Xenith 6.1 Install Instructions

Xenith 6.1 - Software Installation
Software Loading
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Software loading for use with a standalone Xitron RIP
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For full details see the Xenith - Installation Manual
• The latest version of this manual can be obtained from the Xitron website at
http:\\www.Xitron.com\Xenithdocu.htm
Software Loading - Upgrading To Xitron Suite Release 6
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If upgrading from Xenith v4.2 or below the correct procedure for
installing Xenith Release 6 is to first uninstall the existing software and
then perform a clean installation of the new software
If upgrading from Xenith v5.0 then first upgrade to Xenith v5.3,
followed by Xenith Release 6
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If upgrading from Xenith v5.15 or v5.3, load Xenith 6.03 over the
existing installation (upgraded), then install the 6.04.3 patch
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Note - Where possible perform a clean installation
Note - When possible, perform a clean installation
NOTE - Xitron 6.1 is a chargeable upgrade. Therefore, a new license is
required to upgrade any version before 6.01
Software Loading - Installing The Dongle
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Load the Xitron RIP before installing the dongle in order to ensure that
the correct driver is used
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Note - If the Xitron dongle is attached to the PC before the Xitron software is loaded
the Windows OS attempts to install its own driver
If the Windows driver is installed Xenith may not run correctly
• Xenith may hang on start up
• Jobs may hang
• Some Xenith processes may continually occupy 50%CPU time
• All installation must be done from an Administrator user
• All persons connecting to the Xenith Server need read and write privileges, or
Administrative privileges
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After loading the Xitron RIP software install the supplied dongle on the
PC
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Shut down the PC
Insert dongle
Power up the PC
Software Loading - Location
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Software location
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Windows XP Pro or 2003 Server operating system - C Drive
Xenith RIP - X Drive
Raster Blaster - R Drive
Page-file and Xitron storage - X Drive
Software Loading - Installation
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Loading Xitron RIP software
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Insert CD and wait for the install sequence to start
Software Loading - Installation
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Loading Xitron RIP software
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Enter the License codes to unlock the specific capabilities purchased with the Xenith
bundle
• If the codes are presented in a text document they can be copied pasted as the
whole group
Software Loading - Xitron RIP Installation
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Xenith Base Bundles
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Select the bundle purchased
Software Loading - Bundle Selection
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Xenith Engine Bundles
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If driving any of the engines that Xenith supports directly, install then now
Software Loading - Installation Path
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Xenith Installation Path
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NOTE - The installer’s default path is always the C:\ drive. Change to X:\ drive as
Xitron SOP dictates
Software Loading - Installation Path Confirmation
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Confirm the correct install path before applying
Software Loading - Installation Process
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Installer asks for confirmation of the specific Store Locations then
installs components
Software Loading - Successful Installation
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Finish the Program Installation. Restart the computer
Software Loading - Loading the Patches
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The current build of Xenith requires the installation of two additional
patches to be fully functional. These additional patches are found on
the Xenith Client and Server Packs disk. The service packs are
presented as ISOs and can be accessed after the separate application
Daemon Tools is installed or the ISO can be burned to CD and
installed through the component installer in the Xenith Utilities
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If a Xenith bundle was ordered, or if a platform was purchased with the
Xenith system, the software should already be loaded and these steps
will not be needed.
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The Xenith Windows client also requires patch 4_2-3 (also called
Service Pack release V6.1.2.3).
Software Loading - Load DAEMON Tools
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Install the Xenith Server Patches CD and exit the Installer Wizard
screens if they appear
Software Loading - Load DAEMON Tools
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From the Xenith Server Patches directory, drag the Daemon Tools .exe
to your desktop and double click the icon
Drag to desktop
Software Loading - Load DAEMON Tools
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All three are checked by default. Deselect the top two since they will
also load unwanted advertising
Software Loading - Load DAEMON Tools
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Designate the correct installation path
Software Loading - Load DAEMON Tools
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Once the install is complete, Daemon Tools is used to mount the two
ISO images containing the patches
Software Loading - Load DAEMON Tools
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Once the install is complete, launch the application and point to the
newly-mounted virtual drive
Application
Virtual Drive
Software Loading - Load First Patch
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Select the correct patch for installation
Load patch
4_2-2 first
Software Loading - Load First Patch
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OK through welcome and install screens, Select the correct bundle for
installation
Software Loading - Load First Patch
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Confirm the installation path is correct
Software Loading - Load First Patch
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Select Finish to exit the first patch installer
Software Loading - Load Second Patch
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Unmount the first Virtual drive before mounting the Second
Software Loading - Load Second Patch
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Select the correct patch for installation
Load patch
4_2-3 second
Software Loading - Load Second Patch
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Make sure both the Service Pack and the Windows Client are selected
for installation
Software Loading - Load Second Patch
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Confirm the installation path is correct
Software Loading - Load Second Patch
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Confirm that the installation path is correct
Select Finish to exit the second patch installer
Software Loading - Confirming Patch Installations
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To verify if the patches have been loaded correctly
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Access the License Tool
Verify in Components
Verify