Kioskgifts version 1.1 Operator manual Revision 1.
CONTENTS 1.1 DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................. 8 1.2 MAIN SERVICES .............................................................................................................. 8 1.3 IMAGE RETOUCHING FUNCTIONS ............................................................................... 9 1.4 KIOSK MODELS ......................................................................................................
5.7 IMAGE RETOUCHING ................................................................................................... 45 5.7.1 Red eye reduction ................................................................................................ 46 5.7.2 Brightness and contrast ....................................................................................... 47 5.7.3 Sepia and black & white....................................................................................... 48 5.7.
6.8.1 6.8.2 6.8.3 6.8.4 6.9 Collage: work flow .............................................................................................. 118 „Collage‟ service administration: product creation ............................................. 120 „Collage‟ service administration: editing prices .................................................. 120 „Collage‟ service administration: Settings .......................................................... 121 MOSAIC POSTER .......................................
ANNEX - Dispatcher ANNEX - Monitor ANNEX - PrintServer ANNEX - CD Burning ANNEX - DPSLab 6
1 Introduction 1.1 Description Kioskgifts is the latest generation of MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC photo kiosks, offering a wide variety of digital image printing services. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC's printing technology means its kiosks are fast, versatile and high quality. Kioskgifts is a reliable, user-friendly system that is directly operated by the customer.
1.3 Image retouching functions Crop: the photograph can be cropped to remove unwanted sections, or an area of the image can be selected for printing. Rotate: the photograph can be rotated a pre-set number of degrees so that it can be viewed better on screen. Red-eye reduction: the red-eye effect in photographs can automatically be removed. Brightness and contrast adjustment. Automatic level adjustments: to automatically improve dark images or ones with low contrast. Black & white and sepia effects. 1.
1.5 System Users There are different Kiosk users depending on the type of operation they require from the unit. There are 3 main types of users: Customer User This is the end user who uses the Kioskgifts self-service system to purchase its services. Operator User The operator user has permission to access the unit‟s maintenance and can validate pending orders. Supervisor User The supervisor user is one of the five operator users.
4) Informing of the status of the different service modules, which in turn manage the output devices (printers, DVD burner, etc.). In the Kioskgifts, this module is transparent to the end user. The operator can access it if he or she needs to solve any problems with the orders or peripherals that are being processed. When Kioskgifts is configured in OT mode, there is no active Dispatcher in the machine itself. All the OTs share the same Dispatcher that is located in the production machine. 1.
validation ticket is printed out from the printer installed at the payment counter, with an exclusive ID for that order (in numerical format and in barcode). 3) The customer goes to the counter to pay for his or her order. Once payment has been made, the customer will be given the ticket with the order ID. The customer will be told to go to the stand-alone terminal and choose the 'Pending Orders' service.
2.1 Language selection for set-up and input peripherals In the first configuration wizard screen, you are asked to select the language you wish to use during the set-up process. This selection does not set the language in which the machine will later work; it is simply for the operator‟s convenience during the set-up process.
2.3 Connectivity – II: mode of operation In this step, you must choose between the four possible modes of operation specified in the 'Modes of Operation' chapter in this manual. The choice of one of them will automatically set the following, among other things: Which software modules have to automatically start up in the machine, according to the mode of operation. The default production machine for each one of the products automatically created for printing services in the wizard itself.
2.4 Connectivity – III: production machine If the Kiosk isle mode has been chosen, we will be asked if our unit is the isle‟s production machine or an OT. If our machine has not been selected as the production machine, or if the Combined or OT modes have been previously chosen directly, you will now be asked to type in the production machine‟s connection details: IP address for the network connection (the default setting is the usual address for a Click5000).
2.5 Connectivity – IV: centralising configuration In this step you will be asked if at some point you would like to save the system configuration (including created products and prices) in a local network machine (hereinafter, 'central repository') should you wish to connect it to the equipment in the future.
2.7 System information – II: Time, date and regional settings If the time and date settings shown are not in line with the real settings, they can be changed here. For the regional settings (currency used, units of measurement, decimal format, etc.), you need to select the country in which the unit is operating.
2.8 System information – III: Store details In this step you can register the store details. This information is shown on the ticket. This is also used to register the unit in the MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC list of servers. 2.9 Delivery instructions Due to the diversity of production destinations for each product selected from the range of services, you need to give the customer some basic on-screen information regarding the pickup point for each product.
2.10 Format filter When the job options that have been configured to date indicate that the unit has a production capacity in the store (e.g. stand-alone or combined mode), a form will be shown in which you can select the printer models or printing formats that you wish to offer. What you are actually doing is directly filtering the formats published by the PRINTS service module, but you can only do this when the module to be used is the one that is installed in the unit itself.
2.11 Register If you decide to connect the unit to the MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC servers, it is recommended that you select the ON-LINE option. If you also wish to centralise the production details for the different units in different locations, or register the units for new licences, etc., the simplest way is to also register the unit. Registration can be done manually or automatically: for manual registration, a registration key is required that is facilitated by the staff installer or product supplier .
The wizard will detect that you have entered Configuration. If you go back to the wizard screen again using the 'Back' button, you can press the 'Finish' button, even if you have not made any changes in the configuration. When you finish, the wizard will restart the unit. Once the unit has restarted, the system will be ready to start work.
3 Service screen To access the system‟s service functions, such as correctly switching off the unit, visualising the status of orders and the status of the service processing devices that are connected to the unit, etc., you must use the service screen. This screen can be accessed by the supervisor user or any of the operator users, without distinction. To do so, you have to press on the upper left and upper right corners of the main screen, in this order.
The default password in new units is 123 for the supervisor and blank for the operators. It is recommended that you change the operator password to prevent the end customer from accidentally accessing the service screen, and you should also change the supervisor password to increase security and prevent different users from changing the system's configuration, such as the list of active products, their prices, etc. Settings for supervisor only.
4 Settings screens Enable service General settings Import/export settings Service parameters Service prices Service print sizes The Settings screen can only be accessed by the supervisor user, and includes all of these options. In the main panel on the left, you can enable and disable each of the services offered by the unit by pressing the button to the left of each one.
4.1 General settings When you press the 'General Settings' button, the following screen will appear. From this page you can configure: The store details Other general parameters Kiosk languages Devices connected to the Kiosk that are not production mechanisms: digital card reader, Bluetooth, network folder, DVD/CD, etc. System users Additional taxes 4.1.
Here you can change the details that identify the store, such as the name, address, telephone number, fiscal ID and web page. You can also change the Kioskgifts logo for another that identifies the store or chain. This logo appears on the ticket that is given to the customer, on the index copy product, and on the back of the instant photo album product.
4.1.2.3 Kiosk isle mode This option must be marked if the unit forms part of a Kiosk isle. This way, the unit will print the order validation code on the shared printer located at the payment counter. 4.1.2.4 Taxes and discounts Tax value The additional tax values (VAT) that appear on the ticket are entered here. This value is not used in calculating the ticket: the prices must include their relevant taxes. 4.1.2.5 Dynamic banner options Refresh time.
Top section: The language Kioskgifts will use for the contents of the operator screens and for printing tickets will be defined here. Bottom section: Here you will find a list of the languages that are available to the customers. The button shown next to the language name enables or disables that language. The languages can be listed according to the administrator‟s preferences when displayed on the Kioskgifts start screen.
4.1.4.1 Network Add or remove machines Add or remove machines In this section you can configure any possible production machines that are going to be used in Kioskgifts. On the left of the screen there is a list of Kioskgifts production machines.
By using the „+‟/„-‟ buttons, you can add a new production machine from the list, or remove the currently selected production machine.
4.1.4.2 Digital photo sources The photo sources configuration screen allows you to enable or disable sources, and where necessary, you can set the relative system path. Button to enable/disable the photo source The disabled photo sources are not shown on the source selection screen in the Kioskgifts flow. There are also certain applications that may decide whether or not to accept all the sources or just some of them.
4.1.4.3 Ticket printer 4.1.4.3.1 Ticket type You can choose the type of ticket you want to use. NoBarcode: It includes the standard ticket content without showing any kind of barcode. OrderBarcode: A barcode is added to the basic ticket content, with the order details included.
4.1.4.3.4 Validation ticket Option to enable/disable print-out of the validation ticket When you enable this option, the ticket will be sent with a secret validation code to a printer located at the store counter or checkout. 4.1.4.3.5 Validation ticket printer Select the printer where you want to print the validation ticket. 4.1.4.3.6 Barcode settings Definition of columns Size: this defines the number of digits required in the specified field.
4.1.4.3.7 Ticket preview Screen showing the ticket preview, exactly as it will appear when printed. The information on this ticket will vary according to the defined parameters. 4.1.5 Users On this screen, you can enable and disable users and modify their properties.
4.1.5.1 Modify users The 'modify user' screen allows you to name the user, change the password and select the user level of security (Supervisor, Operator). 4.1.6 Additional taxes In this screen, taxes can be set to be applied globally for an order. You can set the tax in the Service Module that will complete the order (PRINTS/LABS) or at the media type/service level of DPSLAB. Never do both at the same time. The table below shows an example.
In this case, if the user requests, for example: 2 calendars 10x15H (x2 sheets) 1 print 10x15H (x1 sheet) 1 Mosaic Poster 15x20_A5(x8 sheets) 40 prints to Labs1 (x40 sheets) The order will apply the following taxes: 3 € for instant printing and 2 € for shipment to the laboratory by the Service Labs1 LABS (DPSLAB). The settings screen shows the matrix of possible combinations.
Fixed services: Rotary services Service slide bar Language selection Price information If more than 8 services are installed, the 4 that appear in the top row are permanent, while the bottom row can be shown in rotation: the user can move the icons using the slide bar below to see all the available options, and this will also move automatically on a regular basis to show the availability of other services. The available languages are shown in the bottom left, represented by flags.
The price information button appears in the bottom right of the screen. When you press the price button, a screen will appear where you can select each service and find price information for each product. Depending on the service you select, a price grid may appear, showing the prices according to the product and different price ranges according to quantity. In the example given, for the Print service, the prices vary depending on whether you choose more or less than 10 copies of the selected print size.
In the image below, the price information is shown for the “instant photo album/pocketbook” service. 5.3 Terms and conditions On this screen, the customer can read and accept the terms and conditions of use. Simultaneously, the application related to the selected service is starting up, and is transparent to the user.
