MPR500Pro User's Manual Ver 6

M-Photo MPR500 Pro User’s Manual
MPR500 Pro
User’s Manual
Version 6.0
April 2010
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ......................................................... 1-1
2 MPR500 Pro - Suggested Workflow ...................... 2-1
3 System Requirements .......................................... 3-1
3.1 Platform Requirements ....................................... 3-1
3.2 Installation ....................................................... 3-1
3.2.1 Installation Procedure ............................ 3-1
3.2.2 HASP plug ............................................ 3-6
3.2.3 Update Procedure .................................. 3-7
3.2.4 Uninstall ............................................... 3-8
3.2.5 Export/Import ....................................... 3-8
3.2.6 MP-LabAdmin ........................................ 3-9
3.2.7 Low Res File Maker ............................... 3-10
3.2.8 Order Maker ........................................ 3-10
3.2.9 Album Maker ....................................... 3-11
3.2.10 Order Maker Pro ................................. 3-11
3.2.11 Contact Sheet Maker ........................... 3-12
3.2.12 Template Maker.................................. 3-12
3.3 Service Pack upgrade procedure ......................... 3-13
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4 The MPR500 Pro User Interface ........................... 4-1

4.1 Menu Bar .......................................................... 4-1
4.2 Screen ............................................................. 4-2
4.2.1 Quick tools panel ................................... 4-3
4.2.2 Job Management tools panel ................... 4-4
4.2.3 Browser ................................................ 4-5
4.2.4 Interactive Crop ...................................4-11
4.2.5 Interactive color tools panel ...................4-13
4.2.6 HSL ....................................................4-14
4.2.7 Color Balance .......................................4-15
4.2.8 Shadows, Midtones and Highlights ..........4-15
4.2.9 Levels .................................................4-16
4.2.10 Curves ...............................................4-18
5 Menu bar Functions .............................................. 5-1

5.1 File .................................................................. 5-1
5.1.1 New order............................................. 5-2
5.1.2 Open order ........................................... 5-8
5.1.3 Load order ............................................ 5-9
5.1.3.1 Load OrderMaker order .................. 5-9

5.1.3.2 Next order ...................................5-10
5.1.3.3 Load KIS order.............................5-11
5.1.4 Order properties ...................................5-12
5.1.5 Delete Order ........................................5-13
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5.1.6 Reports ............................................... 5-15
5.1.6.1 Order report ................................ 5-15

5.1.6.2 Loaded OrderMaker report ............ 5-16
5.1.7 OPI order ............................................ 5-17
5.1.8 Duplicate picture .................................. 5-20
5.1.9 File Information.................................... 5-20
5.1.10 Last selected folders ........................... 5-22
5.1.11 Exit ................................................... 5-22
5.2 Edit ................................................................ 5-23

5.2.1 Undo ................................................... 5-24
5.2.2 Redo ................................................... 5-24
5.2.3 Select All ............................................. 5-24
5.2.4 Select displayed pictures ....................... 5-24
5.2.5 UnSelect All ......................................... 5-24
5.2.6 Save corrections................................... 5-25
5.2.7 Clear corrections .................................. 5-25
5.2.8 Clear color corrections........................... 5-25
5.2.9 Clear all order corrections ...................... 5-26
5.2.10 Clear lab corrections only..................... 5-26
5.2.11 Options ............................................. 5-26
5.2.11.1 General ..................................... 5-27

5.2.11.2 Colors ....................................... 5-30
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5.3 Tools ...............................................................5-33

5.3.1 Frame .................................................5-35
5.3.1.1 Border ........................................5-35

5.3.1.2 Frame .........................................5-36
5.3.1.3 No frame .....................................5-37
5.3.2 Clear frame ..........................................5-38
5.3.3 Presets and effects ...............................5-38
5.3.3.1 Apply Preset ................................5-39

5.3.3.2 Save Preset .................................5-40
5.3.3.3 Delete Preset ...............................5-42
5.3.3.4 Hold ...........................................5-42
5.3.4 Rotate .................................................5-43
5.3.5 Auto trim .............................................5-44
5.3.6 Trim ....................................................5-45
5.3.7 Green screen .......................................5-46
5.3.7.1 Green screen settings ...................5-47

5.3.7.2 Apply green screen .......................5-49
5.3.7.3 Clear background .........................5-49
5.3.8 Reference Picture..................................5-50
5.4 Color ...............................................................5-51

5.4.1 Curves ................................................5-52
5.4.1.1 Full Scale Curve ...........................5-54

5.4.2 Levels .................................................5-55
5.4.3 Replace Color .......................................5-57
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5.4.4 Unsharp Mask ...................................... 5-58
5.4.5 Auto Levels .......................................... 5-59
5.4.6 Auto contrast ....................................... 5-59
5.4.7 Auto luminance .................................... 5-59
5.5 View Menu Bar ................................................. 5-61

5.5.1 Preview ............................................... 5-61
5.5.2 View original picture ............................. 5-62
5.5.3 View frames ......................................... 5-62
5.5.4 View auto trim ..................................... 5-62
5.5.5 View large red X ................................... 5-63
5.5.6 Switch levels/curves ............................. 5-63
5.5.7 Job only view ....................................... 5-63
5.5.8 Bulk .................................................... 5-63
5.5.9 Number of Thumbnails on Screen ........... 5-64
5.5.10 View 1x1 ........................................... 5-65
5.6 Execution ........................................................ 5-66

5.6.1 Run order ............................................ 5-67
5.6.2 Jobs status… ........................................ 5-69
5.6.2.1 Execute ...................................... 5-72

5.6.3 Edit jobs … .......................................... 5-73
5.6.3.1 Order: ........................................ 5-74

5.6.3.2 Add ............................................ 5-75
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5.6.3.3 Remove ......................................5-76

5.6.3.4 Duplicate .....................................5-76
5.6.3.5 Edit ............................................5-76
5.6.3.6 More & Less & Set copies ..............5-77
5.6.3.7 Remove ......................................5-77
5.6.4 Add to Execution ..................................5-77
5.6.5 Remove from Execution .........................5-78
5.6.6 More Copies .........................................5-78
5.6.7 Less Copies ..........................................5-78
5.7 Execution Process .............................................5-79

6 Utilities ................................................................ 6-1
6.1 MP-LabAdmin - Lab Administration ...................... 6-1
6.1.1 Guideline for first configuration ............... 6-2
6.1.2 General ................................................ 6-4
6.1.2.1 General settings ...........................6-17

6.1.2.2 Auto corrections settings ...............6-18
6.1.2.3 High/Low resolution mode .............6-18
6.1.2.4 Folders........................................6-19
6.1.3 Photo lab .............................................6-20
6.1.4 Machine drivers ....................................6-22
6.1.4.1 General .......................................6-24

6.1.4.2 Quality ........................................6-28
6.1.4.3 File Name ....................................6-29
6.1.4.4 Back print ...................................6-31
6.1.5 Machines .............................................6-35
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6.1.5.1 Disk ........................................... 6-37

