Trendsetter 400/800 base, AL, Spectrum
MCE Controlled Release Version 3.2 (ECO CA03275, 27 Jan 2004)

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

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: 651-00057D (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 1.18.10:

• Test Plot Applet Support
• Carriage stall problem fixed
• 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)

Overwriting pattern file 1.10

• New DuPont AM patterns 54, 55
• Fixed Fuji pattern 100, new pattern 101

Thermal Head Firmware 1.93

• Fheadcal bug fixed
• E-model support
• Swidth moved to HDM block – now media dependant
• Supports reverse light valve polarity to increase head life

Media Console version 1.2.3

• Unlimited media support – Provides functionality for more than 16 media slots.
• Supports all Plates but only Dupont proofing media
• No time limit security feature

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 ver. 4.1 output update 5 is required.
• Media Console 1.2.3 - New Database that is not compatible with Media Console 1.1 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.

Dependencies

• Windows 2000 SP2 operating system on workstation or Brisque Unix system.
• LVD SCSI card or suitable converter on workstation.
• Adequate performance achieved with Dell Optiplex GX270 (1 x 3.06GHz with hyperthreading, 1GB RAM).

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. ONLY.
• 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.
• Allegro2.1: Connectivity through Allegro Console.

Known problems

Applies to Trendsetter Autoloader only
Automatic load calibrate does not work.
The release notes for the MCE firmware included in this CR instruct you to enter command load cal to have the device set the mh DistSensorToLEC parameter during an automatic load. However, there are two problems with this command. First, it should be load calibrate (assuming the previous load was an automatic load), and second, this command does not work in this firmware release. The plate is picked, but the picker never goes down and the device “hangs.” Thus, it is necessary to do a manual load calibrate to set the mh DistSensorToLEC parameter:

1. In Service Shell's command box, enter the manual load calibrate command for the plate size you will be loading. For example:
   load m 570 s 378 mi 2 ms 2 manual calibrate
2. Manually load a plate of the dimensions you entered in step 1.
   The mh DistSensorToLEC parameter is set and automatically saved during the load when the plate is wrapped on the drum and the device measures its mainscan size.