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KIP 3000 Technical User Manual

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  • Page 1 O c t o b e r, 2 0 0 5 K I P 3 0 0 0 T e c h n i c a l U s e r s G u i d e K I P A u t h o r i ze d D e a l e rs...
  • Page 2 K I P N e t w o r k C o n n e c t i v i t y Firewall Web Server FTP Site Internet Explorer Internet Netscape KIP PrintNet Internet Spreadsheets Organization charts Presentations Office Design Project Management Windows Drivers...
  • Page 3 K I P N e t w o r k C o n n e c t i v i t y Firewall Web Server FTP Site Internet Explorer Internet Netscape KIP PrintNet Internet Spreadsheets Organization charts Presentations Office Design Project Management Windows Drivers...
  • Page 5 K I P 3 0 0 0 N e t w o r k C o n n e c t i v i t y Windows Workstation Unix CAD Workstation NT/2000/XP Sun/HP/SGI/IRIX TIFF output CALS output Windows Printer Driver Catia V4 GL/2 Ideas GL/2 Unigraphics GL/2...
  • Page 6 1. The end user will load KIP Request at their workstation and type in the FTP information for the Central Print Site. They will Controller through FTP select file to be printed and then submit files with the KIP Request software. Job Submition.
  • Page 7 Unix/Linux based: 515 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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 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”...
  • Page 10 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, automatically...
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  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 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:...
  • Page 15 4. Under “Internet Printer“ click “Change.“ The following dialog should appear: . Under “Printer Address,“ enter either the name (e.g., ) or the IP address ( ) for the laserwriter.acme.com 111.222.3.444 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 16 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.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 KIP America 39575 13 Mile Road Novi, MI 48377 Tel: (800) 252-6793 Fax: (800) 672-1400 www.kipamerica.com 2. Once the hard drive is open select the “Applications” folder 3. Once the Applications folder is open select the “Utilities” folder...
  • Page 19 KIP America 39575 13 Mile Road Novi, MI 48377 Tel: (800) 252-6793 Fax: (800) 672-1400 www.kipamerica.com 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”...
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 KIP America 39575 13 Mile Road Novi, MI 48377 Tel: (800) 252-6793 Fax: (800) 672-1400 www.kipamerica.com 8. Select “Add” 9. You should now see the printer you just set up in your Printer List...
  • Page 22 KIP America 39575 13 Mile Road Novi, MI 48377 Tel: (800) 252-6793 Fax: (800) 672-1400 www.kipamerica.com 10. Go to the menu bar on top and select Printers then select “Create Desktop Printer” from the pull down choices...

  • Page 23: Introduction

    This document also outlines the methods for transmitting the Job Ticket / images to the KIP Controller in a number of methods: A. Provide a list of images in an ASCII text file format to the KIP Request EXE program. ZIP the entire Job Ticket and images and use KIP’s KAWPDFT.EXE program to transmit the ZIP file to the IP Port/Address of the KIP Printer.

  • Page 24: Table Of Contents

    Basic Elements for a Simple Job Submission: ............4 Simple .kip file parameters ..................4 Format of the ASCII .KIP Job Ticke File (NEJIMUHE.KIP) ..........5 Using Force Size in the KIP Job Ticket ................. 7 Enlargement/Reduction on per file basis ..............8 Using Advanced Job Processing Parameters ............
  • Page 25 Creating a Job Ticket on the KIP Controller (Request job submittal) .. 27 Print Job Structure (binary from a KIP Request submittal)..... 27 - 3 -...

  • Page 26: Description Of Kip Controller

    Unique Folder Name: ** This becomes the KIP Job Code. It is necessary to include a unique file structure for each job so that KIP Unattend can discern independent jobs. All files for the current print job need to be within this unique directory.

  • Page 27: Format Of The Ascii .Kip Job Ticke File (Nejimuhe.kip)

    Keep in mind during testing with a KIP Controller that once the DONE.KIP file is added to the print job, the KIP Controller (KIP Unattend) recognizes the completed print job (as formatted above) and coverts the .KIP Job Ticket to it’s binary format as part of the printing process.
  • Page 28 File=C:\Images\Vector\KIP Color Wheel_1.plt, V ** This line and the order of these names in the .KIP Job Ticket specify what images the print job contains. Only the filename portion will be displayed as part of the Text Header (if turned ON, explained later). Each file must be designated as a Vector, Raster, or ASCII based image by a V, R, or A at the end of the File= information.

