Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w Operation Manual

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Page 1 Request Operator’s Guide Version A1...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Request Operators Guide Contents Introduction ............................... 1 Request Installation..........................2 Installation ............................2 Windows Driver Access ....................2 CD Installation ........................3 First Time Run ........................3 Master Password....................... 3 Connection to Printers ........................4 Find Printers ........................4 Setting up the Request Client to submit to an FTP site ............. 5 Other Installation Considerations ....................
Page 4 Request Operators Guide Pen Configuration ......................24 Advanced Settings Button.................... 26 Line Width Compensation .................... 26 Vector Line Dither Pattern .................... 27 Clip to Image Size......................27 Use Round End Capping ....................28 Turn Merge On ........................ 28 Raster Photo Mode ......................28 Raster Density Level .......................
Page 5 Request Operators Guide Text Settings Area ......................40 Macro – Pull down Menu ....................40 Graphic Image Settings Area ..................40 Preview Stamp ........................ 41 Header Label ........................41 Mirror ..........................41 Invert ..........................42 Quick View........................42 Nested Side by Side Printing..................43 Printing DWF files ..........................
Page 6: Introduction
Request Operators Guide Introduction Request software can be used to send documents, or sets of documents, to a IPS Printer. Request can be used from a workstation enabling users to print across a network. It has many advanced features and powerful functions to allow customization of prints. Using the Request software, allows the “requester”...
Page 7: Request Installation
Request Operators Guide Request Installation Installation Two methods are available to install the Request software on a Windows workstation. 1. Use an installed and configured Windows Driver to gain access to the Request Installer. 2. Use the Installation CD provided with the IPS (Installation software should also be located on your local companies web site if this CD is not available, Please ensure Installer version is correct for your IPS system!) System Requirements...
Page 8: Cd Installation
Request Operators Guide CD Installation 1. Locate the Software CD and place in disk drive. 2. Browse CD for INSTALLATION and Request. 3. Follow the prompts and select all defaults settings for easy of configuration. First Time Run After the software installation is complete, the application can be run from the Desktop (icon shown) or from the “Start,”...
Page 9: Connection To Printers
Request Operators Guide Connection to Printers Once the Request application is installed and run for the first time, It is necessary to connect to a device. Please ensure that the printer is plugged in and turned on, and the address IP settings configured. Find Printers Using the upper menu, select “Printers”...
Page 10: Setting Up The Request Client To Submit To An Ftp Site
Request Operators Guide 6. Click OK to return to the SELECT PRINTERS screen and ensure that the printer is selected with a check mark. 7. Click OK again to return to Request Screen. 8. The roll information should now be seen in the lower main screen to confirm connection. Setting up the Request Client to submit to an FTP site When Request is launched for the first time, it will not be configured to print to any FTP sites or printers.
Page 11 Request Operators Guide Information template, provided by the Central Print Site. 7. (Note: If the FTP site is known by the name only, such as ftp.reprocompany.com, resolve the numerical address by pinging the FTP address. The ping will display the IP address of the FTP site.) 8.
Page 12: Other Installation Considerations
Request Operators Guide 14. Click OK at the SELECT PRINTERS menu to return to the main Request screen. 15. Note that the Description that was entered is now part of the Request Title; i.e. “Support Request.” The SUBMIT button changes to FTP TRANSFER. Other Installation Considerations Prompt Setup When Request is launched for the first time there will be...
Page 13: Main Screen
Request Operators Guide Main Screen This information is solely for use of Personnel and Authorized Dealers. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from. 2011. - 8 -...
Page 14 Request Operators Guide NAME FUNCTION Click on the “name” to select the printer you wish to print to if more Printer Selection than one device installed. Menu for functions in the GUI and configuration of the software / Menu system. Folder Select Use this region to select the folder you wish to print files from.
Page 15: Simple Printing
Request Operators Guide Simple Printing The following describes how to make a basic job submission to the printer. 1. Click on the “ Request” icon on your Desk Top 2. Or from the “Start” button click on: a. Programs Request 3.
