EOM00279-000

PCC
Version2.4x

Operation Manual

KOMORI CORPORATION

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CONTENTS
1. System Configuration and Outline of Functions
System Configuration..................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Outline of Functions ....................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Screen Configuration ..................................................................................................................................... 1-3

2. Installation and Uninstallation Procedure

Installation Procedure .................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Uninstallation Procedure................................................................................................................................ 2-2

3. Starting and Exiting PCC

Starting PCC .................................................................................................................................................. 3-1
Exiting PCC.................................................................................................................................................... 3-2

4. Configuring
Configuring..................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
PQ4 Format Data Initial Value Setup............................................................................................................. 4-3
Setting Specification Value ....................................................................................................................... 4-4
Setting Splitting Method of File Name ...................................................................................................... 4-4
Automatic Mode File Extension Setup ........................................................................................................... 4-5
Template Priority Setup ................................................................................................................................. 4-6

5. Template Setup
Creating/Editing a Template .......................................................................................................................... 5-1
Setting Options in Templates........................................................................................................................ 5-3
Standard Setup......................................................................................................................................... 5-4
Details Setting........................................................................................................................................... 5-6
PQ4 Format Details ....................................................................................................................................... 5-8

6. Creating Inkprofile Data

Displaying PPF Preview Images.................................................................................................................... 6-1
Printing a Preview Image.......................................................................................................................... 6-2
Creating an Inkprofile for Single-sided Printing (Sheet-fed Single Facer) ..................................................... 6-3
Displaying a Graph Window ..................................................................................................................... 6-3
Checking the Results Numerically ............................................................................................................ 6-5
Printing a Graph/Text................................................................................................................................ 6-5
Saving an Inkprofile to a Floppy Disk ....................................................................................................... 6-6
Saving an Inkprofile to a Magnetic Card................................................................................................... 6-7
Creating an Inkprofile for Duplex Printing (a Reversing Press, a Perfector Press and a Web Press that are
specified with sheet fed printing).................................................................................................................... 6-9
Setting the Preview Image Link ................................................................................................................ 6-9
Canceling the Link of Preview Images.................................................................................................... 6-10
Displaying a Graph Window ................................................................................................................... 6-11
Checking the Results Numerically .......................................................................................................... 6-11
Printing a Graph/Text.............................................................................................................................. 6-11
Saving an Inkprofile to a Floppy Disk ..................................................................................................... 6-12
Saving an Inkprofile to a Magnetic Card................................................................................................. 6-12
Saving a PDF Preview Image ...................................................................................................................... 6-13

7. Operation of the Preview Image

Move and Rotate............................................................................................................................................ 7-1
Preparation of Separated Images (the Separation of the Channels) ............................................................. 7-2
Mixing Monochromatic Channels to the Composite Channel ........................................................................ 7-3
Displaying Preview Image Information........................................................................................................... 7-4

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Displaying Press Area and Blade Position..................................................................................................... 7-5

Zoom In, Zoom Out and Whole View............................................................................................................. 7-6

8. Customizing Inkprofile Creation

Setting Press Specification ............................................................................................................................ 8-1
Using the Blade Opening Coefficient and the Ink-set Value Coefficient ........................................................ 8-3
Changing the Ink-set Value............................................................................................................................ 8-4
Switching Between the Solid/No Solid Settings ............................................................................................. 8-5
Using Original Calibration Curve................................................................................................................... 8-6
Creating Calibration Curve ....................................................................................................................... 8-6
Applying Calibration Curve ....................................................................................................................... 8-6

9. Editing an Inkprofile
Deleting Unit .................................................................................................................................................. 9-1
Adding Unit .................................................................................................................................................... 9-2
Clearing Unit .................................................................................................................................................. 9-3
Changing Color Order.................................................................................................................................... 9-4

10. Others
Setting Font ................................................................................................................................................. 10-1
Creating an Inkprofile from a TIFF file ......................................................................................................... 10-2
Creating Inkprofile Data from PPF and PNG Files Received Using JDF..................................................... 10-3
Creating an Inkprofile from IS1 File ............................................................................................................. 10-4
Adding Color Data .................................................................................................................................. 10-4
Deleting Color Data ................................................................................................................................ 10-4
Creating Inkprofile Data .......................................................................................................................... 10-4
Creating an Inkprofile from a KView File...................................................................................................... 10-5
Reading Inkprofile Data (PQC Data)............................................................................................................ 10-6
Reading a Magnetic Card ....................................................................................................................... 10-6
Reading Inkprofile Data from a Floppy Disk, Etc. ................................................................................... 10-7
Printing a Graph/Text.............................................................................................................................. 10-7
Compare Inkprofile Data .............................................................................................................................. 10-8
Printing Comparison Data....................................................................................................................... 10-9
Creating Inkprofile Data in Automatic Mode .............................................................................................. 10-10
Automatic Configuration Setup ............................................................................................................. 10-10
Starting Automatic Mode ...................................................................................................................... 10-11
Exiting Automatic Mode ........................................................................................................................ 10-12

11. TOPILS Data Output

Enabling TOPILS Data Output..................................................................................................................... 11-1
Setup for Outputting TOPILS Data .............................................................................................................. 11-2
Template Setup............................................................................................................................................ 11-3
Creating/Editing a Template ................................................................................................................... 11-3
Setting Options in Templates................................................................................................................. 11-4
Creating Inkprofile Data ............................................................................................................................... 11-6
Displaying PPF Preview Images............................................................................................................. 11-6
Setting the Preview Image Link .............................................................................................................. 11-8
Canceling the Link of Preview Images.................................................................................................... 11-9
Displaying a Graph Window ................................................................................................................. 11-10
Checking the Results Numerically ........................................................................................................ 11-11
Printing a Graph/Text............................................................................................................................ 11-11
Saving an Inkprofile to a Floppy Disk ................................................................................................... 11-11
Checking the Floppy Disk Contents........................................................................................................... 11-12

12. Authentication
Authentication .............................................................................................................................................. 12-1
Registering Authentication for PCC ........................................................................................................ 12-1

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13. Appendix
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................... 13-1
The magnetic card read/write device does not operate.......................................................................... 13-1

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TRADEMARKS
Microsoft, Windows, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The copyrights for this manual are protected by copyright law. Use or reproduction (copying) of all or part of this
manual without the express written permission of KOMORI Corporation could be a violation of the copyright
holder’s copyrights.

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1System Configuration
and Outline of Functions
 System Configuration and Outline of Functions 1-1

System Configuration
KOMORI guarantees that this equipment will run normally under the operating environment described below.
Be sure to carefully read the operating conditions and do not run the system under a different operating
environment.

Simultaneous operation of this software and other software

When using this software, operation cannot be guaranteed if simultaneously using software other than Komori
software or software made by another company and installed at the responsibility of Komori.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (Software)

One of the operating systems, Windows 2000 /Windows XP Professional /Windows Vista Business Edition /
Windows 7 Professional /Windows 8 Pro (32 bit / 64 bit) is required.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (Hardware)

The hardware environment should allow smooth and stable operation by the software required by the software
operating environment above.

Minimum specifications
• CPU: 1GHz or faster
• RAM: 1GB or more (However, if you use Windows Vista /Windows 7 /Windows 8, 2GB or more is required.)
• 40 GB or larger hard disk (However, free hard disk space of 15 GB or more is required.)
• A monitor with a resolution of at least 1024 x 768 pixels that can display at least 65,000 colors simultaneously.
• CD-ROM drive
• USB port
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Network connection capability *1 (when transferring PPF files via a network)
• Serial port (D-SUB9pin) x 1 (for Magnetic Card Device)
(However, when using an FD-BOX [a device that outputs TOPILS data], an additional serial port [D-SUB 9-pin] is
required separately from the above.)
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Note
When using a commercially available USB serial conversion cable, use the cable designated by Komori. Operation cannot be
guaranteed when using a different cable.
Komori designated cable: Model number USB-RSAQ5, made by I·O DATA (as of July 30, 2008)

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (Network)

When using this software in a network environment, it is the customer’s responsibility to make the computer access
authorization settings, take antivirus measures, etc.
Please carefully discuss network traffic issues and the installation and setup of antivirus and other software with your
system administrator.

*1 In addition to network transfer, PPF files can also be transferred using MO disks and other large capacity media.

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Outline of Functions
PCC has the following functions.
• Displaying preview image(s) of PPF file(s) *1, TIFF (8 bit/CMYK) file(s) *1.
• Creating a PQC file from a PPF file, TIFF (8 bit/CMYK) file, or IS1 file *2.*3
• Use JDF to display a preview image of the received PPF file or PNG file and generate the inkprofile data.*4
• Outputting the created inkprofile data to a magnetic card, a floppy disk (PQ0/PQ4 format *5) or in TOPILS format.
• Separating a preview image into monochromatic channels.
• Composing monochromatic channels to the composite channel.
• Creating JPEG file to use in K-STATION *6, KMS-IV *7.
• Converting PQC file media between a magnetic card and a floppy disk (PQ0 format).

*1 Output PPF files with their resolution at approximately 50.8 dpi, and even when TIFF (8 bit/CMYK) files are used, output them at a resolution
ranging from about 50 to 72 dpi. In addition, special colors cannot be used with TIFF (8 bit/CMYK) files.
*2 Intermediate file format for Komori ink data output from InkPro made by Creo Inc.
*3 Available for a press manufactured by KOMORI.
*4 To use JDF to receive a PPF file or PNG file, PCC Version 2.30 or later and K-Station Version 2.11 or later are required.
*5 [PQ0 format and PQ4 format]
There are two types of inkprofile data output formats: PQ0 and PQ4.
For PQC-S, PQC-W, PQC-IV, KMS, K-STATION, KHS-AI and PQC Data Manager, be sure to save the data in either PQ0 or PQ4. For other
models, PQ0 format can be selected.
*6 JPEG files are used by K-Station Ver. 2.0 or later.
*7 JPEG files are used by KMS-IV Ver. 2.0 or later.

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Screen Configuration
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Use this command to select a menu.

1 Menu bar
The menu corresponding to the active popup window is displayed.
Includes buttons for some of the most common commands in PCC.
2 Tool bar
When you click the icon the command is executed.
Displays the information of the display magnification, the template
3 Status dialog name, offset value and rotate angle that are applied to an active
popup window (PPF preview image window and IS1 window).

