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Index
Print Queue ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Code ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Requester ................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Job Name/Number .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Description ................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Media .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
# of Orig. .................................................................................................................................................................... 2
# of Sets ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Color Codes .............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Configuration Menu ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Set Monitor Paths ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Request Dir Path ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Configure Monitored Directory.............................................................................................................................. 5
Monitor Path Selection Arrows ............................................................................................................................... 5
Save ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Cancel ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Miscellaneous Setup ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Units ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Media Selection ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Rotation ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Password .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Copy Density ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Separator Media ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Log file Directory ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Print Configs ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
Cold Sleep Settings .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Copy mode delay .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Unattended delay .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Default DPI ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Print Separator Sheet ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Deck Info .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Save ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Cancel ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Check Your M-files .................................................................................................................................................... 9
Reset Current Job ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Quit Configuration ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Exit Program ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
Manager Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Managing the Current Job ................................................................................................................................. 11
Managing Subsequent Jobs ............................................................................................................................... 12
Windows Unattend Configuration ............................................................................................................................ 14
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Unattend
The Unattend software is used as the print queue with local print management features. The model of
the Print engine is displayed at the top of the Unattend screen. The print queue of the requested print
jobs or files within the queue is displayed here.
Print Queue
The print queue is divided into columns of information regarding the files in queue. These are:
Code
When files are requested from the Request software, the software helps in identifying the job ticket in
print by generating the code. When files are simply dropped into the monitor path(s) the file name is
displayed in this column.
Requester
User information identifying person or location of the file’s requester. (This information is derived from the
Request software.)
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Job Name/Number
User information identifying job name/number of the job(s) in print. (This information is derived from the
Request software.)
Description
Additional user information identifying the job(s) in print. (This information is derived from the Request
software.) When files are simply dropped into the monitor path(s) the files path is displayed in this
column. File sent via LPR will show the file name in this field.
Media
This column will show the media type of the job(s) in print. If user(s) have requested a file using the
Request software, the media type requested will be shown.
# of Orig.
This column will show the number of originals of the job(s) in print.
# of Sets
This column will show the number of sets requested of the job(s) in print.
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Color Codes
When jobs are received in the Unattend print queue they will be assigned one of the four different color
codes, the definition of these four color codes is conveniently displayed in a color key at the bottom left
corner of the Unattend interface.
a) GREEN: This displays the current job being printed.
b) WHITE: This displays a subsequent job in queue, ready for print.
c) YELLOW: This displays the job with a warning that the job requested requires a different media
than what is available in the print engine.
d) BLUE: This displays the job with a wait state: either the controller’s time or time zone setting is not
in synchronization with the computer it was requested from, or the user has requested this job to
be printed at a later time. Jobs that are sent with a specific size (Forced) will show BLUE until the
applicable size media is installed in the printer.
Note: When the # of Originals column shows the number of originals displays green this means that
these files have already been preprocessed and are ready to be printed.
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Configuration Menu
The first selection displayed underneath the print queue, the
configuration button will call up a dialog box with six (6) selections,
which are:
Set Monitor Paths
Allows the user to set up to different paths for the Unattend software to monitor for incoming
print jobs.
Request Dir Path
This field contains the path statement Unattend will monitor for print Requests. ‘D:\Monpath1\Request’
is the first request path and should not be removed or modified.
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Configure Monitored Directory
Files that are sent to the configured monitored directory
will have the parameters that are defined within the mini-
Request as shown to the right. With this, it is possible to
create custom paths that can enlarge / reduce a file,
apply custom pen settings or change the media type. This
is helpful if sending LPR data that has no embedded
information within the printable image.
Monitor Path Selection Arrows
These arrows allow the user to toggle between the monitor paths currently setup on the controller.
Save
Allows the user to save monitor paths created in the set monitor path screen.
Cancel
Allows the user to exit the set monitor path screen and return to the configuration menu.