6.1.5.2 Agfa D-Workflow .......................... 6-39
6.1.5.3 Durst Theta / Zeta ....................... 6-41
6.1.5.4 Fuji Frontier ................................ 6-42
6.1.5.5 Fujimoto SHP5080........................ 6-44
6.1.5.6 Gretag Mileca .............................. 6-45
6.1.5.7 KIS DKS...................................... 6-46
6.1.5.8 Konica Minolta QD/R ..................... 6-47
6.1.5.9 MuellerSohn ................................ 6-48
6.1.5.10 Noritsu Hot-Folder ...................... 6-49
6.1.5.11 Windows driver .......................... 6-51
6.1.5.12 ZBE Chromira ............................ 6-52
6.1.5.13 Machine Width ........................... 6-53
6.1.5.14 ICC Profiles................................ 6-55
6.1.5.15 Set Widths Default ..................... 6-56
6.1.5.16 Packager ................................... 6-57
6.1.6 Output sets.......................................... 6-61
6.1.7 Index print / Contact sheet .................... 6-64
6.1.8 Packages ............................................. 6-65
6.1.9 Special photos...................................... 6-67
6.1.10 Frames .............................................. 6-69
6.1.11 Composites ........................................ 6-70
6.1.12 Effects ............................................... 6-72
6.1.13 ICC Profiles ........................................ 6-73
6.1.13.1 Monaco Proof ............................. 6-74
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6.1.14 Prices ................................................6-75
6.1.15 Customers .........................................6-76
6.1.16 Green Screen .....................................6-78
6.1.17 Market segments ................................6-79
6.1.17.1 Sub-segments ............................6-82

6.1.17.2 Other types ...............................6-83
6.1.17.3 Combos .....................................6-84
6.1.17.4 A-la-carte ..................................6-86
6.1.18 Lab configuration for Customers ...........6-89
6.1.19 MP-LabAdmin menu ............................6-90
6.1.19.1 Create Configuration ...................6-90

6.1.19.2 Create Report ............................6-90
6.1.19.3 Exit ...........................................6-91
6.1.19.4 Hasp status ...............................6-91
6.1.19.5 Options .....................................6-92
6.2 Order Maker Pro ...............................................6-93
6.2.1 Introduction .........................................6-93
6.2.1.1 Order Maker Pro Menu ..................6-95

6.2.1.2 Order Maker Pro Screen ................6-96
6.2.1.3 Order Maker Pro data entry ...........6-96
6.2.1.4 Suggested workflow with Order Maker
Pro ........................................................6-97
6.2.2 Order Maker Pro File Menu details ......... 6-100
6.2.2.1 Order Maker Pro – New Order ...... 6-100

6.2.2.2 Order Maker Pro – Open Order ..... 6-101
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6.2.2.3 Order Maker Pro – Save .............. 6-101

6.2.2.4 Order Maker Pro – Delete Order ... 6-102
6.2.2.5 Order Maker Pro – Load Order ..... 6-103
6.2.3 Order Maker Pro Screen details ............ 6-110
6.2.3.1 Order Maker Pro - General .......... 6-111

6.2.3.2 Order Maker Pro - Classes ........... 6-113
6.2.3.3 Order Maker Pro - Students ......... 6-123
6.2.3.4 Order Maker Pro - Photos ............ 6-126
6.3 Contact Sheet Maker....................................... 6-130
6.3.1 Introduction ....................................... 6-130
6.3.2 Operation .......................................... 6-131
6.3.3 File Menu........................................... 6-132
6.3.3.1 New template ............................ 6-132

6.3.3.2 Open template ........................... 6-133
6.3.3.3 Save ......................................... 6-133
6.3.3.4 Save as .................................... 6-134
6.3.3.5 Create contact sheet .................. 6-135
6.3.3.6 Create samples .......................... 6-136
6.3.3.7 Exit .......................................... 6-136
6.3.4 Edit Menu .......................................... 6-137
6.3.4.1 Align......................................... 6-137

6.3.4.2 Space ....................................... 6-137
6.3.4.3 Center in page ........................... 6-138
6.3.4.4 Editor Options............................ 6-138
6.3.5 View mode ........................................ 6-139
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6.3.6 Paper ................................................ 6-139
6.3.7 Layout ............................................... 6-140
6.3.8 Background ....................................... 6-141
6.3.9 Thumbnails ........................................ 6-142
6.3.10 Design ............................................. 6-143
6.3.11 Elements ......................................... 6-146
6.3.11.1 Elements - list .......................... 6-146

6.3.11.2 Elements – Location on display area 6-
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6.3.11.3 Elements - buttons ................... 6-148
6.3.11.4 Elements - Select ..................... 6-148
6.3.11.5 Elements - Delete ..................... 6-148
6.3.11.6 Elements - Bitmap .................... 6-148
6.3.11.7 Elements- Stamp ...................... 6-149
6.3.11.8 Elements- Text ......................... 6-150
6.4 Template Maker.............................................. 6-158
6.4.1 Introduction ....................................... 6-158
6.4.1.1 Frames ..................................... 6-159

6.4.1.2 Packages ................................... 6-160
6.4.1.3 Special photos ........................... 6-160
6.4.1.4 Composites ............................... 6-161
6.4.1.5 Album pages.............................. 6-161
6.4.2 Operation .......................................... 6-162
6.4.3 File Menu ........................................... 6-163
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6.4.3.1 New ......................................... 6-164

6.4.3.2 Open ........................................ 6-170
6.4.3.3 Properties ................................. 6-170
6.4.3.4 Save ......................................... 6-172
6.4.3.5 Save as .................................... 6-172
6.4.3.6 Create samples .......................... 6-173
6.4.3.7 Exit .......................................... 6-173
6.4.4 Edit Menu .......................................... 6-173
6.4.4.1 Select all ................................... 6-174

6.4.4.2 Switch orientation ...................... 6-174
6.4.4.3 Rotate ...................................... 6-174
6.4.4.4 Align......................................... 6-176
6.4.4.5 Space ....................................... 6-177
6.4.4.6 Center in page ........................... 6-177
6.4.4.7 Make same size ......................... 6-178
6.4.4.8 Order........................................ 6-178
6.4.4.9 Elements properties.................... 6-179
6.4.4.10 Elements opacity ...................... 6-179
6.4.4.11 Default sample picture .............. 6-180
6.4.5 Tools Menu ........................................ 6-181
6.4.5.1 Background picture opacity ......... 6-181

6.4.6 Help Menu ......................................... 6-182
6.4.7 Setting View mode.............................. 6-182
6.4.8 Setting Paper ..................................... 6-183
6.4.9 Setting Background or Frame ............... 6-185
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6.4.9.1 Setting Background .................... 6-185

6.4.9.2 Setting Frame ............................ 6-187
6.4.10 Setting Elements .............................. 6-190
6.4.10.1 Elements- Select ...................... 6-190

6.4.10.2 Elements- Delete ...................... 6-190
6.4.10.3 Elements- Picture ..................... 6-191
6.4.10.4 Elements- Template .................. 6-196
6.4.10.5 Elements- Bitmap ..................... 6-197
6.4.10.6 Elements- Stamp ...................... 6-198
6.4.10.7 Elements- Change elements....... 6-199
6.4.10.8 Elements- Text ......................... 6-201
6.4.10.9 One large ................................ 6-207
6.4.11 Using Duplicate buttons ..................... 6-207
6.4.12 Setting Elements table....................... 6-208
6.4.13 Display area ..................................... 6-209
6.5 Low Resolution File Maker ................................ 6-212

6.5.1 Introduction ....................................... 6-212
6.5.2 Operation .......................................... 6-213
6.5.3 Workflow ........................................... 6-214
7 X-keys .................................................................. 7-1