4 Status bar Displays the status of the command currently being executed.

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2Installation and
Uninstallation Procedure
 Installation and Uninstallation Procedure 2-1

Installation Procedure
Please implement the following operation when you install*1 PCC.

1. Turn on your computer and start Windows.

2. Insert the supplied CD-ROM (PCC Installation Disk) into the CD-ROM drive.

3. The installer will start automatically, so follow the instructions on the screen.*2
If the installer does not start automatically, start up Explorer and then start up [CD-ROM] -[PCC] - [Setup.exe].

4. When the installation completes, [KOMORI] - [PCC] short cut is made in the [Start] menu.

[Welcome Screen]
[Begin Installation]

[Product License Agreement Screen] [Installation Destination Selection]

[End Installation]

*1 Installation and uninstallation should be performed by a user authorized as an Administrator.

When installation and uninstallation cannot be performed using WindowsVista, start up Explorer, execute [Setup.exe] as an Administrator, and
perform installation and uninstallation.
*2 It is recommended to install PCC in the default folder (C:/Komori/PCC).
Especially when you use Windows Vista and intend to install it under the “Program Files” folder or “Windows” folder protected by Windows, the
new function [User Account Control] makes all information added by PCC, such as a template, auto-mode definition, etc., save in a virtual store
for each logged-in user. In such a case, settings should be made for each logged-in user.

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Uninstallation Procedure
Please implement the following operation when you uninstall*1 PCC.

1. Select [Settings] - [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu.

2. Double click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon in the [Control Panel] window.

3. Select [PCC] in the [Install/Uninstall] properties, and then press the [Add/Remove] button.

4. The uninstaller will start, and follow the instructions.

Also, manually delete the [KOMORI] - [PCC] folder that stored PCC practice file, which was created at the time of
installation.

*1 Installation and uninstallation should be performed by a user authorized as an Administrator.

When installation and uninstallation cannot be performed using WindowsVista, start up Explorer, execute [Setup.exe] as an Administrator, and
perform installation and uninstallation.

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3Starting and Exiting PCC
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Starting PCC
CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

Select [KOMORI] - [PCC] - [PCC.exe] from the [Start] menu of Windows.

When PCC is run for the first time the [PCC Registration] dialog will appear.
Please perform PCC authorization registration. (Details: Refer to 12-1 <Authentication>.)

After registration, the PCC program will start by pressing [OK] button.

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Exiting PCC
CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

When you are finished using the PCC program, click [x] button on the upper right of the main frame window, or select
[Exit] from the [File] menu.

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4Configuring
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Configuring
CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing any work.

CAUTION
For Windows Vista, environmental settings are required for each logged-in user irrespective of the logged-in user’s status.

1. Select the [Environment] command from the [File] menu. The following dialog will appear.
When using a magnetic card device, connect the computer and the magnetic card device using the supplied
cable in the condition with the magnetic card device turned off, and then turn on the magnetic card device.
2. Please click the [OK] button when the Environment settings are complete.

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Set the serial port of the computer to which the magnetic card device is connected.
When you press the [detect] button, PCC automatically recognizes the magnetic card device and then
sets the serial port. If the magnetic card device is not detected, check the magnetic card device power
1 and cable connections, and then set the serial port manually.
When using a computer with multiple serial ports, the PCC may be unable to recognize the magnetic
card device if another serial device that competes with the communication protocol between the PCC
and magnetic card device is connected. Set the serial port manually in this case as well.

2 Set the units (mm or inch) used with the PCC software.
Set the default values for the project name and job name used when saving the inkprofile data in PQ4
3 format *1. (Details: Refer to 4-3 <PQ4 Format Data Initial Value Setup>.)
Check this checkbox to close the monochromatic PPF preview image windows after mixing
4 monochromatic PPF preview images to create a composite preview image.
Check this checkbox to display special color preview images using CMYK process colors.
5 When this checkbox is not checked, special color preview images are displayed as gray. *2

*1 [PQ0 format and PQ4 format]

There are two types of inkprofile data output formats: PQ0 and PQ4.
For PQC-S, PQC-W, PQC-IV, KMS, K-STATION, KHS-AI and PQC Data Manager, be sure to save the data in either PQ0 or PQ4. For other
models, PQ0 format can be selected.
*2 When CMYK value is set, a dialog box for setting the CMYK color appears when a PPF file that contains special colors is opened. The
values input to this dialog box are saved in SPOTCOLOR.TXT in the folder containing PCC.exe (PCC run file). When editing the input
values, edit this file directly using the Notepad, etc.

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Check this checkbox to apply the film calibration curve and plate calibration curve defined by the PPF
file.
6 When this checkbox is unchecked, the unmodified preview image data is used as the image area
coverage data.
When outputting TOPILS data *1, this checkbox must be checked in advance. When this checkbox is
7 checked, the menus related to TOPILS data output can be selected.

8 Automatic mode processing starts when PCC is started.

Check this checkbox to close the source windows after writing the inkprofile data to a magnetic card or
9 saving the data on a floppy disk or a hard disk.
Check this checkbox to display a save completed message after writing the inkprofile data to a
10 magnetic card or saving the data on a floppy disk or a hard disk.
*2
Check this checkbox to display a message asking whether to save that image as a KView file when
11 closing preview image windows.
The automatic mode sets the extension of the file to be converted. Only files set with an extension are
12 converted. (Details: Refer to 4-5 <Automatic Mode File Extension Setup>.)

13 This sets the template priority. (Details: Refer to 4-6 <Template Priority Setup>.)

14 This performs PCC authorization registration. (Details: Refer to 12-1 <Authentication>.)

*1 A separate FD-BOX is required to output TOPILS data.

*2 Details: Refer to 10-5 <Creating an Inkprofile from a KView File>.

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PQ4 Format Data Initial Value Setup

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

Set the default values for the project name and job name used when saving the inkprofile data in PQ4 format *1 from
among the following seven types.
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Note
The project name and job name can be a maximum 20 characters. (One double-byte character is counted as two characters.)
When the name exceeds 20 characters, the first 20 characters are used.
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Note
Characters that can be used for the project name and job name are limited to those specified by the template.
Characters that cannot be used are replaced and displayed as "0". (Details: Refer to 5-8 <PQ4 Format Details>.)
However, when “Reserved [KOMORI]” is selected, only single-byte alphanumeric characters (upper case), '-', '.', '/', ':' and
' '(space) can be used regardless of the template setting.

Item Contents
Displays up to 20 characters of the optionally set name.
Specified Value The specified value can be changed by pressing the [Reserved] button.
(Details: Refer to page 4-4 <Setting Specification Value>.)
Image File Name Uses the image file name.
Splits and uses the image file name.
Image File Name Split The splitting method can be set by pressing the [File Name Split] button.
(Details: Refer to page 4-4 <Setting Splitting Method of File Name>.)
PPF Tag [/CIP3AdmCustomer] Displays the contents of /CIP3AdmCustomer tag. *2
PPF Tag [/CIP3AdmJobName] Displays the contents of /CIP3AdmJobName tag. *2
PPF Tag [/CIP3AdmJobCode] Displays the contents of /CIP3AdmJobCode tag. *2
PPF Tag [/CIP3AdmSheetName] Displays the contents of /CIP3AdmSheetName tag.

*1 [PQ0 format and PQ4 format]

There are two types of inkprofile data output formats: PQ0 and PQ4.
For PQC-S, PQC-W, PQC-IV, KMS, K-STATION, KHS-AI and PQC Data Manager, be sure to save the data in either PQ0 or PQ4. For other
models, PQ0 format can be selected.
*2 The contents of PPF file tags can be checked from the screen illustrations in [Displaying Preview Image Information]. (Details: Refer to page
7-4 <Displaying Preview Image Information>.)

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Setting Specification Value

1. Clicking the [Reserved] button displays the project name and job name entry dialog box.

2. The set value can be changed by entering the project name and job name and clicking the [OK] button.
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Note
Characters that can be used for the project name and job name are only single-byte alphanumeric characters (upper case), '-',
'.', '/', ':' and ' '(space).

Setting Splitting Method of File Name

1. The dialog of the splitting method setting is displayed by pressing the [File Name Split] button.

2. The splitting method can be changed by selecting the method and pressing the [OK] button.

<Split by number of characters>

Sets whether to use a certain number of characters from the start of the image file name as the project name. The
remainder is used as the job name.
When the image file name is shorter than the specified number of characters, set the job name using the procedure
used when selecting [Image File Name]. 2-byte characters, such as those used for Japanese and Chinese, are
counted as two characters.

<Split at the specified character or symbol>

Uses the front portion of a specified character string as the project name, and the rear portion as the job name.
When the specified character string is included multiple times in the file name, the file name is split at the first
character string.
When the specified character string is not contained in the file name, use the procedure used when selecting [Image
File Name].

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Automatic Mode File Extension Setup

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

Specify the extension of the file to be converted when automatic mode is used. Files with extensions not specified
here cannot be converted using automatic mode.

Clicking the [Extension settings for Auto-mode] button displays in the [The file extension settings] dialog box the list
of file extensions converted by the automatic mode.
The [set] and [delete] buttons are used to add and delete extensions, and clicking the [OK] button sets the changes.

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The [Add extension] dialog will appear.

Enter the extension and click the [OK] button to add the extension to
the list.
Empty the extension and click the [OK] button to add the ‘No
1 set button
Extension’ to the list.
For the automatic mode to convert PPF and PNG files received using
JDF, ‘TXT’ must be registered as an extension. Information regarding
image files received using JDF is output to a TXT file.
An extension can be deleted by selecting it from the list and clicking
2 delete button
the [delete] button.
Clicking this button sets the following default extensions.

3 default button
<Default Extensions>
PPF, CIP, TIF, TIFF, IS1, TXT, No Extension

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Template Priority Setup

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

Clicking the [Priority settings for template] button displays the [Template Priority Settings] dialog box in which is
displayed a list of the currently registered templates.
The template at the top has the highest priority, and the priority decreases in descending order down the list.
Select a template and use the Up and Down buttons to interchange priorities.

