Trendsetter 400/800 base, AL, Spectrum
MCE Controlled Release Version 3.0 (ECO CA02432, 24 Oct 2003)

Description | Fixes and Features | Install Time and Order | Limitations | Dependencies | Workflow Compatibility

NOTE: You must install the version of Service Shell in this controlled release before downloading firmware in this controlled release.

Description

This is the base install for MCE Trendsetter Base, Trendsetter AL, and Trendsetter/Proofsetter Spectrum.

CD: 651-00057B (link points to CD files on Production's master server). Order the CD from CD.Requests@Creo.com.

SAP part number for kit that includes CD plus Print Console Quick Start Guide: 634-00142B.
For general information about controlled releases, see the FAQ for Controlled Releases.

Major features and fixes

This is the base install for MCE Trendsetter Base, Trendsetter AL, and Trendsetter/Proofsetter Spectrum.

MCE Firmware 1.18:

• 2nd release of Early Production Code
• Test Plot Applet Support
• Vacuum levels now in kPa
• VMR option available
• 4800 DPI mainscan resolution available
• Proof margin (type 2) for Fuji changed
• New UnloadOffset parameter
• Cleanmode parameter moved
• New FW Directory
• New Default Carrier Thickness parameter
• PLL Stability Check
• New Lockout Command
• New Head Command
• DuPont Staccato 20
• Very small plate (4 reg pin drum) support
• Chemistry Free and UDRC Support
• Brisque direct (through Brisque Agent)

Thermal Head Firmware 1.83

• E-model support

Media Console version 1.2.1

• Unlimited media support – Provides functionality for more than 16 media slots.

Service Shell 2.5

• Test plot applet to replace proofing series script

Brisque Agent version 1.00.53

• Allows Brisque Direct Connect – Brisque can send data directly to Spectrum via LV SCSI or TSP.

Time and Order to install and/or upgrade from previous release

Install in the order given. Total time - 4 hours (minimum).
Review the Dependencies before beginning. For more information see the release notes for each component.

Limitations

• Brisque Direct - Brisque Agent (build 53) is only compatible with Brisque ver. 4.1
• Media Console 1.2.1 - New Database that is not compatible with MC 1.x database (no upgrade path – must be manually done by Service Tools team)
• DEC Alpha not supported for Print Console
• DEC Alpha not supported for Service Shell
• Older Dell and Data General workstations may have inadequate performance.
• Manual mode proofing works only with Print Console (Allegro does not support manual mode proofing)

Dependencies

• Windows 2000 SP2 operating system on workstation or Brisque Unix system
• Ultra 39160 Low voltage SCSI card in workstation or TSP card for Brisque

Workflow compatibility

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

• Prinergy 2.1.0: GDAPI connection tested.
• Brisque: GDAPI connection tested using TSP with version 4.1. If Print Console is upgraded from ver 3.4 or below, the Brisque lookup tables update must be loaded or the device will not be recognized. See the "Brisque Direct Update.txt" patch file in the root of the Controlled Release CD for instructions on doing this.
• Allegro: Tiff connectivity available with Allegro Console 2.1.
• TIFF Workflows: Tested with a range of test files from various systems.
• CRI Workflows: Not available. CRI is no longer supported with Print Console 2.1 and later.