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7.X Enterprise Print Management Version PrintNET 7.X Enterprise Introduction PrintNET Enterprise includes job building features found in PrintNet Client, plus provides a versatile electronic work order tool that allows decentralized users to request prints from reprographic service companies via internet or central print rooms via intranet. This information is solely for use of Personnel and Authorized Dealers.
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version Contents PrintNET 7.X Enterprise Introduction ..........................1 Installation Requirements ............................3 Server Installation ................................4 PrintNET Enterprise ................................8 Main Screen ..................................8 Key Functions .................................. 9 User Login ................................... 9 Creating a Print Set for Submittal ........................10 New Job ..................................
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7.X Enterprise Print Management Version Border .................................. 22 Fold Parameter Selection ............................22 Digital Image Stamp Selection ..........................22 Modify Stamp ................................. 22 Stamp Schemes ..............................23 All Stamps must be saved prior to their use......................24 Stamp Settings ..............................24 Units ..................................
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version Installation Requirements Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2003 Server R2, Windows 2008 Server*, Windows 2008 R2 Server* * Requires Installation of "Desktop Experience" Feature Operating System Requirements: IIS (Internet Information Services) with Classic ASP supporting components MDAC (Microsoft Data Access Components) 2.7 or greater Operating System Firewall (Windows Firewall)/ Network Firewall Requirements*: TCP...
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version Server Installation 1. Ensure installer has local Administrative privileges 2. Insert the PrintNET Enterprise CD (this will Auto Launch) 3. Select the Install PrintNET Enterprise button 4. Once the installer runs it will check for installed printers. If none are found the following message will appear and installation with stop.
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7.X Enterprise Print Management Version 7. Fill in the appropriate information in the Customer Information section. 8. The next step is selecting the destination folder. Note: The destination location is the location where the website files or content will be installed. Note: The Destination folder location may be changed and a new location set up.
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7.X Enterprise Print Management Version 9. Next create the Database folder location. Note: this is the actual database location for uploaded files, customer information and all data operations. 10. Next select from English or Metric settings along with output services. Note: at this point the Administrator will determine whether files...
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7.X Enterprise Print Management Version 12. Begin Installation 13. When Installation is complete select “Finish” 14. Access PrintNET by keying in the appropriate URL: (HTTP://Localhost/PrintNET) in a Web Browser. 15. User Name and Password will be: User = Admin, Password = 12345qwerty. The Admin password may be changed after first launch.
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version PrintNET Enterprise Main Screen NAME FUNCTION New Job Create a New Print Job Add Files Add Files From Local PC or Network Resource Job Defaults Print Job Preferences HPGL Pen Table Settings Manage HPGL Pen Table Settings Stamp Settings Create / Modify Digital Image Stamps Force Size Settings...
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version Key Functions User Login The Log in screen allows users the ability to log in to PrintNET with a valid assigned login or with the default logins. User login information is provided by the administrator of PrintNET Enterprise. Please see the PrintNET Enterprise –...
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version Creating a Print Set for Submittal Creating a print set for submittal is simple and fast. 1. The PrintNET Enterprise administrator will provide a link or IP address to access PrintNET Enterprise Client. Type this information into your default browser’s address bar. 2.
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version Image Viewing Once the user has all of the necessary files selected and has loaded the files for printing they may also view the selected files prior to printing them. This process is done by clicking on the view icon next to the file to be viewed.
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version 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. Operators select the desired files and have the ability to print all pages or specific pages by clicking on All Pages.
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version Job Defaults Job Defaults allows a user to configure print job parameters as files are selected and added to the print job set. These preferences become the “defaults” uses when adding files for that print submission. It is also possible to change printing preferences for files that are added to the print job set at a later time.
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version Printing Properties If multiple files are selected to be printed it is possible to make changes only to a specific file or to multiple files all at one time. This is done by selecting the file (or files) desired and then right clicking and choosing Properties.
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version Individual Parameters Individual Parameters allows the user to the ability to create a custom job with complete control over the preferences of each file to be printed. Users have the ability to change the Pen Table, Stamp, Fold Parameters, Output Rotation, Force Size/Enlarge reduce settings and Number of copies for each file selected in the print job independent of any setting on other files.
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version Submitting the Job After files have been uploaded and print job preferences have been set the user may submit the print job to the PrintNET Enterprise Server. If the user has selected Color for their print job output, they will be prompted for “Color Options”...
