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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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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
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
Kawpdft.exe
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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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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