Controlled release version 0.2 (pre-release of 1.0)

CR 1.0 for Magnus VLF is planned to release in August 2004. This page provides preliminary release information. Unless stated otherwise, this information also pertains to CR 1.0

Components | Fixes and features | Installation and time | Known problems | Limitations | Dependencies | Workflow compatibility

NOTE: You must install the version of Service Shell in this controlled release before downloading firmware in this controlled release. See Installation instructions for details.

Components

SAP part number for Bill of Materials (including controlled release CD and Print Console Operator Manual): tbd
(contact Michael Joy if you require a CD)

Limitations

• Does not support featureless edge detect or strap groove edge detect. Contact the VLF core team for more information.
• Does not support plate large rotation angles with Stacatto imaging (>2500 microradians). Contact the VLF core team for more information.
• Does not support head stage.
• CL devices require a manual step during Print Console installation, in order to display the correct animation images. This is described in the readme.txt file in the top-level directory on the CD.

Dependencies

• LVD SCSI card on workstation

Workflow compatibility

Workflow items are not part of the release, but have been tested for compatibility.

• Prinergy Evo is not yet supported (testing is underway).
• Tested with Prinergy 2.2 and 2.3.
  • Note: With Prinergy 2.3 and dual-plate machines, the Prinergy registry flag GDEN_QueueGdapiJobsAsSurfaces should be set to 1 (otherwise Prinergy will send each separation as a separate job, which will result in the machine to image only a single plate at a time).

• Brisque support is as follows:
  • Brisque 4.1.76 is supported, but must be accompanied with: 
    • Brisque Output Update 5 (see http://techplanet.creo.com/software_solutions/workflow_software/brisque/content/docs/ReadMe_4_1_76_Output_5.pdf for more details) 
    • LUT_Update.tar patch (available on Controlled Release CD) 
    • A manual bypass patch (ManBypas.tar) is also needed for MCU’s (available as a patch from the Brisque ftp site: ftp://cilftp.creo.com/pws/brisque/download/v41/patches/TSCL on Controlled Release CD)
  • Brisque 5.0 is supported, but must be accompanied with:
    • MagnusLutUpdate.tar patch. (available on Controlled Release CD).
  • Tested with Brisque Agent 1.00.054.
  • Magnus VLF S-Speed requires a single TSP75 card. Magnus VLF F- or V-speed requires dual TSP75 cards.
  • Brisque can not yet drive V-speed devices at full speed without incurring retraces. A Screen2Go configuration is recommended for this case.
  • See (https://sales.creo.com/sales/sip.nsf/ABSN/5033) for more details on Brisque supported devices and recommended configurations for Magnus VLF.
• Allegro: supported via TIFF connection to Print Console (Allegro Console configuration).
• TIFF Workflows: Tested with a range of test files from various systems.
• CRI Workflows: Not available. CRI is no longer supported by Print Console.

Major fixes and features

• CR 1.0 will be the first controlled release for Magnus VLF.

Installation instructions and time per task

Install in the order given.  

Installation time depends on which components need to be installed. In most cases, the components should be used as shipped from the factory. The description below applies in the case where the workstation was not shipped from the factory, and therefore must be installed/upgraded in the field.

Review the Dependencies before beginning. Also for more information, see the release notes for each component.

Note: Until CR 1.0 is released, it is not recommended to upgrade MCE firmware unless requested or approved by the Magnus VLF development team.