Menu and Indicator Bar

New Media…

Creates a brand-new media with default values.

Open from controller...

This option is only available when a valid OPC UA connection to a Smart Print Controller is established. If a connection is detected, a list of media currently installed on the controller will be displayed. You can then select a media entry to download and import it into Smart Media Manager.

Open Media...

If no connection is available or the SMD file is stored locally, you can use this option to manually load the SMD from disk.

Save media

If you have modified an SMD stored locally can save over the top with this option.

Save media as...

If you want save the SMD a different file then you can navigate to a location and save the SMD.

Save to controller

Using this option you can save to a connected Smart Print Controller.

Preferences

After selecting your Media Definition preferences, go to Preferences to configure how test charts are generated and how measurement settings are applied.

• Color Measurement – Select your scanning device and specify your dot gain settings.

• Units – Choose your preferred measurement units: inches or millimeters.

• Target Dimensions – Set the size of test charts, the number of copies, and enable or disable auto-printing.

• PrintFlat – Configure options related to PrintFlat processing.

Exit

This option exits the Smart Media Manager

View log…

Smart Media Manager logs all operations and errors automatically.Use this option to view the log and review system activity or troubleshoot issues.

Create Support Package..

If you need to report an issue with Smart Media Manager, please generate a support package.
This package includes the key information required to help diagnose and resolve the problem.

About

To check which version of Smart Media Manager you're using, select this option to view the About dialog.

Output Indicator

Displays which output the Smart Print Controller (SPC) is currently configured to use.

External control Indicator

Indicates whether External Control is enabled on the SPC.

• Green: External Control is enabled.

• Red: External Control is disabled.
  Note: Printing to the press is not possible when External Control is disabled.

Connection Indicator

Connection Status – Shows whether Smart Media Manager is connected to a Smart Print Controller.

• Green: Connected

• Red: Disconnected