KIP PrintNET KIP PrintNET User Guide
KIP PrintNET Introduction KIP PrintNET is a full featured web based viewing, printing and print management app that utilizes standard web browsers to print to KIP systems via a corporate intranet or over the internet. KIP web-based printing delivers powerful online job creation, preflight controls, and system administration features for high volume online print users.
KIP PrintNET Contents Supported Web Browsers .............................................................................................................................................. 1 Internet Explore 6.x – 8.x Settings ................................................................................................................................ 1 Installing KIP PrintNET - Flash Upload ...................................................................................................................
KIP PrintNET Vector Line Dither Pattern ....................................................................................................................................17 HP-RTL Photo Mode ................................................................................................................................................17 HP-RTL Photo Mode Dither ....................................................................................................................................
KIP PrintNET Prompt Setup for Accounting Data....................................................................................................................27 KIP Printers ...................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Email Settings ......................................................................................................................................................
KIP PrintNET Enable Color Management .................................................................................................................................43 Enable Color Filtering .............................................................................................................................................43 Enable Fine Line Control .......................................................................................................................................
KIP PrintNET Supported Web Browsers On Microsoft Windows platform - Internet Explorer 6.0-8.x, Mozilla Firefox 2.0-3.x, Google Chrome, Apple Safari, & Opera. Linux/UNIX/MAC OSX –Mozilla Firefox 2.0-3.x, Apple Safari, Opera Note: for all uploads there is a 2 gig maximum upload per session. Internet Explore 6.x – 8.x Settings To enhance PrintNET performance in Internet Explorer, it is necessary to adjust internet options using the procedure below: 1. Close Internet Explorer 2.
KIP PrintNET Installing KIP PrintNET - Flash Upload NOTE: All KIP systems are preloaded with a version of KIP PrintNET. This update includes the “Flash” based up loader to enhance the user experience. You will use the current version of PrintNET to load the update to the system. Installing the KIP PrintNET - Flash Upload is as simple as “pushing” the update package to the KIP printer (IPS). Your KIP system should be installed, powered on and connected to your LAN with an IPS address pre-assigned. 1.
KIP PrintNET 4. KIP models are web browser enabled. From your web browser on your desktop, simply enter the IP address of the KIP printer to launch KIP PrintNET. And then click on the “Printer Config” page. 5. Enter the “admin” user name and password. (contact your local administrator for credentials for the KIP system or reference the system’s user guide) 6. Scroll down the web page until “Upload” is located. Click on “Upload Patch” 7. Browse for the file that was extracted in step #2. 8. Select “Save”.
KIP PrintNET Main Screen Note: When connected to a KIP Color System the Color Options selection will appear. This information is solely for use of KIP Personnel and KIP Authorized Dealers. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from KIP America, Inc. 2011 KIP America, Inc.
KIP PrintNET NO. NAME FUNCTION 1 Administration Administrator Functions (when logged on as Admin) 2 Printer Configuration Printer Configuration Settings 3 IPS Mailboxes IPS Mailbox Management / Image Download 4 Printer Queue Management To manage the printer job queue Color Options When connected to a KIP Color system allows the management of the color option.
KIP PrintNET Key Functions User Login The Log in screen will appear if a user tries to open or do something that requires an Administrator. Administration Both the user name and password for Administrative access to KIP PrintNET must be defined within KIP Request software using Prompt Setup operations for the Requester field. Requester prompt must be configured as “Required” from the pull down list.
KIP PrintNET Printer Queue Management This Feature allows the administrative user, to manage jobs that have arrived in the queue. Historical Queue The Historical Queue displays a list of jobs that have been printed in the past. Parameters for Historical Queue are defined in PrintNET Configuration. Information/Help The Info/Help will take a user to the page where User Manuals can be downloaded and printed if necessary.
KIP PrintNET Creating a Print Set for Submittal Creating a print set for submittal is simple and fast. 1. Simply type in the IP address of the KIP IPS (this may be found on the help menu of the IPS touch screen. 2. Log in with user credentials. 3. Add files to the set by browsing the local PC or network resource 4. Click printer icon to submit a print New Job Begins a new Print Job Add Files Users may add files to the job by selecting the Add Files button.
KIP PrintNET Image Viewing – Monochrome Systems Once files have been uploaded, a user can view the selected files prior to printing. This process is done by clicking on the view icon next to the file name. Using the green arrows will allow for the viewing of the files in the current job This information is solely for use of KIP Personnel and KIP Authorized Dealers. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from KIP America, Inc.