Miscellaneous Setup
Allows the user to set up custom configurations of media defaults, copy density, password protection,
etc. Variables within the miscellaneous configuration include:
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Units
Allows the user to set the controller to read either English or Metric standards of measurement.
Media Selection
Allows the user to print their documents on the closest size media loaded in the machine, or to the
‘Exact size’ media. If the user has this
option set to exact, the job will not print out
until the correct size media is loaded into
the machine.
Rotation
Rotate for least paper usage will place the
printed image on the smallest roll saving
the most paper.
Rotate for faster printing will rotate the
printed image to allow for least drum
rotation. This may use more paper.
Password
Allows the user to set a password in the Unattend mode, so that no configuration changes can be
made without entering a password. This password is not encrypted.
Copy Density
Allows the user to change the amount of toner (density) that is being applied to printed files.
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Separator Media
Type of media on which the separator sheet should print can
be specified here.
Log file Directory
Allows the user to set a directory in which the Printer status and accounting data should be stored. This
can be input as a UNC path to a server location. Note: The controller must have access to this location.
The default path of c:\monpath1\logdir will continue to receive the print logs.
Print Configs
Allows the user to print all configuration files (.INI files) on the embedded controller with the touch of a
button.
Cold Sleep Settings
Sleep time and wake up time are intuitive for power saving.
Users can set up time for sleep when there’s no apparent
printing that’s needed, or can set up time for the printer to
wake up. By default, the printer will start warming back up
anytime a Job / file arrives at a monitored path for printing. It will resume cold sleep 15 minutes later. This
can be set to 24 hour time or 12 hour time. Please check the time zone for proper settings.
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Copy mode delay
Allows the user to adjust the interval (in seconds) the machine will use when interrupting the print queue
for copy mode. It can also be set to zero for infinity and will require a key stroke to escape out of Copy
mode. This is not used on HDP printers.
Unattended delay
Allows the user to adjust the time interval (in seconds) in which the Controller will seek the monitor paths
for files to be printed. The default should be set to 2 seconds.
Default DPI
Allows a user to set a conversion DPI if not specified in a submitted file or job ticket.
Print Separator Sheet
Users can choose to print a separator sheet between
each job, or between each set. This feature has been
found to be very useful for users of folding and finishing
systems.
Deck Info
Allows the user to override the media in a specific drawer of the printer, or the printer can be set to
automatically detect the media loaded into a drawer. It is also possible to adjust the winuntd.ini file for
custom paper types, such as BBOND or TRANS. Please see the [PaperTypes] sections of the winuntd.ini
file.
Save
Allows the user to save changes made to the miscellaneous setup.
Cancel
Allows the user to exit the miscellaneous setup screen and return to the configuration menu.
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Check Your M-files
The “Check your M-files” button allows a technician to quickly see what conversion files are being used
on the printer. These are the files that are responsible for the conversion of the files sent into a printable
format.
Reset Current Job
Clicking on Reset Current Job will stop any print job that is currently processing on the controller. It will
stop / kill any process (conversion file / M-File) that is running and place the offending print job into a
“problem folder” for later review. This information can then be gathered using the Request software
using the Transfer Æ Get Problem Files option. Please see the Request documentation for further
information.
Quit Configuration
Allows the user to quit the configuration mode.
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Exit Program
Allows the user to exit Unattend.
Note: Exiting the Unattend will stop all printing. Unattend MUST be opened for printing to occur.
Manager Mode
The Manager Mode button will allow the user the option of manually controlling the print queue.
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Managing the Current Job
By selecting the Manager Mode button, the mouse
cursor will change from an arrow to a crosshair. The
Manager Mode icon will illuminate in Bold and pause all
printing. The operator can manage a print job by
double-clicking the “job count” list along the left side.
The user is given six selections to choose from:
1. Update Copy Count – This will allow the user to update the copy count if more or less copies are
needed.