  • Page 29: Using Force Size In The Kip Job Ticket

    8.5. On the KIP 1020 15 inch width is available. ForceLength=24 ** The KIP Unattend will cut each image at 24” long in this case, even if the image is longer. Setting this value to 0, will use existing length of the image and is considered variable.

  • Page 30: Enlargement/Reduction On Per File Basis

    The format of the .KIP Job Ticket has changed to allow all the Enlargement/Reduction settings to be configured in one file. The Enlargement/Reduction information can be configured multiple times in the .KIP file and allows for using the previous settings later on in the Job Ticket for other files.

  • Page 31: Using Advanced Job Processing Parameters

    Opposites are not used together. ForceIgnoreSmaller=N are the combination of several features in the Force Size menu of KIP Request. = Automatic Rotation can be and should be handled by the controller (0) or it is possible to manually override all Automatic Rotation by setting: Zero degrees rotation (1), 90 deg.

  • Page 32: Stamp Files

    ZIP file to the IP Port/Address of the KIP Printer. *Preferred method and easiest to compose. 3. Use the KIP API to transmit the Job Ticket and images to the IP Port/Address of the KIP Printer. (special permission from KIP America and separate documentation required to use the KIP API) The API also provides extremely detailed information regarding the status of the printer and all the print jobs in the queue.

  • Page 33: Kawpdft.exe Commands

    -u – specifies the location of the originating file to be copied The easiest method of creating a KIP Job Ticket would be to use a file compression tool to “zip” the job ticket and transfer this zipped file to the KIP Controller.

  • Page 34: Kip Controller And Roll Selection

    36” roll or a 24” roll. Even if there are other rolls of media such as 30”, in the image will not print. KIP Unattend will prompt the use to insert either a 36” or 24” roll of media before continuing with the print job.

  • Page 35: Pjl Commands And Syntax

    Allows the image to be “scaled to fit” a particular roll size. Valid values are: Roll_36, Roll_34, Roll_30, Roll_24, Roll_22, Roll_18, Roll_17, Roll_12, Roll_11, Roll_8.5. Some KIP Printers do not support 8.5” wide rolls of media. If the specified roll width is not available...

  • Page 36: Appendix

    KIP Format (.tlc) TIFF Group 4 (.tif) Uncompressed Color and Uncompressed Grayscale TIF (dither and density are controlled by the Raster Density and Raster Dither in the Default.PEN stored ON the KIP Controller.) CALS Group 4 (.cal) PCX Monochrome (.pcx) Intergraph (.cit)

  • Page 37: Appendix B: Optional File Format Switches

    APPENDIX B: Optional File Format Switches The following parameters are only required if using one of our optional file format(s); PDF, EPS, CGM, PS, or JPG. ImageInfo = 11 This variable has different characteristics based on what type of file is being processed. PDF: 0 = Don't Use Size information in File, Don't Reverse Print Order 1 = Don't Use Size Information in File, Reverse Print Order...

  • Page 38: Appendix C: Pen Tables - .Pen And .Ppn Files

    APPENDIX C: Pen Tables - .pen and .ppn files Pen Table, Stamp, and Fold/Rotate File Format *.PEN: This is an actual Pen Table (ASCII based). Format for .PEN files are found in Appendix A. All pen tables used for a corresponding job must be in this location. DEFAULT.PEN For example, in our illustration above, the contents of the 0000.ppn would simply be “default”...
  • Page 39 Pen0Width=10 Pen0Pattern=0 - Solid Pen1Width=10 Pen1Pattern=0 - Solid Pen2Width=10 Pen2Pattern=0 - Solid Pen3Width=10 Pen3Pattern=0 – Solid Pen255Width=10 Pen255Pattern=0 - Solid [Miscellaneous] PlotFileDPI=400 This line specifies the DPI of the image to be printed. Valid values 100-400. ForcePens=0 This line specifies whether or not to use the Pen#Width and Pen#Pattern defined above. 1=Yes 0=No UseColors=1 This line specifies whether or not to use pen widths and grayscales assigned in the plotfile.
  • Page 40 Indicates if a checksum character is attached to the end of each plot data record. Valid values are ‘On’ or ‘Off’ SyncChar=2 Indicates the beginning of plot data record sync character. Cannot be the same as the EndOfMsg value. Valid values are 0 – 127. EndOfMsg=3 Indicates End of plot data record character.

