NOTE: This documentation relates to an earlier version of the APM / Lab 50 software.

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To configure the APM or Lab 50 software for D-workflow, make sure a keyboard and mouse are attached then:

Sending orders straight from the kiosk (Print Server):

  1. Press the bottom, left corner of the intro screen.
  2. Enter the passcode (default is 1234).
  3. Select the Setup Wizard.

Using Lab 50 installed on a separate computer:

  1. Click on the Settings tab in Lab 50.
  2. Select the Fulfillment option on the left side of the screen to expand it.
  3. Select Print Server.
  4. Press the Setup Wizard button, and the Setup Wizard will launch.

Once you have the Setup Wizard open:

  1. Click on Printer Configuration.
  2. Select the Add Printer option.
  3. In the menu at the right, select Agfa D-Workflow Interface.
  4. In the Printer Name field, enter "DWF", or any name you wish to use.
  5. Click the Add button.
  6. Click on the newly created Agfa D-Workflow option in the top, left corner to display the options for this interface.

Setup Wizard Printer Configuration Screen

Agfa D-Workflow Options:

D-Workflow - General Settings

  • DB45 Path: This setting should not be changed. This contains the path for the necessary D-Workflow folder/file structure to interface with D-Workflow properly. (Default is C:\APM_FOLDERS\agfa_db)
  • Debug Mode: If after changing all of the settings, the D-Workflow interface does not work, come back into this screen and set Debug Mode to True. (Default is False.)
  • Dealer Name: This is set in the pfdf file for the printer. This field should not be changed.
  • Dealer Number: This setting is not used.
  • dWorkflow Host: This needs to be set to the same IP address as the D-Workflow machine. (Default is 127.0.0.1 which is assuming that the D-Workflow is running on the local machine).
  • Machine ID: This variable should be unique from other devices connecting to D-Workflow, including other APMs. The default value is 10.

**Note: If you choose another ID, it must also be configured and authorized in the D-Workflow software.

  • Machine Type: 122= Connection Kit in Agfa Terminology. This option should remain unchanged.
  • Operator Name: This field will show up in the D-Workflow software.
  • Operator Number: This setting is not used.
  • Connection Port: This should remain unchanged. The default is 5001. This port must be properly configured or opened for D-Workflow.
  • Purge complete orders: This should be set to True if deleting orders from the queue after they are processed by D-Workflow is desired. The default value is False.
  • Back print template: This setting is used to specify the information that needs to be collected from the order data file and printed on the back of each print. The default is %ORDER%%ITEM%(%PRODUCT% %FINISH%)%QTY%.

The following is a list of available, case-sensitive parameters that may be used:

  • %ORDER% - Order Number
  • %PRODUCT% - Product Name
  • %PROD_ID% - Product ID
  • %FINISH% - Finish option (glossy/matte)
  • %QTY% - Quantity
  • %ORIG_FN% - Original File Name
  • %ITEM% - Item Index
  • %YEAR% - Current 4 digit year
  • %MONTH% - Current 2 digit month
  • %DAY% - Current 2 digit day
  • %FNAME% - Customer first name
  • %LNAME% - Customer last name
  • %PHONE% - Customer phone number
  • Glossy Surface: The default value is 4. Please leave this setting as is.
  • Matte Surface: The default value is 2. Please leave this setting as is.
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