Page 16 Request Operators Guide 5. The files selected will now also be shown in the lower box noting any zoom, pen, stamp and fold to be applied. Note: If advanced features are turned on (this is done in the options pull down) this will allow for the customization of the job ticket and the Enlarge/reduce column will be shown.
Page 17: Function / Feature Details
Request Operators Guide Function / Feature Details Folder Select Select a folder a. Using the mouse to select a drive letter, computer or other location on the PC or network where the files to be printed are located. b. Click once to view the files within displayed in the file region in the right pane.
Page 18: File Select
Request Operators Guide File Select Select a file a. After selection of the folder which contains the files for printing, files within the folder will be displayed in this area. The details of the file are also noted, such as size type and date modified.
Page 19: Recall Last File(S)
Request Operators Guide All file formats that are registered to their respective companies. * Requires an Option These are some of the most common file extensions. If the file extension differs and the file still remains a valid type, it will print. That is a .plt file can be renamed .xyz and as long as the structure remains intact the file will print.
Page 20: Job List
Request Operators Guide Job List Selected Files Once selected all files to be printed are listed here. It includes the file name (with location structure), pen table, stamp and fold pattern to be applied to each file. This region allows further settings to be applied to the selected file(s).
Page 21: Pen Table
Request Operators Guide Note: To apply settings to all selected files choose the settings prior to selecting the files. Pen Table Pen type and styles can be applied to vector or hybrid files. They can include pen widths, raster density, junctions, etc. Please see the Pens Configuration section for greater details. The name of the applied pen table is displayed here and can be changed prior to printing.
Page 22: Fold
Request Operators Guide Note: to apply a stamp setting to all selected files choose the stamp setting prior to selecting the files. Fold Request 6.5 has simplified the method in which folding parameters are defined within a print set. Within Request, it is only necessary to select the fold packet style or leave the settings configured for Controller to allow the printer software determine the best fold packet for the desired original.
Page 23 Request Operators Guide If you wish to select the same fold pattern (packet) for all images in a desired print set, simply select the Fold header at the top of the list and then click on the fold button to choose the desired packet type.
Page 24 Request Operators Guide Note: It is possible to utilize different fold packets for different originals. 1. Select each file that is to have a different fold by clicking on the top most file and dragging the mouse cursor down to select. Selected files will change to white on black letters. 2.
Page 25: File Order
Request Operators Guide File Order File print order, and removal can be performed in the JOB list Area. After files have been selected “right click” in the Job List area. A menu will appear. To perform some of the functions in the menu, a file(s) will need to be selected, a.
Page 26: Key Job Settings
Request Operators Guide h. Remove File from List This tool is used to ‘Delete’ files from the selected files area list. Key Job Settings Requester This field can be used for accounting. Information entered is applied to the Job and Print Logs. This information will also be printed in the Header if applied.
Page 27: Requested Time
Request Operators Guide NOTE: Unified Accounting Unified Accounting will centralize all your accounting information to the IPS. To enable this feature see the INI Configuration section. Requested Time Users can select a job be printed at a certain time for scheduling of printing. This feature needs to be turned on in the Request.ini file.
Page 28: Of Copies
Request Operators Guide # of Copies This field chooses the total number copies from 1 to 999. Collate This field allows collated or uncollated prints. 111, 222, 333… or 123, 123, 123… Cut Sheet When activated in the Request.ini file this feature allows the user to print directly to the cut sheet bypass.
Page 29: Pen Configuration
Request Operators Guide Configuration This button allows the modification of the settings of vector plot files. Files’ pen table and screening information can be changed. Plot File Setup also allows borders, modification of halftone settings, dither patterns and more. The following is a list of the all the controls: Use Colors This applies a file’s native pen width information,...
Page 30 Request Operators Guide Resolution Allows the selection the dots-per-inch, or resolution, for their documents to be converted. Border This allows a border to be used in the file. A maximum border of five inches can be applied to each edge. Calcomp setup Only use this when submitting a Calcomp language file.
