ContentsBridge

ContentsBridge is a tool for printing PDF, TIFF and DocuWorks file without using the installed print driver. Printing with this tool is simpler and more direct compared to printing via a print driver as it allows files to be printed directly.

In addition, printing can be performed by starting up ContentsBridge directly from Adobe Acrobat.

This section explains how to install and use ContentsBridge.

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Target operating systems and required applications

Operating systems that support ContentsBridge are as follows:

The following applications must be installed before ContentsBridge can be started up from Adobe Acrobat:

The following applications must be installed before DocuWorks files can be printed:

Note
The print settings cannot be changed when printing DocuWorks files. Also, [TCP Ports] cannot be selected to print DocuWorks files. DocuWorks files will be printed using the default settings of a printer.

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Printable file format

The printable file formats of ContentsBridge are as follows:

extension file format
pdf based on PDF 1.5
tif / tiff format: single page / multi page
compression format: G4 / G3MH / G3MR / PackBits / no compression
xdw DocuWorks files that can be displayed using DocuWorks Viewer (Lite) Version 5

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Installation

This section explains how to install ContentsBridge in the selected computer.

Important
Log in as Administrator.

1. Click [ContentsBridge] in the [Main] tab of the Installation Menu.

The ContentsBridge installer is activated and the [Welcome To ContentsBridge Wizard] screen is displayed.

2. Click [Next].

The [Software License Agreement] screen is displayed.

3. Check the contents and click [Yes].

The [Installation Destination Selection] screen is displayed.

4. Specify the folder to install and click [Next].

The [Start File Copy] screen is displayed.

5. Check the installation settings and click [Next].

Installation begins and the [Setup Status] screen is displayed.

After installation has been completed, the [End Wizard] screen is displayed.

6. Click [Finish].

The ContentsBridge shortcut icon is created on the desktop.

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Uninstallation

This section explains how to uninstall the installed ContentsBridge from the selected computer.

Important
Log in as Administrator.

1. Start up [Add/Remove Programs] from Control Panel.

2. Select "Xerox ContentsBridge Utility" from [Currently installed programs] and click [Change/Remove].

The screen for confirming the installation method is displayed.

3. Select [Remove] and click [Next].

The [Confirm File Deletion] screen is displayed.

4. Click [OK].

Uninstallation begins and the [Setup Status] screen is displayed.

After uninstallation has been completed, the [Maintenance Complete] screen is displayed.

5. Click [Finish].

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Printing

This section explains how to print using ContentsBridge. There are three different methods for starting up ContentsBridge.

Starting up via the desktop icon

1. Double-click the [ContentsBridge] icon created on the desktop.

ContentsBridge is activated.

2.Specify the file to be printed in [File to Print].

Specify the file name using the full path format. Specify the URL for an internet file.

You can click the [Browse] button and select the path from the displayed dialog box or drag and drop the file into the [File to Print] column.

3. Specify the output printer or port.

When using a printer installed in the selected computer

Printers installed on the selected computer will be displayed when [Printer] is selected. Select the printer required from the pull-down list.

When specifying a printer port

Direct printing to the printer port can be specified if [TCP Port] is selected. If a port is already registered, it can be selected from the pull-down list. To add a new port or edit an existing port, click the [Port Setup] button. Then click [Add] or [Edit] to set up the port to be registered. The settings are as follows:

Important
Log in as Administrator to add or edit a printer port.
TCP Port
Enter a port name displayed in the pull-down list. Up to 32 single-byte characters can be entered.
Host Name or IP Address
Enter the host name or IP address.
Port Number
Enter the port number if [Raw Port] is selected.
Queue Name
Enter the queue name if [LPR] is selected.

4. Click [Print Setting] and specify the respective settings.

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For information on Print Settings, refer to the next section "Print Settings".

5. After the setup, click [Print].

6. After printing is complete, click [Close].

Starting up by dragging and dropping a file on to the desktop icon

1. Drag and drop the file to be printed on to the desktop icon.

ContentsBridge is activated.

Note
The file cannot be changed if it is already specified in the [File to Print] column.

For the next procedure, refer to Steps 3 to 5 in "Starting up via the desktop icon". In this case, ContentsBridge will exit automatically once [Print] is clicked to start printing.

If [Do not display this dialog again] is checked, the ContentsBridge startup screen will not be displayed the next time when a file is dragged and dropped on to the desktop icon. Printing will be performed based on the previous settings. To release this option, double-click the desktop icon to activate ContentsBridge.