KIP PrintNET Image Viewing - KIP Color Systems Once files have been uploaded, a user can view the selected files prior to printing. This process is done by clicking on the view icon next to the file name. Once a file has been selected it will appear in the viewer. Users can now scroll through all of the files in the job by clicking the Left/Right arrows in the upper left corner of the viewing window. This information is solely for use of KIP Personnel and KIP Authorized Dealers.
KIP PrintNET Select specific pages from Multipage Files (.PDF/.DWF) KIP PrintNET allows for the selection of a specific page or page range from multipage .pdf & .dwf files. User has the ability to print all pages or specific pages in a multipage PDF or DWF file. Multipage files are auto detected. User can select the desired page number to be printed. If desired select the Reverse Page Order check box. Selected pages are displayed next to the file name in the list.
KIP PrintNET Job Defaults Job Defaults allows for setting print job parameters as files are selected and added to the print job set. These preferences become the “default” for that print submission and can be edited individually. It is also possible to change printing preferences for files that are added to the print job set at a later time. This information is solely for use of KIP Personnel and KIP Authorized Dealers.
KIP PrintNET Printing Properties If multiple files are selected to be printed, a user can make changes to a specific file or to multiple files within a job set. This is done by selecting the file (or files) desired right click and selecting properties. User is able to make changes regarding the Pen Table, Stamps, Fold, Output Rotation and Force Size settings. These changes will then be applied to those files in that job. This information is solely for use of KIP Personnel and KIP Authorized Dealers.
KIP PrintNET Individual Parameters Individual Parameters allows the user to the ability to create a custom job with complete control over the preferences of each file to be printed. Users have the ability to change the Pen Table, Stamp, Fold Parameters, Output Rotation, Force Size/Enlarge reduce settings and Number of copies for each file selected in the print job independent of any setting on other files. This information is solely for use of KIP Personnel and KIP Authorized Dealers.
KIP PrintNET Job Management Recall Last Job Select to recall the last submitted job. This function preserves all printing parameters. Icon appears after job submittal. Save Job When logged on as a standard user, select this option to save the current print job along with the printing parameters. If logged on as an administrator, the administrator may view all jobs saved by each user. Standard users may only view jobs saved within their login session.
KIP PrintNET HPGL / HP-RTL Pen Settings and Image Adjustment Pen type and styles can be created and applied to vector or hybrid (HP-RTL) files. They can include pen widths, raster density. These can be selected from the Pen Table drop down list. Modify Pens This feature will allow a user the ability to Modify or Create new Pen tables to. Modification of settings for vector plot files, pen table and screening information can be changed.
KIP PrintNET Force Pens Allows editing pen widths and screening by pen number (with a range of Pen 0 to Pen 255.) of an HPGL / HP-RTL file. This forces the settings in the KIP Pen Table to override the pen information originally embedded in the file. Line Width Compensation This allows addition and subtraction of pixels from the overall width of all vector lines. Vector Line Dither Pattern Users have 2 choices of vector line dither patterns.
KIP PrintNET Line Merge This enables the user to merge lines of different shades. When not applied the layers within the plot file determine how lines merge on each other. Use Round End Capping This will set end capping on lines in vector files to round ends instead of what has been specified in the plot file’s Line Attribute command. Border This allows a border to be used in the file. A maximum border of five inches can be applied to each edge.
KIP PrintNET Modify Stamp This feature will allow a user the ability to Modify or Create new Stamp, Watermark or Overlay to be used in the software. These stamps can be either Text, Graphics or both can be used. Stamp Schemes Custom Stamp settings are saved as schemes which can be used at different times or edited when necessary. Stamps may be selected from the list of available stamps or “New Stamp” can be used to create a new stamp. All Stamps must be saved prior to their use.
KIP PrintNET Stamp Schemes - KIP Color Systems Font Color From within the Stamp screen users have the ability to choose a Font Color for the stamp being created. Font Color can be select from: • Black • Cyan • Magenta • Yellow • Red • Green • Blue This information is solely for use of KIP Personnel and KIP Authorized Dealers. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from KIP America, Inc. 2011 KIP America, Inc.
KIP PrintNET Stamp Settings This Window will show the placement of the current stamp settings or where the stamp being created will be placed. There are 9 locations to choose from. Depending on the selected location the value window may be utilized for more precise placement of the stamp. If the value button is active a value up to 18” may be entered.
KIP PrintNET Merge Type – Monochrome Systems Opaque: This option displays the stamp on top of the image. The background of the stamp is white and will obscure some image. Transparent: This option overlays the stamp on top of the image. The background of the stamp is transparent. Invert: This option displays the stamp on top of the image. Colors are inverted where the data intersects.
