ThermoFlex release notes (739-00090A-EN)
Controlled release version 2.1 (ECO CA04436)

Components | Fixes and features | Installation and time | 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.

Description

• CD1: ThermoFlex controlled release items: 651-00157A-A (link points to CD files on Production's master server). Order this CD from CD.Requests@Creo.com.
• CD2: ITP test files: 21-0136A (link points to CD files on Production's master server). Order this CD from CD.Requests@Creo.com.

Components

SAP part number for Bill of Materials (including controlled release CD and Print Console Operator Manual):
20-0199A

Limitations

• Not suitable for Lotem-based devices (works on VLF-based ThermoFlex devices)
• Use of a Windows 2000 server is not recommended on machines prior to FX41, since the dongle must be replaced and the cost will be charged to the customer

Dependencies

• TIFF Downloader Licence - To obtain a license key, send your request to license.key@creo.com
• CTK Viewer Licence - To obtain a license key:
  1. Start Copydot Toolkit
  2. Open the Settings/License dialog box to view the System Key and your current License Key.
  3. Include both the System Key and current License Key in an email request to license.key@creo.com..
  The License Key will be a number and letter sequence. Cut and paste your new key into the license key field completely, overwriting what is already there and ensuring that there are no trailing blank characters. Contact the License Key account for assistance if you do not get the "License Key has been successfully installed" message.
• Dongle for TIFF Assembler, 22-0069
• PrintConsole has made an exception with TFE to allow its use on NT4.0
• NT4.0 servers must have NT4.0 Service Pack 4 installed to run TIFF Assembler 1.2.
• Windows 2000 servers must have a compatible dongle to run TIFF Assembler 2.0.
• TFX head firmware 1.14 must be used with MPE firmware 1.41.

Workflow compatibility

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

• TIFF Workflows: The ThermoFlex is an open system and will accept any 1-bit 2400dpi color separated TIFFs that are screened with flexo specified angles.

Major fixes and features

• Support for V-speed imaging
• Changing the mode media parameter when using metric units in Print Console

• Print Console - PCOperator and CreoService accounts created
• Print Console installs on Windows 2000 with Sasser security patches
• Firmware - Expanded boundaries for media thickness
• Firmware - Fix for drum position error after plotting

Installation instructions and time per task

Install in the order given. Total time - 3.0 hours (minimum).
Review the Dependencies before beginning. Also for more information, see the release notes for each component.