KIP 3000 Technical User Manual

October, 2005

KIP 3000

Technical Users

Guide

KIP Authorized Dealers

Firewall

Web Server

FTP Site

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KIP PrintNet Internet

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Windows Drivers

KIP PrintNet Intranet

KIP Request Users

AutoCAD Drivers

UNIX

Spreadsheets

Organization charts

Presentations

Office Design

Project Management

AutoCAD 2000i

2002/2004

2005/2006

Catia

Ideas

Raster Files

Vector Files

PDF/DWF Files

Internet Explorer

Netscape

Internet Explorer

Netscape

UNIX

Server

KIP Network Connectivity

Firewall

Web Server

FTP Site

Int

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et

KIP PrintNet Internet

K

Windows Drivers

KIP PrintNet Intranet

KIP Request Users

AutoCAD Drivers

UNIX

Spreadsheets

Organization charts

Presentations

Office Design

Project Management

AutoCAD 2000i

2002/2004

2005/2006

Catia

Ideas

Raster Files

Vector Files

PDF/DWF Files

Internet Explorer

Netscape

Internet Explorer

Netscape

UNIX

Server

KIP Network Connectivity

Copy Maker

KIP Scan

KIP Request

Unigraphics GL/2

TIFF output CALS output

Unix CAD Workstation

Sun/HP/SGI/IRIX

LP/LPR/LPD

Catia V4 GL/2 Ideas GL/2

Windows Workstation

NT/2000/XP

Unix Server

Novell

Netware Server

5.X/6.X

Windows Server

NT/2000/2003

TCP 515 TCP 515 TCP 515TCP 8421

Spooler

Windows Printer

Driver

AutoCAD Driver "Helper" Drivers

KIP 3000 Network Connectivity

Printing to the KIP

Controller through FTP

Job Submition.

Computer

Laptop

Local FTP Server

Computer

Workstation Running

KIP Request

Internet

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Steps in order to send print jobs via FTP.

1. The end user will load KIP Request at their workstation and

type in the FTP information for the Central Print Site. They will

select file to be printed and then submit files with the KIP Request

software.

2. The print job is compressed and sent through the internet to

the FTP server of the Central Print Site

3. The print job arrives at the Central Print site’s FTP server as it

awaiting actions from the operator at the Central Print Site

4. The operator at the Central Print site will launch KIP Request

and load the print job from the FTP server.

5. The KIP IPS will receive the submitted job from the Central Print

Site Request software and print the job.

Note: The FTP Server (3) can be located locally at the Central

Print Site or at an off-site location. The process remains the same

for the Remote workstations.

Remote Workstations at

Client Site

Central Print Site

Remote FTP Server

Internet

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Workstation Running KIP Request

Workstation Running KIP’s AutoCAD Driver

Workstation Printing from Windows Application

and KIP’s Windows Driver

Kawpdft.exe

KIPServe.exe is bi-directional and can receive

and transmit data to and from the

workstation

LPR

Transmission

LPR Communications is uni-directional with

relation to KIP IPS software. It can only submit

data from the workstation. The KIP IPS cannot

send data back to the workstation.

192.168.10.20

192.168.10.21

192.168.10.22

192.168.10.23

192.168.10.24

The KIPServe daemon listens

on the following port.

Windows Server based: 8421

The LPD Service listens on the

following port.

Unix/Linux based: 515

KIPServe and kawpdft.exe

Communications Process

The KIP IPS can listen or

monitor incoming data on 2

ports. The KIPServe service

listens on port 8421 and then

the LPD Serivice listens on port

515.

At a Windows based client workstation, data will be

sent to the KIP IPS destination IP address of

192.168.10.24 via kawpdft.exe. At this destination is a

doorway or port that is open and is waiting for data.

This port, 8421 is KIP’s custom port.

From Linux/Unix workstations it is also possible to send

data to the KIP IPS. This is done by sending data to

the destination IP address of 192.168.10.24. Also at

this destination is a doorway or port that is open and

is waiting for data. This port, 515 is for LPR/LPD data

transmissions.

Power Mac G4

KIP Watch

KIPWatch is a software application designed to capture problem causing print files to eliminate down

time while maintaining productivity. KIPWatch is started with the KIP System, and runs continuously to

protect the system from errors. KIPWatch remains hidden from users and works in conjunction with

the KIP print queue to provide uninterrupted print production.

KIPWatch is a tool that monitors KIP programs for non-standard conditions. For example, if a KIP

program is non-responsive while trying to convert a bad file, it automatically moves or removes the

troubled files into a designated folder for problem files. In addition, if bad data causes system files to

become non-responsive, they will be terminated and the queue restarted.

