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.
1. On PF Kiosk computer: Attach printers/install drivers on your kiosk
2. On PF Kiosk: Open the Setup Wizard from C:\PF Kiosk\PrintServer to configure
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
1. In mylab (myLab > Store Mgmt > PF Kiosk): Choose "Local" from the pulldown. Allow 20-30min for changes to cache.
2. In Print 50: share the local folder on the kiosk and add the import path in Print 50
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, for existing setups there is nothing to adjust