KIP PrintNET Other: Ignore Settings if Image is Smaller Than Paper will, if checked, ignore enlargement / reduction settings if a set contains an image that is smaller than other images. Used when a transmittal sheet is inserted into the set and should not be scaled. Paper Size: Configure output paper size. Width selection will force the job to print on the selected roll size.
KIP PrintNET Job Accounting – Unified Accounting Requester Requester - This is a field which can be used for accounting. Information entered is applied to the KIP Job and Print Logs. Description Description - This is a field which can be used for accounting. Information entered is applied to the KIP Job and Print Logs. This field is tied to ALL Reports! Distribution Distribution - This is a field which can be used for accounting. Information entered is applied to the KIP Job and Print Logs.
KIP PrintNET Submit This button will send the selected print files and job information to the host PC for printing. Multiple KIP Printers If multiple printers are available and have been added (See KIP Printer in Administration section) a menu will pop up allowing the user to choose from the available printers to dispatch the job. This can be useful if KIP Printers are in different locations on the same network for load sharing.
KIP PrintNET Job Accounting – Unified Accounting Unified Accounting Administrative user may turn on/off the use of Unified Accounting for Request Client software and the KIP Windows driver. Users/Requesters Used to create new users with and passwords Job Number Used to create new Job Numbers and associated passwords. This information is solely for use of KIP Personnel and KIP Authorized Dealers.
KIP PrintNET Description Used to create new Descriptions and associated passwords. Note: If it is necessary to add many Requesters, Job Numbers and Descriptions at one time there is a utility on the Software and Operation Guide CD called Unified Accounting Tool. Please reference the CD for this. Prompt Setup for Accounting Data To turn on/off specific settings that a User must follow in order submit a print job.
KIP PrintNET Email Settings SMTP Configuration This section must be filled out in order for E-mail notifications to be sent. SMTP and Server information must be supplied by the customer/network administrator. Job Ticket E-mail Once the SMTP information is setup and confirmed this section can be filled out as to what notification will be sent to the user about the job submitted. By right clicking in the open white body area, a menu with available macros will appear.
KIP PrintNET Printer Status Message Once the SMTP information is setup and confirmed this section can be filled out as to what notification will be sent to the desired people regarding status or instances that may occur on the KIP Printer Such as Printer Out of Toner, Printer Out of Paper and Printer Jams. By right clicking in the open white area a menu with available macros will appear.
KIP PrintNET Service Interval KIP Service Providers may configure the Service Interval to be automatically notified when the KIP Printer is due for scheduled maintenance. Up to 10 destination email addresses (Semi colon separated) may be entered for notification at the specified interval. This information is solely for use of KIP Personnel and KIP Authorized Dealers. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from KIP America, Inc.
KIP PrintNET Printer Configuration Basic Configuration Basic Configuration enables administrators, key operators and service personnel to configure parameters for the KIP printer. Printer Name: Type a descriptive name for the KIP device. Useful if more than one of the same KIP printer exists in the facility. Copy Density Value: Configures the density of the printer toner output from Dark to Light. Density settings may be set from the IPS touch screen in the Configuration menu.
KIP PrintNET closest fitting roll, but centers the image to the roll. Exact requires the exact roll installed for the output width. Wire Cleaning Amount of output in linear meters between wire cleaning intervals. Advanced Configuration In the Advanced section of the Printer Configuration screen Administrators can further manipulate the Internal IPS settings.
KIP PrintNET Other: • Min Cut Length – instructs the printer to cut paper at no less than this length (in or mm) • Max Image Length – instructs the printer to cut paper to no more than this length (ft or m) • Image Width Removal (pixels) – Image width tolerance adjustment used for documents that may be over 36”x36”. (e.g. image data is 36.5” x 36.5”, this is too large to print to the KIP. Value set to 600 (600 pixels = 1 inch) would “ignore” any image data past 36”).
KIP PrintNET • Upload Fonts – Select fonts to be uploaded and installed to the local KIP IPS. Installed Fonts display the current list of fonts that are installed at the IPS. To add fonts, select the Upload Font button and browse the local workstation or server PC for .ttf (True Type Fonts). Select Open to install the fonts at the IPS. No further action is necessary at the IPS. • Upload Patch – Upload patches and software upgraded without installing additional software.
KIP PrintNET This information is solely for use of KIP Personnel and KIP Authorized Dealers. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from KIP America, Inc. 2011 KIP America, Inc.
