Konica Minolta bizhub C451 - Manual (Page 19)

F I E R Y S Y S T E M 8 e - Q u i c k r e f e r e n c e FIERY SYSTEM 8e RELEASE 2
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Fiery System 8e New & Enhanced Features, Advantages & Benefits
Standard Features
FEATURE NAME KEY FUNCTIONS & FEATURES FIERY ADVANTAGE CUSTOMER BENEFITS
EFI Driver • Full bi-directional capability – Gives the
user dynamic printer status information,
including paper and toner levels. When BIDI
is not available, the information displayed is
static and read-only.
• Customizable Basic tab – The pre-defined
options in the Basic tab may vary between
embedded and server implementations, but
users may always customize this using the
same mechanism used in the current driver to
customize shortcuts.
• Improved layout bitmap – Dynamic
interactive layout bitmap that scales based
on output paper size. Quick color or image
shortcuts allow the user to define color or
image transformation by selecting the image
type of the user’s print job. Shortcuts include
Office Preset, GA Preset, B&W Preset and
Draft Preset.
• Interactive machine bitmap – Interactive
machine bitmap shows toner and paper
levels as well as common printer status
information and error conditions. In addition,
selecting a particular tray will select that tray
as a paper source for the print job. This will
be reflected in the paper source PPD options.
When BIDI is not available, the information
displayed is static and read-only.
• Layered simple UI – PPD categories are
organized by tab (represented by icons) with
the most common printing options
represented under a user-customizable Basic
tab.
• Toner and Paper status info (Basic tab) –
Paper, toner and printer status info is
displayed in the Basic tab, giving the user
quick information on the status of the printing
device.
• Available in both PS and PCL – Both
versions have the general same set of UI
features, with minor differences.
• Available for Windows and Mac – This
feature is available for both Mac and
Windows platforms. The supported operating
system versions are Windows XP (latest
version), Windows 2000 (latest version,
Windows XP 64-bit, Windows Vista.
• Section 508 Usability – The driver is
designed to be Sec 508 compliant.
Navigation is done thru ‘Tab’ key and
selecting different tabs is thru ‘Alt + number’
which is displayed as a mouse over.
Note: Section 508 was enacted to eliminate
barriers in information technology and to make
available new opportunities for people with
disabilities.
Note: EFI Driver 3 is now compatible with Microsoft
Windows 32 & 64bit versions of Windows XP,
Windows 2003 and Vista. Mac Print Center Plug-Ins for
Fiery also are now compatible with Intel based Macs.
• EFI Driver is the culmination of years of Fiery
development of an extremely intuitive user
interface that serves as the gateway to all
of Fiery’s capability and power. With over
14 million Fiery users throughout the world,
Fiery Driver is arguably the most recognized
and used printer interface for color prints.
The combination of intuitive design and a
large user population positions Fiery as an
easy-to-use utility that requires minimal
training and support.
• Offers full BIDI capability to show
engine options and status dynamically.
• Networked printing is a primary
target. USB printing is a secondary
target.
• User authentication increases security
and helps to reduce costs.
• Icon-driven interface adheres to
industry standard navigation, reducing
operator steps.
• The improved interface is extremely
intuitive with automation capabilities
that reduce training and increase
productivity.
• For the office user, basic printing
options are more intuitive with faster
access to PPD options.
• For the skilled operator, visual
representations of the output when
selecting advanced settings like Mixed
Media and Booklet Maker reduce
potential for error.
• Fiery increases productivity with faster
access to the most frequently used
settings with the customizable Basic
Tab.
• Fiery’s close integration with the
engine provides bi-directional
communication with the printer
without the need to physically check
the LCD.