Once files have been moved to the designated folder for problem files, system administrators and

support personnel may retrieve and troubleshoot the files by using KIP Request software. By selecting

“get problem files” from the transfer menu, all problem files are zipped and delivered to the operator.

Users may also reset the print queue at any time by selecting “Reset Printer” from the configuration

menu. In addition, the KIPWatch application can be used to automatically install ready-made KIP

system updates by using the “push file” feature of KIP Request software.

KIPWatch Monitoring Software

Problem File Retrieval

Reset Print Queue

Allows the user to quickly stop a process that is hung up in the

queue. For instance if a file is not converting correctly the user can

select “Reset Printer” from the Configuration menu and this will

stop all processes being performed on this file and move on to the

next file. Note: This button only applies to KIP printers

2000/6000/7000 & 8000

Problem File Retrieval

If a file causes an error condition in the job queue KIPWatch will quickly remove the file (not the job if

part of a set) to a folder called “Problem” located in C:\Monpat1\Problem on the KIP 3000 IPS. These

“problem files can then be retrieved from any workstation running KIP Request 6.0 by selecting “Get

Problem Files” from the Transfer menu. The Problem Files will then be trasnsfered from the IPS to the

users workstation and will be located in C:\Program Files\KIP\Request\TR. Users and Administrators

can now use these to trouble shoot what may have caused the files to be invalid.

System Updates

1) Operator uses the “push file to

controller” feature of KIP Request

software to send a KIP update to the

KIP system.

2) KIPWatch automatically retrieves the

file and activates the update process.

3) The user is asked to wait while the KIP

system updates itself, and

automatically restarts to resume

normal operations.

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Configuring a TCP/IP Desktop Printer for Mac OS 9

The Apple Desktop Printer Utility is required for TCP/IP printing. This utility allows the

user to configure a desktop printer by specifying the type of printer being used and its IP

address.

To configure the desktop printer, do the following steps:

1. Open the Desktop Printer Utility. The following dialog box should appear:

a. Select the printer driver you wish to use (LaserWriter 8.5.1 or later) in the

popup menu;

b. Select the “Printer (LPR)“ to specify TCP/IP printing;

c. Click OK.

2. A new dialog should appear:

3. Under “PostScript™ Printer Description (PPD) File,“ click Change. A list of

Printer Description files should appear. Select the PPD with the same name as

your printer.

Click the “Select“ button and you will see the desktop printer configuration dialog

appear again:

4. Under “Internet Printer“ click “Change.“ The following dialog should appear:

. Under “Printer Address,“ enter either the name (e.g.,

laserwriter.acme.com) or the IP address (111.222.3.444) for the

printer. (The domain name or IP address should be the same as the one

you previously set up, as described in Palomar’s Setting Printer IP

Addresses page). A Queue name is not needed for direct printing to a

TCP/IP printer; it is only used when using a UNIX print spooler.

a. Click Verify to verify the printer’s location. If a printer is found to exist at

the specified IP address, a message stating that a printer exists at the

specified location appears at the bottom left-hand corner of the screen; if

this message does not appear, then correct the printer address.

b. Click OK.

5. The status dialog should look something like this:

6. Select Save under the File menu to create a desktop printer. Select a name for the

desktop printer. A new printer icon should appear on the desktop. Verify that the

configuration works by dragging a printable document onto the new desktop

printer.

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Fax: (800) 672-1400

www.kipamerica.com

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Configuring a TCP/IP Desktop printer in Macintosh OS X

The KIP IPS can be connected to Macintosh systems through TCP/IP. Macintosh allows for this by

configuring a desktop printer to point to the KIP IPS. The Following steps will walk you through the

procedure for setting up a Macintosh system for TCP/IP printing. These steps apply to Macintosh

OS X:

1. On the desktop open the Mac hard drive

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2. Once the hard drive is open select the “Applications” folder

3. Once the Applications folder is open select the “Utilities” folder

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4. Once the Utilities folder is open find the “Printer Setup Utility”

5. On the top menu bar select “Printers” and then “Add a Printer”

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6. On the next screen you will need to configure the following items:

a. In the first pull down select “IP Printing”

b. In the second “Printer Type” pull down select LPD/LPR

c. In the third area “Printer Address” set this to your KIP printer IP Address

d. In the fourth area “Queue Name” set the queue name to KIP (this is the default

Queue name)

e. In the fifth area “Printer Model” select “Other”

7. Locate the desired .PPD file (ex. KIPGS600.PPD) select “choose”

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