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- Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 1
PrintNET Client Version A1 - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 2
PrintNET Client No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission. 2011. - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 3
PrintNET - Introduction ...5 Supported Web Browsers...6 Internet Explore 6.x - 8.x Settings...6 Installing PrintNET - Flash Upload...7 Main Screen ...9 Key Functions ...11 User Login ...11 Administration ...11 Printer Configuration...11 IPS Mailbox Management ...11 Printer Queue Management...12 - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 4
...27 Force Size ...27 Enlarge / Reduce ...28 Job Accounting - Unified Accounting ...29 Requester ...29 Description ...29 Distribution ...29 Submit ...30 Multiple Printers ...30 Job Accounting - Unified Accounting ...31 Unified Accounting ...31 Users/Requesters...31 Job Number...31 Description ...32 - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 5
Configuration ...33 Job Ticket E-mail ...33 Printer Status Message...34 Monthly Meter Report ...34 Service Interval ...35 Web App Printing - 47 Scan to Print...47 Scanning to Mailbox Queue ...48 Printer Configuration...49 Basic Configuration...49 Wire Cleaning...50 Advanced Configuration - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 6
PrintNET Client Unselect All ...55 Add Files to Current Job...55 Download ...55 Download As .ZIP ...55 Empty Mailbox ...55 Add a Mailbox ...55 Adding SMB Mailboxes...56 Adding FTP Mailbox Location ...56 Delete a mailbox ...57 Printer Queue Management ...57 Edit Job...58 Historical Queue ...59 Edit - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 7
functions within PrintNET are included with the purchase of the system network printing key code. PrintNET is a browser independent upload module that allows users to select up to 2GB of print image data to create a print job. Features: x A cross-platform solution to submit print jobs with total - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 8
PrintNET Client Supported Web Browsers On Microsoft Windows platform - Internet Explorer 6.0-8.x, Mozilla Firefox 2.0-3.x, Google Chrome, Apple Safari, & Opera. Linux/UNIX/MAC OSX -Mozilla Firefox 2.0-3.x, Apple Safari, Opera Note: - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 9
package to the printer (IPS). Your system should be installed, powered on and connected to your LAN with an IPS address pre-assigned. 1. Download the PrintNET Flash Upload from the App Store. 2. Extract the upload from the .zip file to your local drive ( the ZIP file includes the User Guide and the - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 10
, simply enter the IP address of the printer to launch PrintNET. And then click on the "Printer Config" page. 5. Enter the "admin" user name and password. (contact your local administrator for credentials for the system or reference the system's user guide) 6. Scroll down the web page until "Upload - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 11
Main Screen PrintNET Client Note: When connected to a Color System the Color Options selection will appear. - 9 - - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 12
the printer job queue When connected to a Color system allows the management of the color option. Recall Printed Jobs from historical queue (if enabled) Operator Guides / IPS Client Software Downloads Create a New Print Job Add Files From Local PC or Network Resource Configure Job Default Parameters - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 13
prompt must be configured as "Required" from the pull down list. The default user name for accessing the Administrative account is: admin The default password for accessing the Administrative account is: Printer Configuration NOTE: Undesired output might occur if settings are changed. This section - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 14
Historical Queue are defined in PrintNET Configuration. Information/Help The Info/Help will take a user to the page where User Manuals can be downloaded and printed if necessary. Within the Info/Help section users may also download the current versions of software associated with the Printer. - 12 - - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 15
the set by browsing the local PC or network resource 4. Click printer icon to submit a print New Job Begins a new Print Job Add Files Users may add files to the job by selecting the Add Files button. This will allow a user to browse available locations on the local PC, network or removable media - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 16
PrintNET Client Image Viewing - Monochrome Systems Once files have been uploaded, a user can view the selected files prior to printing. This process is done by clicking on the view icon next to the file name. Using the - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 17
done by clicking on the view icon next to the file name. PrintNET Client Once a file has been selected it will appear in the viewer. Users can now scroll through all of the files in the job by clicking the Left/Right arrows in the upper left corner of the viewing - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 18
allows for the selection of a specific page or page range from multipage .pdf & .dwf files. User has the ability to print all pages or specific pages in a multipage PDF or DWF file. Multipage files are auto detected. User can select the desired page number to be printed. If desired select the - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 19
allows for setting print job parameters as files are selected and added to the print job set. These preferences become the "default" for that print submission and can be edited individually. It is also possible to change printing preferences for files that are added to the print - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 20
a specific file or to multiple files within a job set. This is done by selecting the file (or files) desired right click and selecting properties. User is able to make changes regarding the Pen Table, Stamps, Fold, Output Rotation and Force Size settings. These changes will then be applied to those - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 21
ability to create a custom job with complete control over the preferences of each file to be printed. Users have the ability to change the Pen Table, Stamp, Fold Parameters, Output Rotation, Force Size/Enlarge reduce settings and Number of copies for each file - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 22
recall the last submitted job. This function preserves all printing parameters. Icon appears after job submittal. Save Job When logged on as a standard user, select this option to save the current print job along with the printing parameters. If logged on as an administrator, the administrator may - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 23
