Depending on what you have purchased, your :APOGEE Prepress solution will comprise one of the following products, possibly enhanced with one or more of the available options:

Apogee Render

Apogee Control

Apogee Manage

Apogee Automate

Apogee PlateMaker

Apogee Proof

Apogee PDF&Proof

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Apogee Render Apogee Render is a single-platform ripping solution designed for simplified output on plate or film. This is the most basic and easy-to-use solution for quality output at high resolution. You simply define your output engine, select the right parameters and output your jobs. The user interface allows you to interact with

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your jobs in real-time, stop or start output, change output priority, view digital film before imaging to plate or remake a plate if required.

ee Control Apogee Control is designed for operations that rely on off-the-shelf applications to produce pages or fully imposed flats. It takes PS, EPS, and PDF files and renders them for output to Agfa's range of platesetters, filmsetters and proofing devices. Setup and configuration is simple: the user interface helps you manage and track print jobs, control output queues, request plate remakes, generate page and imposition proofs, or soft proof screened and trapped digital films.

ee Manage Apogee Manage provides advanced tools for handling PDF creation, preflighting, page management, imposition, plate making, proofing and trapping, allowing you to manage your complete prepress workflow simply and reliably.

ee Automate Apogee Automate can process PDF, JDF, and Digital Film, connecting prepress production with business processes and other JDF-aware applications for seamless, end-to-end workflow automation. As well as automating prepress production, this package gives you an overview of the actual processing and job status. It also includes a set of tools to interact with jobs at any time and modify the automated processing.

ee PlateMaker Apogee PlateMaker is a dedicated solution for plate output that guarantees efficient and continuous plate production. It acts as a buffer between the prepress department and the printing presses, providing the pressroom with the necessary plates and ink key files. All necessary production information is communicated using JMF. As a digital film buffer, Apogee PlateMaker can receive input through multiple input channels, but will load balance the jobs towards several CtP devices. The user interface allows you to view the status of all jobs, as well as manipulate and manage the output timing and priorities. Press operators can use Apogee PlateMaker for plate remakes: a fully imposed plate preview and quick search function allow for fast plate identification.

ee Proof Apogee Proof provides reliable and predictable proofing, system wide. It can be set-up as a simple RIP or as an advanced proofing workflow system. Apogee Proof can be used with Sherpa and SherpaProof systems as well as a range of 3rd party printers.

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Apogee PDF&Proof Apogee PDF&Proof helps you manage the PDF creation, preflighting, proofing, and the export of workflow optimised PDF files, all from one central place. An integrated Flattener automatically resolves transparencies that are found in PDF1.4/PDF1.5/PDF1.6, and lets you generate and export Certified PDF files to

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remote production facilities in either PDF, PDF/X-1, PDF/X-1a or PDF/X-3 format. It also allows you to export JDF files for reliable exchange of the PDF pages with remote production centers.

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Many options have been made available to enrich the capabilities of the standard :APOGEE Prepress products. Consult your local reseller or support person for information on these options. You can also refer to the :APOGEE Prepress Online Help. Additionally, you can subscribe to the advanced training courses for more information and dedicated lessons.

ded Audience

This Tutorial is designed for users who need to input documents into the :APOGEE Prepress System and create and submit Hot Tickets and Job Tickets.

As a user, it is assumed that you are already familiar with your front-end workstations, output devices, and desktop software applications, as well as prepress processing methods, printing procedures, and network traffic. If this is not the case, please refer to the relevant user or operator manuals.

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Before you begin, your :APOGEE Prepress administrator must have already installed, licensed and configured the :APOGEE Prepress System and the :APOGEE Prepress Client.

Also, the following steps need to be performed in order to have the correct setup for Lesson 1 of this Tutorial.

Z To create the Quick Tour Hot Ticket1 In the Hot Tickets window, choose File > New from Templates.

2 In the Hot ticket tab, select the Tutorial Category and open the ABS150-2400DPI-POS Template.

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3 Choose File > Submit.

The ABS150-2400DPI-POS Hot Ticket is added to the Hot Ticket list.

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NOTE: You do not need to create the Quick Tour Hot Ticket if you are installing a Create Product.