  • Page 41: Appendix D: Stamp Files - .Stp And .Ssp

    APPENDIX D: Stamp Files - .stp and .ssp Stamp File Format Stamp set files have an .STP extension, and will need to be placed in this location (unless you will not be using any stamps for the current job). For example, in our illustration above, the contents of the 0000.ssp would simply be “none”...
  • Page 42 Set each line to 1 if it is to be used. Font Size: Line 22 Type font size in points Text Rotation: Line 23 Rotation of text in 45 degree increments Use Image: Line 24 1=Yes, 0=No If No, then lines 25-28 will not be used Path to Image to be used: Line 25 Enter path to compliant data file to be used as an image.

  • Page 43: Appendix E: Folding Files - .Fld And .Flp

    This will stop the printer and other jobs from printing until the user inserts this size of media. If “Closest” is used, the KIP Controller will use the media that fits the image the best after applying the rotation specified. Note: If using Force Size feature of the Job Ticket you must also use the same Roll Size for Force Size in FolderRollSize of the .FLD file.

  • Page 44: Appendix F: Pointer Files - Use For Fast Job Submission

    1.0 Mb or more would be much faster than copying each file (100Mb total) within the KIP Job Ticket. As the KIP Printer processes and prints the first file in the Job Ticket, the next one in line is being transferred and processed simultaneously. This method is repeated until all drawings have been printed.

  • Page 45: Appendix G: Quick Summary For Creating Job Tickets

    NumofCopies=1 File=C:\Images\Vector\KIP Color Wheel_1.plt,V 3. Once the .KIP is created, the next step is to copy the images to the NEJIMUHE folder, or create the .PTR files in place of the images. 4. Create another subfolder within NEJIMUHE, with the same name (NEJIMUHE) 5.

  • Page 46: Appendix H: Descriptions Of Sample Ascii Kip Job Tickets

    .PPN is the pointer file to the actual .PEN Pen Table File. A good way to review how the STP/FLD/PEN files work is to allow KIP Request to build a job ticket in a Monitor Path; then review those files in that job. If you are trying to capture these Job Tickets on a KIP Controller, be sure to shut down the KIP Unattend program (Winuntd.exe).
  • Page 47 same Force Size as previous (Enlargement=0), Third image uses Force Size - 24x18 - Scale to Fit - Center Image, ForceIgnoreSmaller=0001 so that any images smaller than 24x18 will not have the Force Size applied, Fourth image uses same Force Size from image 3 and is actually 21x14 and therefore the Force Size settings will not apply and the image will be printed at 100% on the closest roll.

  • Page 48: Appendix I: Kip Request Binary Job Ticket

    Stamping and Folding schemes can be pre-selected, or modified in this area before job submission. 8. The KIP Job Code (or KIP Job ticket: 8 digit KIP code) is available here. Click submit job to complete job submission. For our example we will use the above KIPJOB CODE: NEJIMUHE.
  • Page 49 4. A separate sub-folder under NEJIMUHE (same folder name as the print job name) that contains any Stamping, Fold/Rotate, or Pen Table settings. (E) 5. A “DONE” (done.kip) file that notifies the KIP Controller that the print job is ready. No text input is necessary for this file. (G) 6.
  • Page 50 ‘N’ is a number increasing in value by 1 with each subsequent file to be printed. NOTE: Early versions of the KIP Job Ticket did not require each file to be placed in a separate folder (EG: \Files\1, \Files\2 etc.) If you do not plan to print multiple files with the “same name”...
  • Page 51 (I) The file, NEJIMUHE.PEN can be used if the same Pen Table is used for all HPGL/2 files types. For the ability to apply different Pen Tables to individual Vector files please review (M) as shown below. More information can be found within Appendix (J)The file, NEJIMUHE.STP contains information about the Stamp settings, text information, image placement information, font and size of Stamp text, margin information,...
  • Page 52 (N) The .SSP files are ASCII files that contain a pointer to the name of a corresponding Stamp data stored in the .STP file as outlined in XXXXXXXXXXX. The SSP names correspond as one for each file the print job. (0000.SSP applies to \File\1, 0001.SSP applies to \File\2 etc.) (O) This file, Arial.Stp contains information about the Stamp settings, text information, image placement information, font and size of Stamp text, margin information,...
  • Page 53 KIP Job Ticket Details of the KIP Job Ticket for how a print request or print job is formatted are contained in a separate document in the KIP Technical User Guide. This guide is supplied on the Powerprint CD with each KIP printer. Understanding of the Job Ticket Information is important whether or not the Powerprint API is utilized.

