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The Print Server is the backend application to convert orders into the format used for one or more different interfaces for printing. It supports many common minilab printer interfaces, such as Noritsu DPOF, and Fuji PIC, and can help automate helpautomate your workflow for a quick turnaround.# Access Settings > Fulfillment > Print Server. # On the right panel, the following options are available:
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The option to process orders in EQ Gifting mode is intended for use on order types containing products that are produced in-house such as photo mugs or t-shirts. When products are specified for this type of fulfillment, they will be output to the specified location along with an order information file.
To process orders using this fulfillment type, simply select to Print the order as you would for any standard print order. |
Printing Via Output Folder (Web Orders Only)
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The Output Folder works similarly to the HotFolder Printer Interface used by the Print Server, with the exception that orders are processed directly through Lab 50.
- Access Settings > Fulfillment > Output Folder.
- On the right panel, the following options are available:
- Output orders to this location: The folder path to use as the destination folder for the orders. This may be a local folder on the same hard drive as the installation of Lab 50, a secondary drive, or a network drive.
- **Note: If a network drive is used as the destination path, ensure there is adequate disk space and the correct permissions are set for Lab 50 to write and modify the images from the order.
- Output orders automatically: Check the box to process the orders automatically once they are received.
**Note: Only products that are assigned to print via the Output Folder will be processed automatically.
- Output photos: Check the box to enable the Output Folder option. Next, you can specify the folder naming scheme that will be used to place image files into subfolders using the following settings:
- Apply templates: By checking this option, the template is automatically rendered with the photo if it is a template based product.
- Format image filenames: Use the supported macros listed below to format the image filenames.
- To add a macro to the Filename format string, simply double click on the macro that you want to insert. An example of the formatted filename string is displayed when you insert or remove a macro.
- Use subfolders: This creates a separate folder for each order.
- Use the supported macros list below to format the subfolder name. Double-click to insert and display within the subfolder name format.
4. After making the necessary changes, press Apply Changes or Save and exit.
Disk Maker and Back Lab Burner
Disk Maker is the legacy built-in burning tool used to create Image CDs. Back Lab Burner is an upgraded version of the Disk Maker which can burn both Image CDs and DVD Cinemas as ordered at the kiosk. Completing a DVD order at Lab 50 frees up the kiosk allowing the next customer to place their order.
**Note: Back Lab Burner requires installation of the Back Lab Burner software on the same machine as Lab 50.
Configuring Disk Maker:
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3. After making the necessary changes, press Apply Changes or Save and exit. Configuring Back Lab Burner for Burning Image CDs and DVDs:
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- Access Settings > Fulfillment > Back Lab Burner.
- On the right panel, the following options are available:
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