CTP devices of third parties are set up in "PlatesetterExternal". Because such devices generally do not have the same direct data exchange capabilities like HEIDELBERG CTP devices, a (hot)folder in the file system is used for data exchange with Prinect Production and this folder is monitored by Prinect Production.
Proceed as follows to set up an external CTP device:
1.In the tree structure, mark the "PlatesetterExternal" folder and select "Add Device" in the context menu.
2.Give the device a name and enter the machine identifier.
3.In "Target folder", you can use "Browse" to select a target folder for data exchange in the file system of the Prinect server or to create a new folder.
Note: We recommend that you set up the folder in one of the network folders (PTTransfer or PTDocs) shared in the Prinect system environment because this folder must be accessible in the network even when security is enabled. See Security.
4.Which option you enable, either "Platesetter does NOT send status messages" or "Platesetter sends status messages", depends on whether the CTP device can send suitable status messages to Prinect Production. If necessary, ask your HEIDELBERG support or the support of the CTP device manufacturer for details. If the CTP device cannot send any status messages, enter the imaging speed of the CTP device in "Number of Plates per Hour". We recommend specifying the maximum number of possible plates that, according to your experience, can be produced in the most adverse case (complex content) because imaging can vary depending on the content and this number is used for precise scheduling. This value is needed, for example, for Plate Pilot or Scheduler.
5.Confirm the dialog with "OK". The new device is set up and is available as an output device in Prinect Production.
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