Z To create the Quick Tour Job Ticket1 Context-click the ABS150-2400DPI-POS Hot Ticket, and select Upload

Document from the context menu.

2 Locate the Quick Tour job.pdf file in the shared SampleFiles folder and click Open.

The processing of the job begins and the job appears in the Jobs window.

to Use this Tutorial

This step-by-step Tutorial is designed to get you up and running as quickly as possible. Depending on which :APOGEE Prepress product you purchased, you can complete a different number of lessons:

Lessons 1 to 7 are designed for users of all :APOGEE Prepress products.

Lessons 8 to 10 are designed specifically for users of the :APOGEE Prepress Manage or Automate products.

Lesson 11 is designed for users of the :APOGEE Prepress Manage + Step&Repeat or Automate + Step&Repeat products.

Lesson 12 is designed for users of the :APOGEE Prepress Manage, Automate or PDF&Proof products.

Regardless of the :APOGEE Prepress product you have purchased, make sure you also complete Lesson 13 if you are the :APOGEE Prepress administrator.

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Scope and Structure

Below you will find a short description of the goal for each lesson in the Tutorial. :APOGEE Prepress 6.0 Tutorial

Lesson 1: Quick Tour on page 25

In this lesson you will execute a number of exercises that will guide you through the :APOGEE Prepress user interface.

Lesson 2: Ticket Templates on page 39

In this lesson you will be introduced to the concept of Ticket Templates. These Ticket Templates are the starting point for working with :APOGEE Prepress.

Lesson 3: Working with Hot Tickets on page 41

In this lesson you will explore the Hot Tickets window. You will learn what Hot Tickets are and when you should use them.

Lesson 4: Creating Hot Tickets on page 57

In this lesson you will learn how to create your own Hot Ticket starting from a Blank Hot Ticket Template.

Lesson 5: Editing Hot Tickets on page 73

In this lesson you will learn how you can edit an existing Hot Ticket.

Lesson 6: Working with Filters on page 85

In this lesson you will create a new Hot Ticket and examine the types of messages that can appear in the Message Board.

Lesson 7: Working with Messages on page 93

In this lesson you will be introduced to how filters work in :APOGEE Prepress.

Lesson 8: Working with Job Tickets on page 103

In this lesson you will learn what Job Tickets are and how you can use them.

Lesson 9: Creating and Editing Job Tickets on page 115

In this lesson you will learn how to create your own Job Ticket starting from a Blank Job Ticket Template.

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Lesson 10: Working with PJTF Imposition on page 127

In this lesson you will learn how to use PJTF Imposition in your :APOGEE Prepress workflow.

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Lesson 11: Packaging on page 133

In this lesson you will be introduced to the Packaging options in :APOGEE Prepress.

Lesson 12: Exporting Documents on page 141

In this lesson you will learn how to use the Export Task Processor.

Lesson 13 : Basic Administrative Tasks on page 147

In this lesson you will find a number of lessons that are relevant for :APOGEE Prepress administrators.

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This section describes the conventions used in this Tutorial.

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The following typographical conventions are used:

NOTE: A note is used to give you additional information.

1 A numbered step describes the actions you must take to perform a task.

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The following keyboard conventions are used:

All key names are shown in capital letters. For example, the Control key is shown as CTRL.

Keys are frequently used in combinations or sequences as shortcut keys. For example, SHIFT+F3 means that you have to hold down the SHIFT key while pressing F3.

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Click Point to an item, and then quickly press and release the mouse button without moving the mouse.

Double-click Point to an item, and then quickly press and release the mouse button twice.

Context-click on Windows Click the right mouse button.

Context-click on Macintosh Hold down the CTRL key while clicking the mouse button.

Drag Point to an item. Press and hold down the mouse button as you move the mouse to a new location, then release the mouse but-ton.

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1In this lesson you will execute a number of exercises that will guide you through the :APOGEE Prepress user interface. Take some time to work your way through this chapter and you will learn how to navigate the application.

This lesson is designed for users of all :APOGEE Prepress products.

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In order to have access to your :APOGEE Prepress System, you have to start the :APOGEE Prepress Client and log on to the System.

Z To start the :APOGEE Prepress Client and to log on to the System1 Double-click the :APOGEE Prepress Client icon on your desktop.