2. Remove Job- this will allow the user to remove the Job before conversion begins.
3. Pause After Job- this will allow the user to pause Unattend after the current Job in queue is printed.
4. Pause After Set- this will allow the user to pause Unattend after the current set in queue is printed
5. Cancel- this will allow the user to cancel the manager mode.
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Managing Subsequent Jobs
By placing the crosshair over job count on the left side of the screen and double-clicking on subsequent
jobs in the print queue (not job 0 shown in Green) the user is given the ability to manually control the
order, number of sets printed, type of media used and SEND JOB to ANOTHER PRINTER. (For instance, the
job(s) in the queue are printing and you have a job you need printed NOW to another printer. Double
click on the job in the queue you need right away and the Manager Screen will appear with a number
of variables. They are:
1. Remove Job button - this allows the customer to remove the job they have just highlighted from the
print queue
2. Job name - this is the Code information generated by Request. This field is not available for change.
3. Number of Originals - this is the number of originals requested. This field is not available for change.
4. Format - this is the format information as explained earlier in Section I (The Print Queue) either
“Request”, “Raster” or “Vector”. This field is not available for change.
5. Number of Sets - this is the number of sets requested, this is modifiable in Manager Mode
6. Media - whichever is the type of media requested, this is modifiable in Manager Mode.
7. Time - this is the time of the request
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8. Requestor - this is Requestor information input in Request
9. Distribution - this is Distribution information input in Request
10. Description - this is Description information input in Request
11. Move Job buttons - these four buttons will allow the customer to move jobs within the queue and
prioritize them. These four buttons are:
x Move to Top - (remember our example? You need a job NOW!). Highlight the job you need by
double clicking it in the queue, click the “Move to Top” button and the job you need will be
moved to the next job in the queue.
x Move Up One - Highlight the job you need by double clicking it in the queue, click the “Move Up
One” button and the job you need will be moved up one position in the queue.
x Move Down One - Highlight the job you need by double clicking it in the queue, click the “Move
Down One” button and the job you need will be moved down one position in the queue.
x Move to Bottom - Highlight the job you need by double clicking it in the queue, click the “Move
to Bottom” button and the job you need will be moved to the bottom position in the queue.
12. Send Job – This allows the user to send jobs from one network configured printer to another network
configured printer. This helps with load sharing in multiunit installations.
By right clicking on a job (current or subsequent) you are offered 5 items to choose from. These are the
same functionality as outlined above. Move job, Schedule, Remove, and Send To. There is also a
selection for changing media. The job list can be modified by clicking and dragging a single job to any
spot in the list.
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Windows Unattend Configuration
WindowsUnattendVersion=
The current version of Unattend. The value is automatically entered by the Unattend program. Primarily
used for diagnostic purposes.
Language=1
Current Language being used.
LastLanguage=1
Last Language used.
MachineID=
Machine Serial Number
DealerName=
If Entered in the IPS User Interface this information will show up here also.
DealerNumber=
If Entered in the IPS User Interface this information will show up here also.
MachineType=
The defined Printer Model. Choices are listed in the top paragraph. This line is usually modified after a
system re-ghost. An incorrect entry would force Unattend to see incorrect paper roll information, or
none at all.
DisplayPrinterName=
Allows for customization of the Unattend header displayed on the main screen
Units=METRIC
Defines ENGLISH or METRIC mode.
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Password=
When a password is defined in Unattend, the user must know the password before the program will
allow them into Unattend Manager Mode, or the Configuration menu. Note that the Unattend
password is not encrypted in the winuntd.ini, and offers minimal security.
SCSIScanner=True
Set to True if the printer is attached to a SCSI Scanner.
BypassBoard=False
Used With Legacy units.
UnattendedDelay=1
The Interval in which the Queue View will look for printable files in the designated folder locations.
Used with Unattend 6.5. Unattend 7.1 automatically looks for a job when files are sent to the monitored
locations.