7.1 Introduction ...................................................... 7-7
7.2 Installation and setup......................................... 7-8
7.2.1 Installation ........................................... 7-8
7.2.2 Setup ................................................... 7-8
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7.3 X-keys Professional keys assignment .................. 7-10

7.3.1 Upper Section ...................................... 7-10
7.3.2 Left Section ......................................... 7-11
7.3.3 Middle Section...................................... 7-12
7.3.4 Right Section ....................................... 7-16
7.4 X-keys Desktop keys assignment ....................... 7-18

7.4.1 “Green” keys ....................................... 7-18
7.4.2 “Red” keys ........................................... 7-21
8 Appendices .......................................................... 8-1

8.1 Working with the HR-500 ................................... 8-1
8.2 Export and Import ............................................. 8-3
8.2.1 Export configuration .............................. 8-4
8.2.2 Import configuration .............................. 8-4
8.3 Shortcut keys ................................................... 8-6

8.4 Creating new frames ......................................... 8-11
8.4.1 Introduction ......................................... 8-11
8.4.2 Structure ............................................. 8-11
8.4.2.1 Frame files .................................. 8-12

8.4.2.2 Fram defenition file - .pck ............. 8-12
8.4.3 Procedure for new frame creation: .......... 8-13
8.4.3.1 Create the Frame file .................... 8-14

8.4.3.2 Create the Mask file...................... 8-15
8.5 Agfa D-workflow ............................................... 8-17
8.5.1 Introduction ......................................... 8-17
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8.5.2 Installation ..........................................8-17
8.5.3 Server Operation ..................................8-18
8.5.4 Agfa configuration in the MPR500 ...........8-19
8.5.5 Agfa printer configuration ......................8-19
8.6 System Behavior, Performance & limitations ........8-20

8.6.1 Changing the System Performance .........8-20
8.6.2 Large files limitation..............................8-20
8.6.3 Language ............................................8-21
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1 Introduction
The MPR500 Pro version 6. is built in true client/server software

architecture, and it can be configured either as a stand alone
system or as a client/server system. When the system is
configured as client/server system, the database and the
system configuration are installed in a server computer, and
multiple client MPR500 Pro workstations can run simultaneously
and share the same database and configuration.
The MPR500 Pro, along with the tied-in MP-LabAdmin, Contact

Sheet Maker, Template Maker, Low Res File Maker, Order
Maker, Album Maker and the Order Maker Pro utilities is
designed to provide a comprehensive production floor
management system and productivity tools for professional
photo labs. The system allows the lab operators to load
automatically print orders coming as digital images from its
customers, or scanned by industrial, high speed and high-
resolution scanners like the Kodak HR-500 Scanner. The built in
interactive and automatic tools help the photo labs to correct
simultaneously the color, spatial and scaling of sets of images
(of a similar type) and send the ready to print jobs to multiple
output devices.
The product is based on a simple user interface and fast color,

spatial and scaling software engines that correct individual or
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groups of images interactively as specified by the operator.

Workflow management is based on a powerful SQL database
allowing simultaneous output to multiple output devices. The
product is designed to simplify and speed-up the workflow of
photo labs, guaranteeing the highest quality, integrity and
consistency of their work in about 10% of the time it would
take them to do the same work on a photo-by-photo basis.
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2 MPR500 Pro - Suggested

Workflow
Suggested workflow for stand alone application:
1. Install the MPR500 Pro on one of the workstations or

servers in the photo lab LAN or on a dedicated
workstation connected to the photo lab LAN
2. Open the MP-LabAdmin application and set the Lab

configuration parameters. At the conclusion of the
setup, create a configuration file for the Order Maker
application you might use internally at the lab.
3. Open the MPR500 Pro application. Use the Options to

setup the system according to your preferences. (See
Edit -> Options).
4. Open a new order - select the output parameters and

select the folder where the images are placed. (See File
-> New Order). After selecting the folder, all images in
the folder appear as thumbnails. A sign and a
[number of copies] sign are added to images to indicate
that they are associated to the selected output set.
5. If you prefer to use the Order Maker internally or you

have received orders from your customers, generated by
the Order Maker you sent them, select and load the
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order from the CD or from the orders folder where it was

placed. (See File -> Load Order and Load OPI order).
After selecting the order images will appear as
thumbnails with corrections as defined by the Order
Maker user.
6. If you are doing orders for school or sports use the

Order Maker Pro to insert the order including the meta-
data into the system. After that use the Open order to
open the order with all its defined jobs. (See File ->
Open Order). After confirming, all images in the segment
order (school or sport) appear as thumbnails. A sign
or usually a sign are added to images to indicate that
they are associated to one of the output sets of the
order.
7. Select images that need correction. Selected image tags

are changed to light blue. When you start any correction
on the image, a ‘*’ sign is added to the image tag.
8. Select a Preset which is appropriate for correcting the

images and see how that Preset effects the images (See
Tools->Presets -> Apply Preset)
9. Double click on an Image and use the interactive crop to

select only part of an image.
10. Use the Spatial tools to rotate, mirror and trim the
images.
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11. Use the automatic color tools: Auto Contrast, Auto

Levels and Auto luminance to apply automatic
corrections to the images. (See Color)
12. Use the color tools: Levels, Curves, HSL and Color
Balance to execute the final color corrections of the
images. (See Color)
13. Use the More copies and Less copies to change the
number of prints for the selected images. The [number
of copies] sign will change to the number of prints. (See
Execution)
14. For future use, you can save the color corrections as a
Preset. (See Tools->Presets -> Save Preset)
15. Use the frame tool to select and set different frames to
the images. (See Tools)
16. If you are satisfied with the results, use the Save
corrections command to update the selected files
corrections. (See Edit -> Save corrections). The ‘*’ sign
of the selected images is changed to ‘+’.
17. Once all relevant images with their corrections are

placed in the execution list, click the “Run” button to run
the correction on the corresponding high resolution files.
Execution is performed as a background process. (See
Execution -> Jobs status).
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3 System Requirements
3.1 Platform Requirements

• Hardware – PC, recommended Pentium 4 and above,
recommended 2GB memory or more. Recommended
high-end graphic card for driving the monitor screen.
• Operating system – Windows XP , Vista , windows 7 ,

windows 2003/2008
3.2 Installation
3.2.1 Installation Procedure
The MPR500 Pro software comes either on a CD or can be

downloaded from the M-Photo web site (as a zip file,
containing all installation files). To install it, enter into the
MPR500 Pro Setup folder, click on Setup.exe file and follow the
directions on the screen. Installation process uses the M-Photo
installation procedure.
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The system is using the “Microsoft .NET framework” and the