Starting up from Adobe Acrobat

1. Open the file to be printed in Adobe Acrobat.

2. Click the [ContentsBridge] icon of Adobe Acrobat or select [Print from ContentsBridge] from the [File] menu.

ContentsBridge is activated.

Note
The file cannot be changed if the file being displayed in Adobe Acrobat is already specified in the [File to Print] column.

For the next procedure, refer to Steps 3 to 5 in "Starting up via the desktop icon". In this case, ContentsBridge will exit automatically once [Print] is clicked to start printing.

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Print Settings

This section explains the respective options in the [Print Setting] dialog box.

Note

Options marked with an asterisk (*) may not be applicable for your machine model or may require additional devices to function properly. For more information, refer to the customer documentation for your machine model or consult your administrator.

[Basic] tab

Option name Description Option that can be specified
PDF TIFF
Print Range Specify the range of the page to be printed.
When [Select Pages] is selected, the start and end pages can be specified.
If [To the Last Page] is checked, printing will be performed from the specified page till the last page.
Quantity Specify the number of copies to print.
If [Collated] is checked, printing can be collated and output by sets.
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Output Color* Specify the output color for printing.
If [Color] is selected, the printer will automatically determine whether to print in black or color.
If [Black] is selected, printing will be performed in black color.
For monochrome printers, printing will be performed in black color regardless of which option is selected.
Print Mode Specify the print quality and speed.
If [Standard] is selected, printing will be performed based on normal print quality and printing speed.
If [High Quality] is selected, printing will be performed based on high print quality but at a slower speed.
If [High Speed] is selected, printing will be performed at high speed but based on a lower print quality.
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Paper Size* Specify the paper size for printing.
If [Auto] is selected, printing will be performed on paper that is nearest in size to the original size.
Printing will not be performed if a paper size not supported by the specified printer is selected.
Layout Specify the print layout.
If [Auto Zoom] is selected, the print output will be reduced or enlarged automatically to fit the paper size specified in [Output Size].
If [Scaling (Top Left)] is selected, the print output will be reduced or enlarged based on the rate specified in [Zoom] and output aligned with the top-left of the paper.
If [Scaling (Center)] is selected, the print output will be reduced or enlarged based on the rate specified in [Zoom] and output aligned with the center of the paper.
If [Booklet] is selected, 2 sided printing will be performed by dividing the print output into a booklet format. Either [A4] or [Auto] can be selected for [Paper Size].
If [2 up] is selected, two pages of the original document are printed on one sheet of paper. The paper size is A4.
If [4 up] is selected, four pages of the original document are printed on one sheet of paper. The paper size is A4.
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2 Sided Print* Specify 2 sided printing.
If [Flip on Long Edge] is selected, printing will be performed where the top side of the front and back images are aligned and matched according to the long edge of the paper.
If [Flip on Short Edge] is selected, printing will be performed where the top side of the front and back images aligned and matched according to the short edge of the paper.

[Tray/Output] tab

Option name Description Option that can be specified
PDF TIFF
Paper Source* Specify the paper tray to use.
If [Auto] is selected, the tray with paper size specified in [Paper Size] will be selected automatically.
Printing will not be performed if a paper size not supported by the specified printer is selected.
Paper Type Specify the type of paper to use for printing.
If [Plain] is selected, normal paper will be used for printing.
If [Use Printer Settings] is selected, printing will be performed on the type of paper specified in [Paper Source] on the control panel.
Stapling* Specify whether to staple the output.
Specify the stapling position if you have selected to staple the output.
Hole Punching* Specify whether to punch holes in the output.
If [On] is selected, holes will be punched on the left side of the document.

[Detailed Settings] tab

Option name Description Option that can be specified
PDF TIFF
Job Type Select the job type for printing.
Besides normal printing, [Secure Print] and [Sample Print] can also be selected. If [Secure Print] and [Sample Print] are selected, the [Secure/Sample Print Setting] dialog box will be displayed. Enter the user ID and password.
Request Banner Sheet Specify whether to print the banner sheet.
Check PDF security Specify whether to perform security check on PDF files to be printed.
If this option is selected and a PDF file with password protection is to be printed, the [Enter PDF Password] dialog box will be displayed. Enter the password and click [OK] to start printing.
If this option is not selected, there will be no check on the security of PDF files. The print data will be sent as it is to the printer and printing will only be performed when it matches the password specified in the control panel of the printer.
In addition, if [Environment] on the [Enter PDF Password] dialog box is selected, the [Environment for PDF Password] dialog box will be displayed. A higher level of security can be ensured if this setup is performed.
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