Page 31: Advanced Settings Button
Request Operators Guide Advanced Settings Button Opens the Advanced Settings Menu. Line Width Compensation This allows addition and subtraction of pixels from the overall width of all vector lines. Users have the choice of selecting negative values (to compensate for thick lines) to positive values (to compensate for thin lines) Choosing -1.0...
Page 32: Vector Line Dither Pattern
Request Operators Guide Line Width Compensation Default 0.0 Line Width Compensation set to +2.0 Vector Line Dither Pattern Users have 2 choices of vector line dither patterns. This will alter the appearance of vector grayscale in different ways. Fine is the default setting.
Page 33: Use Round End Capping
Request Operators Guide Use Round End Capping This will set end capping on lines in vector files to round ends instead of what has been specified in the plot file’s Line Attribute command. Turn Merge On This enables the user to merge lines of different shades.
Page 34: Raster Density Level
Request Operators Guide Raster Density Level This slide bar will modify the density level of the embedded raster image. The scale range is from 0- 100. The higher the number on the scale, the darker the image will be. A density level can also be keyed into the text field.
Page 35: Enlarge / Reduce / Force Size
Request Operators Guide Enlarge / Reduce / Force Size This button allows for the scaling of the image and advanced page sizing for printing. All setting can be saved as a scheme for later use or used as a one time temporary setting.
Page 36: Scheme
Request Operators Guide Scheme Allows a predetermine scheme (group of settings) to be applied to the files for printing. The creation or deletion of zoom/media schemes is also performed here. Enlarge / Reduce Select from predetermined zoom ratios with the drop down or enter a custom value in this field Roll Size Select the roll width to be printed on.
Page 37: Nest
Request Operators Guide Nest To avoid wasting media and at times to increase print production, two images (the same image not two different images) can be set side by side on a single page of media (nest the images). Margins The image can be positioned anywhere on the page using these fields.
Page 38: Rotation
Request Operators Guide Rotation Rotation gives the user the ability to quickly view a selection of files and then rotate the desired files to match the rest of the set. Click on the desired image to rotate: The Rotation column will show the changed files new rotation. This information is solely for use of Personnel and Authorized Dealers.
Page 39: Stamp - Monochrome Systems
Request Operators Guide Stamp – Monochrome Systems The stamp button allows configuration of watermarks, stamps or overlays of images. Either or both text and graphics can be utilized. Stamp Schemes Custom Stamp settings are saved as schemes which can be used. All “stamps”...
Page 40: Current Font Area
Request Operators Guide Current Font Area This details the settings for the current text. Click SET FONT to change the settings. Set Font This allows the selection of the font size and type. This feature uses the standard Windows font set and sizes.
Page 41: Text / Graphic Gap - Text Field
Request Operators Guide Text / Graphic Gap – Text Field This applies a separation of up to 5” between the Text and Graphic stamps. Graphic Rotation – Pull down Allows the user to rotate (counter clockwise) the graphic portion of their stamp in 45°...
Page 42: Screening - Pull Down
Request Operators Guide Screening – Pull down This allows the user to define the screen level (shading) of the stamp using pre-set screening percentages. 100% FILL 31.250% FILL Text Settings Area Enter the text of the stamp. Add a Macro within the text if desired. Macro –...
Page 43: Preview Stamp
Request Operators Guide Preview Stamp Click to see the configured Stamp settings in the viewer. Use CRTL+TAB to cycle through text and image. Set Font This allows the selection of the font size and type. This feature uses the standard Windows font set and sizes. Stamp –...
Page 44: Stamp Placement And Margin Area
Request Operators Guide Stamp Placement and Margin Area This allows placement of the stamp in 9 preset locations. Then margins can be applied to move the image up to 5” from the selected border. Note: The example in the stamp screen will display Monochrome not color. Text Rotation –...
Page 45: Graphic Rotation - Pull Down
Request Operators Guide Graphic Rotation – Pull down Allows the user to rotate (counter clockwise) the graphic portion of their stamp in 45° increments. User may also click on the “Logo” in the Stamp Placement area to cycle through the Graphic Rotation options. Graphic Placement –...