When an image file is opened, the image size is compared with the place size of the registered template, and the
template registered with a higher rank is given priority for selection.

<Conditions for Template Selection>

1. The template has a plate size larger than the image size.
(The template plate size is compared to the image size with 3 mm added to the width and height to account for
error.)
2. The template in 1. with the smallest difference between the image size and template plate size.
3. The template in 2. registered with the highest rank.
(However, if the opened image contains image information for both sides in a single file, selection priority is given
to the template of a double facer, perfecting press, or web press over the template of a single facer.)

CAUTION
Priority is not reflected for templates with different plate sizes.

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5Template Setup
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Creating/Editing a Template
CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

The template defines the parameter such as size, blade opening, unit number, etc. of the plate that will be used on
press. The [PlateFolder] folder resides in the same folder where the PCC execution file (PCC.exe) is stored when
you install PCC. Please make the template in accordance with the machine type of the press that the template will
be used for. Up to 64 templates can be created.
In addition, if the press is a perfecting press, make two types of templates: one for when it is used as a single facer,
and one for when it is used as a reversing press.

1. Select [Template] and then [New] from the [File] menu.

The [Template Create/Edit] dialog (see the figure below) appears.
To edit an existing template, select [Template] and then [Edit] from the [File] menu.

2. Click the [OK] button to save the setting parameters. The [Save As] dialog will appear.
Designate a proper file name and save the file. The newly created template file is saved in the [PlateFolder] that
is on the same level as the folder containing the PCC Execute file.

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These settings are used as the initial values for displaying a preview image and creating an inkprofile.
The items listed below can also be changed after displaying the preview image or creating the inkprofile.
After displaying a preview
Rotation (6), Image (7) offset
image
Creating an inkprofile Machine Spec. (3), Paper Spec. (4), Inkprofile data Export Destination (5)

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Select your press type from the machine name combobox list.*1
The number of ink fountain keys (width) may differ even for the same size press, so the number of keys
1 is displayed after the machine name. Be sure to check the machine name and the number of keys of
your press and select the current machine type.
Select the inkprofile data format.
2 There are two types of inkprofile data output formats: [PQ0] and [PQ4].*2
To output inkprofile data to a magnetic card, select [PQ0].
Select specification: [Normal] [KHS] or [Original]. (Details: Refer to Chapter 8 <Customizing Inkprofile
Creation>.)
<Normal>
If a press is not equipped with KHS (Komori High performance inking System), this can be selected.
Apply a standard calibration curve and create an inkprofile.
<KHS>
3 If a press is equipped with KHS, this should be selected.
Create the image area coverage data as an inkprofile.
<Original>
If a press is not equipped with KHS (Komori High performance inking System), this can be selected.
Whereas for <Normal> the PCC’s standard conversion curve is used, for <Original> the original
conversion curve that you created is used to create the inkprofile data.
Conversion curves are created using the CurveEditTool.
Select Paper specifications in [Normal] mode (3). There are 2 types of paper specifications: ([Coated
4 paper] or [Uncoated paper]). When [Uncoated paper] is selected, larger overall inkprofile data is
created compared to [Coated paper].
Select the storage destination drive or folder when saving the inkprofile data to a floppy disk or the hard
5 disk.
Select the rotation of the preview image.
• [90 deg.], [180 deg.], and [270 deg.] show the angle from the [0 deg.] orientation when rotating in the
counterclockwise direction.
6 • [(*) 0 deg.] shows the angle from the 0 deg orientation when the mirror surface reverse is rotated in
the left or right direction.
• [(*) 90 deg.], [(*) 180 deg.], and [(*) 270 deg.] show the angle from the [(*) 0 deg.] orientation when
rotating in the counterclockwise direction.

7 Set the offset value when positioning the preview image on the template.
When the [Option] button is clicked, the [Unit Options] dialog appears.
8 This specifies the blade opening coefficient, ink-set value coefficient, color order, perfecting unit, coater
unit, etc. (Details: Refer to 5-3 <Setting Options in Templates>.)

9 Enter the number of units in the [Unit number] edit box. Please count the coating unit as one unit.
When you click the [PQ4 format Details...] button, the [PQ4 format Details] dialog appears. This is used
to specify the conditions when storing the inkprofile data in PQ4 format.
10 This setup is only valid when PQ4 is selected at Output Format (2). (Details: Refer to 5-8 <PQ4 Format
Details>.)

*1 If the model used is not in the list, consult your Komori representative.
*2 [PQ0 format and PQ4 format]
There are two types of inkprofile data output formats: PQ0 and PQ4.
For PQC-S, PQC-W, PQC-IV, KMS, K-STATION, KHS-AI and PQC Data Manager, be sure to save the data in either PQ0 or PQ4. For other
models, PQ0 format can be selected.

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Setting Options in Templates

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

This sets the items for each unit.

When the [Option] button in the [Template Create/Edit] dialog is clicked, the [Unit Options] dialog appears. (A
different dialog box is displayed for the sheet-fed offset printing press (single facer, perfecting press) and for the
sheet-fed (double facer)/web press.)

[Unit Options] contains [Basic settngs] and [Detailed settings].

Normally, only [Basic settngs] is set. If the detailed setup is additionally required, set the [Detailed settings].
However, if “Original” is selected for the press specifications, but sure to set the conversion curve*1 used by
[Calibration Curve (for ORIGINAL mode)] of [Detailed settings].

*1 The original conversion curve must be created in advance using [CurveEditTool]. (Details: Refer to 8-6 <Using Original Calibration Curve>.)

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Standard Setup
This sets the blade opening coefficient, ink-set value coefficient, perfecting unit, coater unit setup and the color order
initial value.

1. Select the [Basic settings] tab.

2. Select the color order setting method with [ColorOrder Type] (6).
3. Select the unit to be changed, and then change the parameters ((1) to (5)) with the [Values] item.
4. After changing the settings, click the [Set] buttons.
5. (If you click on the [Reset] button, only the blade opening coefficient and ink-set value coefficient return to "100".)
6. When all the units have been set, click the [OK] button.

<sheet, reverse printing>

1 3
2 4
5
6

<web, perfector>

1 3
2
5

The blade opening coefficient is the coefficient for the blade opening, and the blade opening is
calculated by the following equation.

Blade opening = blade opening when the blade opening coefficient is multiplied by 100 x blade
opening coefficient (%).

1 To reduce the blade opening, set a value that is smaller than 100, and conversely, to increase the
blade opening, set a value that is larger than 100. The blade opening coefficient can be set from 0 to
199.
The blade opening coefficient set here is used only when the [Press spec.] item in the [Create
Inkprofile] dialog is set to [Normal] or [Original]. When [KHS] is selected, the value is always calculated
as 100 regardless of the value set here.

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The ink-set value coefficient is the coefficient for the ink-set value, and the ink-set value is calculated
by the following equation.

2 Ink-set value = Ink-set value when the ink-set value coefficient is 100 x ink-set value coefficient (%).

To reduce the ink-set value, set a value that is smaller than 100, and conversely, to increase the ink-set
value, set a value that is larger than 100. The value can be set from 0% to 99%.
This designates the initial value for the printing order that is displayed when creating an inkprofile. The
designation method differs according to the method selected by [ColorOrder Type] (6). The color order
can be changed when creating an inkprofile.

<When "Channel Number of Preview" is selected>

This designates which number order of color information saved in the image file is assigned to each
unit.
The order of the color information saved in the image file can be checked using the following method.

1. Open image file.

2. Select [About this image] from the [Image] menu. The image file information is displayed.
3. The color information in the image file is saved in the order indicated by the [Colors:] item.
In this example, it can be seen that the colors are saved in the order of 1. Cyan, 2. Magenta, 3.
Yellow, and 4. Black.
Then, to assign the "Black" information to Unit 1, designate "4" as a color order of Unit 1. Here, the
color information (black in this example) saved in the 4th position of the image file is assigned as
the initial value to Unit 1.
3

Note that when the printing order is designated by this method, if the order of the color information
saved at each image file is different, the initial value of the color order that is displayed each time an
inkprofile is created also differs.

<When "Color Name" is selected>

This designates which color information to assign to each unit. Designate "Special" to assign the
information for special colors. When "Special" is designated for multiple units, the color information is
assigned in order from the lowest unit number according to the color information order saved in the
image file.
If the unit is a reverse printing unit, set [Reverse].
If a unit is marked as a reverse printing unit, the "-" symbol is displayed at the left side of the unit
number.
4
Normally, the unit before reversing is set as the reversing unit.
For example, in an 8-color press in which the press prints using Units 5 to 8 after printing using Units 1
to 4 and performing reversing, Units 1 to 4 are set as the reversing units.
If the unit is a coater unit, check the [Coater Unit] check box.
5 If a unit is marked as a coater unit, the "C" is displayed at the left side of the unit number.
Note that this checkbox cannot be checked when a web press template is selected.

6 This sets the method for designating the color order. (Details: Refer to [ColorOrder] (3).)

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Details Setting
The ink-set value, the range in which the blade opening can be handled as 0% and the original conversion curve
initial value can be set.
The ink-set value is the setting for the ink fountain roller rotation amount when the press is operating at SLOW
speed.

1. Select the [Detailed settings] tab.

2. Select the unit to be changed, and then change the parameters ((1) to (5)) with the [Values] item.
3. After changing the settings, click the [Set] buttons.
(Click the [Reset] button to return to the default value.)
4. When all the units have been set, click the [OK] button.

<sheet, reverse printing>

3
1
2
4
5

<web, perfector>

3
1
2
4
5

Set the ink-set value used for blank units. A value from 0% to 99% can be specified.
1 The initial value is 20%.

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Set the ink-set value used for printing units. A value from 0% to 99% can be specified.

PCC sets the ink-set value in four steps in accordance with the average blade opening (image area
coverage) value of each unit. The initial values are the Komori standard values as follows.