5.4 Choosing the photo source This screen asks the customer to specify the data source from which the pictures will come. Depending on the chosen source, the flow of the following screens and the on-screen instructions may vary. It is possible to identify two different streams marked by the choice of data source. - Standard origins. Each of the possible physical origins in the Kiosk. - Social networks (Facebook, Picasa). The user's photographs are obtained from the Internet. 5.4.
The pictures obtained from the social network are shown in folders according to the groups established at the source. At this point, select the folders containing the photos to be used in this service. Number of folders/photos selected As it is a photo source which depends on an internet connection, it is recommended to optimise the selection of photos; to do this, an image selection screen is displayed with the contents of the folders selected in the previous step.
In the next step, all selected photos are downloaded in the original size as they are stored on the network. In the case that a large number of photos is selected, the download process may take some time. In order to keep users informed, a progress bar indicating the number of photos downloaded up to that point is displayed.
5.5 Photo loading options The file source filter will save you reading and selecting time when you are working with digital camera cards, USB drives, DVD/CDs or other sources where access to large files can slow down the process. First, the option will be given to read all the photos found on the device, select folders from the device, and even select photos grouped by the date they were taken.
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5.6 Service processing When the user has selected the folders that he or she needs, the following screen will appear. The application related to the service selected by the customer is now starting. Depending on the service selected, different screens that are directly related to the processing of the different products will start appearing. In order to know the flow of each service, you should access the corresponding chapters for each individual service in this manual. 5.
1. Press 'Retouch' to edit the image. Once you have pressed 'Retouch' you will see the following screen in which you can select the different retouching options. NOTE Some applications have a limit to the number of images that can be modified using the retouch functions, depending on the size of the image. When the customer reaches the limit, he or she will see a warning message under the main image on the 'Order' screen. 5.7.
To remove red eye effects: 1. Continue pressing the 'Remove' button until you achieve the desired result. Press the 'Keep pressed to compare' button to show the original unchanged image. 2. Click on the green tick to save the changes. Press on the red cross to leave the image as it was and exit the screen. 5.7.2 Brightness and contrast When you press 'Brightness and contrast', the following screen will appear: To increase or reduce the effects of brightness and contrast: 1.
3. Click on the green tick to save the changes. Click on the red cross to leave the image as it was and exit the screen. 5.7.3 Sepia and black & white When you press 'Sepia, black & white', the following screen will appear: To convert an image into a black & white picture: 1. Press the 'Black and white' button. Press the 'Keep pressed to compare' button to show the original unchanged image. 2. Click on the green tick to save the changes.
5.7.4 Automatic level When you press 'Automatic level', the following screen will appear: To automatically improve the image: 1. Press the 'Auto' button. Press the 'Keep pressed to compare' button to show the original unchanged image. 2. Click on the green tick to save the changes. Click on the red cross to leave the image as it was and exit the screen. 5.7.5 Zoom and Crop.
To make the image larger or smaller: 1. Use the arrows to select the part of the image you are interested in. 2. Press the '-/+ zoom control' buttons. 3. Click on the green tick to save the changes. You can crop the images in two formats: Portrait. Landscape. To crop the image: 1. Use the arrows to select the part of the image you wish to crop. 2. Press the 'Portrait/Landscape' buttons. 3. Click on the green tick to save the changes. Click on the red cross to leave the image as it was and exit the screen.
NOTE The customer may repeat this cycle as many times as he or she needs, although each time he or she uses a product from a specific service, this product will no longer be available in the next round. To finish the current service, press 'Next'. At the bottom of the screen you will see the advertising area that appears at other points of the program. The time interval between the different adverts can be changed in the equipment configuration area. 5.
5.11 Order production In stand-alone mode, the unit will start all the pending processes and inform the end customer of their progress, as well as providing an estimated time of completion. If the services involve printing on the premises, the prints will appear consecutively at the printer outlets. In the case of DVD/CD burning, the user will be asked to insert a blank DVD/CD to be burned. If some kind of error occurs, a message is displayed warning of potential problems.
The operator will then be asked for his or her password. Once entered, this displays a dialogue where you can choose to access the 'Dispatcher' to check the real status of the order or terminate the session to release the unit for another customer. 5.12 Removing the device Before showing the final screen, the customer is reminded to remove the digital image source (where applicable), such as a memory card, USB drive, DVD/CD, etc.
5.13 Goodbye message The final screen thanks the customer for using the Kiosk, and in some cases it will indicate how to collect the services that have been processed. To go back and start again, you must push the bottom right button, or wait a few seconds.
6 Available services 6.1 ‘Prints’ service This service enables the customer to print photographs in a wide variety of formats. The pictures can be printed at the Kioskgifts itself, if it has a built-in printer, at a local production centre on the premises, or at a remote lab. NOTE The laboratory delivery service from 'copies' requires the use of an additional license. Please refer to the chapter on additional licenses or consult your dealer for more information.
6.1.1 ‘Prints’ service: work flow After the customer has chosen the folders with the photos, he or she will move on to the following steps: a) The customer chooses between printing one copy of all the photos, 2 copies of all the photos, or a manual selection. b.1) For 1 or 2 prints of all the photos, the following screen is shown. On the left you see an image from the selection. On the right, the customer chooses the print size, and can select several at the same time.
b.2) If the customer chooses the manual selection in point a), the following screen will be shown. In this screen, the customer can look at all the photos that have been filtered, and order different print sizes for each photo, rotate them (merely to view them better, but the result will not be kept permanently in the original file), edit the brightness and contrast, apply black & white or sepia effects, adjust the colour, etc. by pressing the 'Retouch' button.
c) After points b.1 or b.2, you will be asked if you wish to add a DVD burning service or index print: DVD burning You can choose to burn all the photos in the folders selected at the beginning, or only those chosen for the current service. These questions will not appear again in any other services that the customer may add to the same order. In any case, DVD burning is always available as a service whenever the customer has the option to choose from all the services.
d) Finally, the service compiles all the necessary information to create the files needed for production. Depending on the type of service, this may take a few seconds or several minutes (as is the case of an album with several pages and a considerable amount of photos). e) The service closes and Kioskgifts is once again active, so that the customer can add more services or finish the current order, as seen in the relevant chapter.
6.1.2 ‘Prints’ service administration: product creation Due to the vast array of options offered by the Kioskgifts, you need to configure a set of parameters for each product in each service. So, for the Prints service, for every print size you must specify the production machine, output module, the consumable paper size, and the final print format (there may be several for each consumable size). To configure the print service products, select the 'Prints' service on the settings screen.
The following information is shown for each product on the list: Product ID, including: - name of the destination machine - type of output module (PRINTS, LABS, BURNS) - type of consumable - print format In the example, the name of the destination machine is CLICKqa, the service module is PRINTS (therefore we know it is a product that can be printed instantly using MITSUBISHI sublimation printers), the type of consumable is 15x20 and the print format is also 15x20.
6.1.2.2 Service module You need to select a module for production. This could be PRINTS or LABS. It would be pointless to select BURNS (which burns DVD/CDs) for a printing service. NOTE It may be that not all the output options are available, depending on the selected service and/or additional licences required. The available output modules are those offered by the selected production machine in the previous step. 6.1.2.3 Consumable/Output channel.
If you chose „LABS‟, you must now select the output channel from the different channels this module may offer. The output channels are normally associated with a different production machine or remote centre.
6.1.2.4 Print size In the case of PRINTS, after choosing the consumable size, you also have to set the print format. For example, if you chose 15x23HG as your consumable, you can choose between the following print formats: 15x23, 15x21, 15x20, (10x15)x2, (11.5x15)x2 In the case of LABS, you have to choose an element from the list given by the previously selected channel.
6.1.3 ‘Prints’ service administration: editing prices To configure the print service product prices, select the 'Prints' service on the settings screen. Next, press the „Prices‟ button. Prices A screen will appear in which you can activate up to 5 different price ranges and set a price for each product in each range, as well as the product code for ticket printing (optional).
c) Type in the product reference. This step is optional: it is only useful in those cases where you are using barcodes or a different numerical code for each product that appears on the customer ticket. According to the barcode configuration, the figure will have a set length.If the figure you type in does not match this specific length, a red square will appear around the figure.
6.2 Instant Photo Album Instant Photo Album is a software application that allows you to easily create instant MITSUBISHI photo albums. The product created by the Instant Photo Album application will be ready to be sent to the MITSUBISHI MAP to be made, and the resulting product will be a completely finished instant photo album. Please ask your distributor for more information about the MITSUBISHI Instant Photo Album option.
6.2.1 Instant Photo Album service: work flow After the customer has chosen the folders with the photos, and by following the application's instructions, they can create an automatic album in just a few steps. This chapter describes the different screens and what they mean. 6.2.1.1 Product selection In the Instant Photo Album service, the product is selected automatically according to the number of images chosen by the customer.
Create an Instant Photo Album in 6 steps. 6.2.1.2 Step 1. Select theme Each theme has several backgrounds that will be applied at random to each page of the selected product.
6.2.1.3 Step 2. Select photographs Once you have selected the folders that you are going to process, the following screen will appear: Rotate selected image Select all images Deselect all images Image selection section Preview of the selected image Number of images selected A verification mark in the corner of the selected pictures will be visible.
6.2.1.4 Step 3. Write a title for the album Once you have selected the pictures and activated the 'Cover' option, the following screen will appear: Cover text Upper-case or lower-case Additional characters When you press a key, a panel of key options will appear on the top left of the keyboard. The options will look something like 'AaáÁÀàâäÂÄ'. It will continue to the next character by pressing the same key again and again.
6.2.1.5 Step 4. Cover selection Once you have chosen a title, the following screen will appear: Rotate the selected image Scroll arrows Select the cover image Depending on the settings, the following screen will be displayed before proceeding to the next step.
It will ask if you want to apply an automatic enhancement of the images in the album. This option corrects dark photographs by making them lighter and enhances low contrast images. The screen can display a selected sample of the user's own images. Keep in mind that this process is fully compatible with the image adjustments made during the preview step and product edit, but will only be applied during the final composition of the album and, therefore, will not be reflected in screen.
Preview area Album addition button Progress bar If you do not wish to make any modifications, press 'Next' to continue.
