Konica Minolta KIP 7700 User Manual

KIP Certified AutoCAD Driver

KIP CGM Installation

and User Guide

KIP CGM

Introduction

CGM files - Printing with KIP Systems

What is the CG M File Fo rmat?

CGM, or Computer Graphics Metafile is an open file format for vector graphics, raster graphics and text.
Originally designed and used for clipart libraries, it is now mainly used for technical drawings.

Since CGM is a metafile (a file containing information describing or specifying another file), it can hold a wide
range of graphical and geometrical information. As a result, more than being an explicit graphic file, CGM is a
file that holds data and instructions for reconstructing graphical images using an object oriented approach.

CGM files are supported by many different programs. Among them are Adobe Illustrator, IMSI TurboCAD,
AutoDesk AutoCAD, CorelDraw and PaintShop Pro for Microsoft Windows; and Adobe Illustrator, IMSI
TurboCAD and Apple Works for Mac OS.

Why use the CGM file format?

Usually less complex than postscript and can produce a small file size.

Who uses CGM files?

Mainly used in engineering, by aircraf t manufacturers and utility companies

KIP’s solution: KIP Print

CGM printing in black & white and color is available for KIP 7 Series Systems as well as the KIP C7800
printers. Using KIP Print (7.4 or higher) users can print CGM files in black & white / color. This is an optional
format; please see your pricing guides.

Requirements for CGM printing to KIP printers:

KIP Print 7.4.436
Unattend 7.4.593
Optional license needed

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KIP CGM

Installation

The components needed to allow the KIP to print CGM files are already installed in the latest KIP Software (newer KIP
Update may be necessary). All that is necessary to do is to put the valid CGM license file into the correct location in the
KIP IPS.

1. Browse to the location of the license and paste in the
License.dat file that will be used to activate. The license
location will be here:
C:\CGM\ZEHPLOT\PRG\ZEHD\LICENSE

Paste the License.dat file in to the License folder.

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