The Logon dialog box appears.

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2 Select your System from the System list.

3 Select the Connect to selected system at startup check box.

The next time you start the :APOGEE Prepress Client, the Logon dialog box

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will be bypassed.

4 Select the Remember user name and password check box.

The next time you log on, you will not need to type this information.

5 Type your User name and Password in the corresponding text boxes.

The user name must already be a valid Windows account on the :APOGEE Prepress Server or on your network: These user names and passwords cannot be configured in the :APOGEE Prepress Client.

6 Click Log On.

The :APOGEE Prepress Client starts up and the Jobs window appears.

Access Level

The :APOGEE Prepress Client can be used with different access levels:

Operator (basic) access level.

Administrator (advanced) access level.

Service (the most advanced) access level.

The access level can be defined in the :APOGEE Prepress Preferences.

Z To change the user access level1 Choose the Edit > Preferences > Logging On tab (on a Macintosh, select

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2 Click the Access level list and choose your access level.

NOTE: Administrator and Service access levels are password-protected. These passwords cannot be changed.

3 Click OK.

The following lessons are run using the Operator access level (unless stated otherwise). However, they can also be run using the Administrator access level.

Administrators have more privileges within :APOGEE Prepress than Operators:

In the Job List, they can see deleted jobs, the job name of which is greyed out.

In addition to job messages, Administrators will also see system and output device messages in the Message Board.

Administrators have access to specific :APOGEE Prepress resources such as Parameter Sets, Fonts, etc.

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Navigating the Three Main Windows

:APOGEE Prepress is built around three main windows: repress 6.0 Tutorial

The Jobs window

The Hot Tickets window

The System Overview window

You can easily switch between these windows by clicking the names in the navigation bar. You can find the navigation bar at the bottom of each of the three main windows.

In the next section, you will learn what you can find in the three main windows.

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The Jobs Window The Jobs window is the window that appears when you start the :APOGEE Prepress Client. It is your Job Manager, through which you will monitor, view, and manage the jobs that were submitted to the :APOGEE Prepress System. :APOGEE Prepress 6.0 Tutorial

The Jobs window is divided into three main panes:

Output Devices: On the left side of the window, you see a list of installed output devices. These can be both physical and generic output devices, e.g. Palladio, Sherpa, TIFF Imagesetter or TIFF Proofer etc.

Job List: This list displays the jobs that were submitted to the :APOGEE Prepress System along with their current status and Flow Identifier(s).

Selected Job Details: The large pane on the right side of the window displays information on the selected job. This information is arranged into five tabs.

Z To look at the job details1 In the Job List, click the + sign in front of the Order number ABS150-

2400DPI-POS.

NOTE: Macintosh Client users click the expansion triangle in front of the Order number.

2 Select the Quick Tour Job name to display the information in the tabs.

The job data is loaded from the :APOGEE Prepress Server. This is visualized by the Activity Indicator, which becomes active in the bottom right corner of the window.

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3 Click each tab to see its contents.

Administration: Contains boxes that identify the job and the customer.

Options: Displays information on how the job is to be handled, including archiving and notification settings, etc.

Product: The Product tab is not available for this job, since it is a simple job which does not include imposition settings.

Plan: The Plan tab is subdivided into two panes. The upper pane graphi-cally displays the Production Plan used to process the job. The lower pane shows the settings of any of the Production Plan Components you select in the upper pane.

Pages: The Pages tab is not available for this job, since it is a single-page job created by a Hot Ticket, and does not have a Runlist.

Results: The Results tab is divided into three panes: the Flow Activity pane, the Job Layout pane, and the Separations pane.

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The Hot Tickets window is very similar to the Jobs window. You use the Hot Tickets window to monitor, view, and manage the Hot Tickets that you create. :APOGEE Prepress 6.0 Tutorial

The Hot Tickets window does not contain Pages or Results tabs.

Click Hot Tickets in the Navigation bar.

The Hot Tickets window appears.

The Hot Tickets window is divided into the following three panes:

Output Devices: On the left side of the window, you see a list of all installed output devices. These can be both physical and generic output devices, e.g. Avantra, Sherpa, TIFF Imagesetter or TIFF Proofer etc.