Page 46: Preview Stamp
Request Operators Guide Preview Stamp Click to see the configured Stamp settings in the viewer (this will view in Monochrome). Use CRTL+TAB to cycle through text and image. Header Label A header can be placed on the top or bottom of each print. This can allow for easy document identification of the prints.
Page 47: Invert
Request Operators Guide Invert Inverts the image on the print(s). (makes black area white and a white area black) Original Inverted Quick View Click on this button to display a viewer in the bottom right of the main Screen Click again to remove the viewer.
Page 48: Nested Side By Side Printing
Request Operators Guide Nested Side by Side Printing Click on this button to activate the automatic 2-UP printing feature. This will allow the user to very quickly print files 2-UP for production printing of half size. 2-UP sizes are determined by a pre-configured data file that will automatically set the 2-UP size depending on the actual size of the original file.
Page 49: Printing Dwf Files
Request Operators Guide Printing DWF files DWF (Design Web Format™) files offer a simple, secure way to share design data from AutoDesk. Developed specifically for engineering design data, the DWF format is the best way to share 2D and 3D design information, because the file size is smaller and faster to transmit than either native design file formats or other alternatives.
Page 50: Printing Pdf Files
Request Operators Guide After clicking on “Submit Print Job”, a DWF settings window will appear. This will allow the user to: a. Print all pages in a multi-page .dwf file or only the desired pages. b. Select to Print Colors in Black to change all of the lines / areas to print solid black and not gray.
Page 51: Printer Selection
Request Operators Guide Printer Selection The label or name of the printer can be used to send jobs to multiple printers on the network if so configured. Click on the name to select the printer to send the job to. Printer status will also be displayed in the lower area of the main screen. Printer Information –...
Page 52 Request Operators Guide This updates the directory and file information in the main screen. Quick view Allows a view of the selected image with grayscales, there are no panning or enlarge view tools in this viewer. View thumbnail This allows a thumbnail view of a selected image in the lower right corner of the main screen.
Page 53: Sort
Request Operators Guide Sort This menu is the same as File Order. Please see this section for details. Option Save Current Job This allows the user to save the job file list and the applied settings. The complete name (including path information) can use up to 256 characters (Does not save the files, only the file settings).
Page 54 Request Operators Guide 2. The following window will open up 3. From this list of jobs that are saved in the History list choose the desired job to reprint. The chosen job will be loaded into the selected job area and all prior settings will also be loaded. 4.
Page 55 Request Operators Guide Prompt Setup Prompt Setup lets the Administrator define mandatory settings before a job can be submitted. Making Fields Required When a field is required, the user must enter data before the job will be submitted. If no information is entered the following prompt will be displayed for each of the required fields Making Pull-Down Menus When checked, the user must choose from an established list of field entries.
Page 56 Request Operators Guide Advanced Advanced features can be turned ‘On’ or ‘Off’ by clicking on this function. Features are: 1. Selecting the same file multiple times from within in the same folder. 2. Enlarge/Reduce on a per file basis. 3. Manual image placement. 4.
Page 57: Manage
Request Operators Guide Manage View the Print Queue From the MANAGE Menu, users can VIEW THE SELECTED PRINTER’S QUEUE. This option will display the contents of the Printer Queue. Users will be able to see the main IPS screen, but will not be able to manipulate it in any way.
Page 58: Transfer
Request Operators Guide Transfer Transfer Current Mailbox When connected to a IPS if a mailbox is selected the user has the ability to transfer the contents of a mailbox to a desired location. Empty Current Mailbox When connected to a IPS if a mailbox is selected the user has the ability to empty the contents of a mailbox to a desired location.
Page 59: Dropbox
Request Operators Guide DropBox The DropBox can be used to select files rather than use the Folder Select and File Select. This region allows “Drag and drop” functionality. 1. Use Windows Explorer to locate the printable files (or other file viewing utility). 2.
