This step-by-step guide for attaching an OEM RIP to Navigator GPS is thorough and can help users efficiently integrate Harlequin OEM RIPs. Here's a condensed version for quick reference:

Steps to Connect an OEM RIP to Navigator GPS

  1. Download Installer

  2. Install Navigator GPS

    • Unzip and run NavigatorInstaller.exe.
    • Accept the license agreement.
    • Choose RIP & Workflow.
    • Skip entering a product key if the OEM RIP is licensed.
    • Install in the default location.

  3. Complete Installation

    • For v8 & RIP 13: Wait for the Cloudflow installer to finish.
    • For v9 & RIP 14: Let the process complete.

  4. Plug in the USB Dongle

    • Insert the RIP Manager USB dongle before launching the server.

  5. Launch and Close Navigator Server

    • Ignore license errors.

  6. Download and Run RIP Utilities

    • Download RIP Utilities.
    • Run RIP Utilities.exe.
    • Select Modify, then navigate to the OEM Harlequin RIP Folder and proceed.

  7. Edit Configuration Files

    • Use Notepad++ (Administrator mode)to edit:
      • fullharlequinrip.txt
      • harlequinrip.txt
    • Update paths to match your OEM Harlequin RIP.exe location.

  8. Copy Required Files

    • Copy these DLL files from the Navigator RIP folder to the OEM Harlequin RIP folder:
      • omniDynamic414_vc12_rt.dll
      • omniORB414_vc12_rt.dll
      • omnithread34_vc12_rt.dll
      • pthreads.dll
      • vccorlib140.dll

  9. Launch Navigator Server

    • Ensure the OEM RIP launches alongside the server.

For further assistance, contact Xitron Support at [email protected].