  • Page 54: Programs Associated With Api

    Programs Associated with API The following programs are part of the KIP API: On the Powerprint Controller WinUntd.Exe – A program that resides on the Powerprint Controller and writes out additional information to communicate with the KIPAPI.DLL. KIPServe.exe – program associated with Port based communication over port 8421 to the KIPAPI.DLL.

  • Page 55: Kip Product Printer Information

    KIP Product Printer Information KIP 2000 • 400 DPI printer • 1, 2, or 3 Rolls of media. Bond, Vellum, or Film • Roll width – 11” – 36” • Does Not provide “RollAmountLeft” feature • 50 mm/s print speed = 2.0 inches per second KIP 6000 •...
  • Page 56 • Special Note: The programmer should be aware of the orientation of the media in the 1020. For example, 8.5x11 media can be placed into the printer in a Landscape orientation or it can be placed in the printer as 11x8.5 if it is placed in the printer in a Portrait orientation.

  • Page 57: Overview Of Program Variables

    RollxSheetFed – 1 = is a sheet fed deck, 0 = is a roll fed deck RollxAmountLeft – Amount of media remaining on the roll. Not available for all KIP Printers (see KIP Product Printer Information). 4 = full roll, 3= ¾ roll, 2 = ½ roll, 1 = ¼ roll.
  • Page 58 Unattend program. Remember that some KIP printers are very fast and that this data can change rapidly. The KIP 8000 Printer prints at 22 “D” size sheets per minute. Therefore, when printing very small print jobs, the JobName will rapidly change along with the relevant data.

  • Page 59: Functions

    • TotalOrig; count of the number of the total number of originals in a print job such as 6 total originals. Functions ConnectKIPPrinter (IPAddress) Used to create a connection to the KIP Printer. Returns: • 0 – Printer has been disconnected • 1 – Printer information has changed •...
  • Page 60 • 2 – Kipstat.st file is zero bytes • 3 – Kipstat.st file does not contain a valid status read. ReadCurrentJob( IpAddress, CurrentJob ) The CurrentJob parameter is a structure that is defined in the KipApi.h file. You can also see exactly how the function works in the Cpp1 sample. The list of print jobs in the queue is saved in the temp directory whenever there is a change to the jobs at the Unattend.
  • Page 61 Administrator / Service Functions of the KIP 3000 Page 1.0 Service Button – Help Screen...............2 2.0 Accounting....................2 2.1 Loading Accounts ..................5 3.0 Stamps ......................6 3.1 Loading Stamps ..................7 4.0 Fold Tables.....................8 4.1 Loading Patterns ..................8 5.0 Default Pen Table..................9 5.1 Loading Default Pen Table................9 6.0 Scan FTP Locations..................11...

  • Page 62: Service Button - Help Screen

    Service menus and the functions within. 2.0 Accounting Accounting can be enabled on the KIP 3000 to account for all Copies, Scans and Prints. DO NOT CHANGE THE STATUS UNLESS FULLY ACCOUNTING UNDERSTOOD. PLEASE ASK DEVICE OWNER TO ENABLE OR...
  • Page 63 All or none of these can be recorded as accounting fields on the KIP 3000 as a Copier, Scanner or Printer. ( Passwords Required ). The accounting information effect both the Copy and Scan Modes in this screen. The three parameters can be labelled different than noted as the system is customizable.
  • Page 64 KIP 3000 to allow copy or scan functions. NOTE Once the PINs are satisfied, copies or scans can be made on the KIP 3000. These will be recorded. Please do not share individual PINs, as other users may access the KIP 3000 without permission. This may also allow incorrect job costing and allocations within your organization or to the owner of the device.