6.2.1.7 Preview and product editing Once you have selected the 'Preview and edit' option, the following screen will appear: Page navigation arrows Rotate image. the selected Border colour of images Exchange an image with another from the album. Add or remove text on the page. Change background. Adjust the crop area of the image. Album edit section Finish editing album. Adjust image.
Move the text to another position on the page. Select a text for more edit options. Change the font parameters of the selected text. 6.2.1.7.1 Save changes When the product is finished, press 'OK' to continue. The following screen will appear: Save or cancel the changes. Continue editing the album.
6.2.1.8 Step 6. Order summary Once you have approved the product changes, the following screen will appear: Number of album copies Price per album copy Finish creating album. Total price, not including any possible additional taxes If you have installed a ticket printer, a note will be printed out with the order details. The next screen shows the selection of additional products so that the customer can add any other services or finish the current order, as seen in the relevant chapter.
6.2.2 Instant Photo Album service administration: initial steps Before using the 'Instant Photo Album', review the laboratory shipping module settings, DPSLab. To do so, follow the steps below. Step 1. Enter Dispatcher Admin. Step 3. Pause the Labs service. Step 2. Select the Labs service.
Step 5. Enter the Labs options menu. Step 4. Select the Labs service. Step 7. Enter password. (nothing by default) Step 6. Enter settings.
Print Mitsubishi logo Print store logo Step 8. Select the Specific tab. IP MAP address Turn off MAP by turning off the unit. The system comes preconfigured for the Instant Photo Album service function without any need to change settings. The IP address of its Mitsubishi MAP is 192.168.0.50 by default. Step 9. Select the Others tab. Store logo: D:\KERNEL\SERVICE_MODULES \DPSLAB\MODULES\ Step 10. Save and exit. NOTE To change these settings, a minimum technical knowledge of the unit is required.
Step 12. service. Restart the Step 11. Select the Labs service. 6.2.3 Instant Photo Album service administration Due to the vast array of options offered by the Kioskgifts, you need to configure a set of parameters for each product in each service. For the Instant Photo Album service, you must specify the production machine, output module and consumable paper size for each product, among other parameters that will be shown below.
6.2.3.1 Product selection The next screen to appear shows all the existing products. Product editing Activating and deactivating products The software is configured by default with several sample products that contain the approximate price and quantity of the recommended images. The supervisor can modify the size, price and product format.
6.2.3.2 Product editing Once you have chosen a theme to edit, the following screen will appear: Product icon Product price Destination machine that has DPSLabs connected to a MAP On-screen button Save changes.
6.2.4 Instant Photo Album theme management To access the theme management menu, first select the main Instant Photo Album settings menu and then click on the Settings button. 1. Instant service Photo Album 2. Settings 6.2.4.1 Enable or disable a theme The next screen shows a list of the installed themes, and you can enable or disable them by pressing the selection button next to the theme title.
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6.3 ‘Calendars’ service This service allows the customer to print his or her photographs in calendars of different sizes and formats. 6.3.1 Calendars: work flow When you press the “Calendars” button on the main screen, this service will open. Firstly, you need to select a year for the calendar. On the same screen you can also choose the type of calendar ('Full year' or 'Monthly').
6.3.1.1 Monthly calendars This option allows you to create a 12-page calendar, one page per month. First you must select the year. Should you wish to create a monthly calendar for a period covering 2 different years, select the start year and also specify the start month. The system will then calculate the following 12 months. To continue the process, press 'Next'. Next you can choose the theme and design of your calendar from several options. Each theme also allows you to choose a design.
You have to select an image at the top of the screen to combine it with the calendar shown in the centre. The monthly option uses twelve different photographs, one for each month. After selecting the image for the first month of the year, use the arrow buttons in part 3 of the help panel to move onto the next month, and add the next image of the customer‟s choice.
Press 'Next' to choose the theme and design of your calendar from several options. Press 'Start calendar creation' to start the full year calendar creation process. You have to select an image at the top of the screen to combine it with the calendar shown in the centre, as with the monthly calendars.
Move photo The 'Full year calendar' option only uses one photograph for the whole year, and it is printed out on one sheet of paper. After selecting the picture and adjusting the position on the calendar, press 'Next' to continue. Lastly, select the sizes and number of copies required. Press 'Finish order' to continue. 6.3.
6.3.3 ‘Calendars’ service administration: editing prices The administration of the different prices for each product in this service is the same as the 'Prints' service, which has already been explained in this manual. 6.3.4 ‘Calendars’ service administration: Settings The function of this section is to keep the calendar designs library available for each year.
6.4 EasyGifts Album EasyGifts Album is a software application that allows you to easily create instant MITSUBISHI photo albums. The product generated by the EasyGifts Album application is a collection of pages designed to create an 'EasyGifts Album' photo book. The 'EasyGifts Album' is an instant and customised photo album, available in different sizes.Please ask your distributor for more information about it and the product reference of the MITSUBISHI EasyGifts Album solution.
6.4.1 EasyGifts Album Servicework flow First the customer chooses the photographs to be used. After the customer has chosen the folders with the photos, and by following the application's instructions, they can create an automatic album in just a few steps. This chapter describes the different screens and what they mean. 6.4.1.1 Product selection For printing, different products can be chosen. These are defined by the store operator and may have different settings, such as the number of pages, format, etc.
6.4.2 Create an EasyGifts Album in 6 steps. 6.4.2.1 Step 1. Select theme Each theme has several backgrounds that will be applied at random to each page of the selected product.
6.4.2.2 Step 2. Select photographs Once you have selected the folders that you are going to process, the following screen will appear: Rotate selected image Select all images Deselect all images Image selection section Preview of the selected image Number of images selected NOTE The screen will show the number of images that have been selected. If you still have not selected the minimum number of images required, a message will appear to tell you how many pictures you still need.
6.4.2.3 Step 3.
6.4.2.4 Step 4. Select the cover (optional, depending on the product settings) NOTE Configuring a cover or front page is optional. It depends on the product settings that are available through the operator/supervisor‟s configuration. To enable this option, please see chapter 3.2.13. Once you have chosen a title, the following screen will appear: Rotate the selected image. Scroll arrows Select the cover image.
Before proceeding to the next step, this screen will be displayed, or depending on the settings, the following screen. You are asked if you want to apply the automatic enhancement of images in the album. This option corrects dark photographs by making them lighter and enhances low contrast images. On the screen, you can see a selected sample of the user's own images displayed as an example.
Preview section Album addition button Progress bar While this is being processed, you will see a preview of the album with a progress bar. Once the process is completed, you can edit the album by pressing the 'preview album' button to adjust the position of the pictures and other parameters. NOTE We recommend you check the product preview. You can modify the product before printing. If you do not wish to make any modifications, press 'Next'.
6.4.2.6 Preview and product editing Once you have selected the 'Preview and edit' option, the following screen will appear: Page navigation arrows Rotate the selected image. Border colour of images Exchange an image with another from the album. Add or remove text on the page. Change background. Adjust the crop area of the image. Album edit section Adjust selected image Finish editing the album. 6.4.2.6.1 Save changes When the product is finished, press 'OK' to continue.
Save or cancel changes. Continue editing album.
6.4.2.7 Step 6. Order summary Once you have approved the product changes, the following screen will appear: Number of album copies Price per album copy Finish creating album. Total price, not including any possible additional taxes To cancel the order: Press 'Exit'. To confirm the order: Press 'Next'. If you have installed a ticket printer, a note will be printed out with the order details.
6.4.3 'EasyGifts Album' service administration Due to the vast array of options offered by the Kioskgifts, you need to configure a set of parameters for each product in each service. Therefore, for the EasyGifts Album service, the production machine, output module and paper size must be specified for each product, among other parameters are shown below. To configure the EasyGifts Album service products, select the „EasyGifts Album‟ service on the settings screen and then press the „Products‟ button. 1.
Product editing Activating and deactivating products Add a new product Remove product. the selected The software is configured by default with several sample products that contain the approximate price and quantity of images recommended. The supervisor can modify the size, price and product format. 6.4.3.2 Creating or editing a product To edit an EasyGifts Album product, first select a product and then press the edit button for products mentioned above.
Modify the product reference shown in the barcode. Order in which each product is displayed Product price Album printing format Production machine that has Dispatcher, either a kiosk or a Click. On-screen button Save changes. NOTE In this screen: the cursor is visible to make it easier. If you do not have a USB keyboard connected, use the on-screen keyboard. 6.4.3.2.
6.4.3.2.5 Design path This is an internal parameter that is used to change the default designs. It is left empty by default. Please do not change it. NOTE Only qualified technician can modify this option. Please contact your dealer or support service to modify the products‟ designs. 6.4.3.2.6 Theme path This is an internal parameter that is used to change the default themes and backgrounds. It is left empty by default. Please do not change it. 6.4.3.2.
6.4.3.2.8 Price This field is the end product price (including VAT and other concepts). You can use decimal numbers in the product price. This price will be shown in the same currency as that set in the Kernel. 6.4.3.2.9 Product format This option allows you to indicate your required print output format. The format options are given in the drop-down list and the orientation of the print sheet is specified (horizontal or vertical). 6.4.3.2.
6.4.4 Managing EasyGifts Album themes To access the theme management menu, first select the main Easyphoto settings menu and then click on the Settings button. . 1. EasyGifts Service Album 2. Settings 6.4.4.1 Enable or disable a theme The next screen shows a list of the installed themes, and you can enable or disable them by pressing the selection button next to the theme's title. If the theme is enabled, a green mark will appear before the theme; if it is not enabled, this mark will not be visible.
Activating or deactivating themes Permanently theme deleting 6.4.4.2 Deleting a theme You also have the option of deleting a theme. To do so, you must select the theme to delete and then press the 'delete theme' button. Bear in mind that when you delete a theme, it will also be deleted in the Instant Photo Album service. 6.4.4.3 Enable/Disable automatic image enhancement prompt It is possible to enable or disable the prompt asking the user whether or not to apply an automatic enhancement of images.
6.5 DVD/CD burning This service allows the customer to burn CDs/DVDs of his or her pictures or to make a complete copy of all his or her files. 6.5.1 DVD/CD burning: work flow When you press the 'DVD/CD burning' button on the main screen, this service will open. The following screen will then appear: Press the 'Burn all files' button if you wish to record all the existing files on the original medium.
