---
title: FastCOLOUR Printer Software Notes (CNCU local)
source_url: https://cncu.co.za/FastCOLOUR-Printer/
fetched_at: 2026-08-13T12:06:00Z
category: drivers
pass: cncu-local-fastcolour-deepen
product: FastCOLOUR Printer (PrintExp / UltraPrint / MainTop / SAi FlexiPRINT / PhotoPRINT / InkRIP)
---

# FastCOLOUR software notes

English pointers from the local cncu.co.za mirror (`T:\U\C\FastCOLOUR-Printer`). **No pricing.** Software installers / ZIPs / firmware binaries are **not** copied into this KB (URL + local path only). Copied English manuals live under `sources/manuals/fastcolour/` (`components/`, `software/`, `calibration/`, `white-ink-guideline/`, `setup-guide/`, `icc-import/`). Controller firmware packages are in `drivers/fastcolour-firmware-index.md` (**7** packages; prefer Lite DC motor **2019011610** / ONE **2019080819**; password ZIP special-cases only; binaries URL-only). **Newer wins.** SAi FlexiPRINT 21 install/activation + Production Suite 21 Readme + Cloud reseller doc already staged under `manuals/dtf-textile/` (not re-copied). AM.CO.ZA Universal Colour Chart already under DTF textile (not re-copied).

## Which stack

| Stack | Local folder / file | Role | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| PrintExp (board / alignment) | `FastCOLOUR Dual Software\PrintExp\`; Flatbed UV `PrintExp(PLUS)_SDLYSY_1.74_...exe` | Printer control / collision sensor / factory defaults | English collision-sensor install PDF copied. Chinese PrintExp user PDF skipped. 2022+ default-settings PDF preferred over older Lite/ONE txt. |
| Universal XP600 Alignment Tool | `FastCOLOUR EPSON Printhead Alignment Tool\` | Head alignment | Prefer installer **2H_V162_20240524**. English Universal XP600 Alignment Tool Manual already staged (2025-02-06). Older 2021 User Guide also copied. EXEs URL-only. |
| UltraPrint (DX5/DX7) | `FastCOLOUR Dual Software\UltraPrint-DX5,7 Installed\` | Legacy RIP | English UltraPrint.CHM copied. Chinese txt skipped. |
| MainTop RIP 5.3 / 6.0 | `MainTop RIP 5.3 Installation\` / `MainTop RIP 6.0 Installation\` | RIP | English 5.3 book `dtp53.pdf` (~64.2 MB) copied. Maintop driver how-to + MainTOP for FastCOLOUR Manual copied. Driver ZIPs URL-only. MainTop 6.0 Chinese Version skipped. |
| SAi FlexiPRINT / PhotoPRINT | Flexi 12/19/21/22 + PhotoPRINT 11/12 folders | RIP / design | White+varnish guides + HTPrintAPI_XP600.dll fix + license-delete PDF copied. Flexi 21 install already under DTF. Huge EXEs/ZIPs URL-only. Skip SAi pricelists. Prefer FlexiPRINT 22 Premium **B4390** / Cloud **B4249** when choosing a build. |
| InkRIP V7 | `AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Easy RIP Software\` | Easy RIP | Installer EXE ~540 MB / ZIP ~945 MB **URL-only**. No English PDF in that folder. |
| i1 / EFI ES-2000 | `i1 Professional Color Calibration Solutions\` | Colour calibration | English i1Pro / i1iO manuals + ES-2000 setup + ISO 13655 / XRGA white papers copied. Chinese MTcolor PDFs skipped. |
| Meter Recharger | `FastCOLOUR Printer Meter Recharger\` | Print-meter tool | Current EXE URL-only (not controller FW). Chinese usage PDF skipped. Prefer root EXE over Old Version V1.02–V1.04. |

## Copied how-tos (this deepen)

- FastCOLOUR-ONE UV vs non-UV wiring (~4.67 MB); optical coupling grating-reader wirings; PrintExp collision/impact sensor install (2026-02-20).
- How inking system works; ink conversion guide; Epson print-quality guide; DX5/DX7/XP600 head-dumper ink-order JPGs; motherboard photo; SKU scheme + ATools/motherboard/carriage SKU.
- Error codes txt (also https://prevision.co.za/large-format-printer-error-codes). ONE UV factory defaults: hold all 4 direction buttons at power-on. XP600 ink order: install **K Y C M C M**, alignment tool **K Y C C M M**.
- 2022+ default settings PDF preferred over Lite 2019 PDF / ONE UV txt. UV lamp values in `FastCOLOUR-ONE-UV-Lamp-Setting.txt` (2022+ see Alignment Tool folder).
- UV Flatbed Printer (Epson Series) book (~3.55 MB) + control-system error-codes diagnostic PDF.
- Flexi white (Illustrator + Photoshop) + white-and-varnish guide (~3.23 MB) + 11 white-ink how-to PNGs (Method 1 transparent PNG + Method 2 alpha/varnish).
- Network + PhotoPRINT setup screenshots (ARP MAC add); Flexi Color Profiler 3rd-party ICC import screenshots.
- Feeding / take-up roller bracket drawings; 2019 XP600 button + cart designs.

## Firmware / software (docs only)

Binaries stay URL-only. No new controller FW packages this deepen (still **7**). Prefer **2019011610** Lite DC motor (not old Don't Use) and **2019080819** FastCOLOUR ONE. Alignment prefer **V162_20240524**. Meter Recharger EXE HTTP 200, not counted as FW. `Firmware/` / `Firmwares/` still **404**. See firmware index.

## Skipped this pass

- Chinese-only Component Manuals (3.2 m / F1-3200 / 6090 I1600 Chinese twins / PrintExp Chinese / UV calibration / QuickColor / RIP handbook / Versatile cleaner Chinese)
- Pricing: FastCOLOUR Large Format Printer Prices.pdf; Inks Types and Prices.pdf; SAi Flexi pricelists
- Duplicate Universal XP600 English V1.0 in Component Manuals (same size as already staged Universal XP600 Alignment Tool Manual); duplicate 2016 Alignment Tool User Guide (704 KB) — copied newer 2021 root User Guide instead
- Duplicate AM.CO.ZA Universal Colour Chart + SAi FlexiPRINT 21 install/activation / Production Suite 21 Readme / Cloud reseller doc (already under DTF textile)
- Huge media / testforms: Fogra Image Quality Testform ~23.9 MB; FOGRA51 Evaluation ~21.9 MB; Alignment Lines 300 dpi ~25.5 MB; UV Flatbed .doc ~70 MB (PDF copied); InkRIP / MainTop / SAi Flexi/PhotoPRINT installers; foldersweb HTML page-splits
- Firmware binaries, alignment EXEs, ICC profile ZIPs, RIP demo TIFs, safety-test SDS PDFs, raw DXF
- YouTube / buythis (not this pass). InkX skipped (out of scope).