Hot Ticket List: This list displays the Hot Tickets that were submitted to the :APOGEE Prepress System along with their current status and Flow Identifier(s).

Selected Hot Ticket Details: The large pane on the right side of the window displays information on the selected Hot Ticket. This information is arranged into three tabs.

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Z To look at the Hot Ticket details Click the Hot Ticket name ABS150-2400DPI-POS in the Hot Ticket List to

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Administration: Contains boxes that identify the job and the customer.

Options: Displays information on how the job is to be handled, including archiving and notification settings, etc.

Product: The Product tab is not available for this job, since it is a simple job which does not include imposition settings.

Plan: The Plan tab is subdivided into two panes: The upper pane graphi-cally displays the Production Plan used to process the job. The lower pane shows the settings of any of the Production Plan Components you select in the upper pane.

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The System Overview Window

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Click System Overview in the Navigation bar.

The System Overview window appears.

The System Overview window consists of three panes:

Hardware pane: The top pane of the System Overview window contains all Hardware Systems that are running Task Processors, and the :APOGEE Prepress System itself.

:APOGEE Prepress_System is the name of the :APOGEE Prepress System.

SERVERNAME is the computer name (or hostname) of the :APOGEE Prepress Server.

Task Processors pane: The middle pane of the System Overview window displays all Task Processors residing on the :APOGEE Prepress System. The Task Processors are divided by category: Input, Process, Output and Print.

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The available Task Processors will depend on the installed :APOGEE Prepress Product (see :APOGEE Prepress Products on page 17).

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NOTE: For a full explanation of the System Overview window, refer to the :APOGEE Prepress Online Help.

Window Menu

The Window menu offers you an alternate way of switching between the main windows.

1 In any of the main windows, click Window on the menu bar.

2 Select System Overview, Hot Tickets or Jobs.

NOTE: You can open several instances of the Jobs window only, by choosing Window > New Window in the Jobs window.

In the following section, you will learn how you can resize these windows and the various panes within the windows in order to optimize your view.

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The :APOGEE Prepress windows contain a lot of information. Some of this infor-mation may not be required all of the time. Additionally, the panes may sometimes be too small to show all of the information without scrolling.

In this section, you will learn how to customize your :APOGEE Prepress interface by hiding and resizing the panes.

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The following procedure on hiding panes is valid for any of the :APOGEE Prepress windows.

Z To hide and display the Output Device pane1 In the Jobs window, select View > Panes, and deselect the Devices option.

The Output Device pane is collapsed.

2 In order to redisplay the Output Device pane, select View > Panes, and select the Devices option.

You can also use this menu to hide or display the Job List pane (hiding the Job List pane will also automatically hide the Devices pane).

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Resizing Panes You can resize the panes in the :APOGEE Prepress windows.

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1 Move your pointer over one of the separation lines between two panes until it takes the form of a double-sided arrow.

2 Press and hold the mouse button and drag the separation line left or right until the pane has the required size.

Changing the Appearance of the Job List

By default, job names are only displayed after you expand the jobs order number. However, you can change this setting in your Preferences.

Z To display job names in a separate column1 Choose Edit > Preferences > General tab (on a Macintosh, select :APOGEE

Prepress > Preferences).

2 Select the Show Order Number check box.

3 Select the As extra column button.

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4 Click OK.

In the Job List, an extra Job column is displayed next to the Order Number column.

NOTE: Any Language changes you make in your Preferences will only take effect after restarting the :APOGEE Prepress Client.

Z To resize job list columns1 Move your cursor over the column separator line in the Job List header until

it takes the form of a double sided arrow.

2 Press and hold the mouse button and drag the column separator line left or right to change the column size.

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Using the :APOGEE Prepress Online Help

:APOGEE Prepress includes context-sensitive Online Help. This is a reference that offers you both theoretical information on all topics and links to relevant repress 6.0 Tutorial

procedures.

When :APOGEE Prepress is running, you can access the Online Help by doing one of the following:

Press F1 - Macintosh users press the Command + ?key.

Choose Help > :APOGEE Prepress Help

Context-click the icon or pane in the interface for which you want informa-tion and select Help from the context menu. The relevant Online Help page for this item appears.