The screens explained in section c) of the 'Prints' service will now appear (Additional services: do you want to burn a DVD or CD?). Press 'Select photos' if you wish to record the selected photographs. Select photographs When you press 'Select photographs', the following screen will appear: To select pictures: 1. Use the arrows to show all the pictures. 2. Press on the required picture to select. 3. Press 'Yes' to copy it and 'No' to reject the selection. Press 'Exit' to leave this screen. 4.
6.6 Frames and greetings cards This service allows the customer to add decorative frames to his or her photos, and to create greetings cards with those same photos, or print them out in different formats. 6.6.1 Frames and greetings cards: work flow When you press the 'Frames & Greetings' button on the main screen, this service will open. The theme and design selection screen will appear next.
Edit text Move photo Certain designs may include a specific text, such as 'Merry Christmas', 'Happy Holidays' etc., or a default text, such as 'Insert text'. Regardless of the content, the text can always be modified by the end user. Press 'Edit Text' to change the font type, size and colour, and the text itself. To accept or cancel the changes made in this screen, press the relevant button.
6.6.2 ‘Frames and Greetings’ service administration: product creation The administration of the different products in this service is the same as the administration of the 'Prints' service, which has already been explained in this manual. 6.6.3 ‘Frames and Greetings’ service administration: editing prices The administration of the different prices for each product in this service is the same as the 'Prints' service, which has already been explained in this manual. 6.6.
6.7 Compositions This service enables the customer to print a picture in different sizes on the same page. 6.7.1 Compositions: work flow When you press the 'Compositions' button on the main screen, this service will open. The „Create a composition‟ screen will appear next. Once you have selected the composition, you will need to select the photograph, and then you will be shown a preview of the resulting composition.
Once you have the picture in place and you have defined the text and its characteristics, press 'Next' to continue. Before confirming the order, the user will be asked to choose the number of copies. 6.7.2 ‘Compositions’ service administration: product creation The administration of the different products in this service is the same as the administration of the 'Prints' service, which has already been explained in this manual. 6.7.
6.8 Collage This service enables the customer to create a composition with different pictures on a decorative background. 6.8.1 Collage: work flow When you press the 'Collage' button on the main screen, this service will open. The paper size selection screen will appear next.
Once you have selected the size, you will need to select the photographs that will make up the mosaic. To select pictures: 1. Use the arrows to show all the pictures. 2. Press on the required picture to select. 3. Press 'Yes' to copy it and 'No' to reject the selection. There is a minimum and maximum number of pictures that you can select. Both numbers depend on the previously selected print size. Next you will need to select the design from a number of options.
The collage photos can be rotated by selecting them and then pressing the 'rotate' button. You can choose the background colour from the same screen. Next you need to select the size and number of copies to continue the work flow. 6.8.2 ‘Collage’ service administration: product creation The administration of the different products in this service is the same as the administration of the 'Prints' service, which has already been explained in this manual. 6.8.
6.8.4 ‘Collage’ service administration: Settings The function of this part is to select the colour and thickness of the frame which will be applied to each image of the collage. When this service is configured, as shown in the image below, the following parameters can be changed: 1. Edge colours. This option lets you choose between white, black or no border. 2. Edge thickness. This option lets you choose between fine, normal and double.
6.9 Mosaic poster This service enables the customer to create a mosaic-type poster using parts of a picture that has been printed on different pages. 6.9.1 Mosaic poster: work flow When you press the “Mosaic Poster” button on the main screen, this service will open. The poster size selection screen will appear next. Depending on the set paper sizes, different mosaic sizes will appear.
Once you have selected the size, you will need to select the photograph and then the mosaic poster will be shown. Once you have the picture in place and are happy with the result, press 'Next' to finish the order. 6.9.2 ‘Mosaic Poster’ service administration: product creation The administration of the different products in this service is the same as the administration of the 'Prints' service, which has already been explained in this manual. 6.9.
1. Composition enabled or disabled. This option allows you to enable or disable each mosaic poster format.
6.10 ‘Kioskgifts online’ service This service enables the customer to make their orders online at http://www.kioskgifts.com. This website allows you to create calendars, greetings cards and albums from the comfort of your own home using an online application. The customer will obtain the order in electronic format, which he or she must take to the store in a compatible medium (USB drive, memory card, etc.), to be printed.
b) The system will read the order information and create the necessary files for production. Depending on the amount of orders selected and the number of pictures in each order, this operation may take a few seconds or several minutes. c) The service is closed and a summary of the order is displayed. Unlike other services, you cannot add new products.
6.10.2 ‘Kioskgifts online’ service administration: product creation and price editing To configure the Kioskgifts service products, select the 'Kioskgifts online' service on the settings screen. Next, press the „Products‟ button. Kioskgifts service online Products The list of current products will appear. On the left of each product, marked with a green dot, those products that are activated, and consequently available to the Kioskgifts user, will be shown.
The following information is shown for each product on the list: Product ID, including: - type of product - print format Product price Product reference Press on any of the listed products, and the product edit screen will appear. Product identifier Production machine Price Product reference The following values can be modified on this screen: Production machine to which the product will be sent. According to the system settings, more than one option may appear.
Error code Error code Description Solution 1 Invalid product setting The product on the website is new and your software has not been updated 2 Unknown product ID The product on the website is new and your software has not been updated 3 Product disabled Enable the product from the product settings 4 Unknown product type The type of product sent from the website is new and your software has not been updated 5 Invalid production machine Correctly configure the product from the product setti
6.11 ‘Pending orders’ service This service allows the customer to process the orders prepared in any of the terminals that form part of a kiosk isle. 6.11.1 ‘Pending orders’ service: work flow After selecting the pending orders service, the user will be asked to give the relevant order information. Depending on how this service is configured, different screens will then appear: a.
a.2) If the pending orders service is configured in manual mode, the user must type in the order number and validation code shown on the ticket. b) The service will conclude and an order summary shown. Unlike other services, no new products can be added.
6.11.2 'Pending orders' service administration: general settings. Depending on whether you have a barcode scanner or not, you can change the way in which order information is inserted. To configure the service mode, select the „Pending orders‟ service on the settings screen. Next, press the „Settings‟ button. Pick-up service Settings A screen will appear that enables you to set the machine to manual mode.
6.12 Customised Products With this service, it is possible to offer photo gifts in the Kioskgifts, such as mugs, t-shirts, key-chains, etc., with a photo selected by the customer. In the definition of each product, it is specified if it will use a printed image with the MITSUBISHI dysub printers or third-party technologies (sending to remote labs or special printing systems located in the same store.
6.12.1 Customised Service: work flow Once you press the 'Customised' button on the home screen, the service will begin and request the selection of photos to be worked on.The first screen of 'Customised' contains the first groups defined. 'Question' field of the group settings 'Name' field Price 'Description' field In the case of a gift, this is the price of the gift itself.
Number of photos needed to continue To continue, there must be as many photos selected as there are indicated by the range located at the top; if a valid preview for the gift has been defined, it will then be displayed next. Adjustments To refine the photograph within the area assigned to it in the product, click the adjustment button. When finished with the adjustments, the order summary screen is displayed where the amount of gifts can be chosen.
To complete the order, simply press continue. 6.12.2 'Customised' service administration: Gifts management tool. NOTE The administration of products pertaining to this service requires a thorough knowledge of the application software and system in general. To edit or create products, contact your dealer or authorised service centre. When you first enter the 'Customised' product settings, the following screen is shown.
Group selection Group specification Description of the fields of a group or subgroup. - ID: Unique ID within the parent group to which it belongs. Question: A question is asked in the service flow to choose between one of its sub elements. Name: Descriptive name of the element for the end customer. Description: Brief description of the element for the end customer. Priority: Used for managing the order of the presentation of items. They are in increasing order with smaller values first.
- ID: Unique ID within the parent group to which it belongs. Name: Descriptive name of the element for the end customer. Description: Brief description of the element for the end customer. Delivery instructions:Apply for future updates. Priority: Used for managing the order of the presentation of the user's gifts. They are in increasing order with smaller values first. Route: Physical location of the item in the folder tree generated for the structure.
6.12.2.1 Example of creating a gifts structure In the case of direct printing from the printing module DPSLab, you must first create a specific product for each gift in the module. Root node Group Gift The steps to build the gifts structure, as shown in the image on the right, are given below. 1- Selection of the parent element to add the new item. 2- Press the add element button. We are going to create a 'TSHIRT' family.
5- To create another product ('Children's T-shirts', 'CHILDREN') within 'T-shirts', again select the item TSHIRT and press '+'. Enter the name 'CHILDRENS' in the ID field on the right-hand side panel. 6- To create the family MUG, select the item ROOT and press '+' repeating the above steps. 7- Once the general structure of gifts is generated, each element will be selected to configure each of their parameters.
The picture below shows a schematic example, with the actual dimensions of the image files and the location coordinates of the photograph inside the transparency mask.
7 Operator services 7.1 Introduction Operator services are services that, due to their complexity and added value, are not designed for use by the end user. To activate them, press the mode button on the operator service screen. When you activate the operator mode, all the functions reserved for the operator are enabled; this means that the validation of the order by the operator will be done automatically (see section on Order validation).
7.2.1 ‘Photo ID’ photographs workflow When the 'Photo ID' button on the main screen is pressed, this service will begin. The composition screen will appear next.There are two types of design: standard and split. Split designs (in two different colours) can be used to mix two different photographs. Single image composition Double image composition Pick-up point After selecting the composition, the photograph must be selected. The preview of the resulting composition will be displayed.
7.2.1.1 Automatic biometric adjustments With the automatic biometric adjustment option enabled in the service settings (see the chapter on 'Photo ID‟ Service Management: General Settings'), the system may take longer to display the selected image. The photograph may appear centred and with the zoom adjusted. The 'Photo ID' service applies cutting-edge tools to detect the face of the customer and help the operator to centre the image on the biometric mask displayed in the centre of the screen.
'Photo ID' service Settings A screen appears to activate the automatic biometric detection and to define a PrintServer channel which will be applied to print service compositions.
8 ADDITIONAL LICENSES Some system functions require an additional license that is available from your usual supplier. For example, shipping to a laboratory in the 'Copies' and 'Customised Photo Products' services. 8.1 To register and obtain an activation key To activate licenses, you must be a registered user. Please go to the page http://www.mitsubishiphoto.com/cardcode and follow the instructions for registering and activating licenses.
