Installation Procedure for the Onyx PosterShop 7.1 Software for the Encad NovaJet 880 60" Printer

Last Updated: February 21, 2008

Issue

You need step-by-step Onyx PosterShop 7.1 software installation instructions for the Encad NovaJet 880 60" printer on a Microsoft Windows computer.

Solution

Step 1: Install a fresh copy of Onyx PosterShop 7.0.0.1 from disc

  1. Insert USB security dongle into a USB port of your computer.
  2. Insert PosterShop 7.0.0.1 Program Disc with the Encad Printer Support into your CD/DVD drive.
  3. Click on Show Options.
  4. Under Printers, select the Encad Novajet 880 with all ink and paper support.
  5. Under Options, use the defaults selected options.
  6. Select the appropriate destination folder and click Next.
  7. Agree to the Terms and Conditions and click Install.
  8. Click Finalize when installation is complete.
  9. When prompted, enter your registration code then click on Register. If you do not have a registration code, acquire one over the Internet by clicking on the Request Registration Code button and follow the provided instructions.
  10. If prompted to configure your printer, click Cancel and exit the program

Step 2: Updating Onyx PosterShop v7.0.0.1 to v7.1

  1. Download and install Onyx PosterShop v7.1 updater file.
  2. Click on Show Options.
  3. Under Options, use the defaults selected options.
  4. Select the existing folder where PosterShop v7.0.0.1 is installed as destination folder and click Next.
  5. Agree to the Terms and Conditions and click Install.
  6. Click Finalize when installation is complete.

Step 3: Installing PosterShop v7.1 Encad Printer Driver

  1. Be sure to have your Encad NovaJet 880 printer driver for Onyx PosterShop v7.1 downloaded.
  2. Once the PosterShop v7.1 updater completes, you'll be given an opportunity to install your printer. In the Printer Install window, click on Browse button, select the v7.1 printer driver and click Open.
  3. Click Finish when installation is complete.

Step 4: Configuring Your Printer in Onyx PosterShop v7.1

  1. When PosterShop v7.1 first opens, you'll be prompted to configure your printer. When prompted to configure printer, select TCP/IP printer and click Configure.
  2. Enter the IP address of the printer and select as the Data Type/Port Name.
  3. Click on the Test button to verify the printer information.
  4. Click OK if your test was successful.
  5. Click OK again to exit the Configure Printer Port dialog box.
  6. PosterShop v7.1 is now installed and Encad NovaJet 880 is configured.