“Microsoft Data Access Components”. If one of them is not
installed in the computer, setup will install it first, and when
finished, the user will be asked to reboot the system.
After rebooting the system re-enter into the MPR500 Pro Setup
folder, click on Setup.exe file to start the setup procedure
again.
Part of the installation process includes installation of an ODBC

database, SQL server 2005 database server and Aladdin device
driver for the software protection HASP plug.
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After installing those components, if the setup procedure does

not continue, re-enter into the MPR500 Pro Setup folder, click
on Setup.exe file to start the setup procedure again.
The installation process will determine which kind of system to

install, after confirming the selection, the installation process
will ask you to select your primary printing machine, to select
output folder for the execution process, to select the
measurement unit, to select the location of the installation and
to select the albums base folder.
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At the end of the installation process the readme file is

displayed and the following message appears:
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Note: The system may be connected to printing devices via

different methods. Some of those devices need their software
to be installed separately. Please refer to the installation
procedure of each device or printing machine, here in this
document, before connecting to the device.
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3.2.2 HASP plug
The software is protected by an HASP plug, and you will be

able to use it according to the license in your possession. If
you received the software for evaluation, you have a limited
period of time and a limited number of Execute permits. Once
you purchase the system, you will receive by e-mail a software
key that will enable unlimited usage of the system.
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3.2.3 Update Procedure
If you need to reinstall or to update the MPR500 Pro, enter into

the MPR500 Pro Setup folder, click on Setup.exe file and select
Update. The following window will appear at the beginning of
the installation procedure, allowing you to select between
updating the existing system with the new one or overwriting
and reinstalling the system including all the data folders and
the database. After your selection, press OK and then Update
to confirm and continue with the update procedure.
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3.2.4 Uninstall
To uninstall the MPR500 Pro software, enter into the MPR500

Pro Setup folder, click on Setup.exe file, choose the Uninstall
button and follow the directions on the screen.
3.2.5 Export/Import
The “Export and Import” utility, located in the MPR500 Pro 5

folder, enables the user to save current configuration of his
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system or to copy the configuration from one system to

another. On the master system the utility enables exporting of
the database and associated configuration files and folders into
a zip file. On the new system installation, the utility enables
importing the database and associated configuration files and
folders from the configuration zip file that was prepared on the
master system.
For more details please refer to Export and Import in

section 8.2 below.
3.2.6 MP-LabAdmin
The MP-LabAdmin utility allows the lab administrator to

configure the lab’s environment for the MPR500 Pro and its
associated applications. The MP-LabAdmin includes
configuration and administrative parameters’ setting for:
• Measurement units (cm or inch)
• Currency
• Automatic color correction parameters
• Folders location
• Lab contact information
• Input hot-folders and Labs’ FTP addresses.
• Output devices supported (machines) and their interface
parameters
• Output sizes supported and their corresponding list prices
• Lists of templates for printing packages, Index prints,
contact sheets and composites.
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• List of ICC profiles used by the various output

devices/paper type
• List of picture frames and their overlay settings
• Green Screen parameters
• Customer list of the lab.
• Price projection for the different printed products.
The MP-LabAdmin settings serve both the MPR500 Pro and the
utilities.
After editing the lab settings, it is suggested to create an

update of the lab configuration for the Order Maker utility
users.
3.2.7 Low Res File Maker
The installation of the MPR500 Pro includes the Low Res File
Maker utility which allows the user to create low resolution files
out of an entire folder with high resolution files.
3.2.8 Order Maker
The Order maker installation is created by the lab using the MP-
LabAdmin utility This is primarily done in order to allow the lab
to send out this utility to its customers, and, it can also serve
the lab itself for the installation of the Order Maker on a
separate computer, in case one operator uses this utility in one
computer for the creation of orders while another operator uses
the MPR500 Pro for other jobs simultaneously. In addition, the
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installation CD includes a separate folder with the Order maker

for demonstration purpose.
Although orders could be fulfilled by the MPR500 Pro manually,

it is highly recommended to use it even internally in the lab for
orders that came-in from customers through e-mail, fax,
telephone or any other way which is not in the format of the M-
Photo order maker order structure. This will expedite the
operator’s work with the MPR500 Pro and guarantee the highest
integrity of the overall work done.
3.2.9 Album Maker
The Album maker is installed automatically by the MPR500 Pro

set up. In addition, the installation CD includes a separate
folder with the Album maker installation only – this is primarily
done in order to allow the lab to send out this utility to its
customers, and, it can also serve the lab itself for the
installation of the Album Maker on a separate computer.
3.2.10 Order Maker Pro
The Order maker Pro is installed automatically by the MPR500

Pro set up. This program is a print order data entry utility for
the school and sport segment photography. Print orders of
school and sport segments include a lot of meta-data (student
name, school name, etc.) in addition to the pictures. The user
interface of the Order maker Pro allows the lab operator to
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create such order manually or import it from external sources

(databases, Excel spread sheet, text file).
3.2.11 Contact Sheet Maker
This program allows the creation of templates for Contact

Sheets, Index prints and other arrangements of multiple
images (of the same size) on a single sheet. In addition,
contact sheets can be created directly from within the MPR500
Pro or from the Contact Sheet Maker utility itself.
3.2.12 Template Maker
The Template maker allows the creation of templates for

Frames; Packages prints, Passport prints and other
arrangements of a single image in any number of different sizes
on a single sheet; Special Photos like ID cards, calendars,
greeting cards, etc. It also allows creating school and classing
composites, using multiple different images (of the school/class
students and teachers/principles.
The Template maker utility has a graphical WYSIWYG user

interface with the ability to add same picture in various sizes,
background color or background picture and title text strings
including dynamic text interpreted during runtime.
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3.3 Service Pack upgrade procedure

M-Photo usually releases, along with a new version, a service
pack which allows to upgrade an existing installation rather
un-installation the previous version and then installing the new
version. The service pack comes as an executable, and after it
is downloaded from M-Photo web site, the user needs run it,
and it will upgrade the current installation accordingly.
MPR500 Pro Application Service Pack
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4 The MPR500 Pro User Interface
MPR500 Pro Application User interface Main Screen
4.1 Menu Bar

The menu bar includes 7 main menu items:
1. File
2. Edit
3. Tools
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4. Color
5. Execution
6. View
7. Help
Explanation for the Menu bar items are summarized in the

Menu bar description section.
4.2 Screen
The user interface main screen is divided into 2 viewing areas:
• Browser – Upper area of the screen.
• Tools panel – Lower area of the screen. It is

divided into 3 sections:
o Quick tools panel.
o Interactive color tools panel.
o Job management tools panel.
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4.2.1 Quick tools panel
MPR500 Pro - Tools
The Quick tools panel includes several buttons. Each one of the
buttons is associated with an operation. The buttons are:
1. Auto Lumina
2. Auto contrast
3. Auto levels
4. Fit
5. Fill
6. Rotate 90 degrees clockwise
7. Apply Preset
8. Hold
9. Frame
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10. Undo
11. Redo
12. Clear corrections
Explanations for these operations are summarized in the Menu

bar description section.
4.2.2 Job Management tools panel
MPR500 Pro – Job management tools
The Job management tools panel includes several buttons and

selection fields. Each one of the buttons is associated with an
operation. The buttons are:
1. Previous Bulk
2. Bulk Number
3. Next Bulk
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4. # of Thumbnails on the screen
5. RGB Color Values (Information Field)
6. View Original checkbox
7. View 1x1 checkbox
8. View X checkbox
9. Job selection
10. Job type (Information Field)
11. Add to execution
12. Remove from execution
13. Jobs status
14. Run order
15. Edit Jobs
16. More copies
17. Less copies
Explanations for these operations are summarized in the Menu

bar description section.
4.2.3 Browser
The upper part of the screen, called Browser, shows all

displayable files (JPEG, TIFF) as thumbnails. Files which include
embedded ICC profile are displayed according to the included
ICC profile. The number of thumbnails displayed and their size
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can be selected through the “# of Thumbnails on Screen” using