KIP PrintNET IPS Mailboxes IPS Mailboxes The IPS Mailboxes feature will allow a user to download files that have already been scanned into a Mailbox in the IPS. The user will be able to see all current Mailboxes, and select files that are present in that Mailbox for download. The desired files may also be downloaded to a .ZIP file for easy portability.
KIP PrintNET Select All Allows a user to select all files in the current Mailbox. Unselect All Allows a user to Unselect all files in the current Mailbox. Add Files to Current Job Allows a user to add additional files to a currently selected job to be printed. Download Allows a user to download all tagged files to a location of their choice. Download As .ZIP Allows a user to download as a .zip file all tagged files to a location of their choice.
KIP PrintNET Adding SMB Mailboxes Administrators now have the ability to configure SMB scanning destinations directly from KIP PrintNET. Select “SMB” from the list of available tabs to display configuration parameters Once an SMB destination is configured, it will be displayed in the list of available destinations on the left hand side of the screen prefixed by “SMB:” Please note: Files scanned to SMB & FTP destinations cannot be seen or selected from the PrintNET interface.
KIP PrintNET Delete a mailbox This will allow a user the ability to delete a Mailbox (and all of its contents) on the IPS without having to be in front of the IPS itself. Printer Queue Management The Printer Queue can be managed by an Administrator and allows the administrator to see where jobs are in the queue. An Administrator also has the ability to manipulate the queue (ex. Change the position of a job in the Queue, Delete a job in the Queue and Edit a job in the Queue).
KIP PrintNET Edit Job From within the Printer Queue the selected job can be reprinted as is or edited by “Right Clicking” on the desired job and selecting “Edit Job Ticket” and then selecting the desired available option. This information is solely for use of KIP Personnel and KIP Authorized Dealers. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from KIP America, Inc. 2011 KIP America, Inc.
KIP PrintNET Color Options – KIP Color Systems The Color Options screen will allow an Administrator/User to modify the values that control the selection buttons for printing. These include: • CAD – Line is used for image data that consists primarily of lines such as CAD files. • CAD – GIS is used for image data that consists of mixed line and photographic image data or CAD renderings.
KIP PrintNET Image Quality Image Quality allows the Administrator to select from the various selections and choose the best output for the file being printed. Grey Composing Grey Composing allows the Administrator to determine how the color black will be made. Black – Uses black toner only CMYK – processed black using CMYK to make the color black Dithering Mode Dithering Mode allows the Administrator to set the desired dithering method for the type of files being printed.
KIP PrintNET Color Trapping When one color totally surrounds another, they must have either a choke or spread relationship. The examples below illustrate applications of choking and spreading. Notice that when a dominant color is surrounded by a submissive color, the dominant color chokes the submissive color (it draws the submissive color underneath its edges). Conversely, when a submissive color is surrounded by a dominant color, it spreads into the dominant color (bottom example, below).
KIP PrintNET Enable Fine Line Control Enable Line Enhancement for CAD images that contain fine line image detail. When used on Graphic images, this feature can smooth text and long or curved edges. When enabled, grayscale lines will be dithered with Rainbow Standard while image fill areas retain clustered dither patterns. The amount of dithering depends on Sensitivity for Edge Detection and Edge Thickness. Sensitivity for Edge Detection controls the amount of Rainbow Standard dithering from 0 to 100%.
KIP PrintNET Setup of Custom Filters Administrators logged into KIP PrintNET have the ability to Manipulate or Create filters that will be used by the other KIP Software Applications. The five default filters are: Cad (Line), CAD/GIS (Photo), Graphics (Line), Graphics (Photo), and Scan-To-File. These five filter names will remain constant however the administrator has the ability to manipulate their settings to best match the needs of the customer. To Modify default filters follow these steps: 1.
KIP PrintNET Submitting Color Files for Printing This button will send the selected print files and job information to the host PC for printing. In order to submit color files to the KC 80 each file has to have color printing options associated with it prior to submitting. If no color printing options are selected the user will be prompted to do so.
KIP PrintNET Historical Queue The Historical Queue size is set up under Basic Configuration and can be set from 0 Gb – Off to 25 GB – Max size. Once set, the Historical Queue will keep track of all submitted jobs and allow them to be called up again from within the Historical Queue and printed again as is or edited.
KIP PrintNET Information / Help The Info/Help will take a user to the page where User Manuals can be downloaded and printed if necessary. Within the Info/Help section users may also download the current versions of software associated with the KIP Printer. This information is solely for use of KIP Personnel and KIP Authorized Dealers. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from KIP America, Inc. 2011 KIP America, Inc.