APPENDIX Dispatcher Revision 2.0 ENGLISH Rev. 2.
APPENDIX Dispatcher CONTENTS 1 DISPATCHER CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS................................................ 3 1.1 2 APPLICATION STANDARDS ........................................................................................... 3 1.1.1 Status colour coding .............................................................................................. 3 1.1.2 Multiple selection ................................................................................................... 4 1.1.
APPENDIX Dispatcher 1 Dispatcher concepts and definitions In a Flexilab system, orders can be made from external devices, which are then processed by a centralised Dispatcher. This structure makes it possible to connect several Kiosks in Order Terminal mode. In a system configured in this way, all the orders from Order Terminal Kiosks are processed by the Dispatcher. ClickPRO orders are also brought together in the Dispatcher.
APPENDIX Dispatcher - Pending - Executing - Paused - Error - Done - Batch executing (can be executed later) 1.1.2 Multiple selection In the list of incoming orders, several orders can be selected at the same time by checking each one separately. To deselect an order, check it again. After several orders have been selected, the same action can be applied to the entire set (approve, validity with pause or delete). 1.1.3 Editing, optional fields and of information.
APPENDIX Dispatcher 2 Dispatcher administration interface Dispatcher Administration is an application which can be started manually from the Kiosk/Click application. It can be opened and closed without this affecting the work being done. 2.1 Preview of the main screen The main screen consists of various sections and tool bars, depending on the objective of each section.
APPENDIX Dispatcher Each order is represented by files containing information as a summary, either about the services involved, or about the order itself. Entry of orders pending approval + Order identifier. A ticket is generated with this identifier in Kiosk or Click (999998) + Machine identifier. This identifier is an alias that can be configured at Kiosk or Click level (K70XAVI) + Day and time of order creation (those on the same day will only be shown with a time) + Order priority.
APPENDIX Dispatcher + Order identifier. A ticket is generated with this identifier in Kiosk or Click(100035) + Machine identifier. This identifier is an alias that can be configured at Kiosk or Click level (K7000086) + Day and time of order creation (those on the same day will only be shown with a time) + Order priority. There are 3 possible priority levels and a change of colour to show top priority ("now"). Now! High Medium Low + Service identifiers. Each order may have several services.
APPENDIX Dispatcher 2.2.1 Approval of orders In order to approve an order, select it in the main browsing panel and press the “approve” or “approve with pause” button. This panel enables multiple selections to be made: Several orders can be selected at the same time and all of them approved in a single operation. Approve: After the order has been approved, it disappears from the panel and reappears in "Active Orders" as "Pending”.
APPENDIX Dispatcher The status of an order may vary, and is represented by the colour codes described above. (*) An order being executed may be paused at any time , and the Service Module stops work on it. (*) Depending on the Service Module, it is possible that an order remains paused, due the risk of damage to the medium or application. For example, copying a CD cannot be stopped, but printing of a digital photo can. 2.3.1 Selecting an order Click on an order to select it.
APPENDIX Dispatcher 2.3.3 Toolbar and status bar The toolbar consists of various buttons. Each allows different actions to be taken on the execution of the order or the service. There are some limitations on the way some actions can be executed. Depending on the status of an order or service, some actions may not be available. Some status have certain associated actions. The following list gives details of these actions.
APPENDIX Dispatcher 2.3.3.1 Status of orders The status of orders changes automatically according to the changes in status of services. The following list shows the various statuses in which a service may be and how this affects the final order. The priority is from HIGH to LOW. PRIORITY STATUS OF THE ORDERS ordered by the most restrictive statuses requiring manual operation HIGH ERROR PAUSED EXECUTING . PENDING . .
APPENDIX Dispatcher Actions Toolbar & options START PAUSE OPTIONS PENDING Yes (4) Yes Yes PAUSED Yes Yes (5) ERROR Yes Yes (5) Type STATE EXECUTING (Orders)(2) Yes Yes Yes Yes OPTIONS (Service Modules)(6) ADJUSTMENT KEEP EXPORT (2) (2) to Click(2) Yes (7) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (7) Yes Yes (7) Yes Yes Yes DELETE BATCH_ ORDERS EXECUTING DONE KEEP TO_APPROVE Yes Yes (5) Yes Depends on the status of the orders Yes (validate) Yes (validat
APPENDIX Dispatcher Copies: The number of images for processing is shown in the first section. When burning CDs, the number of CDs is normally 1. Service: Shows the print format (10 x 15) or the type of service for IndexPrint, calendars, card photos, etc. Status: Shows a progress bar and the completed / total number of copies. Destination: Shows the output device/s for the service if it is already being processed.
APPENDIX Dispatcher It is also not possible to EXPORT TO CLICK for an order which is being processed. It must first be left "IN PAUSE" in order to be able to make changes. 2.3.6 Order options Some settings or options in the order can be modified. All the internal options in the order can be seen as complementary information. The order settings which can be changed are: PRIORITY: An indicator of priority within the following values: High, Medium, Low, Now! (Immediate).
APPENDIX o o Dispatcher SESSION_NAME: Internal name of the CD compilation (only available for SUBLIME and the CD BACK-UP COPY) LANGUAGE: Default language for the SUBLIMECD. DPSLAB: o TAX: Amount of money for tax applied to the Service Module. o CUSTOMER_ASK: Questions that the Kiosk or ClickPRO will ask clients to obtain information about them (address, telephone number, etc…) o SERVICE_ASK: Questions defining the type of service to be carried out (Colour/B+W, White border, etc.
APPENDIX Dispatcher 2.3.11 Preview and touching up of images in orders/services Orders normally consist of photographic services or include images. The first and last images they contain are shown in the details of services (in the active orders section). Dispatcher allows previewing of the entire contents of the services, and adjustments to be made quickly. An order can be completely modified, moving automatically from service to service.
APPENDIX Dispatcher 2.4.1 Active orders Shows the orders currently active. This refers to orders with the following statuses: PENDING, IN PAUSE, ERROR, EXECUTING and all their services. This list is ordered from high to low PRIORITY and by date. The orders on the left of the list have the highest priority, and the ones on the right the lowest priority. 2.4.2 Completed orders These are those with a DONE status and whose services are also DONE. This list is ordered backwards by date and time of completion.
APPENDIX Dispatcher 2.5 Service Modules 2.5.1 Devices This view enables viewing of the physical devices of all the service modules and the services of the associated orders. The visible services are those which have been assigned by the service module, or whose destination device is already known. (e.g. specified from Click). Unassigned services cannot be seen in this section. This screen is useful for finding out the amount of services that will be performed by specific devices.
APPENDIX Dispatcher 2.5.1.2 Working with services and their actions Changes can be made to the services using the toolbar buttons. The status of each service is shown in the same way as on other screens (a coloured icon). 2.5.1.2.1 PLACING A SERVICE MODULE IN PAUSE MODE It is possible to place a complete Service Module in pause mode by selecting and pressing the “PAUSE” button. This makes the Service Module stop all the jobs it is processing until it is released again.
APPENDIX Dispatcher 2.5.2 Formats This screen enables viewing of all the Service Modules classified by output format, regardless of the amount of devices they support. The services appearing are those that the Service Module has assigned or those for which the destination format is already known. For printing services, the formats could be 10 x 15, 13 x 18, etc.
APPENDIX Dispatcher 3 Dispatcher configuration 3.1 Configuration administration screen Group list ORDERS Setting list AUTO_APPROVE Setting detail TRUE: All orders reaching Dispatcher are automatically approved FALSE: All orders reaching Dispatcher must be approved manually. CHOOSE: Incoming orders are approved or pending approval depending on the source application. Pre-approved orders can be generated automatically in Kiosk depending on whether the client paid for it in that Kiosk.
APPENDIX Dispatcher GARBAGE COLLECTOR Old orders are checked for every 24 hours. The configuration of the following settings determines the action to be taken on orders: Setting list Setting detail MAX TIME DONE ORDERS: (default value 1 day) Frequency of cleaning up of completed orders. Numerical value specified in days. 1-9999: shows how many days orders are saved for. MAX TIME CANCELLED ORDERS: (default value 1 day) Frequency of cleaning up of cancelled orders. Numerical value specified in days.
APPENDIX Dispatcher 4 Special Features of Service Modules 4.1 Print Server The printing service is more complex in a Flexilab system, and the effect of some status changes on the Dispatcher administration interface warrants special attention. Print Server can be configured in various ways. The configuration of the application and the connected printers and their formats may affect the status shown in Dispatcher.
APPENDIX DPS Monitor Revision 2.
CONTENTS 1 GENERAL INFORMATION.......................................................................... 3 2 BACK-UP AND RECOVERY ....................................................................... 6 3 SELECTING APPLICATIONS TO BE RUN .................................................
APPENDIX DPS Monitor 1 General information This module checks the general status of the other programs and manages communications with the DPS server if the software is ONLINE. Its specific functions are: Management of the system activation. Loading all the DPS applications in the correct order when the system is turned on Checking on the general state of DPS applications Opening and closing all the DPS applications Management of communications with the DPS server.
APPENDIX DPS Monitor The applications installed and their current version is identified in the application and version columns. The running column shows if the application is running. The status and error code columns show the status of the devices (which may be ready, warning, critical warning, error, initializing) and a code which identifies the type of error in the device and what is necessary for the technical service to be able to solve the problem.
APPENDIX DPS Monitor IMPORTANT When a USB is inserted in the machine, the parameter of the USB protection assigned for this device will be selected in that configured in the DPSMonitor en in the insertion moment. If the USB protection parameter is changed, must will be extract and insert again the device for apply the new parameter. Reference: Mitsubishi Electric DPS Software is based in technology Copyright © 1995-2006, Oracle. (All rights reserved) for the internal management information.
APPENDIX DPS Monitor 2 Back-up and recovery DPS monitor automatically creates backup copies of critical files of all DPS applications. These are saved in the folder R:\Backups. These files are the databases related to the system configuration (Prices, general configuration, etc.) There are two types of backup copies: Partial back-up All the information on databases and images in remote requests are saved providing that the system is shut down (see section „Shut down‟).
APPENDIX DPS Monitor 3 Selecting applications to be run NOTE Only personnel authorised by the manufacturer can make changes on this screen It is possible to select the applications that will be run when the machine boots up. System performance will increase proportionally to the number of applications disabled. Each application is associated with a series of services and therefore disabling a given service will stop these services from running.
