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PFK v1.3 1.16 introduced two new service modes, both designed to speed up local ordering/printing by keep images local and only transferring the order data to the cloud (myLab). 

You will find these choices in myLab > Store Management > PF Kiosk > Settings

Express Routing

  • Kiosk orders are immediately released and printed using a directly-attached printer connected to the kiosk, such as a dye-sub.
  • Only order metadata (no photos) will be seen in myLab, Print 50 and Lab 50.
  • Images are not saved in the cloud and will not be viewable via myLab.
  • Ideal for a while-you-wait service.

How to set up Express Routing on PF Kiosk

Note: if you want to exclude the products you use for express from your website/full-menu, just add those same tags to the "exclude" section of your "full menu" fulfillment setup.

Local Routing

  • Kiosk orders are imported by Print 50 over the LAN from the kiosk directly, resulting in faster transfer times.
  • Images are not saved in the cloud and will not be viewable via myLab. Only order metadata (no photos) will be visible in myLab or at Print 50 / Lab 50 stations other than the station where the order is imported. Orders cannot be routed or fulfilled elsewhere.
  • Ideal if you get many large orders or if your location has limited internet bandwidth.

How to set up Local Routing on PF Kiosk (myLab > Store Mgmt > PF Kiosk)

Choose "Local" from the pulldown. That's it! Allow 20-30min for changes to cache.


Cloud Routing

  • Both images and order data are uploaded to cloud platform and then downloaded by Print 50 / Lab 50.
  • Orders can be rerouted to or downloaded by any Print 50 / Lab 50 station. Photos are also available to view and download from myLab for a minimum of 45 days.
  • Transmission time will depend on the size of the order and the upload/download speed at your location. You will be able to print the order as soon as the first image is fully downloaded. 
  • Ideal if you often need to re-route orders or use myLab for pulling an image.

How to set up Cloud Routing on PF Kiosk

This is the default, nothing more to do! 


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