the list box on the Toolbar or by selecting it through the View
items on the Menu bar. If the number of thumbnails exceeds
the Browser area, it is possible to shift the screen images up
and down using the scroll bar or using the “Page Up” and “Page
Down” keyboard keys.
The number of images in a folder can be large, so for ease of

operation you can split the folder into smaller groups of files –
each such group is called Bulk, and the work is done on each
Bulk individually. To move between Bulks use “Previous Bulk”
and “Next Bulk” buttons on the Job managements tools panel
or go directly to the specific bulk by double clicking on the ‘Bulk
Number’ field and choose the bulk number in the opened dialog
box. You can also navigate between the bulks by selecting
“View->Prev Bulk” or “View->Next Bulk” or “View->Goto
Bulk…” from the Menu bar.
When hovering with the mouse over an image, the RGB color
values of the current pixel are shown on the RGB Color
information field.
To perform a spatial or color operation on an image, the

thumbnail of this image must be selected. Selection is done
using the standard windows selections.
• Select one image by clicking left mouse button on the

image.
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• Select a series of adjacent images by selecting one image

and then pressing Shift while clicking left mouse button on
another image: all the images in between will be selected.
• Select multiple images by pressing Ctrl while clicking the

left mouse button on each image.
• Select all displayed images on screen by pressing Ctrl+W.
• Select all the images in a Bulk by pressing Ctrl+A.
• Select the first image on the screen by pressing Home key.

After the first image is selected with the Home key, other
images can be selected using the arrows keys.
• Move using the Arrows keys and select other images on

the screen.
• Select a series of adjacent images by selecting one image

and then pressing Shift while moving with the arrows to
other images: all the images in between will be selected.
After selecting the images, spatial operations can be performed

on the image by using one of the spatial command buttons.
After selecting the images, color operations can be performed

by selecting a color preset or changing the color parameters
using the color tools.
A combination of colored tag and special Signs in the tag shows

the status of the process for each thumbnail:
• When a thumbnail is selected, the tag of the selected

thumbnail changes to light blue; the focused (last
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selected) thumbnail changes its appearance to blue.

Spatial and Color operations can be performed only on
selected (blue or light blue tagged) images.
• When changing the thumbnails with the spatial or color

tools a “*” sign appears on the changed thumbnail tag
indicating that it is changed.
• By using the “Save corrections” menu command or the

"Add to execution" button on selected thumbnails, a “+”
sign is added to their tag. The “+” sign indicates that the
corrections on the image are stored in the database and
the image is ready for processing.
• When selected thumbnails are assigned to a job, for

example by using the “Add to execution” command, a
sign is added to their tag. The sign indicates that the
image will be processed using this specific job parameters.
Selecting another job will remove the appearance of the
sign and it will replace by the sign. The sign indicates
that the image is not assigned to the job and will not be
processed using this specific job parameters
• The [number of copies] sign (left to the sign or sign)

indicates the number of copies (default value is 1)
assigned to the picture for this specific job. The "Increase
copies” and “Decrease copies” commands enable changing
the number of copies assigned to the picture for this
specific job.
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• When selected thumbnails are assigned to jobs others than

currently selected job, a sign is added to their tag. The
sign indicates that the image will be processed using
other job(s) parameters. Changing the number of copies
for all the jobs (selected and not selected) can be done by
using the more or less commands on the right mouse click
dialog.
• When selected thumbnails are removed from a job and the

“View X” checkbox is set, the thumbnails appear with a
Red X sign on them in addition to the sign assigned
under the thumbnail.
Double clicking with left mouse click on a thumbnail opens the

interactive crop utility allowing cropping of an image to a
desired size according to desired image proportions.
Right mouse click on a thumbnail opens additional menu

allowing the selection of one of the following operations:
• Changing the number of copies for all the jobs.
• Opens the Interactive Crop utility
• Showing and updating the image comments (as came from

the Order Maker or the Order Maker Pro utilities)
• Opens Photoshop on this image and allows retouching of

the image. If the thumbnail has been corrected before
Photoshop has been selected, the following popup warning
will appear:
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"Photoshop will open this picture in its original state. To

open this picture in Photoshop with changes made you
must first execute your changes."
• Add new job and assigning the selected images to this job.
The command opens a short dialog box that enables the
user to select the size (output set) of the new job. The
other job parameters are assigned according to current
selected job but the user can change them by entering into
the full “add job” dialog via the advanced command. After
the user confirmation, the newly created job becomes the
current selected job. (See also Edit Jobs in 5.6.3.2 below)
Notes:
1. Corrections made by Photoshop to an image do not affect

the thumbnail of that image currently displayed. To see
those corrections reopen the folder.
2. In order to guarantee that colors will look the same under

MPR500 Pro browser and in PhotoShop it is recommended
to use the standard Monitor colors as it is defined by the
system. Both applications use the Default Monitor Profile of
the system but note that in Photoshop the user can change
and select other color profiles. It might lead to different
views of the same images. (In PhotoShop the Monitor
colors are accessible as follows: Editcolor
settingsworking spacesMonitor RGB).
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3. To change the standard Monitor colors, enter into Display

Properties, choose the Setting Tab, select Advance and
choose the Color Management Tab. It enables you to 'Add',
'Remove' or 'Set as Default' a Color Profile.
4.2.4 Interactive Crop
Double clicking with the right mouse click on a thumbnail opens

the interactive crop utility allowing cropping of an image to a
desired size according to desired image proportions.
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Interactive Crop
A crop rectangle is displayed specifying the cropped area. The

user can change the position of the cropped area by drag and
drop the rectangle area, or change the crop area size by drag
and drop one of the corners. The user interface of the
interactive crop utility includes the following buttons:
- Landscape the crop rectangle.
- Portrait the crop rectangle.
- Rotate the image in 180 degrees.
- Rotate the image Left (90 degrees contra clock wise).
- Rotate the image Right (90 degrees clock wise).
- Small crop rectangle.
- Large crop rectangle.
In addition, the user can select the rectangle proportions using

the Proportions drop down list.
When exiting the interactive crop tool, the cropped area, as

defined by the crop rectangle is displayed in the browser area.
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4.2.5 Interactive color tools panel
MPR500 Pro – Interactive color tools
The user interface for the interactive color correction tools is

defined in the lower part of the screen. The following tools are
included in this panel:
• HSL
• Color Balance
• Levels
• Curve
Note that the Levels and the Curve tools do not exist
concurrently on this panel but user can switch between them.
Each of the color correction tools has an interactive interface to
allow the operator to specify the values for the desired color
tool. Using the “Save Preset” command or the “Hold” button
records the last set of correction operations to allow them to be
applied later on other images (this set of operations is called a
“Preset”). The color correction operation process on the
operational file is done during “execute” as a background
process.
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The interactive Color Tools panel comprises three parts:
4.2.6 HSL
HSL tool
HSL color space module correction of Hue, Saturation and

Lightness on selected images is performed using sliders or by
setting the exact values in the text boxes located on the right
side of the sliders.
• The Hue slider is defined in degrees and allows changing

the hue of the colors from –180° to +180°.
• The Saturation slider is defined in percentage and allows

changing the saturation of the colors from –100% to
+100%.
• The Lightness slider is defined in percentage and allows

changing the lightness of the colors from –100% to
+100%.
Pressing on the button opens the HSL channels list box

and enables the user to choose a color channel on which it
performs selective color channel changes. The default value of
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HSL channels list box is “All”, which means HSL correction on

all color channels.
4.2.7 Color Balance
Color balance tool
Color Balance functions uses sliders for changing the Contrast,