APPENDIX DPS Monitor Regardless of what is selected on this screen, the system has a series of restrictions that will modify this selection subsequently.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer CONTENTS 1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................... 4 1.1 MAIN SCREEN ................................................................................................................. 4 1.1.1 Descriptors ............................................................................................................. 5 1.2 SEARCH PRINTERS SCREEN ................................................................
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer 5.2 WORKING WITH EYE-ONE DEVICE ............................................................................. 26 5.2.1 Eye-One device parts .......................................................................................... 27 5.2.2 Eye-One operation ............................................................................................... 27 5.3 HOW 5.3.1 5.3.1.1 5.3.1.2 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.3.4 TO ADJUST THE PRINTER: IQ MANAGEMENT WIZARD ................................
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer General The DPS PrintServer module performs the instant print function for the DPS system, and releases the system from managing and sending information through the USB bus. Some relevant DPS PrintServer issues: It can find and manage any Mitsubishi printer attached to the system. You can obtain information about its status (out of paper, number of copies remaining, printer door open, printing, etc…) at any time.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer 1.1.1 Descriptors The following functions are available on this screen. Menu Click here for access to different actions and configuration screens. Pause button Switches from “pause” to “play”. The button displays the status being switched to when clicked. Use it to stop and restart the print queue. Search Printers This button explores the ONLINE printer status. Progress panel Shows the job being processed and the printer to which it is being sent. Hide Hides PrintServer.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer The “Printers Control Panel” button gives access to the windows printer printing settings for the printer model CP3800. The “Special Printer Installer” starts the installation process of CP3800 printers. For setting up CP3800 printers refer to the installations documentation. NOTE Some printers cannot give information about the remaining paper, so “999” will be displayed. 1.1.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer 1.1.4 Supported formats CP95XX Series CP9600 Series CP98XX Series CP3020 Series CP3800 Series Plotter Series CP70/70 7 Series A4 - 20X25 - 8X10 X X X X X X A4H - 20X25 - 8X10 X X X X X X LA4 - 20X30 - 8X12 X X X X X X LA4H - 20X30H - 8X12H X X X X X X L - 10X15 - 4X6 X X X LH - 10X15H - 4X6H X X X X X X LHG - 10X15HG - 4X6HG X X X X X X M - 9X13 - 3.5X5 X X X MH - 9X13H - 3.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer L51 - 15X5.1(x2) - 6X2(x2) X X X X X L51HG - 15X5.1(x2)HG - 6X2(x2)HG X X X X X X W55 - 15X5.5(x4) - 6X2.2(x4) X X X X X W55HG - 15X5.5(x4)HG - 6X2.2(x4)HG X X X X X X A5 - 15X20 - 6X8 X X X X X X W10A5 - 10X15(x2)_A5 - 4X6(x2)_A5 X X X X X X W13A5 - 13X18W_A5 - 5X7W_A5 X X X X X X 1 When the printer is an MPU multi-cut formats are not supported. 1.1.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer 1.1.6 Matte overcoat option In the next text box, it is possible to view the relation between different printer models and Matte overcoat. PRINTER MODEL MATTE CP95XX Series X CP9600 Series X CP98XX Series CP3020 Series X CP3800 Series X MPU X Plotter Series X CP70 / CP707 Series (*)NOTE This option is compatible only with printers model MITSUBISHI CP9820DW Series, and format print HG and Superfine quality selected.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer Basic Select Basic and click „Colour Setup‟. The colour components can be fine-tuned separately (R,G,B) or together (Brightness) „Level‟ adjusts the colour saturation „Gamma‟ adjusts the middle tones Each printer can be adjusted individually and can be optimised for colour or for black & white pictures. It‟s also possible to define two more custom optimizations: Custom1 / Custom2. Different profiles can also be saved / loaded.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer ICC Profiles list. With the list on the left, it‟s possible to manage the ICC profiles placed in the DPSPrintServer\ICCs folder. It‟s possible to add new profiles to the list by pressing „Load ICCs‟ and selecting an ICC profile placed in another location. It‟s also possible to delete them from the list by pressing „Delete ICCs‟. Media Type. Each media type can be configured with a different ICC profile. Be sure to configure at least the currently used media type. Quality.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer On the left side are placed all the controls which allow configuring the different adjustments assigned to the printer. On the right side is placed the button to start a new iQ adjustment process. It is highly recommended not to change the configuration of the left side panel. The values are configured automatically when you perform a calibration or profiling process with your printer, and they are only intended for administration or advanced testing purposes.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer Printer Settings Printers are factory-adjusted. However, some working parameters can be adjusted. Access this screen by pressing the Explore button or by selecting Menu > Settings > Printers. If you select a printer and then click on “Parameters” you will be able to change some advanced printer options which can be used to fine tune adjustments or improve print quality. Alias. Change this to improve printer identification. Sharpness. Detail improvement.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer Number of copies near end will generate an incident when reaching the configured number. Save and Exit to apply changes. Exclusive Formats. Activating this option CP9600DW-S will work with its own formats. This helps to avoid CP9600DW-S printing standard 10x15 cm (6x4 inc) or 15x23 cm (6x9 inch) sizes when the printer is attached to a system together with other printers like CP9500DW-S also using that media size.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer Picture automatic adjustments Picture automatic adjustments applies changes to specific parts of the image. It is useful to enhance highlights and shadows, colours, etc. To apply automatic adjustments, a configuration screen accessible from the main screen has been created. Go to Menu - Settings - Picture Automatic Adjustments to open the configuration menu. Each one of the automatic adjustments options can be individually activated or deactivated.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer Print Areas In this section is possible to set the default parameters of real print area and white border White border Limits of printable area Non printable area Choose printer, format and quality Refresh screen Adjustment of printing area Save changes Exit White border adjustment Keep proportions dimensions depending on printer model (and printing quality in some cases).
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer When printers or format are chosen, changes must be saved or cancelled. NOTE If cutting formats are modified (10x15x2 ; 11‟5x15x2) the composition file must be modified for optimal results.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer General settings These parameters control the behaviour of the PrintServer. There are some of them that are general for every printer and others applied only to the MPU Sorter. Please refer to chapter 6 for further information about MPU Sorter unit. Adjust Access this screen by selecting Menu > Settings > Adjust 1.1.9 Balanced This is the default configuration used if no „Balanced‟ mode is specified in the requests sent.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer 1.1.15 Full belt mode This setting only applies to MPU unit, it indicates what is the action that the application must do when a stack has reached the end of the belt. The values can be: STOP: PrintServer will stop printing with MPU till the stack is removed from the belt by the operator (only the stack over the sensor it‟s needed to be removed). MOVE: PrintServer will move the belt so the first stack will fall at belt tray. 1.1.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer Classic colour correction settings This chapter refers to the classic colour corrections. It is highly recommended to use the new iQ Image quality management system (refer to chapter 5) instead classic settings. However, the system is predefined in classic colour correction in order to allow backward compatibility and it is possible to keep using the classic system instead.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer a. In the „Colour Table‟ group in the „Colour‟ drop-down list box, select the „Printer Colour‟ option. Do not use the „Flat‟ colour table. The convention of these names depends on the printer model. b. In the „B/W‟ drop-down list box, always leave the „Printer Colour‟ option selected. c. Set „Noise Reduction‟ to „off‟. d. Set „Sharpness‟ to 4. e. Set „Superfine mode‟ to „off‟. f. Set „Gamma Colour‟ to „Photo‟. g. Set „Mode‟ to „normal‟. 6.
