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Configuring a FUJIFILM Workflow XMF (PGSQL) RIP

This article explains how to configure a FUJIFILM Workflow XMF 5.5+ (PGSQL) RIP setup in Serendipity Blackmagic/Veripress 5.4+, allowing it to poll the PGSQL database and the XMF/genstore/ for proofing jobs. It is assumes Workflow XMF and it’s PGSQL database … Continue reading

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Running Serendipity Blackmagic/Megarip/Veripress as a Windows background service

In some cases, system administrators may wish to run the Serendipity Blackmagic/Megarip/Veripress Server as background service on Windows. This may be for security reasons or to prevent accidental shutdown of the server by users. The Windows Task Scheduler is used to … Continue reading

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Setting Maximum Ink when profiling high-resolution printers

Users may find when calibrating printers with a high normal print resolution, i.e. 1200 x 1200 dpi or above, that severe Paper Profile Ink Limiting is required in order to prevent flooding. The necessity to Ink Limit 2+ ink channels … Continue reading

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Using a Solid State Drive (SSD) for Working Paths

Working Paths are the folders used by the Blackmagic / Megarip / Veripress Server to store and process jobs. There are four paths:- Raster – holds all the imaged and rendered previews, jobs and print files while they are live … Continue reading

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How to Back Up Database Configurations

All Serendipity Software products have a built-in Archives application to help back-up any saved database configurations. It is highly recommended that a backup is performed after first installation and periodically to avoid any data loss in the event of a … Continue reading

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