KIP AutoCAD User Manual
KI P Auto CAD In stallati on and User Guide
KIP AutoCAD Installation and User Guide
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Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Recommended PC Specifications: ................................................................................................................. 5
2 Installation .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
3 AutoCAD Driver Functionality ........................................................................................................................ 13
4 Using the KIP Aut o CAD Driver ........................................................................................................................ 19
5 Appendix .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
KIP Track Features - Variables ....................................................................................................................... 21
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1 Introduction
The KIP certified AutoCAD Driver provides integrated printing from within AutoDesk software applications such
as AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT and DWG TrueView. The fully compatible, dedicated KIP HDI driver uses the Autodesk
backbone to streamline printing of AutoCAD files. KIP’s AutoCAD Driver includes unique data tracking by
username and two customizable fields. Two-way printer status allows users to review roll and media information.
Large files sizes and long length documents are easily generated by the KIP HDI driver and the HPGL/2 data is
transmitted to KIP’s System K controller for quick processing and printing.
KIP AutoCAD Driver Key Features
Fully Compatible with Current Versions of AutoCAD | True HDI AutoCAD Driver | 32 and 64 Bit Operating System
Compatibility | Real Time Media Status | Custom Media Size Configuration | Media Saving by Auto Rota ti on |
Advanced Color Mode Image Type Selection | Dither Pattern Control for B&W Lines vs B&W Aerial | Integration
with KIP Job Accounting and Data Tracking
| Integration with KIP Cost Review Application
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Recommended PC Specifications:
• Microsoft® Windows® 7 Enterprise, Ultimate, Professional, or Home Premium (compare Windows 7
versions); Microsoft® Windows Vista® Enterprise, Business, Ultimate, or Home Premium (SP1 or later)
(compare Windows Vi sta versions); or M icrosoft® Windows® XP Professional or Home edition (SP2 or
later)
• For Windows Vista or Windows 7: Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon® dual-core proces sor, 3.0 GHz or
higher with SSE2 technol ogy; for Windo ws X P: Inte l Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon dual-core pr ocessor , 1.6
GHz or higher with SSE2 technology
• 2 GB RAM
• 1.8 GB free disk space for installation
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• 1,280 x 1,024 true color video display adapter 128 MB or greater, Microsoft® Direct3D®-capable
workstation-class graphics card
• Microsoft® Inte rn et Explorer® 7.0 or later
The KIP HDI driver is compatible with the following versions of AutoCAD:
2010/2011/2012/2013/2014/2015
• KIP10.hif is used fo r 2010, 2011 and 2012
• KIP11.hif is used fo r 2013 and 2014
• KIP12.hif Is use d for 2015
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Step
Action
Illustration
1.
Open the AutoCAD Application.
2.
The Plotter Manager window will
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2 Installation
The Following section describes the Installation of the KIP System K AutoCAD Driver®. Please follow the Step-bystep procedure for correct installation.
Once open, select the red “A” in
the top left corner and then
mouse over “Print”. Select
“Manage Plotters”
open. Once open select Add-APlotter Wizard.
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Step
Action
Illustration
3.
The next window is the Driver
4.
Select Next to Continue.
5.
When the Add Plotter window
6.
The Next screen displays the
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introduction page.
opens, select “My Computer”
and then “Next” to continue.
Plotter Manufacturers and
Models. Select the “Have Disk”
button to load the KIP AutoCAD
driver and add KIP to the
Manufacturers list.
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