  • Page 65: Loading Accounts

    Reports can be run from the accounting information. Please see PRP for additional details on producing reports. Loading Accounts All Accounting fields are enabled on the KIP 3000 as noted in 2.0.The actual names, jobs and passwords are configured and loaded utilizing the KIP Request software.

  • Page 66: Stamps

    “Click”. This will import any new settings that have been sent to the KIP 3000 IPS. i) Turn off the KIP 3000 printer (please wait 2 minutes) and turn back j) All names, jobs, etc will now appear on the screen prior to copier or scan use.

  • Page 67: Loading Stamps

    Loading Stamps The stamps are created in Request and transferred to the KIP 3000 for use. a) Select the Stamp icon in request b) Create and save all stamps as required. Please see the Request Section in the User Guide for details on all stamp features.

  • Page 68: Fold Tables

    All stamps will now be available for use in Copy mode. 4.0 Fold Tables If a folder is attached to the KIP 3000, fold patterns can be loaded into the KIP 3000 for use as a copier. 4.1 Loading Patterns The Folds are created in Request and transferred to the KIP 3000 for use.

  • Page 69: Default Pen Table

    “Click”. This will import any new settings that have been sent to the 3000 IPS. m) Turn off the KIP 3000 printer (wait 2 minutes) and turn back on. n) All folds will now be available for use in Copy mode as configured in Request.
  • Page 70 When settings are done being transfer you will get the following message q) At the KIP 3000 enter (?) and then Service. r) Once you are in the Service ( password required ) use the arrow keys at the bottom until “Import Settings”...

  • Page 71: Scan Ftp Locations

    Turn off the KIP 3000 printer (wait 2 minutes) and turn back on. t) All files send that may require pen information will now use this default pen table. 6.0 Scan FTP Locations Scanning to file can use mailboxes located on the IPS or FTP locations. To create and download using mailboxes please see the Scan User Section and request User Section.

  • Page 72: Master Lead / Trail Edge

    10.0 Number of Rolls Sets the number of rolls configuration of the KIP3000. The second roll ( Roll 2 ) is an option for the KIP 3000. Please note that the number of rolls also needs to be set in the Printer Service Modes Admin –...

  • Page 73: Dealer Logo - Contact Info

    11.0 Dealer Logo – Contact info Pushing Dealer logo and information This feature allows the dealer to enter their own information and logo onto the “Information” (?) interface screen of the 3000 IPS. When the Information (?) button is selected this screen is displayed.
  • Page 74 4. Once this file is sent this message will appear. and the dealerlogo.jpg has been sent to the KIP 3000 5. At the KIP 3000, enter the “?” and then Service. You will be prompted for a password to enter this area.
  • Page 75 8. Under the Dealer Info area there are four fields that can be entered a. Name b. Service # c. Supplies # d. Website Enter the correct information for the user to contact the KIP dealer. Admin – Service Functions –r4...

  • Page 76: Serial Number

    9. Select OK when complete. 10. The newly entered information will now viewed by the user. 12.0 Serial Number Enter the Serial number of the Printer for ease of user access. 13.0 Image Expansion Expands the trail edge margin to the end of the paper. Please note that this will cause image defects if not used correctly.

  • Page 77: Transfer Support

    Authorized Technicians can lock the sleep mode timer settings in the Service menu. It is important to note that the sleep mode settings on all KIP 3000 systems are set to 15 minutes warm sleep and 90 minutes cold sleep. KIP 3000 sleep mode settings are locked by factory default due to Energy Star qualifications.
  • Page 78 Admin – Service Functions –r4...
  • Page 79 Pricing and specifications are subject to change without notice. This information is confidential and solely for use of KIP America Personnel and KIP Authorized Dealers. No part of this publication may be copied or used in any form without express written permission from KIP America, Inc.
  • Page 80 KIP America Phone: (800) 252-6793 Email: sales@kipamerica.com Website: www.kipamerica.com KIP, KIP 3000 and KIP Request are registered trademarks of KIP America. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies. All specifications and pricing are subject to change without notice.

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