Average blade opening

value (x) 0<x<10 10<=x<20 20<=x<30 30<=x<=99.5
(Image area coverage)
Ink-set value 20 25 30 35
2
For example, when the blade opening average value of Unit 1 is 12.5, in the initial setting the ink-set
value of Unit 1 is 25. Here, when the ink-set value was changed from 25 to 15 when the blade opening
average value x is 10<= x<20, the ink-set value of Unit 1 becomes 15.
In addition, to output at a constant ink-set value regardless of the blade opening value, the values for
all four steps can be set to the same value.
Noteï‚ë´
Note
When the ink-set value is set in accordance with the average blade opening of each unit, the value calculated
assuming a blade opening coefficient of 100 is used as the average blade opening of each unit.
Set the maximum value of the range over which the blade opening is to be treated as 0% among the
image area coverage data for each ink fountain key calculated from the image area. The value can be
set from 0% to 0.25%.
The initial value is 0.25%.
3
When the image area coverage value calculated from the image data for each ink fountain key is less
than 0.25%, the PCC calculations assume a blade opening of 0% for that key. Reducing this value
results in a blade opening of 0.5% even for faint images.
Select the initial calibration curve for [Original] mode. This setting can be changed later when creating
4 an inkprofile.
When this setting is made valid by [Normal] being selected for the press specifications, the overall
blade opening can be increased. (When the press specifications are [KHS] or [Original], this cannot be
5 used even if this setting is valid.)
Make this setting valid to raise the overall blade opening when the printed image is mainly solid.

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PQ4 Format Details

When you click the [PQ4 format Details...] button in the [Template Create/Edit] dialog, the [PQ4 format Details]
dialog appears. This is used to set the conditions when storing the inkprofile data in PQ4 format.

2
3
4
5

Create JPEG file for preview to use in K-STATION, KMS, PDM and KHS-AI.
This Jpeg file is only created to save inkprofile data in the PQ4 format.
Always uncheck this checkbox when using the PQC to load the inkprofile data.
• Low Quality (Small File/for FD)
This is used to create a Jpeg file for low-quality image preview.
1 Select Low Quality when using K-Station, KMS, or PDM that do not support high-quality images.
• High Quality (Large File)
This is used to create a Jpeg file for high-quality image preview.
Select High Quality when using K-Station*1, KMS*2, PDM*3, or KHS-AI*4 that support high-quality
images.
An image file used for the cut-off controller of PQA or web press is created.
This image file is created only when inkprofile data are to be saved in PQ4 format. To load inkprofile
data with PQC, be sure to uncheck this item. Also, to save the data on a FD, uncheck the checkbox.
2 This image file is created in TIFF format but cannot be loaded by PCC. If it is opened and edited with
general-image processing software, part of the information may be lost, and the data can no longer be
used.

*1 K-Station Ver. 2.11 or later

*2 KMS Version 4.23B and later for sheet-fed presses and KMS for web presses are not supported.
*3 PDM Ver. 2.12C or later
*4 All KHS-AI versions are supported.

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This is used to specify the conditions when storing the inkprofile data in PQ4 format.
<Checked>
The image file name is used as the PQ4 file name.
The file name can be changed when saving the file.
<Not checked>
PCC automatically generates an 8-byte file name based on the project name and job name used by
the K-STATION, KMS and PQC-IV, and uses it as the PQ4 file name. This file name cannot be
changed.

See the information below when determining which mode to use.

• This checkbox can be checked when loading created inkprofile data to K-STATION Ver. 2.0 or later,
KMS (for a sheet fed press) Ver. 2.1 or later, KHS-AI, or PDM.
The file name can be freely set (the initial file name is the image file name). In addition, when the
image file name is less than 8 bytes, underbars "_" are added to the end of the image file name to
make the 8 bytes, and this is displayed as the initial file name.
• When loading created inkprofile data with PQC and K-STATION or KMS other than the above,
uncheck the checkbox and save the inkprofile data using the 8-byte file name automatically
3 generated by PCC. If the inkprofile data is saved with this checkbox checked, it may not be possible
to load the data depending on the characters used in the file name.
• On KOMORI corporation equipment, when loading or selecting inkprofile data created using PCC,
the file name used when saving with PCC is not displayed. Rather than the file name, the project
name/job name with the inkprofile creation time is displayed. Therefore, the inkprofile data should be
managed not by file name but by project name and job name to enable a distinction.
[PQC-S] [KMS (sheet printing)]

This limits the characters that can be used for project names and job names.
<Checked>
All characters except ["] and [,] can be used. ["] and [,] are replaced with a space.
<Not checked>
Only single-byte alphabet letters (upper case), numbers, '-', '.', '/', ':' and ' '(space) can be used.

See the information below when determining which mode to use.

4
• Always uncheck this checkbox when loading created inkprofile data to the PQC.
This is because the PQC limits the characters that can be displayed for the project name and job
name to single-byte alphanumeric characters (upper case), '-', '.', '/', ':' and ' '(space).
• When loading created inkprofile data to the K-STATION, KMS, PDM or KHS-AI, the limitation on
characters that can be used for the project name and job name can be removed (except for ["] and
[,]) by checking this checkbox. However, note that the K-STATION, KMS, PDM or KHS-AI must also
be set not to limit the characters that can be used for the project name and job name.

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When this checkbox is checked, the specified paper information is written when saving the inkprofile
data in PQ4 format. The paper information can be changed when creating an inkprofile data.
<Paper width (mm)>
W (paper width) is obtained by adding the setting value to w (image file preview width).
However, when the "Use PPF Tag [/CIP3AdmPaperExtent]" checkbox is checked, the paper width is
obtained from the [/CIP3AdmPaperExtent] tag of the PPF file.
Note that if there is no [/CIP3AdmPaperExtent] tag in the PPF file, "w + setting value" is used as the
paper width even if the checkbox is checked.
<Paper length (mm)>
L (paper length) is obtained by adding the setting value to l (image file preview length).
However, when the "Use PPF Tag [/CIP3AdmPaperExtent]" checkbox is checked, the paper length is
obtained from the [/CIP3AdmPaperExtent] tag of the PPF file.
Note that if there is no [/CIP3AdmPaperExtent] tag in the PPF file, "l + setting value" is used as the
paper length even if the checkbox is checked.
5 <Paper thickness (mm)>
This specifies T (paper thickness).
However, when the "Use PPF Tag [/CIP3AdmPaperThickness]" checkbox is checked, the paper
thickness is obtained from the [/CIP3AdmPaperThickness] tag of the PPF file.
Note that if there is no [/CIP3AdmPaperThickness] tag in the PPF file, the setting value is used as the
paper thickness even if the checkbox is checked.
<Paper grain>
Select the default value from among 'Unknown', 'Long Grain' and 'Cross Grain'.
Note
Noteï‚ë´
This checkbox can be checked when creating a template for sheet fed presses (including reversing
and perfector presses).
Note
Noteï‚ë´
If any of the paper size items are "0" or unspecified when creating the inkprofile data, the paper size
information is not output in the inkprofile data.

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 Creating Inkprofile Data 6-1

Displaying PPF Preview Images

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

The procedure for displaying PPF preview images is as follows.

1. Select [Open] from the [File] menu.

The same operation can be performed by clicking the [Open] button of the Tool Bar.

2. The [Select file] dialog appears. Select the PPF file and click the [OK] button.
The PPF file extension is normally [*.PPF] or [*.CIP]. Specify [All Files (*.*)] for any extension other than these.
The PCC compares the PPF preview image size with the plate size of the template, and it automatically selects
the most appropriate template. The preview image is then displayed with the plate image (green background
color) centered in the sideways direction. (Details: Refer to 4-6 <Template Priority Setup>.)

3. Select the template.

The currently selected template is displayed under [Template Information] in the [PCC Status] dialog.
To change the template, select [Select Template] from the [Image] menu. The same operation can be performed

by clicking the [Select Template] button of the Tool Bar.

The [Select file] dialog appears. Select the new template name and click the [OK] button.

4. If the angle of the preview image is different from the printing angle or if the image is not mapped in the effective
image area, adjust the image angle and position. (Details: Refer to Chapter 7 <Operation of the Preview
Image>.)

5. To close the preview image window, click the [x] button at the upper right corner of the preview image window, or
activate the window to be closed and then select [Close] from the [File] menu.

1 Plate image
2 PPF preview image
3 Currently selected template name

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Printing a Preview Image

The preview image can be printed out.

CAUTION
A printer must be connected to the PCC computer to make printouts.

1. Display a Preview Image

2. The printing preview window is displayed when [Print Preview] is selected from the [File] menu while a preview
image window is active.
The preview image can be printed by selecting [Print] from the [File] menu.

When selecting [Print Preview] or [Print], a magnification dialog box will appear. Depending on the paper size of your
printer, enter an appropriate percentage size change to fit your preview onto that sheet.

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Creating an Inkprofile for Single-sided

Printing (Sheet-fed Single Facer)
CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

In the PCC, the method for creating inkprofiles differs slightly between sheet-fed single facers and presses that print
on both sides in a single pass (sheet-fed perfecting press/double facer or a web press). This section describes the
procedure for creating inkprofiles for simplex printing. (The same is true when using a sheet-fed perfecting press for
printing on a single side without perfecting.)

Displaying a Graph Window

1. Open PPF file. (Details: Refer to 6-1 <Displaying PPF Preview Images>.)

2. Check that the correct template for the press to receive the inkprofile data is selected under [Template
Information] in the [PCC Status] dialog.
Select the template if one has not already been selected. (Details: Refer to 6-1 <Displaying PPF Preview
Images>.)

3. Select [Inkprofile] - [Create] command from the [File] menu.

The same operation can be performed by clicking the [Create Inkprofile] button of the Tool Bar.

4. The [Create Inkprofile] dialog will appear.

The inkprofile data output format differs as follows for [PQ0] and [PQ4].
The data is managed by job No. Enter an 8-digit number using the numbers 0 to 9.
[PQ0] The initial value is "12345678". When the input number is less than 8 digits, 0 is added to the
front to make it an 8-digit job number.
The data is managed by project name and job name. Input up to 20 characters each for the
project name and job name. (One double-byte character is counted as two characters.) The
initial value is the setting made at the [Environment] dialog.
The characters that can be input differ according to the [Use all words for Project name and
[PQ4]
Job name] setting in the [PQ4 format Details] dialog. (Details: Refer to 5-8 <PQ4 Format
Details>.)
In addition, when using a sheet fed press, the paper size and paper grain information can be
saved together with the inkprofile data according to the template setting.
To change the colors assigned to the units, select the unit to change the color at the [Unit information] list box
and the color to be assigned from [Color assign] located below the list box.
For details regarding other parameters, see Chapter 8 <Customizing Inkprofile Creation>.

