Copystar TASKalfa 2420w Operating instructions

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PrintNET Client
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2011.
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Contents
PrintNET - Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Supported Web Browsers .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Internet Explore 6.x – 8.x Settings ................................................................................................................................. 6
Installing PrintNET - Flash Upload .................................................................................................................................. 7
Main Screen .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Key Functions ................................................................................................................................................................ 11
User Login ................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Administration ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
Printer Configuration ............................................................................................................................................. 11
IPS Mailbox Management ................................................................................................................................... 11
Printer Queue Management ............................................................................................................................... 12
Historical Queue .................................................................................................................................................... 12
Information/Help ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Creating a Print Set for Submittal .............................................................................................................................. 13
New Job .................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Add Files .................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Image Viewing – Monochrome Systems ................................................................................................................. 14
Image Viewing - Color Systems ................................................................................................................................ 15
Select specific pages from Multipage Files (.PDF/.DWF) ...................................................................................... 16
Job Defaults .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Printing Properties ......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Individual Parameters .................................................................................................................................................. 19
Job Management ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
Recall Last Job ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
Save Job ................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Load Job ................................................................................................................................................................. 20
HPGL / HP-RTL Pen Settings and Image Adjustment ............................................................................................. 21
Modify Pens ............................................................................................................................................................ 21
Use Colors ................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Force Pens............................................................................................................................................................... 22
Line Width Compensation ................................................................................................................................... 22
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Vector Line Dither Pattern ................................................................................................................................... 22
HP-RTL Photo Mode ............................................................................................................................................... 22
HP-RTL Photo Mode Dither ................................................................................................................................... 22
HP-RTL Raster Density ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Clip to Image Size .................................................................................................................................................. 22
Line Merge .............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Use Round End Capping ..................................................................................................................................... 23
Border ...................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Fold Parameter Selection ........................................................................................................................................... 23
Digital Image Stamp Selection .................................................................................................................................. 23
Modify Stamp ......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Stamp Schemes ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
Stamp Schemes - Color Systems ....................................................................................................................... 25
Font Color ................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Stamp Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 26
Units .......................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Text ........................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Graphic (Monochrome Printers Only) ............................................................................................................... 26
Merge Type – Monochrome Systems ................................................................................................................ 27
Screening – Monochrome Systems .................................................................................................................... 27
Modify Output Size ....................................................................................................................................................... 27
Force Size ................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Enlarge / Reduce ......................................................................................................................................................... 28
Job Accounting – Unified Accounting .................................................................................................................... 29
Requester ................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Description .............................................................................................................................................................. 29
Distribution .............................................................................................................................................................. 29
Submit ............................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Multiple Printers ............................................................................................................................................................ 30
Job Accounting – Unified Accounting .................................................................................................................... 31
Unified Accounting ............................................................................................................................................... 31
Users/Request ers .................................................................................................................................................... 31
Job Number ............................................................................................................................................................ 31
Description .............................................................................................................................................................. 32
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Prompt Setup for Accounting Data ................................................................................................................... 32
Printers ............................................................................................................................................................................ 32
Email Settings ................................................................................................................................................................ 33
SMTP Configuration ............................................................................................................................................... 33
Job Ticket E-mail ........................................................................................................................................................... 33
Printer Status Message................................................................................................................................................. 34
Monthly Meter Report ................................................................................................................................................. 34
Service Interval ............................................................................................................................................................. 35
Web App Printing – Configuration ............................................................................................................................ 36
Direct Cloud Printing .................................................................................................................................................... 38
Direct Print ............................................................................................................................................................... 38
Direct Cloud Printing - Mailbox Queue ............................................................................................................. 39
Color File-to-Print .......................................................................................................................................................... 40
General Tab ............................................................................................................................................................ 41
Color Tab ................................................................................................................................................................. 41
Misc Tab .................................................................................................................................................................. 42
RIP Preview .............................................................................................................................................................. 42
Paneling Tab ........................................................................................................................................................... 44
Print Queue Tab ................................................................................................................................................ 44
Retrieving from IPS Mailboxes using PrintNet ................................................................................................... 45
Retrieving from IPS Mailboxes using Request .................................................................................................. 45
Cloud Scanning ............................................................................................................................................................ 47
Steps for Cloud Scanning .................................................................................................................................... 47
Scan to Print ............................................................................................................................................................ 47
Scanning to Mailbox Queue ............................................................................................................................... 48
Printer Configuration .................................................................................................................................................... 49
Basic Configuration ............................................................................................................................................... 49
Wire Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................... 50
Advanced Configuration .................................................................................................................................... 50
Upload Fonts .......................................................................................................................................................... 52
Folder Configuration ............................................................................................................................................. 53
IPS Mailboxes ................................................................................................................................................................. 54
IPS Mailboxes .......................................................................................................................................................... 54
Select All .................................................................................................................................................................. 55
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Unselect All ............................................................................................................................................................. 55
Add Files to Current Job ....................................................................................................................................... 55
Download ............................................................................................................................................................... 55
Download As .ZIP ................................................................................................................................................... 55
Empty Mailbox ....................................................................................................................................................... 55
Add a Mailbox ....................................................................................................................................................... 55
Adding SMB Mailboxes ......................................................................................................................................... 56
Adding FTP Mailbox Location ............................................................................................................................. 56
Delete a mailbox ................................................................................................................................................... 57
Printer Queue Management ..................................................................................................................................... 57
Edit Job .................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Historical Queue ........................................................................................................................................................... 59
Edit Job .................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Information / Help ........................................................................................................................................................ 60
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PrintNET - Introduction
PrintNET is a web-based printing submission utility compatible with all web browsers. Users may select
and send single or multiple files to all systems connected to the local network. The printing and control
functions within PrintNET are included with the purchase of the system network
printing key code.