JobReadDelay=30
CopyModeDelay=0
Utilized with Legacy units.
AFolderDelay=0
Folder Delay used for printing smaller (A Size) sheets.
OtherFolderDelay=0
Additional delay for folder
LandscapeFolderDelay=0
Folder Delay used for printing smaller landscape sheets.
ShutDownDelay=0
SleepWarmDelay=840
Value is a number of seconds. If Unattend does not receive a print within this number of seconds, it
lowers the fuser temperature to a ‘power-save’ state. Value 0 disables Warm Sleep mode.
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SleepColdDelay=5340
Value is a number of seconds. If the engine is in a “Warm Sleep” state, and a print is not received within
this number of seconds, the fuser temperature is lowered even further to room temperature. Value 0
disables Cold Sleep mode.
SleepColdStandBy=False
Puts the IPS into Standby Mode.
ColdStartTime=
The information entered under ‘Windows Unattend – Configuration – Misc settings’ in the screen below is
duplicated in the Winuntd.ini for ColdStartime and ColdStoptime. ColdStartime refers to the time when
the software will signal the printer to go into Cold sleep mode. Coldstoptime refers to Wake time that
sends the printer to ‘warm up’. Users can normally put the Sleep time at 20:00 (8PM) and Wake time at
06:00 (6AM).
ColdStopTime=
See above
Advanced Sleep=
Feeder5Paper=6
IdleWait=0
MeterPeriod=
MeterDate=
MeterDay=
MeterTime=
MeterReportDate=12:00:00 AM
This section is used for the Print Reports Setting utilized in PrintNet
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CurrentLogPath=C:\MONPATH1\LOGDIR
Normally selected in Unattend’s CONFIG/MISC menu, this is the defined path that Unattend uses to
write its Log and Roll information. Unattend creates an ASCII-based print log using the naming
convention MonthYear.log (i.e. Jan03.log). It also writes roll information files (rollinfo.dat) to this location.
This path can be defined to point to another
computer on the network, but the Controller will need rights in order to create and modify files on
another computer.
LogFileName=
Some users prefer their own naming structure instead of the MonthYear.log format that Unattend uses to
write the print log. User can define another filename and extension (i.e. printlog.txt). This file will be
written in the Current Log Path as defined in the CurrentLogPath= line. The new Log File does not create
a new file every month, but appends a single file. Note that the MonthYear.log file is still written in
addition to the custom Log Filename.
TempDir=C:\TU
The Directory location where all conversion of files takes place.
LPDSpoolDirectory=
EnhancedWinLPDRead=F
HistoryGB=0
The amount of hard drive space designated for the storing of History Jobs.
MinDoneFileSize=1
MinCutLength=8.5
Allows the technician to set the minimum number of inches for the cut length that will be produced by
the controller when printing. Especially helpful for printing longer Trim Sheets or Error Pages, that may
jam the printer when the curl of the media causes problems. (Suggested MINCUTLENGTH=17)
DefaultMedia=Bond
SepMedia=BOND
LastPen=C:\PROGRAM FILES\***\REQUEST\PENS\DEFAULT.PEN
The last pen table used for printing.
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DefaultDPI=0
Rarely changed (0 by default) when set to 0 this tells to read and use the dpi of the file as it was sent.
PrinterDPI=600
DPI capability of the Unit.
SwitchSelect=4
TextPos=0
TextSize=.1
ExtraGap=0
AmountCutOff=500
If the original being printed exceeds the Maximum print width this setting will strip pixels off of the sides.
AddHpglCmd=-: 6
Switches may be added to this location to assist with specific printing requirements.
AddRasterCmd=
Switches may be added to this location to assist with specific printing requirements.
AddPrintCmd=
Switches may be added to this location to assist with specific printing requirements.
AddOutputCmd=-j 75
Switches may be added to this location to assist with specific printing requirements.
AddCGMCmd=
Switches may be added to this location to assist with specific printing requirements.
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