APPENDIX c. d. e. f. g. DPS PrintServer Set „Noise Reduction‟ to „off‟. Set „Sharpness‟ to 4. Set „Superfine mode‟ to „off‟. Set „Gamma Colour‟ to „Photo‟. Set „Mode‟ to „normal‟. 6. Check the „Apply Colour Matching‟ option in the „Colour Matching‟ panel. If you want to use picture files embedded profiles, also check „Use pictures embedded profile‟. 7. Press „ICC Settings…‟ button on the „Printer Settings‟ panel. On list on the left, you have the previously loaded profiles. a.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer CP9500DWS/CP3020DW using CPD files 1. 2. 3. 4. Check that the Colour Correction group has „Advanced‟ option checked. Press the „Set-up‟ button. Load or „draw‟ the CPD curve that you need. Save the new curve if needed and press the „Exit‟ button. 5. Press the „Parameters‟ button on the „Detected Printer list‟ to show the Parameters form. a. In the „Colour Table‟ group, in the „Colour‟ drop-down list box, select the „Printer Colour‟ option. Do not use the „Flat‟ colour table.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer 6. The „Apply ColourMatching‟ option in „Colour Matching‟ panel must be unchecked. CP9500DWS/CP3020DW using ICC profiles 1. 2. 3. 4. Check that the „Advanced‟ option checked in the Colour Correction group. Press the „Set-up‟ button. Check that NO CPD curve is loaded. Flat line must be selected. Press the „Exit‟ button. 5. Press the „Parameters‟ button on the „Detected Printer list‟ to show the parameters form a.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer c. Set „Sharpness‟ to „User‟ and „Manual‟ to 6. d. Set „Gamma Colour‟ to „Photo‟. e. Set „Mode‟ to „normal‟. A FINAL RECOMMENDATION Current ICC profiles are created using the printer's flat colour curves, in order to start with neutral corrections. They are not based in any CPD file. Recommendation: DO NOT MIX Printer Colour curves or CPD files with ICC profiles. Remember that each print size and print speed require different colour profiles.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer Image quality management iQ Image Quality Management or, iQ management, is a new way to adjust and calibrate printers to obtain the best colour reproduction and consistency. The system is based on a wizard that guides the user to calibrate each printer-paper-quality combination. Calibration requires printing some patterns in order to use them during the adjusting process. In order to use the maximum capabilities of the printers, the user should obtain an Eye-One calibrator device.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer Please, do not use front USB connection to connect Eye-One Device. Use any of free system rear USB connections instead. Eye-One device is used by DPS PrintServer for printer calibration and profiling. To do so, several prints with colour patches have to be made. Then they have to be read with the device in order to obtain the required measurements for the printer adjustment. 1.1.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer After printing one or more patterns you will have to read them with the device. Please, repeat the following steps for each printed pattern: 1. Put the printed target on the reading support as shown, attaching it with the upper black plastic support. device must slide freely in and the transparent plastic vertical direction. Make sure not too close to the left process must start on a white 2. Put the Eye-One device on the black plastic slider support as shown.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer How to adjust the printer: iQ management wizard iQ management wizard is the application that will guide you in the printer adjustment process. If you are not satisfied with your printing quality / consistence, please follow the iQ management steps in order to adjust your printers. If you are satisfied with your printing quality and you have an Eye-One device you will be able to get even better quality.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer Then, iQ wizard will be launched. It will guide you until the end of the process. The picture below shows the main elements you can find along the wizard steps. Shortcut buttons. (Only for advanced users) Information area Action area Exit button In the welcome screen you will find information about selected printer, paper and quality. Click „Continue‟ to go to the next step. You will be asked whether you have or not, an Eye-One device.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer 1.1.21 Calibrating the printer There are two ways to calibrate the printers. In case of having the Eye-One calibration kit please proceed with the calibration mode using Eye-One. Otherwise, proceed with visual calibration. 1.1.21.1 Visual Calibration NOTE If you have an Eye-One calibration kit please go to the next chapter 5.3.1.2, which refers to the calibration using an Eye-One.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer For further information follow on-screen instructions. You can repeat the process up to four times to fine-tune the result by clicking “Continue” or, if you are satisfied with the result, you can press “Finish” at any time you want. Then the final screen will appear. Click „Finish‟ again to leave the iQ wizard. You will return to the previous configuration screen. The generated calibration will be applied automatically to the selected printer, paper and quality.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer Quick calibration has to be chosen only if you have performed a full calibration before. Full calibration will provide the best calibration for your printer, but it will require 5 prints in 10x15cm – 4x6 inch. Quick calibration can be done with only 1 print, and it is intended for everyday adjustment, but it is based on a previous full calibration. Quick calibration is only able to correct small deviations, but will work fine on most of the cases.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer You will be able then to see the following screen: NOTE The White Point Calibration is only available with the 9800 series printers. 1 2 Press „Print‟ button (1) to print the white point calibration card. Please, wait for the print to finish. Then press „Next‟ button to continue (2). Now you have to put the printed card on the reading support and read, row by row, as described in the point 5.2.2 Eye-One operation.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer When finished, click „Next‟ button to continue. The following step will be greyscale calibration. You have to click „Print‟ again. Some prints will be made, and then again you will have to push „Next‟ button to continue. You will have to read the printed patches as described in 5.2.2 Eye-One operation point. When you finish reading one print, the page will change automatically. You only have to change the card in the reading support and start again with the following print.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer NOTE Sometimes, depending on the printer model, it can appear the message below. Don‟t care as it is just an informative message. The error may be caused by the fact that the printer is not warmed enough. But this doesn‟t prevent performing a good calibration. Once you have finished reading all the rows of the different pages click „Next‟ button to continue.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer 1.1.22 Printer Profiling You can access this screen from the „ICC Profiling‟ shortcut button on the iQ screen or after calibrating a printer. It is highly recommended to perform a full printer calibration prior to profiling. Printer profiling should only be used for fine tuning and it is not intended for daily adjustment. If you don‟t want to generate a new ICC profile, simply click „Skip‟ button and the wizard will finish. Now we will explain how to generate a new ICC profile.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer The following screen will appear. Press „Start‟ button before starting the reading process. You will have to read the printed patches as described in 5.2.2 Eye-One operation point. When you finish reading one print, the page will change automatically on the screen. You only have to change the card in the reading support and start again with the following print. When finished, click again the right green arrow to continue.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer After generating an ICC profile or skipping the ICC generation step you will find the Final screen. Click „Finish‟ to leave the iQ management wizard and return to configuration screen. The generated calibration and profile will be applied automatically to the selected printer, paper and quality. You only have to press „Close‟ to leave the iQ configuration screen or select another printing quality and start the wizard again.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer 1.1.23 Calibration and profiling the MPU unit The MPU Sorter unity is composed by two printers. To perform a calibration and profiling it is necessary to do it individually to each printer composing the unit. Please, follow the steps described in the chapter 5.3 which refers to the calibration and profiling of printers. Remember that the colour patches are placed on the upper tray. 1.1.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer printing interface. Click „Printer Profiling‟ to continue.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer Print Profiler application will appear, with all options freely configurable. First of all, select the printer type. In case of CP3800 select RGB Dye sub (for Plotter series you should select RGB Printer). Click the blue links on the application in order to obtain more information. Then click the green right arrow to continue to next step „Select Device‟.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer Now select the correct printing size according to installed media (8x10 or 8x12) and click „Ok‟. The following step is selecting the number of patches that we want to print. For optimum results in dye sublimation printers, we recommend 1400 patches, but you can try a lower patch count. Finally, press „Print‟ button in order to obtain the printed patches before the next step. Once printed, click right green arrow to continue with „Read Target‟ step.
APPENDIX PRINTER MODEL DPS PrintServer CALIBRATION PROFILING CP95XX Series CP9600 Series CP98XX Series CP3020 Series X CP3800 Series X (*) MPU Plotter Series X (*) CP70 / CP707 Series (*) For these printers, profiling process requires proper windows driver configuration. For printers not compatible with calibration, only ICC profiling will be enabled on the iQ wizard application.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer Printing Quality optimisation level Minimum When… Calibration Profiling - - Full - …using a new format. Full - …changing the quality. Full - …having a printer with no calibration. Full - Quick - Full Yes …using a new format. Full Yes …changing the quality. Full Yes …having a printer with no calibration. Full Yes Quick - …you consider the printing quality with the default ICC is good enough. …plugging printer. Recommended in …changing cassette.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer 1.1.26 Requirements and compatibility To be able to use the MPU Sorter it‟s mandatory to have an IT5000 with a Flexilab ClickPro software version 2.5.0 or higher. In order to achieve the best results, use an IT5000 HW4 version, or higher, and plug in the MPU Sorter directly with the supplied USB connector. It‟s advised not to use and USB extender.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer 1.1.27 Working as a single printer This working mode is only referred to the orders that are generated locally and printed with the MPU Sorter. To generate and order for the MPU Sorter, choose the option labelled as “Sorter” in the field “Destination” of the Print page in CLICK. Choose the available paper size and quality in MPU Sorter. Then choose the destination MPU. In case of having more the one, both will be listed.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer configuration is applied to every MPU Sorter attached to the system. The fields configurable regarding of the MPU Sorter are the following. 1.1.30 Balanced This setting is ignored by PrintServer when printing with an MPU Sorter. 1.1.31 Sorting This option determines if the MPU Sorter starts printing the first picture or the last one. Ascending: The MPU Sorter will start printing the first picture. Descending: The MPU Sorter will start printing the last picture. 1.1.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer Considerations Printed orders are sent to the belt or to the upper tray depending on the paper size and the priority of the order. The orders with the format L – 10x15 are placed on the belt. The orders with X – 13x18 and W – 15x23 are placed on the upper tray. Moreover, the orders with “Now!” priority appear on the upper tray regardless of the format, as well as the colour patches while calibrating printers.
APPENDIX DPS PrintServer References: Mitsubishi Electric Kiosk&Click software contains portions of imaging code based on proprietary technology copyrighted by Pegasus Imaging Corporation, Tampa, FL. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
APPENDIX CD Burning
CONTENTS 1 CD BURNING .................................................................................................... 3 1.1 2 CD BURNING SETTINGS ................................................................................................ 3 ACTIVITY ...........................................................................................................
1 CD Burning CD Burning is a Service Module. It is for burning images onto a CD/DVD. This CD/DVD can be executed on a computer to show the burned images, with no need to install any application. 1.1 CD Burning settings All the configurable parameters of this Service Module can be viewed by pushing this button. Shop name: This shop name will be shown on the application recorded on the CD/DVD. URL1: Internet address. This address will be shown on the application recorded on the CD/DVD.
o BACKUP: burning of images onto a CD with no application to view them. CD/DVD Writer Speed: the speed at which burning takes place can be selected. MAX defines the maximum speed regardless of the burner model. If errors have taken place during several burning sessions, we advise selecting 8x as the burning speed. 2 Activity Shows the current state of the service module.
APPENDIX DPSLab
APPENDIX DPSLab CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 3 1.1 2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................... 4 1.1.1 Processing ............................................................................................................. 5 1.1.2 Sending jobs ...........................................................................................
APPENDIX DPSLab 1 Introduction DPSLab is one of the applications in the Flexilab Service Module interface (the new comprehensive system for processing orders). It is responsible for processing and redirecting print orders which are not for direct printing (INSTANT PRINT) in the MITSUBISHI sublimation printers. Examples of application: printing on plotters or minilabs installed in the actual establishment (sending by LAN) or even printing in remote laboratories using the internet-based FTP protocol.
APPENDIX DPSLab 1.1 System overview The DPSLAB service module is comprised of the following elements: Components Description Orders, Order 0001, Each of the orders sent to laboratories Order 0002, Order N They can be based in a traditional system, by using files and folders, or using special communication protocols (Webservices, TCP/IP…) as well. DPSLab The application discussed in this document. Protocols, Protocol A, The protocols can adapt to the specific way of work of each laboratory.
APPENDIX DPSLab The execution of jobs is divided into 2 different parts: processing and sending (transfer). Everyone of them is executed separately. Every job arriving will go through this workflow: processing and transfer. Once a queued job is processed, it‟s queued again waiting for the transfer step. DPSLab can manage the execution of several jobs at the same time as follows: It can manage one process and send several jobs simulataneously. But it can only process one order at the same time.
APPENDIX DPSLab If you do not wish to changes the image size (in local area network connections, where file size may be very high, without reducing the efficiency of sending), and you wish the target machine to do this, OPTSIZEDISK will be increased to a sufficiently high value to prevent processing. For example, 100000 (in bytes, 100Mbyte). Another way of working is to adapt the image to the exact dimensions of the print size of the target machine.
APPENDIX DPSLab The services in "error" status in DISPATCHER must be relaunched manually by the operator, and the DPSLab module will treat them as if it were processing them for the first time, beginning from zero with each one of them.
APPENDIX DPSLab 2.2 Uninstallation process During installation, the file „Uninstall_DPSLAB-X.X.X.exe‟ is generated in the installation directory. Clicking twice on it begins the DPSLab uninstallation process. This is followed by a series of very intuitive screens which act as a guide during the process: 1. The initial screen proposes uninstalling the programme from the folder where it was installed. Click on „Uninstall‟ to begin the process. 2. Details of the process are shown while it is taking place. 3.