The :APOGEE Prepress Online Help also contains overviews of all icons, short-cuts and variables that are used throughout the application.

Z To access and print the icon, shortcut and variable overviews1 Choose Help > Icons.

A new Help window opens, containing an overview of all icons.

2 Click the Print button in the top right corner.

You can use the printed version of the Icon Overview as a Quick Reference Card. It is recommended to print the overview on a color printer.

You can use this same procedure to view and print the Keyboard Shortcuts and Variables overviews.

In the next lesson, you will be introduced to the concept of Ticket Templates, the starting point for working with :APOGEE Prepress.

NOTE: This Tutorial is also available in HTML format. Choose Help > Tutorial.

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:APOGEE Prepress uses Job Tickets and Hot Tickets to process a job through the System. Both types of Tickets are thoroughly discussed in the next lessons.

In order to create and use a Ticket to process a job, you first need a Ticket Template. :APOGEE Prepress includes a number of Ticket Templates that you can edit to create your own Ticket Templates.

Ticket Templates are the foundation of the :APOGEE Prepress workflow. A Ticket Template must be used as a starting point to create a new Ticket.

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Ticket Templates are organized by categories. When :APOGEE Prepress is installed, several Ticket Template categories are automatically created. Template categories are folders that contain the Template files.

Z To display the Ticket Template categories1 From the Hot Tickets window, choose File > New from Templates.

The Templates window appears. The two tabs Job Tickets and Hot Tickets represent the two types of Ticket Templates. The Job Tickets tab contains the Job Ticket Templates and the Hot Tickets tab contains the Hot Ticket Templates.

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The Category list contains the following predefined items:

All: Click All to see all available Templates at once, regardless of their category.

Blank: Click the Blank category to see the Blank Templates in the Template list. A Blank Template contains no predefined information.

D&P: Click the D&P category to see the Distribute and Print templates.

Font Download: Click the Font Download category to see the Templates that will be used for jobs with after-market fonts.

Tutorial: Click the Tutorial category to see the predefined Templates that will be used for the lessons in this Tutorial.

The Quick Fill options (Order Number, Job Name and Number of Pages) can be used to override the settings in the Ticket Templates. This is explained later on in this Tutorial.

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A Hot Ticket is a setup file that is attached to an Input Channel, such as a Hot Folder. The Hot Ticket contains the processing information that is required to automatically output jobs.

You will typically use a Hot Ticket for jobs that are always processed using the same settings.

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A Hot Ticket Template was created for this Tutorial.

NOTE: For information on Ticket Templates, see Ticket Templates on page 39.

Z To open the Hot Ticket Template1 In the Hot Tickets window, choose File > New from Templates.

2 From the Category list, select Tutorial.

3 From the Template list, select Working with Hot Tickets.

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For this exercise, you will not use the Quick Fill options.

4 Click Open.

The Ticket Editor appears. This is used to create and edit Job and Hot Tickets. The Plan tab is selected by default.

5 Select the Administration tab.

You will see that the Hot Ticket name has been automatically entered, since this information was saved inside the Ticket Template.

NOTE: If the Hot Ticket name was not saved inside the Ticket Template, then the default tab that appears when you open the Ticket Template would be the Administration tab instead of the Plan tab.

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NOTE: Do not change any of the settings in this Hot Ticket Template.

6 Choose File > Submit Hot Ticket.

This process creates an active Hot Ticket from the Template, which you can use to process jobs. This Hot Ticket becomes available in the Hot Ticket List.

The Ticket Editor is automatically closed. In the Hot Tickets window, you can see that the Working with Hot Tickets Hot Ticket has been added to the Hot Ticket List.

In the next section, the Hot Ticket details are discussed.

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In the Hot Ticket List, select the Hot Ticket Working with Hot Tickets and click any of the tabs.

You can view the Hot Ticket details in read-only mode. The Hot Ticket details are divided into several categories, represented by the following tabs:

Administration

Options

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Plan

Each tab is explained in detail below.

NOTE: You cannot change any of the settings in the tabs. For information on editing Tickets, see Editing Hot Tickets on page 73.

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In the Hot Ticket List, select the Working with Hot Tickets Hot Ticket.

