Media Editor
If you click the Add button, the media editor opens, where you can specify various media settings.
NOTE: The media editor fields differ according to the selected device. For example, some devices have a predefined set of media properties that cannot be changed (e.g. substrate, roll, polarity, etc.).
Type
This field contains the name of the media type. Media with the same type are grouped in the type table and should have the same type attributes (substrate, thickness and device compatibility).
Polarity (Imagesetters and Platesetters only)
The polarity of a medium is an internal and invisible setting. For film and paper, the polarity is always positive. For plate, it is always negative.
Dimensions (Proofers only)
Specify whether the dimensions apply to sheet media or roll media.
Select the Roll Media check box, if the media comes in rolls.
NOTE: For roll media you can only specify the width.
Substrate
Select the substrate from the drop-down list. The substrate is associated with the type. You have three options:
•Film
•Plate
•Paper
Width
Specify the media width. This value must be smaller than the widest tray.
Height
Specify the height of the plate. This setting only applies when you are using a platesetter.
NOTE: This does not apply to roll media.
Thickness (Imagesetters and Platesetters only)
Specify the thickness. This value is associated with the type.