APPENDIX DPSLab 3 Configuration This section explains the application's configuration settings. DPSLAB enables orders for printing photos and/or other services to be sent to third party laboratories. The operational mode of DPSLab is organised by services. These consist of a combination of the protocol configuration for sending orders, the method for sending orders to electronic systems in the laboratory, the description of the Service itself and how it operates.
APPENDIX DPSLab The only free services today are the ones related to the MIT_PBM_100 protocol. The settings area is totally protected only with the passwords method. The supervisor must change the default password, that is empty by default. 3.1 Access to the configuration screen. There are two ways of accessing the configuration screen: From the DPSLAB main screen: the Settings button. From the context menu of the DPSLAB application: o The DPSLab icon appears on the operations taskbar.
APPENDIX DPSLab This screen shows the current configuration. IMPORTANT The configuration can only be modified when DPSLAB stops. To stop it, click on "Stop" in the contextual menu, or pause the Service Module at Dispatcher. 3.2 The configuration screen The configuration screen is divided into 2 sections or tabs: General Config: General application settings. Services: In this section the services to be published and which allow access by third party laboratories are created and configured. 3.2.1.
APPENDIX DPSLab The settings are: CD Burn: This setting is applied to CD burning. o Speed: CD burning speed. o Buffer underrun: If the recorder has this feature, the recording is protected against instensive use of the CPU by another application. It is advisable to always leave this option activated.
APPENDIX DPSLab The add service button behaves differently depending on whether there are services already configured or not. If there is no service configured it creates an empty service, without a protocol or sending mode.
APPENDIX DPSLab 3.2.1.3 SERVICE The "SERVICE" section a service tab specifies a series of properties of the service. The following fields are to be filled in: ID: Unique service identifier. Default language: Specifies the language of the descriptions. Title: Summarised description of the service. Description: Detailed description of the service. 3.2.1.4 WORKING The “WORKING” section a service tab specifies a series of properties on how de service may be work.
APPENDIX DPSLab 3.2.1.5 PROTOCOL This section is used to configure how the information to be sent to a destination (local or remote) will be generated, how images are processed, how part of the protocol behaves, the media supported by the protocol and even what information may be prompted of the user. The following screen shows the complete design of the configuration of protocol data.
APPENDIX DPSLab Horizontal – The protocol requires all the photos to be in a horizontal position. If any are not, they will be rotated. Vertical – The protocol requires all the photos to be in a vertical position. If any are not, they will be rotated. o o o Only JPG: If this box is checked the protocol only accepts image files in JPG format. If not, it accepts all the formats specified in the "others" field.
APPENDIX DPSLab General o Multiformat: This shows whether the protocol can handle transfers of orders with more than one format type (10 x 15 and 13 x 18, for example). TRUE - The protocol accepts orders with more than one type of print format. FALSE - The protocol only accepts one format per order. o Unicode: This shows whether the protocol accepts Unicode (texts in a non-Latin alphabet) both in the various texts it handles and the in image and directory names which it works with.
APPENDIX DPSLab 3.2.1.9 Formats The formats tab contains a control in the form of a table which enables all the formats data to be edited, the existing ones to be deleted and other new ones to be added. The rest of columns: The "delete" button enables the selected row to be deleted. The "add" button enables more formats to be added to the end of the list. It is not possible to add a new format if one if half specified. The fields are as follows: K.
APPENDIX DPSLab K. OPER ALIAS – The operator internal alias identifier of DPSLab for the format (in CM). K. INCH OPER ALIAS – The operator internal alias identifier of DPSLab for the format (in INCHES). LAB. PRODUCT ID – Identifier of the laboratory for the format. LAB. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION– Description of the format by the laboratory. WIDTH – Width of the format in pixels. HEIGHT - Height of the format in pixels DPIs – The recommended DPIS for the format.
APPENDIX FTP – Enables sending to an FTP server (File Transfer Protocol) to be specified Self - In this case the protocol software establishes its own sending mode. DPSLab Of the four modes only LAN and FTP require additional settings: FTP HOST: IP or name of the HOST of the FTP server where the orders are sent. PORT: The port through which the FTP service is active on the server. This is usually 21.
APPENDIX DPSLab 3.2.1.12 Published Information Of all the information that is configured for each one of the services, there is a part that is published in the core Flexilab system so that it will be available to the rest of the applications. The following information is published: SERVICE Section: The ID, Title, TICKET INFO and DESCRIPTION are published.
APPENDIX DPSLab the services configuration tab has a button called „Internationalization‟ enabling the texts in the configuration which end users, e.g. asks, description of services, descriptions of formats, etc. to be edited. DPSLab has a specialist screen presenting the user with all the texts liable for translation in table data form. The top left box shows what is being edited (SERVICE) and the identifier of the element (ID of the service).
APPENDIX DPSLab The keys identifying the texts are organised hierarchically. The GROUP column shows to which large group the texts included in it belong: ASKS, FORMATS, SERVICE, etc. The VAR / ID / ALIAS column shows to which subgroup among the elements of GROUP the texts belong, i.e.: CUSTOMERTYPE, NAME, TELEPHONE, etc . The FIELD column shows which elements of the previous subgroup are translated.
APPENDIX DPSLab Select the services to be exported and then push the „Export Checked Services‟ button. A "Save as" dialogue will open and saving the file as ServicesExported.sed will be suggested. The name can be changed but doing so is not recommended. When "save" is pressed, the services will be exported and the screen closes automatically. 3.4.1.2 Import The "import" button on the "settings" screen accesses the import screen. There is a button for selecting the .sed file to be imported.
APPENDIX DPSLab NOTE Final importation replaces all the current "settings" services for imported ones. If "settings” is cancelled without saving, the original configuration is maintained. If there is any service with a non-OK status, the reason will appear in the "Status" text panel on the right of the screen, when clicked. Some of the reasons which may cause a service to be in a non-OK status e.g. the protocol it uses is not installed, can be solved at the time.
APPENDIX DPSLab 4 Installation and configuration of the MIT_GEN_200 protocol 4.1 Introduction to the protocol The MIT_GEN_200 Protocol enables the DPSLAB system to send printing requests for photos to the Mitsubishi Labs using the MITSUBISHI PROTOCOL V2.0. protocol. 4.2 Specific characteristics of the protocol As a protocol of the DPS system, its main characteristics are: It accepts UNICODE. It accepts images in any position.
APPENDIX DPSLab 4.4.1.1 General Field Value Unicode TRUE Compression 0 Type of format adjust Max. Size Factor Max. Size Factor 1.2 Opt.
APPENDIX DPSLab 4.4.1.2 Specifics Key Value Description and values COPIESMODE 0 This setting shows how the number of copies per image is identified. 0 – by the name of the format folders 1 – by the name of the images. RENDERORDER FALSE Specifies whether the image „RenderOrder.jpg‟ is generated. This is a summary of the contents of the order in image format. Possible values: TRUE – RenderOrder.jpg. is generated. FALSE – The image RenderOrder.jpg is not generated.
APPENDIX DPSLab TRUE – The convention of 8 characters is used. FALSE - All the files HAVE their complete name. The value TRUE will disable communication with any Mitsubishi CLICK PRO 1.0 or SUPERIOR terminal. The name of images provided by the client does not change. DEFAULT_FORMAT 0000 The lab product id of the format that is applied when there is not matching from de format arrived in an order and the format list of the service.
APPENDIX DPSLab Key Value Description and values OPERATOR_INFO_0.DESCRIPTION Shop_ID Shop identifier OPERATOR_INFO_0.DEFAULT_VALUE OPERATOR_INFO_1.DESCRIPTION Value which identifies the shop (response to the previous description) Shop_City OPERATOR_INFO_1.DEFAULT_VALUE Name of the city where the shop is located. The city (response previous description) to the OPERATOR_INFO_2.DESCRIPTION SendTo Information on who to send the order to OPERATOR_INFO_2.
APPENDIX DPSLab 5 Installation and configuration of the MIT_PBM_100 service 5.1 Introduction to the service MIT_PBM_100 and protocol MIT_PBM_100 The MIT_PBM_100 service is a preconfigured and protected service for enable the Dispatcher system to send orders to the PocketBook machine PBM, it install also the protocol MIT_PBM_100 which communicates with the PBM machine. 5.2 Specific characteristics of Service MIT_PBM_100 It uses MIT_PBM_100 protocol to communicate with PBM machine.
APPENDIX DPSLab 5.5 Configuration This section describes the default settings specified for the service and the protocol configuration. 5.5.1.1 Service The general information of the service can not be edited. Working information is configured for Batch Executing and infinite retries. If an order can not be processed in no way you can pause (delete) from Dispatcher Admin. 5.5.1.2 Protocol 5.5.1.3 General Field Value Unicode FALSE Compression 0 Type of format adjust Max. Size Factor Max.
APPENDIX DPSLab 5.5.1.4 Specifics Key Value Description and values PRINT_MEE_LOGO TRUE Indicates whether to print the Mitsubishi Logo in back. PRINT_SHOP_LOGO TRUE Indicates whether to print the Shop Logo in back. By default the Shop Logo is KiskGifts Logo. See Others tab for change that. PBM_IP 192.168.0.50 IP of the production machine of Pocket Books. This is the default installation IP of machine. See it installation instructions.
APPENDIX DPSLab Key Value Description and values COVER.SHOP_LOGO KioskGiftsLogo.png Absolute path to an image representative of Shop. By default it is the KioskGifts logo installed in DPSLAB.
APPENDIX DPSLab 6 Practical Cases Examples of configuration and use of the DPSLab module. Some examples and the most important parameters to be configured for each case are described below. The details on special connections to minilab or remote laboratory are not explained in detail, in which the characteristics of printing sizes and specific communication protocol parameters other than the "MITSUBISHI LAB protocol" must also be edited.
APPENDIX DPSLab The "Type" in "Image Processing" should be left as "MaxSizeFactor". "COMPATIBLE EXTENSIONS". Uncheck "Only JPG", and make sure that the extensions compatible with the laboratory appear in the "Compatible Extensions" list.If the laboratory prefers only JPG, check "Only JPG". SENDING METHOD = DELIVERY.