5. Click the [Graph] button.

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[PQ0] [PQ4]

1 Unit selection
2 Color assignment
3 [Graph] button

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Checking the Results Numerically

To check the blade opening for each key of each unit in numerical format, activate the graph window and select
[Switch Graph/Text] from the [View] menu, or click the rightmost button of the tool bar in the graph window.

Printing a Graph/Text
The graph and text data can be printed.

CAUTION
A printer must be connected to the PCC computer to make printouts.

1. This displays the inkprofile data graph or text.

2. The printing preview window is displayed when [Print Preview] is selected from the [File] menu while a preview
image window is active.
The preview image can be printed by selecting [Print] from the [File] menu.

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Saving an Inkprofile to a Floppy Disk

1. Click the floppy disk icon located in the center of the tool bar in the graph window.

2. The [Save As] dialog will appear.

The initial save file name differs according to the output format of the inkprofile data.
Output format Save filename
Use the job number that is set in [Create Inkprofile] dialog.
[PQ0]
This file name cannot be changed.
"Use Image file name as PQ4 file name" checkbox in the [PQ4 format Details] dialog *1:
<Checked>
The image file name is displayed as is. The file name can be changed.
<Not checked>
[PQ4] PCC automatically generates and displays the save file name from the project name and
job name. This file name cannot be changed.

The characters that can be used for file names differ according to the device used to load
the inkprofile data.

3. Please insert the floppy disk to the floppy disk drive and then change the folder to [3 1/2 Floppy] in [Save in]
item. Click the [OK] button.

*1 Details: Refer to 5-8 <PQ4 Format Details>.

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Saving an Inkprofile to a Magnetic Card

1. Click the magnetic card device icon of the left end of the tool bar of the graph/text window.

2. The message dialog will appear, please insert the card in accordance with the instructions of the message.

3. The message is displayed a second time after the card is inserted. PCC confirms whether the data was written
correctly to the card or not. If the contents of the card are different from the source, the error message and error
code are displayed on the dialog.

<Error Code>
Error Code Cause Action
Trouble has occurred mainly in the magnetic card read/write
unit. (Magnetic card read /write unit trouble may also have been
judged due to an MCR control circuit board failure.)
• The magnetic card read/write interface unit has failed.
• The cable connecting the magnetic card read/write unit and
the interface unit is disconnected, or the contact is faulty.Replace the magnetic card
• The cable connecting the magnetic card read/write interface read/write unit.
Data Error Code : If the same error is displayed
unit and the MCR control circuit board is disconnected, or the
80 even after replacement,
contact is faulty.
replace the MCR control circuit
• A magnetic card has been left inserted in the magnetic card board.
read/write unit, or foreign matter has entered the magnetic
card read/write unit.
• The card scanning speed of the magnetic card read/write unit
is abnormally slow.
• The MCR control circuit board has failed.
Trouble has occurred in the interface circuit of the MCR control
circuit board.
Data Error Code : • The interface circuit of the MCR control circuit board has Replace the MCR control
81 failed. circuit board.
• The interface circuit of the MCR control circuit board is
malfunctioning due to noise or other external disturbances.
The magnetic card may be defective.
Try recording data on the
• Data was not recorded on the magnetic card. magnetic card and reading
again.
Data Error Code :
Insert the magnetic card with
82 • The magnetic card was inserted upside down.
the record face downward.
When using the cleaning card,
• A cleaning card was inserted.
this error is displayed.
• The magnetic card may be dirty or damaged. Replace the magnetic card.

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Error Code Cause Action

A data checksum error occurred when reading a magnetic card.
Try recording data on the
• Magnetic card recording failed. magnetic card and reading
again.
• The magnetic card record face is extremely dirty. Replace the magnetic card.
Data Error Code :
83 • The magnetic head of the magnetic card read/write unit is Clean the head using the
(This occurs when dirty. cleaning card.
the magnetic card • The interface circuit of the MCR control circuit board has
Replace the MCR control
is read.)
failed. circuit board.
• The interface circuit of the MCR control circuit board is Replace the MCR control
malfunctioning due to noise or other external disturbances. circuit board.
• The interface circuit of the magnetic card read/write unit is Replace the magnetic card
malfunctioning due to noise or other external disturbances. read/write unit.
Magnetic card data that includes data that is out of range was
received.
• The total number of units is 7 or more in O format magnetic
card data.
• The total number of ink fountain keys is 45 or more in O
format magnetic card data.
• The total number of units is 9 or more in N format magnetic
card data.
Check the source that output
Data Error Code : • The total number of ink fountain keys is 49 or more in N
format magnetic card data. the magnetic card including the
84
data range.
• The ink-feed sync, water-feed sync, and Water L/M/H data
are 200 or more.
• The blade opening data is 200 or more.
• The ink-set value and water-set value are 200 or more.
• The ink-feed sync rate and water-feed sync rate data are less
than 100 or 200 or more.
• The Water L/M/H selection code data is other than 05, 06 or
07.
Data Error Code : When a card is set in write protection mode, this error code will
85 appear.
Replace the magnetic card.
• An attempt was made to record data on a magnetic card with
the write protect tab cut.

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Creating an Inkprofile for Duplex Printing (a

Reversing Press, a Perfector Press and a
Web Press that are specified with sheet fed
printing)
CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

When creating an inkprofile for a press that prints on both sides of the sheet in one pass (sheet-fed perfecting press/
double facer, or web press), the PPF preview images for both the front and back sides must be linked, and then the
front/back relationship of the two images must be specified. (When printing on a single side using a sheet-fed
perfecting press without performing perfecting, create the inkprofile following the procedure for “Creating an
inkprofile for single-sided printing.”)

Setting the Preview Image Link

1. If each side of the form is in separate PPF files, open both files.
If both sides are included in one PPF file, PCC displays the preview image of the front and the back in separate
preview windows. In this case, “FRONT” will appear in the title bar of the front preview image window, and
“BACK” will appear in the title bar of the back preview image window.

2. Check that the correct template for the press to receive the inkprofile data is selected under [Template
Information] in the [PCC Status] dialog. Check the template for both the front and back preview images.

3. Select [Link Preview Image] from the [Image] menu.

The same operation can be performed by clicking the [Link Preview Image] button of the Tool Bar.
This command can be selected only when the template has front/back attributes.
If both sides of the preview image are included in one PPF file, it is automatically linked to the template with the
highest priority when PPF file is opened.

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The [Select Preview Image] dialog appears.

When the [Link Preview Image] command is executed, this dialog displays the currently active preview image
and lists other preview images with the same template. After selecting the preview image to be linked from the
list, click the [OK] button.

The link destination PPF file name is displayed in the title bar, and the link between the preview images is indicated.

Canceling the Link of Preview Images

The link between the preview images is canceled when either of the following operations is executed.

• When one of the templates is changed

• When one of the preview image windows is closed

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Displaying a Graph Window

1. After linking both preview images, activate the preview image of the front surface then select [Inkprofile] -

[Create] from the [File] menu. The same operation can be performed by clicking the [Create Inkprofile]
button of the Tool Bar.
When this command is executed, the PCC sets the active preview image to the front side.

2. The [Create Inkprofile] dialog appears.

As when creating an inkprofile for single-sided printing, click on the [Graph] button after setting the various
parameters.

Checking the Results Numerically

You can toggle between the graph window and text window by activating the graph window and then selecting
[Switch Graph/Text] from the [View] menu, or by clicking the rightmost button on the toolbar in the graph window.
(Details: Refer to 6-5 <Checking the Results Numerically>.)

Printing a Graph/Text
The graph and text data can be printed.

CAUTION
A printer must be connected to the PCC computer to make printouts.

1. This displays the inkprofile data graph or text.

2. The printing preview window is displayed when [Print Preview] is selected from the [File] menu while a preview
image window is active.
The graph and text data can be printed by selecting [Print] from the [File] menu.

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Saving an Inkprofile to a Floppy Disk

Click the floppy disk icon at the center of the toolbar in the graph window to save the data.
(Details: Refer to 6-6 <Saving an Inkprofile to a Floppy Disk>.)

When the front and back data are linked for a web press or a perfector press, the inkprofile data can be saved in
PQ4 format with a single operation. (The PQ4 format is able to store the data of both sides in a single file.) On the
other hand, when saving the inkprofile data in PQ0 format, the data must be saved on the floppy disk in two steps.
(Save the data for the front side first, and then the data for the back side.)

Saving an Inkprofile to a Magnetic Card

Click the magnetic card device icon at the left end of the toolbar in the graph window to output to the magnetic card.
(Details: Refer to 6-7 <Saving an Inkprofile to a Magnetic Card>.)

When the front and back data are linked for a web press or a perfector press, the data must be output to the
magnetic card in two steps. (Output the data for the front side first, and then the data for the back side.)

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Saving a PDF Preview Image

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

Activate the preview image window, and then select [Save As] from the [File] menu to save the template, preview
image data and the parameters set at the [Create Inkprofile] dialog in the PCC original format [KView file (extension
is .fmx)]. There are no limitations on the save file name. (However, except for characters that are not allowed as file
names by the OS (Windows).)

This can be used as an inkprofile creation log.

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7Operation of the Preview
Image
 Operation of the Preview Image 7-1

Move and Rotate

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

Move
Rotate 90 degrees left
Rotate 180 degrees
Rotate 90 degrees right
Invert right/left
Invert top/bottom

To move an image, select [Offset] from the [Image] menu, or click the [move] icon on the tool bar. The [Set offset
values] dialog appears. Enter the appropriate values and then click the [OK] button.

To rotate an image, from the [Image] menu select [Rotate] and then [180 deg.], [90 deg. clockwise], [90 deg.
counterclockwise], [Invert right/left] or [Invert top/bottom], or click the corresponding rotation icon on the tool bar.
The offset value and turn angle are displayed in the status dialog.

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Preparation of Separated Images (the

Separation of the Channels)
CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

It is possible to separate the channels of preview images comprised of multiple colors (composite preview images)
to generate monochrome images for each channel.