Brightness Red-Cyan, Green-Magenta and Blue-Yellow colors.
All slider are defined in percentage and allow change between
+100% to –100%.
4.2.8 Shadows, Midtones and Highlights
In addition, there are three buttons for the selection of the

main area of the image that needs to be color corrected – these
buttons are: shadows, midtones and highlights. For example,
selecting “shadows” and increasing the Red-Cyan slider will
mainly affect the darkest red colors of the image. The default
selection is midtones. These buttons affect Red-Cyan, Green-
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Magenta, Blue-Yellow, Contrast and Brightness sliders and do

not affect the HSL sliders.
4.2.9 Levels
Levels tool
The Levels tool enables controlled changes of the brightness

levels and of the contrast levels between dark and light areas in
the picture.
The levels tool includes the following items:
o The histograms of the focused image
o Channels selection radio buttons (in the right)
o Output levels sliders (in the left)
o Input levels sliders (on the bottom)
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o Informational Text boxes of the input and output levels

sliders.
Selecting a color channel will show only the histogram of this

color, and the sliders movement will affect only the selected
channel.
Changing one of the sliders will immediately affect the selected

images.
By changing the input sliders, the brightness values on the

shadows, midtones and highlight areas in the image are
changed. Moving the input upper slider to the right makes the
shadows and the entire image darker; Moving the input lower
slider to the left makes the highlight and the entire image
lighter; Moving the input middle slider affect the midtones –
moving it to the right makes them darker and to the left lighter.
Increasing the contrast of the image is done by moving the

upper slider to the right and the lower slider to the left. It is
recommended to bring these sliders to the points where the
histogram “starts” (The same way the auto contrast function is
performing its operation).
Moving the output sliders enables the reduction of the image

contrast. Moving the output right slider down makes the darker
areas lighter, so un-detailed black color areas will become
lighter and with more “details”. Moving the output left slider up
makes the lighter areas darker, so “burned” white color area
will become darker.
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Reselecting the image will update the histogram and will reset
the sliders to their initial settings. Selecting anther image will
show its histogram. Selecting few images will show the
histogram of the focused image only but all the Levels
corrections will affect all the selected images.
4.2.10 Curves
Curves tool
This function does the correction of the color “curves” of the

image. The gray curve is used to correct the brightness of all
colors while the Red, green and blue curves correct the
individual color channels.
The Curves tool includes the following items:
o Curve
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o Checkboxes for Black and White point selection.
o Informational Text box of the input and output position
Selecting a color channel will show only the curve of this color
and adding points will affect only the selected channel.
Changing one of the curves will immediately affect the selected

images.
To change a curve, click with the left mouse button on the

curve and drag the point to a new position. The color of
selected thumbnail is changing according to the change of the
curve. As a rule, creating two correction points, and dragging
the left one a bit lower and the right one a bit higher makes the
image look sharper. You can add as many correction points to
the curve as needed to set the correct color. Remove correction
points from a curve by selecting the point (using mouse left
button) and pressing the Delete button. Switching between the
curves and changing several of them is an advantage of the
MPR500 Pro system. Before doing corrections with the curves it
is possible to limit the number of the color values by setting the
white and black points of the thumbnails.
• Select the “Black” checkbox for the black color limit.
• Choose a point on a thumbnail which will define the

darkness point and click it.
This point and all other darker points in that image and all
selected images will receive the maximum darkness value.
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The same process is performed with the “White” checkbox and

selecting the white point. The red, green and blue curve limits
are changing according to the selected black and white points
and all succeeding curve corrections are based on updated
curves.
By changing the extreme point of the curve it is possible to

change the range of the curve values and allowing dark point
with a value greater than 0 or white point less than 255.
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5 Menu bar Functions
5.1 File
File Menu Bar
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5.1.1 New order
File New order dialog box
New order - The new order menu provides the setup

parameters for a newly created order. The new order
parameters are categorized in 4 sections:
The order section includes the following parameters:
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• Order ID assigned automatically by the

system, but the user can change this Order ID.
• Customer name is the name of the customer of

the lab’s customer. This parameter is normally
relevant when the order is prepared with the
Order maker utility.
The Frame section includes the following parameters:
• Frame selection of a frame from the list of

predefined frames, or a border, to be associated
to all images in the order.
The Job defines the output parameters of the order. Multiple

jobs can be defined in an order. The job section includes the
following parameters:
• Size selection of a size from a list of predefined

output sets. The output set definition includes
the output size and the type of production. The
user can select the empty space (first in the list
of output sets) as a size and later assign
specific jobs to any selected images.
• Copies selection of the default number of

printed copies for each image in the order.
• Paper selection of the paper surface from a list

of predefined paper surfaces.
• Job number within the order assigned

automatically by the system and starts from 1/1
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(1 of 1). Pressing the right arrow button defines

a new job. Pressing the X button delete the
current job (if it is the first job). Pressing the
left arrow button returns to previous job (for
example return to job 2 out of 3 will display
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• Production type selection of the production

types: Pictures with or without Index print
pages, Contact sheet, Package or Special.
The template for the Index print, Contact sheet,
Package or Special is selected from pre defined
templates in the associated selection sample
field. The sample in this field changes according
to the selection of the production type.
• Machine selection of the printing machine from

a list of the predefined machines.
The images section is in the lower part of the New order

screen. After selecting the output set parameters use the
Folders browser to select the image folder. The list of the
images within this folder will appear to the right. It is possible
to select only a subset of the images to be loaded. Clicking the
Include Sub-folders checkbox enables selection of all the sub
folders of the chosen folder.
To allow input from removable media and to improve pictures

corrections in 1x1 view size, user can check the “Copy and
create thumbnails” checkbox. When confirming the order, by
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pressing the OK button, the source folder will be copied to the

‘MPR500_Orders’ folder and low resolution files will be created
under the copied source folder with the name
‘MPhoto_Lowres’. Progress bars displays the copy process
before displaying the images on screen and another progress
bar (“Creating thumbnails”) displays the low resolution creation
files during and after loading the images into the MPR500 main
screen.
The Advanced button allows viewing and setting of the

additional order parameters. It includes:
• The Order number (Order ID) that was

assigned to the order.
• Description of the order.
• Customer name is the name of the lab’s

customer. It can be selected from the list of
customers.
• Output CD selecting this parameter to indicate

that the customer has ordered also a CD.
• Shipment selecting this parameter to indicate

that shipment of the printed jobs is required to
fulfill the order.
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• Shipment method which can describe to the

lab operator how to do the shipment of the
complete printed order.
• Color correction which can describe to the lab

the color correction operation. It can be
selected from a list of color correction
operation.
• Comments which can describe to the lab

operator additional instructions.
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New order Advanced parameters dialog box
After confirmation of the order parameters, all viewable files

(JPEG, TIFF) in the folder appear as thumbnails in the browser
area. Each one of the folders is arranged in a different bulk or
in several bulks, depending on the number of files in a bulk as
specified in the system setup. The name of the output set you
have chosen will appear in the output set field and all
thumbnails will appear with the "+" sign to indicate that they
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are in the database and with the sign to indicate that the files
are assigned to the selected output set.
Note: if the bulk/folders parameter (see EditOptions) is

configured with "ask user", when opening an order while
another one is still opened (with new, open or load), you will be
prompted with three options: Save changes or Discard changes
or cancel.
5.1.2 Open order
Open order dialog box
Open order - This function can also be selected by typing