be selected from the Pen Table drop down list. Modify Pens This feature will allow a user the ability to Modify or Create new Pen tables to. Modification of settings for vector customer's file "Use Colors" is the default setting. When "Use Colors" is active the "Force Pens" area is inactive. - 21 - - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 24
in the file. Line Width Compensation This allows addition and subtraction of pixels from the overall width of all vector lines. Vector Line Dither Pattern Users have 2 choices of vector line dither patterns. This will alter the appearance of vector grayscale in different ways. HP-RTL Photo Mode When - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 25
PrintNET Client Line Merge This enables the user to merge lines of different shades. When not applied the layers within the plot and applied directly to the job when a Folder is present. Digital Image Stamp Selection Users can create and apply an available stamp scheme to printed documents. - 23 - - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 26
PrintNET Client Modify Stamp This feature will allow a user the ability to Modify or Create new Stamp, Watermark or Overlay to be used in the software. These stamps can be either Text, Graphics or - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 27
Stamp Schemes - Color Systems PrintNET Client Font Color From within the Stamp screen users have the ability to choose a Font Color for the stamp being created. Font Color can be select from: x Black x Cyan x Magenta x Yellow x Red x Green x Blue - 25 - - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 28
(counter clockwise) the text portion of their stamp in 45° increments. "Font" will allow the user to select from available fonts. Graphic (Monochrome Printers Only) By selecting the Use Graphic check box the user has the ability to Upload an image that can be used to create a Graphic based stamp - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 29
Invert: This option displays the stamp on top of the image. Colors are inverted where the data intersects. Screening - Monochrome Systems This allows the user to define the screen level (shading) of the stamp using pre-set screening percentages. Modify Output Size Force Size This feature will allow - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 30
Image Rotation: Rotate images from 0-270 degrees When setting up the desired scheme is complete, choose the Save As button and it will prompt the user for a scheme name. Select Submit and this new scheme will be added to the list of available schemes to choose from on the main menu - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 31
PrintNET Client Job Accounting - Unified Accounting Requester Requester - This is a field which can be used for accounting. Information entered is applied to the Job and Print Logs. Description Description - This is a field which can be used for accounting. Information entered is applied to the Job - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 32
selected print files and job information to the host PC for printing. Multiple Printers If multiple printers are available and have been added (See Printer in Administration section) a menu will pop up allowing the user to choose from the available printers to dispatch the job. This can be useful if - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 33
Administration Job Accounting - Unified Accounting Unified Accounting Administrative user may turn on/off the use of Unified Accounting for Request Client software and the Windows driver. Users/Requesters Used to create new users with and passwords J o b Number Used to create new Job Numbers and - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 34
time there is a utility on the Software and Operation Guide CD called Unified Accounting Tool. Please reference the CD for this. Prompt Setup for Accounting Data To turn on/off specific settings that a User must follow in order submit a print job. Printers Set up the ability to send print jobs to - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 35
Ticket E-mail Once the SMTP information is setup and confirmed this section can be filled out as to what notification will be sent to the user about the job submitted. By right clicking in the open white body area, a menu with available macros will appear. - 33 - - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 36
as to what notification will be sent to the desired people regarding status or instances that may occur on the Printer Such as Printer Out of Toner, Printer Out of Paper and Printer Jams. By right clicking in the open white area a menu with available macros will appear. Monthly Meter Report Once the - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 37
. By right clicking in the open white area a menu with available macros will appear. Service Interval Service Providers may configure the Service Interval to be automatically notified when the Printer is due for scheduled maintenance. Up to 10 destination email addresses (Semi colon separated) may - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 38
name to be checked for files to print. Default is 'Inbox'. x Username - User Name used on the e-mail account for authentication. x Password - Password used on the e-mail account for authentication. x Confirm Password - Used to confirm the entered password for the e-mail account. x Check for new - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 39
(ex. 2) x Media - Represents the media to be printed on (ex. Bond) x Zoom - Represents the percentage the file is to be printed at (ex. 50) x Default Delivery Mode o Move to IPS Mailbox(Hold) - Deposits the files into the specified Mailbox to be held until either retrieved or printed o Create Job - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 40
Mail, Google Mail) 2. Enter the e-mail address of the Printer (This is the Email address assigned to the printer by the I/T Admin) Note: the E-mail shown in the to the sender indicating that the file has been received or printed. Users may want to add themselves in the CC area of the e-mail so - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 41
Web App. Allows for the user to simply send files for printing without the need for the installation of any special drivers. With the E-mail Plug , Google Mail) 2. Enter the e-mail address of the Printer (This is the Email address assigned to the printer by the I/T Admin) Note: the E-mail shown in - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 42
-To-Print functionality of the software or retrieved via Request or PrintNet. x Click the "File-to-Print" button to print files stored locally on the printer. This includes Local Mailboxes and other folders on the hard drive. x Browse to the destination and select the file or files you want to print - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 43