Page 60: Submitting Files For Printing - Color Systems
Request Operators Guide Submitting Files for Printing – Color Systems Request offers the simplest method to print files using Color Option Presets. These Presets are defined and modified using PrintNET on the KC80 IPS and are of the most common image types. Please see the KC80 PrintNET User Guide for more information on modifying these parameters.
Page 61: Cad - Line
Request Operators Guide CAD - Line CAD – Line is used for image data that consists primarily of lines such as CAD files. Color Management – On RGB Profile – CAD Color (HP) Print Mode – Lineart / Quality Dither Mode – Cluster / Circles Gray Composing –...
Page 62: Graphics - Line
Request Operators Guide Graphics - Line Graphics – Line is used on graphic image data where there is an emphasis on solid fill areas such as a pie chart or bar graph. Color Management – On RGB Profile – Photo.icc CMYK Profile - Euroscale Print Mode –...
Page 63: Scan-To-File
Request Operators Guide Scan-to-File Improved printing of scanned documents When printing documents scanned by the 2100 or 2220 scanner, it is best to use the ICM/ICC profile associated with the scanner. A specific Color Preset button is configured in PrintNET for printing all documents (via Request/PrintNET) that have been scanned to file using Color Basic, Max or Production Station software.
Page 64: Brightness
Request Operators Guide Brightness Users have the ability to adjust the brightness with a positive value making the output brighter or a negative value making the output darker. Original Color Adjustment Color Adjustment allows the user to adjust the Red, Green, Blue and Yellow of the files that are being printed.
Page 65: Printing Pdf Files/Multipage Pdf Files
Request Operators Guide Printing PDF files/Multipage PDF Files Request handles printing .PDF files directly to the printer. This is done by selecting a .pdf file from a desired location and clicking on “Submit Print Job”. After clicking on “Submit Print Job”, a PDF settings window will appear. This will allow the user to: Select what color mode to print the selected file with.
Page 66: Retrieve Scans
Request Operators Guide Retrieve Scans Mailbox Retrieval Documents scanned on the IPS can be retrieved with the Request software. These are documents scanned into mailboxes on the IPS. The mailboxes can be created and selected in the IPS Scan Mode. Please see the Scan Section for greater detail on the use.
Page 67 Request Operators Guide To retrieve documents that were scanned into a mailbox use Request in the following manner: 1. Use the Folder selection area to browse to Mail Box located under “Desktop” (on the local drive) 2. Click on Mailbox and listed are all the IPS Mail boxes on the local Drive.
Page 68: Empty Mailbox
Request Operators Guide 6. After you have copied the files it will ask if you wish to delete the folder on the IPS. This can be performed at this time if so desired. 7. After the folder with the scanned images has been copied other tasks can be performed with applications and other third party applications: a.
Page 69 Request Operators Guide 4. Select the “Empty Current Mailbox” to remove the contents of the selected mailbox. A message will appear asking for confirmation. 5. A “Delete Folder” confirmation screen will appear to confirm the command. This will remove all of the files within the folder and leave the folder on the system.
Page 70: Appendix
Request Operators Guide Appendix Technical description Fold parameters are assigned similar to Stamp (.STP) files and Pen Table (.PEN) files as explained in the Job Ticket Integration Information. In the job ticket folder, there is a job sub-folder containing text files that refer to the .STP, .PEN files for stamping and pen tables, there is now a new file referred to as a .FLD file that contains fold parameters.
Page 71 Request Operators Guide FolderPreset=2 Definitions of the .FLD FolderOriginalOrientation Defined as landscape =0, portrait=1, reverse landscape=2, reverse portrait=3. Unattend uses this information combined with “FolderOutputOrientation” to calculate a final rotation parameter used in creation of the TIF Pack bit file before printing. Note: When using the Folder all images must print in Portrait mode with title block exiting the printer last in order to fold properly and finish with the title block showing.
Page 72: Ini Configuration
Request Operators Guide INI Configuration Custom Settings Fields in the Request Configuration Settings File: Winreq.ini [ Location: C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINDOWS REQUEST\WINREQ.INI ] [GENERAL] MultipleRequests=CLEAR Using ‘Clear’, clears any previous entries from ‘Requester’, ‘Job number’ and ‘description’ fields each time Request software is closed and re-started. Using False Closes the app.
