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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 your workflow for a quick turnaround.#

  1. Access Settings > Fulfillment > Print Server.# On the right panel, the following options are available:
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  • Print Server hotfolder: The folder path where Print Server picks up the orders for processing. The default setting is C:\APM_TRANSFER\orders\local, and this path normally should not be changed.
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  • Start the Print Server automatically: Check the box to start the Print Server automatically when an order is sent to print.
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  • Fit photos to paper: Check the box to shrink photos to fit to the paper option (images shot at 4x5.33 printed on 4x6 will exhibit white borders on two sides as the image is "fit-in" to the print size).
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  • APM Setup Wizard: Click on the APM Setup Wizard button to open the Setup Wizard application. This is used to access, configure, and setup your printer interfaces to your minilabs, dye sublimination printers, hotfolders, etc.
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    **Note: For additional information on configuring the Setup Wizard for your particular printer interface, please see the Printer Interface Guide

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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, puzzles 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.

  1. Access Settings > Fulfillment > EQ Gifting.
  2. On the right panel, you can adjust the following:*
    Drop location: The folder path to use for printing EQ Gifting orders.To process orders using this fulfillment type, simply select to Print the order as you would for any standard print order.

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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.

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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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  1. Access Settings > Fulfillment > Disk Maker.
    # On the right panel, the following options are available:
  • Include the contents of this directory when creating a disk: By default, the Photo Finale desktop viewing software is included on the Image CD. You can designate another application or add any other additional content to an Image CD order by either changing the content in theC:\APM_FOLDERS\PhotoFinale folder or modifying the folder path to that of the alternate data you wish to include on the disc.
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  1. 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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Configuring Back Lab Burner:

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  1. Access Settings > Fulfillment > Back Lab Burner.
  2. On the right panel, the following options are available:
    • Enable Back Lab Burner: Check this box to enable Back Lab Burner.
    • Temporary Drop Location: The temporary folder used during the burning process. (Normally left as default)
    • Products for Back Lab Burner fulfillment: Lists all products that Back Lab Burner can fulfill. Items will need to be checked off to process properly. If a media type is not displayed in the list, you will first need to enable it in the Product Catalog > All Products > Media Products section of Store Management.
    • Drive: If you have multiple CD/DVD drives installed, select the drive that you would like to use to burn the Image CDs and DVDs.
    • Default DVD Cinema Options: These options are used for DVD Cinema products offered online. (Normally left as default)
    • Title: Title that is displayed at the beginning of the DVD Slideshow. (Normally left as default)
    • Menu Theme: Background theme displayed on the Menu screen. (Normally left as default)
    • Music: Background music played throughout the slideshow. (Normally left as default)
    • Style: Transition style to be used between each photo display. (Normally left as default)
    • Frame: Decorative frame that appears on-screen around the photos.(Normally left as default)
  3. After making the necessary changes, press Apply Changes or Save and exit.

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