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version User Information This section is not configurable by the user. User Information is configured by the Administrator. Please see the PrintNET Enterprise Administrator documentation for further information. Billing Information This section is not configurable by the user. Billing Information is configured by the Administrator. Please see the PrintNET Enterprise Administrator documentation for further information.
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version New location New location will allow the user to add a new shipping location for one time use. Work Order Once the work order has been submitted the following information will appear at the bottom of the screen the Work Order # and that it has been successfully submitted.
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version Sample Work Order File Conversion PrintNET has the built in ability to take a file of one format and convert it to another format. Follow the same procedure as above in the “Add Files” section. There is a button at the bottom of the Add Files menu that says “Convert”.
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version HPGL / HP-RTL Pen Settings and Image Adjustment Pen type and styles can be created and applied to vector or hybrid (HP-RTL) files. They can include pen widths, raster density, junctions, etc. Modify Pens This feature will allow a user the ability to Modify or Create new Pen tables to be used in the software. The modification of the settings of a vector plot files pen table and screening information can be changed.
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version Line Width Compensation This allows addition and subtraction of pixels from the overall width of all vector lines. Selections are +/- Vector Line Dither Pattern Select from 0 – Fine to 4 – Medium dither patterns. Fine produces a smaller and tighter dot pattern while Medium produces a larger and looser dot pattern.
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version Line Merge This enables the user to merge lines of different shades. When not applied the layers within the plot file determine how lines merge on each other. 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.
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version Stamp Schemes 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 - 23 -...
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version Custom Stamp settings are saved as schemes which can be used at different times or edited when necessary. Stamps may be selected from the list of available stamps or “New Stamp” can be used to create a new stamp.
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version placement of the graphic in relation to the applied text. This is ignored if text is not applied. Graphic Gap applies a separation of up to 5” between the Text and Graphic stamps Merge Type Opaque: This option displays the stamp on top of the image.
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version Image Scaling: Select from preset scaling percentages, scale to fit or type in a custom percentage Other: Ignore Settings if Image is Smaller Than Paper will, if checked, ignore enlargement / reduction settings if a set contains an image that is smaller than other images. Used when a transmittal sheet is inserted into the set and should not be scaled.
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version Administration Features PrintNET Enterprise 7.1 installed on a server allows for greater control of Electronic Order submittal. Administrators have the ability to configure accounts that users utilizing the software can choose from. When logged in as an Administrator the following options and features are available. Note: default username is ‘admin’...
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version Administration The administration area allows administrators the ability to add available printers, edit existing printers and delete existing printers. SMTP (e-mail) settings can also be set up by the administrator in this area allowing for a job ticket e-mail (response) to be sent to the user notifying them that their job has been received.
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version Accounts Management Accounts management allows the administrator to create New Accounts, Modify Existing Accounts or Delete Existing Accounts. Available fields are (these fields are sortable): Account Name – Account name that will be displayed when logged in and on the WorkOrder Company Name –Company Name that will be displayed when logged in and on the WorkOrder E-Mail –...
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version New Account creation Allows an Administrator to create or Add a new account. By filling out all of the pertinent data the new account can be saved so that users will have the ability to select it from their list of available accounts. When successfully saved the following message will appear: The New Account will be added to the list of accounts.
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version Editing Account Information Account Details – Allows the Administrator to input the pertinent data necessary for billing. Authorized Order Placers Allows Administrator to create multiple users and assign passwords to each. When the user logs they will have...
7.X Enterprise Print Management Version WorkOrders Administrators have the ability to view all submitted WorkOrders and review them or print them again. When a WorkOrder is selected the Administrator has the following options available: Load WorkOrder – Load any of the available WorkOrders in the list. This will load the WorkOrder with all print job parameters set by the Authorized Order Placer.
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7.X Enterprise Print Management Version View WorkOrder – Allows the Administrator to View the WorkOrder and all of the information that was provided with it. Print WorkOrder - Allows the Administrator to Print the WorkOrder and all of the information that was provided with it. By selecting Print the available local printer’s window will appear.
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7.X Enterprise Print Management Version Search – Search for a WorkOrder based on the following criteria. WorkOrder Status Not Printed: The uploaded WorkOrder has never been printed. Printed / Dispatched: The uploaded WorkOrder has previously been printed. WorkOrder Number – Enter a range or a single number in the From: and To: text fields. Date Range Order Date –...
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7.X Enterprise Print Management Version Account information/Company Name –Allows the administrator to quickly gather necessary account information by clicking on the “Blue” text in the accounting column. Authorized Order Placer (User) - Allows the administrator to quickly gather necessary information regarding the user that placed the order.
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