Page 73 Request Operators Guide troubleshooting purposes. FileType=6 This displays how many entries that are available under ‘Browse for’ section inside Request software. For diagnostic purposes only. StatusDelay=30 Sets time in seconds that Request software will wait to read status information (roll information, error condition) from the printer. PenDir=C:\Program Files\\Request\Pens\ Records and displays location of the ‘Pen table’...
Page 74 Request Operators Guide RemoteControlExe=C:\Program Files\\Unattend\Winuntd.exe Raster2Tlc=C:\Programs\DS\MTF.Exe Vector2Tlc=C:\Programs\DS\MH2.Exe CropExe=C:\Program Files\\Request\crop.exe TlcMergeExe=C:\Programs\DS\MI.exe TiffViewer= AutoRecognize=c:\Programs\DS\MAD.exe PowerScriptExe=c:\Programs\DS\pscript.exe QuickViewExe=C:\Program Files\\Request\Qv.Exe PortExe=C:\Program Files\\Request\kawpdft.exe NestExe=C:\Programs\DS\MPack.Exe DwfExe=C:\Programs\DS\DwfConvert.Exe ConvertExe=C:\Program Files\\Request\Conve.Exe ColorConversionExe= RecallDir=C:\Program Files\\Request\Recall TempDir=C:\Program Files\\Request\TR MiniSize=1000,720 Units=ENGLISH AddHpglCmd= Values are software switches, used to apply custom commands to HPGL/2 files. This line may contain one switch, multiple switches, or none.
Page 75 Request Operators Guide Additional media types can be added but they must also be added into the IPS INI [PaperTypes] Paper0=Bond Paper1=Vellum Paper2=Film Paper3=OnHold [CustomPaperTypes] [PullDownDistribution] [PullDownRequester] ¡Õ“ÈÛàƒ„—…˜þ™†Š ˆ ‰ ÿûýÛÝ›šŽŒœ«ØŽ •àƒ„—…˜þ™†Š ˆ ‰ ÿûýÛÝ›šŽŒœ «ØŽ •àƒ„—…˜þ™†Š ˆ ‰ ÿûýÛÝ›šŽŒœ«ØŽ •àƒ„—…˜þ™†Š ˆ ‰ ÿûýÛÝ›šŽŒœ [PullDownDescription] [OutputTypes] Type0=TLC Tiled Format -t...
Page 76: Creating Productivity Reports
Request Operators Guide Creating Productivity Reports The Productivity Reporting Package (PRP) is designed to use information gathered from accounting fields in Request along with various applications that have been linked to Request such as: Request AutoCAD IPS Software PrintNet By sharing accounting data generated from Request, users have the ability to link multiple applications using the same accounting rules.
Page 77 Request Operators Guide When these fields are set up correctly and have been configured as “required” in the Request software, the “rules” will carry over to the other applications. AutoCAD IPS User Log on Screen PrintNet Accounting fields entered into the Request software installed on the Web server host pc being utilized by PrintNet will also be transferred to users accessing PrintNet via the intranet or internet.
Page 78 Request Operators Guide 2. The Following window will appear. This is where the currently selected printer information will be displayed. There are three different types of reports that can be generated from this screen: a. Printing b. Scanning c. Meter Reading 1.
Page 79 Request Operators Guide 2. Scanning This report will include all files that have been scanned to file using the Scan Mode of the IPS UI. The report will include Date, Time, Requester, Location, Type, Format and Sq. Feet. The information for Requester shown below is gathered from all printing applications.
Page 80 Request Operators Guide 3. Meter Reading This report will include daily Meter readings from the desired dates set in the Start Date and End Date. The report will include Date, Meter A, Meter B and Total run. This meter reading should closely match the actual meter reading on the IPS printer.
Page 81 Request Operators Guide This information is solely for use of Personnel and Authorized Dealers. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from. 2011. - 76 -...

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