Size - Set by Actual Image (this is not changeable) o Output Size - Select from available sizes or enter manually o Printer - Select from drop down of available printers o Media - Select from drop down of calibrated medias o Brightness - Adjust brightness as necessary Note: All of these options - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 44
Misc Tab Selecting the Misc Tab allows the user to preview the file to be printer prior to printing it. PrintNET Client RIP Preview Scan Preview allows the user to see the file prior to sending it to the printer. When RIP preview is selected the original will be scanned and then a preview will be - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 45
selected, and if Ok is clicked at this point, only this area will be scanned Note: In both methods once the size is selected the user has the ability to drag the box around on the screen to set the position. - 43 - - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 46
Paneling Tab Paneling will allow the user to create output that would be too big for the printer to print under normal conditions. For example if the desired output is to be 108"x72" wide this can be achieved by using paneling. In this example we have a 36"x24" original that will be paneled - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 47
files that have already been scanned into a Mailbox in the IPS. The user will be able to see all current Mailboxes, and select files that are present in that Mailbox for download. The desired files may also be downloaded to a .ZIP file for easy portability. This can be done by Selecting the IPS - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 48
PrintNET Client 3. Click on the mailbox (folder) that contains the images sent via e-mail to the printer. 4. Right Click with the mouse to "Transfer Current Scan Directory" 5. A screen will appear to allow the Mailbox directory to copy scanned files to local drives - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 49
PrintNET Client Cloud Scanning Cloud Scanning will allow a user to send files from their valid E-mail application directly to a printer to automatically print out or go directly into a mailbox for printing later or so they can be transferred to a desired location. Steps for Cloud Scanning - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 50
set to, just an example of what could be created for this functionality to work) 3. Enter the e-mail address of the Printer (This is the Email address assigned to the printer by the I/T Admin) 4. Enter the Subject - This can be something simple 5. Or any of the Key words that will allow a specific - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 51
, key operators and service personnel to configure parameters for the printer. P r i n t e r Name: Type a descriptive name for the device. Useful if more than one of the same printer exists in the facility. Copy Density Value: Configures the density of the printer toner output from Dark to - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 52
(in or mm) calculates the number of images to reprint based on the value set. (e.g. If 48 inches is set and a user is printing 36x48 sheets, the printer would reprint 1 image based on this setting). Reprint Jam Copies will automatically reprint a specified number of images. Jam Reprint Prompt when - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 53
to the user the selected media from the IPS touch screen. Monochrome PDF Processing: Select output dither mode based on image type (line, line/photo, mixed, etc). Min Feature Size ensures that the finest detail can be output to the printer. Other: x Min Cut Length - instructs the printer to cut - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 54
PrintNET Client Monochrome HPGL Processing: x HPGL Min Line weight - Minimum line thickness that may be printed. If line specified is thinner than configured setting, line thickness will be increased. x HPGL Min Grayscale - Minimum shade of gray that may be printed. If fill area shade is less than - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 55
PrintNET Client Folder Configuration If a folder is available the folder configuration settings will allow an Administrator to set up desired folder packets. Note: This is should only be done by a technician trained on folder setup. - 53 - - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 56
be able to see all current Mailboxes, and select files that are present in that Mailbox for download. The desired files may also be downloaded to a .ZIP file for easy portability. Administrative users may create, modify, and delete IPS mailboxes, SMB mailboxes and FTP mailboxes This can be done by - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 57
the current Mailbox. Add Files to Current Job Allows a user to add additional files to a currently selected job to be printed. Download Allows a user to download all tagged files to a location of their choice. Download As .ZIP Allows a user to download as a .zip file all tagged files to a location - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 58
PrintNET Client Adding SMB Mailboxes Administrators now have the ability to configure SMB scanning destinations directly from PrintNET. Select "SMB" from the list of available tabs to display configuration parameters Once an SMB destination is configured, it will be displayed in the list of - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 59
PrintNET Client Delete a mailbox This will allow a user the ability to delete a Mailbox (and all of its contents) on the IPS without having to be in front of the IPS itself. Printer Queue Management The Printer Queue can be managed by an Administrator and allows the administrator to see where jobs - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 60
PrintNET Client Edit Job From within the Printer Queue the selected job can be reprinted as is or edited by "Right Clicking" on the desired job and selecting "Edit Job Ticket" and then selecting the desired available option. - 58 - - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 61
or edited by "Right Clicking" on the desired job and selecting "Edit Job Ticket" This will bring up the following window that will allow the user to edit the Number of Copies desired and also to change the Media selection if necessary. - 59 - - Kyocera TASKalfa 2420w | TASKalfa 2420w PrintNet Client Operation Guide - Page 62
PrintNET Client Information / Help The Info/Help will take a user to the page where User Manuals can be downloaded and printed if necessary. Within the Info/Help section users may also download the current versions of software associated with the Printer. - 60 -
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PrintNET Client