To generate monochrome images for each channel, select [Channels…] - [Split Channels…] from the [Image] menu.
A preview image is displayed for each color after channel separation.
Also, the color name prior to separation is displayed in the title bar of each preview image.

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Mixing Monochromatic Channels to the

Composite Channel
CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

Separated preview image channels can be restored to the original preview image, or to mix the preview images of
single-channel PPF files by using the [Mix Channels…] command. The resulting composite image can then be used
to create inkprofile data.

1. Make sure the window of the first preview image to be merged is active. Click [Channels…] - [Mix Channels…]
from the [Image] menu.

2. The file name of the monochromatic channel image to be merged is displayed in the upper part of the dialog box
that appears. Select the additional file names to be merged from the list. As this selection is made the filename
transfers to the lower part of the list window. The selection can be made by either double-clicking the file name,
or clicking the [Add] button.

3. Once all the file names to be merged are in the lower part of the window, click the [OK] button.

The following conditions must be met for proper merging of preview images:

• The width and height (in pixels) of a monochromatic channel image and source preview image are equal.
• The preview image to be added to the source image is a monochromatic channel.

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Displaying Preview Image Information

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

To display the PPF file creation date, job name and other management information in an information window such as
the one shown below, select [About this image...] from the [Image] menu with the preview image activated.
Displayed contents Meaning
////////// General information //////////

PPF version: 2.0 PPF specification version number

Jobname: (1.26 triangular plate) Job name (/CIP3AdmJobName tag contents)
Jobcode: None Job code (/CIP3AdmJobCode tag contents)
Customer name (/CIP3AdmJobCustomer tag
Customer: None
contents)
Creator: None PPF file creator name
Colors: [ (Cyan) (Magenta) (Yellow) (Black) ] Color names and order
PS size: 1899.21 x 1899.21 (point) Actual logical size of the preview image data
Date: (Mon May 08 13:28:12 2000) PPF file creation date and time

////////// Image information //////////

Image size: 1340 × 1340 (pixels) Preview image pixel size

BitPreComp: 8 Number of bits per channel
Align Byte: 1 Byte alignment for each image line
Components: 4 Composite/single channel image classification
Resolution: 50.8 (dpi) Image resolution
Encode: BinaryDecode Image data encoding method
Compression: None Image data compression method

To return to the preview image window, select [About this image...] command again.

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Displaying Press Area and Blade Position

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

The blade boundary lines are displayed when [Blade] is selected from the [View] menu.
Also, the print area of the template is displayed with a black line when [Press Area] is selected from the [View] menu.

While displaying the press area and blade position, a check mark will appear beside each command. You can hide
the press area and blade position by selecting the same command again.

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Zoom In, Zoom Out and Whole View

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

To zoom into or zoom out from a preview image, click the magnifying glass icon on the toolbar. After the cursor
changes to a magnifying glass, click the center of the area to zoom in on.
To zoom out, click the preview image while holding down the [Ctrl] key (a minus symbol appears in the center of the
magnifying glass icon).

In addition, when you click the right mouse button while the cursor is the magnifying glass, the view scale is
automatically adjusted so that the entire preview image fits into the frame window.

You can obtain the same effects as these operations by selecting [Zoom In], [Zoom Out] or [Whole View] from the
[View] menu with the preview image activated.

CAUTION
The maximum magnification ratio is 300%. However it depends on the PPF preview image size and template
size. Sometimes the magnification is limited to less than 300%.
If the display magnification reaches its limit and the display becomes corrupted, click on the right mouse button or
select [Whole View] from the File menu.

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8Customizing Inkprofile
Creation
 Customizing Inkprofile Creation 8-1

Setting Press Specification

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

As the image area to be printed increases, the amount of ink consumed increases, so the blade opening (inkprofile
data) of the printing press also increases. Conversely, small image areas consume less ink, so the blade opening
also decreases. This relationship between the image area size and the blade opening is defined by the calibration
curve file.

Generally the calibration curve is determined in consideration of the type of image to be printed (solid, characters,
etc.), ink type and properties, paper quality, printing press status (cylinder arrangement, ink roller nip, before or after
color change) and characteristics, and other various conditions.

PCC divides these different conditions into the following three types which can be selected from the [Press spec.] list
box in the [Create Inkprofile] dialog, and which can be set to assign the most suitable calibration curve for the job.
Press spec. Rule
Automatically applies an optimal calibration curve generated from the image area coverage, the
Normal type of printing paper (coated or uncoated) and the ink color (CMYK or special), and outputs the
inkprofile data.
Outputs the data format when using a press equipped with the KHS (Komori High performance
inking System).
KHS The relation between the image area coverage and the blade opening is a directly proportional
relationship, which means the printed image area coverage data is the inkprofile data. The
calculation of the blade opening and other data is set on the press side.
The relation between the image area coverage and the blade opening can be freely set as a
Original calibration curve to match the printing conditions. Use the CurveEditTool to create and edit
calibration curves.

1 Press specification list box

When in the [Original] mode, select the calibration curve from the list.
2 The calibration curve set by the template is used as the initial value.
(Details: Refer to 5-3 <Setting Options in Templates>.)

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The following illustrations compare the inkprofile data changes and calibration for each of the [Press spec.] settings.

Calibration curve of the colors created by the

[PPF Preview Image] CurveEditTool

[Normal] [KHS] [Original]

For details regarding the creation and editing of calibration curves, see Chapter 8-6 <Using Original Calibration
Curve>.

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Using the Blade Opening Coefficient and the

Ink-set Value Coefficient
CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

Blade opening coefficient

By clicking the [Option] button in the [Template Create/Edit] dialog, you can set the blade opening coefficient for
each unit. (Details: Refer to 5-3 <Setting Options in Templates>.)
Noteï‚ë´
Note
The blade opening coefficient can be used only when [Normal] or [Original] is set for the press specifications.

Ink-set value coefficient

When the [Option] button in the [Template Create/Edit] dialog box is clicked, the ink-set value coefficient for each
unit can be set. (Details: Refer to 5-3 <Setting Options in Templates>.)

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Changing the Ink-set Value

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

The PCC initial setting automatically selects the appropriate ink-set value from the four values of 20, 25, 30 or 35
according to the blade opening. However, to set a smaller or larger ink-set value or to output using a fixed ink-set
value regardless of the blade opening, change the ink-set value.
When the [Option] button in the [Template Create/Edit] dialog box is clicked, the ink-set value can be set by selecting
the [Detailed settings] tab. (Details: Refer to 5-3 <Setting Options in Templates>.)

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Switching Between the Solid/No Solid

Settings
CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

Make the solid setting valid to raise the overall blade opening when the image is mainly solid.
To enable the solid setting, select the unit to apply the solid setting from the [Unit information] list box and click the
[Solid] button. To cancel the solid setting, click the [Solid] button again.
When the solid setting is valid, a [*] is shown in the solid information space.
The solid setting can be made valid as a default by setting it in a template.
(Details: Refer to 5-3 <Setting Options in Templates>.)

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Using Original Calibration Curve

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

The CurveEditTool is required to create a calibration curve. This tool is included in the PCC Tool CD, so please
install it.

Creating Calibration Curve

1. Select [KOMORI] - [CurveEditTool] - [CurveEditTool. exe] from the [Start] menu.

2. Save the transform curve file created with [CurveEditTool] to [CalCurveFolder], located inside the folder where
the PCC application (PCC. exe) is stored. (For details regarding the CurveEditTool operation method, refer to the
online manual.)

Applying Calibration Curve

Specify the calibration curve in the [Create Inkprofile] dialog box that appears when creating an inkprofile.

1. Select [Original] mode in [Press spec.].

2. Select the unit from the [Unit information] list box, and then select the calibration curve to be created for that unit
from the [Color assign] box below. Conversion is not possible for units that have not been assigned a calibration
curve.

The calibration curve to be used can be specified in advance in a template.

(Details: Refer to 5-3 <Setting Options in Templates>.)

Sample calibration curve files based on the [Normal] setting are installed in the [CETData] folder during installation.
The [CETData] folder is stored in the same folder with [CalCurveFolder]. It is advisable to consult these files before
making a new calibration curve. (Note that the [Normal] settings will not change, even if the sample files are
changed.)

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9Editing an Inkprofile
 Editing an Inkprofile 9-1

Deleting Unit
CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

This explains the operation method for deleting a created inkprofile data unit.
PQ0 format data and data read from a magnetic card can be edited. The PQ4 format cannot be edited.

To delete unit data, activate the inkprofile graph window for the file to be edited and select [Delete Unit] from the
[Edit] menu.

The [Delete Unit] dialog box will appear. Select the unit to be deleted and click the [Delete] button. Double-clicking
the unit will also delete it. The unit name is deleted from the list.

After units have been deleted, click the [OK] button.

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Adding Unit
CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

This explains the operation method for adding partial unit data from inkprofile data other than the created inkprofile
data.
PQ0 format data and data read from a magnetic card can be edited. The PQ4 format cannot be edited.

To add unit data to an existing inkprofile data file, activate the inkprofile graph window for the destination file and
select [Add Unit] from the [Edit] menu. (The graph window for the source inkprofile data file must also be displayed
at this time.)

The [Add Unit] dialog will appear, and units with inkprofile data having the same number of ink fountain keys as the
destination unit are displayed. Select the unit to be added, and then click the [OK] button.

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Clearing Unit
CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

This explains the operation method for clearing part of the unit data of the created inkprofile data.
PQ0 format data and data read from a magnetic card can be edited. The PQ4 format cannot be edited.

To clear the data for a unit to “0”, activate the inkprofile graph window for the file to be edited and select [Clear Unit]
from the [Edit] menu.

A dialog like the [Delete Unit] dialog will appear. Double-click the unit to be cleared, or select the unit to be cleared
and then click the [Clear] button. The unit name is deleted from the list.

After clearing the units required from the listing, click the [OK] button.

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Changing Color Order

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

This explains the operation method for changing the color order of the created inkprofile data.
PQ0 format data and data read from a magnetic card can be edited. The PQ4 format cannot be edited.