The Administration tab information appears.

The following Job Information boxes are available:

Hot Ticket name: This box contains the name of the Hot Ticket.

Operator: This box can contain the name of the person who created the Hot Ticket. If it is left blank, then this field will represent the document author for jobs created by this Hot Ticket (for example: the document author is DocCreator for the Quick Tour Job.pdf sample file).

Remarks: This box can contain any remarks that are relevant for this partic-ular Hot Ticket.

Customer contact: This box can contain customer information.

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Options Tab

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Click the Options tab.

The Options tab specifies how the jobs that are based on the Hot Ticket Working with Hot Tickets are to be handled.

The Options tab is divided into the following four panes:

Job Priority: Defines the priority of the job (High, Normal or Low).

When Job is Finished: Defines what should happen with the completed jobs. They can be automatically archived to a specified folder or automat-ically deleted. If the Notify option is selected, the System will send a message to the operator when the job is complete.

Input Channels: Defines when the input is deactivated. You can have :APOGEE Prepress deactivate the input either when the Run List is complete or when a job is finished.

Notifications: All messages related to this job will be sent to the E-mail address in this box if an E-mail server is available. The connection to the E-mail server will be configured by your :APOGEE Prepress administrator.

NOTE: The Product tab is grayed out because this ticket does not provide any imposition information.

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Plan Tab

The Plan tab shows you a graphical representation of the Production Plan. The Production Plan consists of Plan Components that describe the intended flow of :APOGEE Prepress 6.0 Tutorial

the job through the :APOGEE Prepress System.

NOTE: For more information on Production Plans, see What is a Production Plan? on page 59.

Z To display the Plan tab1 Click the Plan tab.

2 Maximize the window so that you can see the complete Production Plan.

You may still need to use the scroll bar. In this case, you can resize or collapse the Hot Ticket List pane and/or the Output Devices pane to see the complete Production Plan.

3 Click the first icon in the Production Plan, this is the Hot Folder Plan Component.

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The Hot Folder Initial Settings are displayed in the Settings pane.

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A Production Plan always consists of a number of Production Plan Compo-nents. These components contain the necessary information and processing parameters that will be used to successfully process the job. Each Production Plan component is assigned specific tasks for which you can define the settings.

Every Task Processor is installed with a set of Initial Settings. These are the factory default settings. You cannot change or delete the initial settings.

The Production Plan contains the following components:

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Hot Folder

The Hot Folder acts as an input channel in which the files to be processed are dropped.

The Hot Folder, and all the other input channels, always contains a Keep Results Action. This ensures that your original input files are stored on the System so that you can reuse them at any time.

A Parameter Set is a group of settings that determine the behavior of a Task Processor.

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PDF Render

PDF Render is a multi-functional Plan component that includes four processing functions. These functions are divided into the following categories:repress 6.0 Tutorial

Trapping: This function allows you to manipulate the trapping behavior for your job.

NOTE: The trapping function of the Render is only active when you have purchased a license.

Separate: This function allows you to manipulate the spot color behavior for your job as well as define how the job should be separated.

Render: This function allows you to control color management, overprint and fonts.

Screen: This function allows you to choose the dot shape, frequency and screen type to be used when the job is output.

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TIFF Platesetter

The TIFF Platesetter is a multi-functional output Plan component that includes the following two functions::APOGEE Prepress 6.0 Tutorial

Image: This function allows the operator to determine which separations will be output and in which order. Other settings are available, depending on the type of output device.

Output: This function is used to select the media in the Output Device and to set the resolution at which the job should be output. Other settings are avail-able, depending on the type of output device.

Press

The final Plan component is the Press. This component is used to describe the characteristics of the press on which the job will be printed. It allows you to set certain parameters that are relevant for the other Plan components.

The Press Plan component must be attached to the high-resolution output device at the end of the Production Plan.

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Inputting a Document

Follow the procedure below to input a sample PDF file.repress 6.0 Tutorial

Z To locate the sample files1 Browse via your network to the :APOGEE Prepress Server (this is the

computer which is shown in the hardware pane of the System Overview).

2 Open the SupportFiles folder on the :APOGEE Prepress Server.

You will see a SampleFiles subfolder. All sample files required for this Tutorial are located in this SampleFiles folder.