PrintNET is a browser independent upload module that allows users to select up to 2GB of print image
data to create a print job.
Features:
x A cross-platform solution to submit print jobs with total web browser independency.
x Flash Upload is a new tool that simplifies uploading of images to build a job set.
x Print full job sets from anywhere with unlimited number of files.
x Browser independent viewing and image adjustment.
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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. Click on Start and browse to Control Panel within Windows
3. Find Internet Options and double-click to open
4. On the General tab, find Settings within the ‘Browsing History’ dialog
5. Enable ‘Every time I visit the webpage
6. Click ‘OK’, click ‘OK’
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Installing PrintNET - Flash Upload
NOTE: All systems are preloaded with a version of 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 PrintNET - Flash Upload is as simple as “pushing” the update package to the printer (IPS). Your
system should be installed, powered on and connected to your LAN with an IPS address pre-assigned.
1. Download the PrintNET Flash Upload from the App Store.
2. Extract the upload from the .zip file to your local drive ( the ZIP file includes the User Guide and the
update )
3. Locate the IP address of the system by selecting the “?” button on the main screen of the system touch
panel.
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4. Models are web browser enabled. From your web browser on your desktop, simply enter the IP address
of the printer to launch 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
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”. This will transfer the Web App software to the system.
9. At the printer the touch screen will display a message “Please wait Updating IPS” and the system will
restart. (this can take up to ten minutes)
10. Once the printer has restarted, Web App is ready for final configuration as noted in the following pages.
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Main Screen
Note: When connected to a Color System the Color Options selection will appear.
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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
Note
Color Options
When connected to a Color system allows the management of
the color option.
5 Job History Recall Printed Jobs from historical queue (if enabled)
6 Information / Help Operator Guides / IPS Client Software Downloads
7 New Job Create a New Print Job
8 Add Files Add Files From Local PC or Network Resource
9 Job Defaults Configure Job Default Parameters
10 Load Job Load Saved Print Job With All Printing Parameters
11 Save Job Save Current Print Job with All Printing Parameters
12 HPGL Pen Table Settings Manage HPGL Pen Table Settings
13 Stamp Settings Create / Modify Digital Image Stamps
14 Recall Last Job Recall Previously Printed Job / Resubmit Print Job
15 Force Size Settings Select or create a force size setting
16 Media Type Select Output Media Type
17 Number of Sets Set the Output Print Job Number of Sets
18 Job Setup Grid Display Print Job Images and Print Job Settings
19 Requester Username Recorded in Unified Accounting Print Log (if enabled)
20 Job Number
Job Number Recorded in Unified Accounting Print Log (if
enabled)
21 Description Description Recorded in Unified Accounting Print Log (if enabled)
22 Submit Print Dispatches Print Job to Selected Printer
Note: When connected to a Color System the Color Options selection will appear.
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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 PrintNET must be defined within Request
software using Prompt Setup operations for the Requester field. Requester prompt must be configured
as “Required” from the pull down list.
The default user name for accessing the Administrative account is: admin
The default password for accessing the Administrative account is:
Printer Configuration
NOTE: Undesired output might occur if settings are changed.
This section is for configuring the printer. After making necessary changes click on submit. Changes will
be sent to the printer and after 20 seconds the new settings will be applied.
IPS Mailbox Management
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
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that Mailbox for download. The desired files may also be downloaded to a .ZIP file for easy portability.
Administrative users may create, modify, and delete IPS mailboxes, SMB mailboxes and FTP mailboxes
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. Within the Info/Help section users may also download the current versions of software
associated with the Printer.
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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 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. This will allow a user to browse available
locations on the local PC, network or removable
media for files to print.
Note: File upload limitation of 2GB per upload
session. If more than 2GB of image data is to be
uploaded, simply select the ‘add files’ button to
add more images. Non-Windows Internet Explorer
web browsers are limited to single file selections and
uploads of 10 images.
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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
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Image Viewing - 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.
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Select specific pages from Multipage Files (.PDF/.DWF)
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.
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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.
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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.
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