To rearrange the unit color order, select [Move Unit] from the [Edit] menu.
The [Move Unit] dialog will appear. Double-click the units listed on the left side in the new order, or select the units
and click the [Move] button. When all the units are displayed in the proper order on the right side, click the [OK]
button.

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10Others
 Others 10-1

Setting Font
CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

The display font for the text view of an inkprofile can be changed.

To change the font, select [Font] from the [View] menu to display the [Font Setting] dialog box and then in this set the
[Font] and [Size]. *1

*1 [Style] changes cannot be made.

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Creating an Inkprofile from a TIFF file

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

PCC can open 8 bit/CMYK TIFF files the same way it opens PPF files.

When opening a TIFF file, PCC calculates the image size and displays the value in a dialog box before displaying
the preview image window.

Please input the printing size of the sheet or plate if the TIFF file size is different.

The operations after the preview image is displayed are the same as for a PPF file.

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Creating Inkprofile Data from PPF and PNG

Files Received Using JDF
CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

PFF and PNG files received using JDF are configured with a TXT file and a folder with the same name as the TXT
file.The TXT file contains the received image information. In addition, the PPF or PNG file is saved in the folder of
the same name as the TXT file.

Using PCC to select the TXT file using [Open] from the [File] menu will display the preview image.
The operations after the preview image is displayed are the same as for a PPF file.

To use JDF to receive a PPF file or PNG file, PCC Version 2.30 or later and K-Station Version 2.11 or later are
required.

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Creating an Inkprofile from IS1 File

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

The IS1 file is the intermediate inkprofile format for KOMORI that is generated by InkPro software from CreoScitex.
IS1 files contain 1-mm wide incremented printed image area coverage for each unit.

When the IS1 file is opened, PCC automatically selects the template in the same manner as for a PPF file, and
displays a graph showing the image area coverage. (The image area coverage data for the effective image area of
the automatically selected template is mapped in 1-mm wide increments.)

The operations after the image area coverage graph is displayed are exactly the same as for a PPF file.

Adding Color Data

You can add color data from other IS1 files by selecting [Add color] from the [Image] menu.

Deleting Color Data

You can delete color data from an IS1 file by selecting [Delete color] from the [Image] menu.

Creating Inkprofile Data

The operations after the IS1 file is opened and the graph window is displayed are the same as for a PPF file.

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Creating an Inkprofile from a KView File

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

Activate the preview image window, then select [Save As] from the [File] menu to save the template, preview image
data and the parameters set at the [Create Inkprofile] dialog in the PCC original format [KView file (extension is
.fmx)].

If, when the KView file is opened, the template for the created inkprofile data cannot be located, a warning will
appear. Also, the template must be newly assigned when creating the inkprofile data.

The operations after the preview image is displayed are the same as for a PPF file.

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Reading Inkprofile Data (PQC Data)

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

Inkprofile data (PQC data) stored on a magnetic card or a floppy disk can be read and displayed on the screen.

If the read data is from a magnetic card or a floppy disk (PQ0 format), it can be output as is to a magnetic card or
floppy disk (PQ0 format).
Further, if the read data is from a floppy disk (PQ4 format), it can only be re-output to a floppy disk (PQ4 format).

Reading a Magnetic Card

Method 1
1. Select [Open...] from the [File] menu.

2. Select "PQC Card" in [Files of type].

3. Click the [Open] button, and insert a magnetic card in accordance with the instructions of the message.

Method 2
1. Select [Open PQC data...] from the [File] menu.

2. Click the [Mag. CARD] button, and insert a magnetic card in accordance with the instructions of the message.

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Reading Inkprofile Data from a Floppy Disk, Etc.

Method 1: Specifying the file name and reading the data
1. Select [Open...] from the [File] menu.

2. Set "PQC Files (*.pq0,*.pq4)" in [Files of type].

3. After specifying the read destination with [Save in], select the file and click the [Open] button.

Method 2: Select Project name and Job name

1. Select [Open PQC data...] from [File] menu.

2. Click the [...] (Select Folder) button to select a folder.

3. Select Project name and Job name, and click the [OK] button.
(If the file is in [PQ0] format, [Project name] is "(PQ0)", and [Job name] is the job number)

Printing a Graph/Text
The PQC data graph and text data can be printed.

CAUTION
A printer must be connected to the PCC computer to make printouts.

1. This displays the graph or text for the PQC data read from a magnetic card, floppy disk, etc.

2. The printing preview window is displayed when [Print Preview] is selected from the [File] menu while a preview
image window is active.
The preview image can be printed by selecting [Print] from the [File] menu.

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Compare Inkprofile Data

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

You can compare two sets of inkprofile data and display the results on the screen. However, note that you cannot
compare inkprofile data when the number of units or the number of ink fountain keys differ.

1. Read in the inkprofile data. The data window will be displayed.

2. Check whether an inkprofile data window is active. Then select the [Compare PQC data...] command from the
[File] menu and read an inkprofile data.

3. If you compare two sets of inkprofile data (one is only the Front data, the other is the Front and Back data), the
[Select Upper/Lower Side] dialog will be displayed. Click the [UPPER] or [LOWER] button.

4. The result is displayed.

4
5
6

1 Information of original data

2 Information of data to be compared

3 Unit No.

4 Ink profile data of original data

5 Ink profile data of data to be compared

6 Data to be compared/original data x 100

7 Ink fountain key No.

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Printing Comparison Data

The comparison results of inkprofile data can be printed out.

CAUTION
A printer must be connected to the PCC computer to make printouts.

1. The comparison result of inkprofile data is displayed.

2. The printing preview window is displayed when [Print Preview] is selected from the [File] menu while a preview
image window is active.
The preview image can be printed by selecting [Print] from the [File] menu.

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Creating Inkprofile Data in Automatic Mode

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

PCC can automatically create inkprofile data by converting image files (PPF files, TIFF files, IS1 files) stored in the
designated folder. This function can be used when the color order (the ink color assignment to the press units) is
always the same and the image files use standardized preview image face positioning and color channel save
orders.

Automatic Configuration Setup

Set an input folder (Hot Folder) for the image file, inkprofile data output folder for the inkprofile data, and the
template to be applied. Up to 64 automatic mode definition files can be registered.

1. Select [Automatic mode...] - [Setup...] from the [File] menu.

2. Clicking the [New] button will open the setup dialog. Clicking the [Edit] button after selecting an existing
configuration file will allow changes to be entered to the file.
To delete configuration files, select the file in the list, and click on the [Delete] button.
(WARNING: DELETED FILES ARE NOT RESTORABLE.)

3. Select an input folder for the image file, an output folder for the inkprofile data, and the template to be applied in
the [Setup] dialog. (Separate folders should be used for the input folder and the inkprofile data output folder if at
all possible.)
The inkprofile data is output in accordance with the setting contents for the selected template. (However, the
color order always conforms to the setting when [Channel Number of Preview] is selected for [ColorOrder Type]
when creating the template.)
Also, when the “Delete Image files after converting” checkbox is checked, the image file is deleted after creating
the inkprofile data. When this checkbox is not checked, a [Sub] folder is created within the image file input folder,
and the converted image files are moved to this sub-folder.

4. When the setup is complete, click the [OK] button. The [Save File] dialog will appear. Designate an optional file
name and click the [OK] button.

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Starting Automatic Mode

Click on the [Automatic mode...] - [Start] command from the [File] menu. The automatic mode processing window
(login window) will appear and automatic processing will start.

The processing history during automatic mode processing can be checked in the [Log] window.

The [Log] window is divided into two parts: upper and lower. When processing is completed, the history is displayed
in the upper window. When an error occurs during the processing, the log text characters turn red and the error
history is displayed in the lower window. However, automatic mode processing will continue even if an error occurs
and the log text characters turn red. When an error occurs that must be handled in the error history, interrupt
automatic mode processing and then start again after measures for the error have been taken.

Each [Log] window displays 150 past cases of processing history each. The past processing history is stored by the
day in the [AutoConfigFolder] folder on the same level as the folder that contains the PCC execution file (PCC.exe).

<Regarding job numbers, project names and job names for inkprofile data created in automatic mode>
For [PQ0] format
Template Type Job Number File Name
When the PPF file name is 8 numerical digits or less
sheet, reverse ⋅⋅⋅PPF file name (8 digits)*1
printing For all other cases
⋅⋅⋅Date (month, day) + sequence No. (3 digits)*3 + Face code*4
Use Job Number
When the PPF file name is 7 numerical digits or less
⋅⋅⋅PPF file name (7 digits)*2 + Face code
web, perfector
For all other cases
⋅⋅⋅Date (month, day) + sequence No. (3 digits)*3 + Face code*4

For [PQ4] format

Template Type Project Name/Job Name File Name
According to the "Use
Image file name as PQ4
Use the settings of [Initial PQ4 Format data] in the [Environment]
all file name" setting in the
dialog
[PQ4 format Details]
dialog *5.

*1 If PPF file name is less than 8 digits, PCC adds “0” to the head of file name.
*2 If PPF file name is less than 7 digits, PCC adds “0” to the head of file name.
*3 All folders are counted up in common from 000 to 999. When 999 is exceeded in a single day, the counter is reset and counting resumes
from 000.
*4 0 [Front] or 1 [Back]
*5 Details: Refer to 5-8 <PQ4 Format Details>.

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Exiting Automatic Mode

Click the [x] button at the upper right corner of the [Now processing...] dialog, and then click the [OK] button in the
dialog that appears.

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11TOPILS Data Output
 TOPILS Data Output 11-1

Enabling TOPILS Data Output

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

Select the [Environment] command from the [File] menu. The following dialog will appear. Place a check in the
[Output Data for TOPILS] checkbox.
When this checkbox is checked, [Display Topils FD List...] and [Topils Output Setting...] can be selected from the
[File] menu, and the settings for outputting TOPILS data can be made.

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Setup for Outputting TOPILS Data

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

1. Connect the computer and the FD-BOX using the supplied serial cable in the condition with the FD-BOX power
turned off, and then turn on the power of the FD-BOX.

2. Select [Topils Output Setting...] from the [File] menu.

The [TOPILS Output Setting] dialog appears. Set the serial port (1) and the machine numbers (2).