Z To input a sample PDF file and start processing a job1 Context-click the Working with Hot Tickets Hot Ticket and select Upload

Document from the context menu.

2 Select Apogee Render 4Pages.PDF from the SampleFiles folder.

3 Click Open.

The processing begins and the job appears in the Jobs window.

4 Select the Jobs window to see the new job.

NOTE: Macintosh users will see that the document upload will automatically mount the HOTFOLDERROOT share on their desktop. The input document is copied to this folder.

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Looking at the Jobs Window

In the Jobs window, you can monitor, view, and manage the jobs that are submitted to the :APOGEE Prepress System. The Job List now contains the job :APOGEE Prepress 6.0 Tutorial

that you have just submitted (by uploading the Apogee Render 4Pages.PDF file to the Working with Hot Tickets Hot Folder). The job name is the name of your input document, in this case Apogee Render 4Pages.

Z To look at the Job List Select the Working with Hot Tickets - Apogee Render 4Pages job.

When the PDF file is input, :APOGEE Prepress performs the following processing steps:

PDF Rendering: Trapping (if activated and licensed), color separation handling, rendering and screening.

Outputting, i.e. imaging.

1. The Apogee Render 4Pages job in the Job List.

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Checking the Job Results

The Results tab in the Jobs window allows you to visually check the Job Results. The Results tab is divided into the following panes:repress 6.0 Tutorial

Flow Activity pane

Job Layout pane

Separations pane

The separation indicators are also displayed beside the thumbnails in the Job Layout pane.

Z To view the Flow Activity pane, thumbnails and separations1 In the Jobs window, click the Results tab.

2 You can show/hide the Flow Activity pane by selecting View > Panes > Flow Activity, or by clicking the Activity button.

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In the Flow Activity pane, you can follow the processing of the job. The Flow Activity pane shows you the Production Plan, without the Input Channel. Any active Task Processor has a green border to show that it is active.

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3 In the Flow Activity pane, double-click PDF Render (the first icon in the Flow Activity pane) while it is active.

The Activity Monitor window for PDF Render appears. This window gives you detailed information on the status of the PDF Render.

4 Close the Activity Monitor window.

5 Look at the Job Layout pane.

The Job Layout pane displays the thumbnails of all pages that have been processed. When a page has been separated, a separation indicator in the form of a small square filled with C, M, Y, K or a circle filled with a spot color appears next to the thumbnail. A check mark is added to the separation indicator when the corresponding separation has been output correctly. When all separations of a page are successful, a green check mark is displayed above that page in the Job Layout pane.

6 Click the thumbnail of page 1 to view the separation results in the Separa-tions pane.

7 You can show/hide the Separations pane by selecting View > Panes > Separations, or by clicking the Separations button in the Flow Activity pane.

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The Separations pane displays all separations for the selected thumbnail.repress 6.0 Tutorial

Z To adjust the Results viewThe arrangement of the page thumbnails in the Results tab can be adjusted.

1 Select View > Columns > 2 to view 2 page thumbnails next to each other in the Job Layout pane.

2 Select View > Scale > Fit to Window to expand the 2 thumbnails as much as possible, but still fit in the Job Layout pane.

NOTE: View > Columns > Fill Width can only be selected when using a fixed scale size (Small, Normal or Large).

Job Status Icon

In the Job List, you can see the status of your jobs. An icon is displayed at the left of the job name. This icon indicates the current or last activity associated with the corresponding job. The Job Status icon for this job indicates that the job was completed successfully.

NOTE: Refer to the icon overview in the Online Guide for information on icons.

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LESSONCreating Hot Tickets

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4In this lesson you will learn how to create your own Hot Ticket starting from a Blank Hot Ticket Template. You will also be introduced to the various Actions you can use in a Production Plan. Finally, you will submit the Hot Ticket to the :APOGEE Prepress System and use it to process a job.

This lesson is designed for users of all :APOGEE Prepress products.

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Z To create a new Hot Ticket1 In the Hot Tickets window, choose File > New from Templates.

The Templates window appears.

2 From the Category list, select Blank.

3 From the Template list, select Blank Hot Ticket.

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