Ctrl+O. The open order menu enables the selection of an
existing order and of an order created by the M-Photo Order
Maker Pro and Album Maker applications. By selecting the order
and confirm with OK, the associated folder, or folders, with the
images are opened and the pre-assigned output sets are
assigned to the relevant images. All viewable files (JPEG, TIFF)
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appear as thumbnails in the browser area with their previous

corrections.
Choosing the Properties button opens the order parameters

dialog box enabling changes in the Order parameters.
Note: The operator can open an order of an Album order with

MPR500 Pro and apply color corrections to the images as usual.
The color corrections made will be reflected in the displayed
album pages of the correlating album!
5.1.3 Load order
5.1.3.1 Load OrderMaker order
Load OrderMaker order dialog box
Load OrderMaker order - The load OrderMaker order menu

enables the selection of an order created by the M-Photo Order
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Maker application. Select the order, generated as a zip file,

from a folder on the local computer or a shared folder in the lab
intranet. The loading operation will extract the zipped order to
the ‘MPR500_Orders’ folder and will create low resolution files
for it. After the order is selected, a detailed report of all the
images included in the order with all the corrections applied to
them and a table that summarizes the number of images per
size and the cost of it according to the lab prices is displayed.
Almost all information of the selected order is ready for the
order fulfillment process. The folders with the images are
defined, correction instructions for each image are set and
output sets of the default machine are selected for each size
defined in the order.
Note: only orders from permitted customers are allowed to be

loaded. (See section 6.1.16 - MP-LabAdmin Customers).
5.1.3.2 Next order
order function enables automatic selection of an order created

by the M-Photo Order Maker application and placed on the ‘Hot
folder’ folder defined in the MP-LabAdmin. If the function detect
an order that was not loaded yet and it is set for manual color
correction this order will be selected automatically. After the
order is selected and while it is automatically loaded into the
main MPR500 Pro screen, a detailed report of all the images
included in the order with all the corrections applied to them
and a table that summarizes the number of images per size and
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the cost of it according to the lab prices is displayed. Almost all

information of the selected order is ready for the order
fulfillment process.
If there are no orders, ready to be loaded, in the ‘Hot folder’, a

message will note it.
5.1.3.3 Load KIS order
Load KIS order dialog box
Load KIS order - The load KIS order menu enables the
selection of an order created by the KIS Kiosk. Select the order
from a folder on the local computer, a folder in the lab intranet
or from a CD. After the order is selected, almost all information
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is ready for order fulfillment process. The folders with the

images are defined, correction instructions for each image are
set and output sets of the default machine are selected for each
size defined in the order.
5.1.4 Order properties
Order properties dialog box
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Order properties - When an order is opened on screen, the

user can view and update the order parameters using the Order
properties dialog box. See details in the New order section.
5.1.5 Delete Order
The Delete Order opens the Maintenance function. The system

is powered by SQL database and all correction and execution
events are stored in it. Maintenance function is used to
maintain the operation of the database and to “clean” it from
time to time. Selecting Maintenance function will open a dialog
box
Maintenance dialog
The delete orders dialog displays all the orders existing in the
database, their associated folders, execution status and the
existence status on disk. Two functions are available:
Clicking Drop orders missing from the disk will clean

the database from all appearances of the missing
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folders on disk, their associated jobs and associated file

corrections. It is safe to use this function since those
folders do not exist anyway.
Selecting folders from the Maintenance list and clicking

Drop the selected folders will clean the database
from all appearances of those folders, their associated
jobs and associated file corrections. It is dangerous to
use this function since those folders may be in use and
all file corrections associated to files in those folders will
be removed. The Remove from disk checkbox allows
removing the original picture files of the order. It is
recommended to check this checkbox and allow deleting
of files only when they are copied to the
‘MPR500_Orders’ folder and their source are kept in
another folder or media.
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5.1.6 Reports
5.1.6.1 Order report
Reports - Order report
The Order report command under the Reports selection in the

File menu enables the user to see a detailed report of all the
images included in the order with all the corrections applied to
them and a table that summarizes the number of images per
size and the cost of it according to the lab prices. The user can
save this report as an HTML file or print it for the record.
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5.1.6.2 Loaded OrderMaker report
Load OrderMaker order dialog box
Loaded OrderMaker report - The loaded OrderMaker report

menu enables the selection of a report created by the M-Photo
Order Maker application when submitting an order. Select the
order from a folder on the local computer or a folder in the lab
intranet. After the order is selected the report is displayed as an
HTML file.
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5.1.7 OPI order
OPI orders are shared orders between the lab and its customers
using the M-Photo Order Maker utility. The folder with the
images is created by the lab and a copy of the folder either in
low resolution or in high resolution is transferred to its
customer.
The lab customer that is using the M-Photo Order Maker

application can load the order sent to him by the lab, apply his
request for corrections on the images and send back to the lab
“correction list”. The lab will use this “correction list” to apply
automatically the corrections on the predefined folder in the
lab.
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New OPI order dialog box
New OPI order – The New OPI order menu assigns an order
ID to the folder, created by the lab. A copy of the folder with
the Order ID number is transferred to its customer.
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Load OPI order dialog box
Load OPI order - The load OPI order menu enables the
selection of an order created by the lab and prepared by the M-
Photo Order Maker utility:
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1. Select the folder where the order was defined by the

Order Maker utility.
2. Select the Order ID as defined by New OPI order.
After the order is selected, almost all information is ready for

order fulfillment process. The folder with the images as it was
created by the lab is defined, and the correction instructions as
they were assigned by the order maker utility for each image
are set.
5.1.8 Duplicate picture
Duplicate picture – This function will duplicate the selected

images. Since this function is duplicating the original files, do
not use it when the original files are on removable/read only
media.
5.1.9 File Information
Show EXIF properties… - EXIF stands for Exchangeable
Image File Format, and is a standard for storing

interchange information in image files, especially those
using JPEG compression. Most digital cameras now use
the EXIF format. This function displays the EXIF properties
assigned to the selected image.
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EXIF Properties screen
Note: The original EXIF information is kept also in the resulted

files of the MPR500 Pro system.
Show IPTC properties… - IPTC stands for the International

Press Telecommunications Council. IPTC was established to
safeguard the telecommunications interests of the World's
Press. Now its activities are primarily focused on developing
and publishing Industry Standards for the interchange of news
data. This function displays the IPTC properties assigned to the
selected image.
Note: IPTC and EXIF data of the original files is preserved in

the resulted executed files.
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IPTC Properties screen
5.1.10 Last selected folders
Last selected folders - In addition to the standard Open and

load order dialogs, the user can choose to open directly one of
the last selected folders of orders worked on. Up to 4 folders
are saved in the list.
5.1.11 Exit
Exit – Exits the program.
Note: if the bulk/folders parameter (see EditOptions) is

configured with "ask user", when exiting the program you
will be prompted with three options: Save changes or
Discard changes or cancel.
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5.2 Edit
Edit Menu
The MPR500 Pro Edit menu includes 4 types of edit functions:
• Undo and Redo of spatial and color tools
• Selection options of images
• Save and Clear corrections
• System options (properties)
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5.2.1 Undo
Undo This function can also be invoked by typing Ctrl+Z or

selecting the Undo button on the quick tools panel. It cancels
the last color or spatial operation. The system records all
operation so Undo and Redo can be performed on the full list of
operations on a bulk.
5.2.2 Redo
Redo This function can also be invoked by typing Ctrl+R or the