Set the serial port that is connected to the FD-BOX. When the [detect] button is clicked, the PCC
automatically recognizes the FD-BOX and then sets the serial port.
1 If no serial port is detected, check the FD-BOX power and the 232C cable connection, and then set the
serial port manually.
Set the machine numbers of the printing presses that support TOPILS data. Up to 32 machine
2 numbers can be set.
Enter "0" or leave blank fields where a machine number is not set.

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Template Setup
CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

Creating/Editing a Template
1. Select [Template] and then [New] from the [File] menu.
The [Template Create/Edit] dialog (see the figure below) appears. To edit an existing template, select [Template]
and then [Edit] from the [File] menu.

2. Select the press to output the TOPILS data with the machine type (1), then set the machine number (2), rotation
(3), number of units (4), image offset values (5) and options (6), and click the [OK] button.
The [Save file] dialog appears, so designate an appropriate file name and save the file. The newly created
template file is saved in the [PlateFolder] that is on the same level as the folder containing the PCC Execute file.

6
4

1 This selects the printing press to output the TOPILS data.*1

This selects the machine number of the printing press selected in (1).
2 The preset machine number is displayed in [Topils Output Setting...] under the [File] menu.
This item appears only when the printing press selected in (1) supports TOPILS data output.
This selects the angle of ratation for when displaying a preview image.
3 The four settings of [0 deg.], [90 deg.], [180 deg.] and [270 deg.] in the counterclockwise direction can
be selected.

4 Enter the number of units in the [Unit number] edit box.

5 Set the offset value when positioning the preview image on the template.
When the [Option] button is clicked, the [Unit Options] dialog appears.
6 Designate the printing order for each unit. (Details: Refer to 11-4 <Setting Options in Templates>.)

*1 If the model used is not in a list, consult your Komori representative.

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Setting Options in Templates

When the [Option] button in the [Template Create/Edit] dialog is clicked, the [Unit Options] dialog (see the figure
below) appears. This dialog is used to set the printing order initial values for each unit.

1. Select the color order setting method with [ColorOrder Type] (3).

2. Select the unit to change the settings, and then change the printing order with the [Values] item.

3. After changing the settings, click the [Set] buttons.

4. To output the inkprofile data with the ink fountain keys inverted right to left, place a check in the checkbox (1).

5. When all the units have been set, click the [OK] button.

When this checkbox is checked, the inkprofile data is output with the ink fountain keys inverted right to
1 left. This can be designated separately for the front and back sides.

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This designates the initial value for the printing order that is displayed when creating an inkprofile. The
designation method differs according to the method selected by [ColorOrder Type] (3). The color order
can be changed when creating an inkprofile.

<When "Channel Number of Preview" is selected>

This designates which number order of color information saved in the image file to assign to each unit.
The order of the color information saved in the image file can be checked using the following method.

1. Open image file.

2. Select [About this image] from the [Image] menu. The image file information is displayed.
3. The color information in the image file is saved in the order indicated by the [Colors:] item.
In this example, it can be seen that the colors are saved in the order of 1. Cyan, 2. Magenta, 3.
Yellow, and 4. Black.
Then, to assign the "Black" information to the unit 1, designate "4" as a color order of Unit 1. Here,
the color information (black in this example) saved in the 4th position of the image file is assigned
as the initial value to Unit 1.
2

Note that when the printing order is designated by this method, if the order of the color information
saved at each the image file is different, the initial value of color order that is displayed each time an
inkprofile is created also differs.

<When "Color Name" is selected>

This designates which color information to assign to each unit. Designate "Special" to assign the
information for special colors. When "Special" is designated for multiple units, the color information is
assigned in order from the lowest unit number according to the color information order saved in the
image file.

3 This sets the method for designating the color order. (Details: Refer to [ColorOrder] (2).)

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Creating Inkprofile Data

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

Displaying PPF Preview Images

The procedure for displaying PPF preview images is as follows.

1. Select [Open] from the [File] menu.

2. The [Select file] dialog appears. Select the PPF file and click the [OK] button.
The PPF file extender is normally [*.PPF] or [*.CIP]. If the file name does not contain either of these extenders,
designate [All files (*.*)] with [File of type].
The PCC compares the PPF preview image size with the template (plate information file) size, and automatically
selects the most appropriate template. The preview image is then displayed with the plate image (green
background color) centered in the sideways direction.

3. Select the template.

The currently selected template is displayed under [Template Information] in the [PCC Status] dialog. To change
the template, select [Select Template] from the [Image] menu. The [Select file] dialog appears. Select the new
template name and click the [OK] button.

4. Adjust the preview image facing so that the gripper direction is always at the bottom. If the facing differs or if the
image is not mapped to the printing area, adjust the image facing and position. (Details: Refer to Chapter 7
<Operation of the Preview Image>.)

5. To close the preview image window, click the [x] button at the upper right corner of the preview image window, or
activate the window to be closed and then select [Close] from the [File] menu.

6. Open the PPF files for the front and back sides.
If both sides are included in one PPF file, PCC displays the preview image of the front and the back in separate
preview windows. In this case, “FRONT” will appear in the title bar of the front preview image window, and
“BACK” will appear in the title bar of the back preview image window. Be sure to check the template for both the
front and back preview images.

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1 Plate image
2 PPF preview image
3 Currently selected template name

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Setting the Preview Image Link

1. Check that the correct template for the press to receive the inkprofile data is selected under [Template
Information] in the [PCC Status] dialog. Check the template for both the front and back preview images.

2. Select [Link Preview Image] from the [Image] menu.

The same operation can be performed by clicking the [Link Preview Image] button of the Tool Bar.
This command can be selected only when the template has front/back attributes.
If both sides of the preview image are included in one PPF file, it is automatically linked to the template with the
highest priority when PPF file is opened.

The [Select Preview Image] dialog appears.

When the [Link Preview Image] command is executed, this dialog displays the currently active preview image
and lists other preview images with the same template. After clicking the preview image to be linked from the list,
click on the [OK] button.

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The link destination PPF file name is displayed in the title bar, and the link between the preview images is indicated.

Canceling the Link of Preview Images

The link between the preview images is canceled when either of the following operations is executed.

• When one of the templates is changed

• When one of the preview image windows is closed

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Displaying a Graph Window

1. After linking both preview images, activate the preview image of the front surface then select [Inkprofile] -
[Create] from the [File] menu.
When this command is executed, the PCC sets the active preview image to the front side.
When ink fountain key right/left inversion is selected by the template, a dialog confirming whether to perform
right/left inversion appears. To invert the ink fountain keys, click the [Reverse] button.

2. The [Create Inkprofile] dialog appears. Designate the job number as a 4-digit number comprised of numbers 0 to
9.
To change the colors assigned to the units, select the unit to change the color at the [Unit information] list box
and the color to be assigned from [Color assign] located below the list box.

3. Click the [Graph] button.

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Checking the Results Numerically

To check the blade opening for each key of each unit in numerical format, activate the graph window and select
[Switch Graph/Text] from the [View] menu, or click the rightmost button of the tool bar in the graph window.

Printing a Graph/Text
The graph and text data can be printed.

CAUTION
A printer must be connected to the PCC computer to make printouts.

1. This displays the inkprofile data graph or text.

2. The printing preview window is displayed when [Print Preview] is selected from the [File] menu while a preview
image window is active.
The preview image can be printed by selecting [Print] from the [File] menu.

Saving an Inkprofile to a Floppy Disk

1. Insert the floppy disk into the FD-BOX.

2. Click the floppy disk icon located in the center of the tool bar in the graph window.

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Checking the Floppy Disk Contents

CAUTION
Be sure you thoroughly read and fully understand the “Safety Precautions” before starting work.
In addition, be sure to sufficiently understand any safety related information in the main text before performing
any work.

1. Insert the floppy disk into the FD-BOX.

2. Select [Display Topils FD List] from the [File] menu.

1 This displays the data for the job selected from the list.

2 This deletes the job selected from the list.

3 This reloads and redisplays the jobs on the floppy disk.

4 This closes this dialog box.

This formats the floppy disk for TOPILS data output. Formatting takes several minutes.
5 Note that when a floppy disk is formatted, all the data saved on that floppy disk is deleted.

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12Authentication
 Authentication 12-1

Authentication
Registering Authentication for PCC
You need to register authenticaiton to use PCC.
Use [USBKEY] that comes with the Setup CD to register.
The following method can be used to register when registration was not performed.
1. From the [Environment] dialog box, click on the [Register] button to display the following dialog box.
2. Insert [USBKEY] included with the Setup CD into the USB port and click on the [OK] button.
3. When registration is completed, a message will be displayed, so click on the [OK] button to close the ID
registration dialog box and complete authenticating registration.

CAUTION
The data file used at the time of authentication is stored on the USBKEY.
Be careful not to format the USBKEY before performing authentication.
In addition, because the USBKEY checks the connection periodically after every authentication, be careful not to
remove it.

After the authentication registration, if the USBKEY is removed from the USB port or if the USBKEY cannot be
recognized because of a malfunction, PCC displays an authentication error message.
“Authentication Error” is displayed periodically until the authentication is performed again.
PCC can be used for 30 days even after the message “Authentication Error” is displayed. When the 30-day period
has expired, PCC will not start up.
If a USBKEY malfunction occurs, contact Komori service to have the USBKEY reissued.
When changing the PCC computer, PCC can be used continuously by performing the authentication registration with
the same USBKEY.

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13Appendix
 Appendix 13-1

Troubleshooting
The magnetic card read/write device does not operate.
1. Check that the magnetic card read/write device is turned on.
2. Check that the computer and the magnetic card read/write device are firmly connected with a RS232C cable
(cross cable). In particular, make sure that the connectors are firmly connected.
3. Select [Environment] from the [File] menu, and then click the [detect] button under
the [Serial Port Name] item in the [Environment] dialog box.
If "PCC not detected" appears, check item "4." below. If no message is displayed, check the operation of the
magnetic card read/write device.
4. Change the [Serial Port Name] in the [Environment] dialog in order from [COM1] to [COM4], and check whether
the magnetic card read/write unit operates.

If the magnetic card read/write device operates but “Magnetic card read error” or “Magnetic card write error” is
displayed thereafter, see the error code table. (Details: Refer to page 6-7 <Saving an Inkprofile to a Magnetic
Card>.)

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