Redo button on the quick tools panel. Redo performs again the
last color or spatial operation that was done by the user.
5.2.3 Select All
Select All - Can also be invoked by typing Ctrl+A. Selects all

images in a bulk.
5.2.4 Select displayed pictures
Select displayed pictures - Can also be invoked by typing

Ctrl+W. Selects all images that appear on screen.
5.2.5 UnSelect All
UnSelect All – Unselects all images (except the first one) in a

bulk.
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5.2.6 Save corrections
Save corrections – This function is performed also by clicking

Ctrl+S or by selecting one of the “Add” or “Run” or “Jobs” icons
on the job management tools panel. This function updates the
corrections of the selected images. All the color and spatial
operations that were specified for those thumbnails and output
operations defined by the associated Output set will be
performed on the files.
5.2.7 Clear corrections
Clear corrections - This function is performed also by clicking

Ctrl+B or by selecting the “Clear corrections” icon on the quick
tools panel. Selecting images and applying the Clear correction
operation will remove all corrections assigned to those images.
It includes both corrections done by the Order Maker user and
by the MPR500 Pro operator.
5.2.8 Clear color corrections
Clear color corrections - Selecting images and applying the

Clear color correction operation will remove all color corrections
assigned to those images. It includes sepia and black & white
operations done by the Order Maker user and the color
corrections assigned to those images by the MPR500 Pro
operator. Other spatial corrections will not be effected by this
operation.
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5.2.9 Clear all order corrections
Clear entire order corrections - Selecting the Clear entire

order correction operation will remove all corrections assigned
to all the images in the whole order. It includes both corrections
done by the Order Maker user and by the MPR500 Pro operator.
A confirmation message is issued to the user for final
confirmation.
5.2.10 Clear lab corrections only
Clear lab corrections only - selecting images and applying

the Clear lab correction only operation will remove only the
corrections that lab operator have made on those images.
Corrections defined by the Order Maker utility remain
unchanged.
Note: The function “Clear lab corrections only” is not

implemented in version 5.
5.2.11 Options
Options Before processing images it is recommended to set

the program options and not to rely on the default values.
Options include definitions of the following setting tabs:
• General
• Colors
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5.2.11.1 General
General tab
General information of the system configuration is defined in

the General tab. It is divided into 4 sections.
5.2.11.1.1 Folders section
• Default ‘Select Images’ Folder - Select the default

folder that the Open Folder will start with.
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5.2.11.1.2 Bulks section
• Maximum Images Per Bulk - A folder may contain

hundreds of images. In order to improve performance
it is recommended to process smaller quantities of
images. This is done by splitting the folders into Bulks.
This parameter is a table that defines the maximum
number of images in a bulk for each one of the view
sizes. It is recommended to set the bulk size of view
size 1x1 to one (1) image only and the bulk sizes for
all the other view sizes to the same number (24 is the
default).
• Switch between folders/bulks – when finishing the

correction on a folder or a bulk and moving to the next
one or when exiting the program, the system will
behave according to the user’s selection between:
o Ask user – If not all changes were manually

added to the database the system will prompt
the user, for whether to save the corrections
made or discard the changes made or cancel
the exit operation.
o Save changes – the system will automatically

save all corrections of the files in the folder or
bulk to the database without prompting the
user.
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o Discard changes – the system will discard

the unsaved changes without prompting the
user.
5.2.11.1.3 Reference Picture section
• Default Reference Picture – Specify the default path

for the Reference Image.
5.2.11.1.4 Loaded orders
• Default base folder - Select the default folder that

the Load order or the Next orders (in server
configuration) will look-up for orders to load.
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5.2.11.2 Colors
Colors tab
Colors tab is used for setting the system appearance. The user
can define the system appearance according to his preferences.
Colors for curves, images backgrounds and title texts can be
specified. Changes are preserved by clicking the rectangle of
the specific item.
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Basic Colors selection
The user can select one of the Standard colors from the palette
or can choose and define new color by selecting the “Define
Custom Colors>>” button. Clicking OK after selecting a color
from the colors palette, or defining a new color by its RGB or
HSL values, will update the color on the colored rectangle and
on the screen.
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Custom Colors selection
If the user wishes to change the selected or defined color he

can use the Shift + Left mouse click on the colored rectangle to
return to its default color. Clicking on the “Return to defaults”
button will return all colors to their default values.
Note: It is recommended to work with calibrated monitor. To

calibrate your monitor it is recommended to use the “Adobe
Gamma control” application. Usually the “Adobe Gamma
control” application is installed in the “Control panel” utilities.
The MR5000 Pro is using the Monitor ICC by default. To disable
this profile, the user should change the ‘Use monitor ICC’ in the
MP-LabAdmin utility to FALSE.
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5.3 Tools
Tools Menu bar
The MPR500 Tools menu includes a set of image manipulation

tools:
• Frame
• Clear frame
• Preset
• Rotate
• Auto trim
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• Trim
• Green screen settings
• Apply green screen
• Clear background
• Reference picture
The tools are divided into 2 groups:
Image manipulation tools which operate on an image or group

of images. The user selects the images and operates the tool.
This group includes the frame, clear frame, rotate, trim, auto
trim, green screen settings, apply and clear background.
Other tools which are not related to image selection and do not
manipulate the images. This group includes the preset and
reference picture.
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5.3.1 Frame
Frames and Borders selection dialog
Frame – This function is performed also by clicking CTRL+F or

by selecting the “Frame” icon on the quick tools panel. The
frame function opens a dialog box enabling selection of a frame
or defining a border or removing frame / border from the
images. After selecting a frame, or a border, the selected
images on screen will be displayed with the frame.
5.3.1.1 Border
If you want to assign border (with fix size) to the selected

images, set the Border check box, select (or type) the Border
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width, select the Auto trim policy for the border (Fit or Fill),
and select the border Color.
5.3.1.2 Frame
A frame can be defined as solid frame which covers part of the

image underline it or as a transparent which mixed part of the
frame structure with the image underlined it. The Framing
method defines the different methods of combining the picture
with the frame:
• Default – as defined in the Frame (by the template maker

application).
• Fit inside – the image will fully fit inside the frame. If the
image proportions are not the same as the internal frame
proportions the frame background color might appear in the
final printed result.
• Fit outside - the image will fully fit inside the frame. The
Image proportions and the internal frame proportions are
similar. The external frame proportion might not fit the
paper proportions and might leave white borders on the
paper.
• Stretch frame (Full frame) - the image will fully fit inside
the frame. The Image proportions and the internal frame
proportions are similar. If the external frame proportion do
not fit the paper proportions the frame will be stretched to
fit the paper proportions.
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• Fill – the image will fill the frame. If the image proportions
are not the same as the internal frame proportions the
image will be trimmed. Usually, this is the default method.
Frame methods: first raw: No frame – Fill, Fit, Frame Fit inside.
Second raw frame – Fit outside, Fill, Stretch
5.3.1.3 No frame
To remove frames assigned to images check the No frame

check box or use the Clear frame command.
Note: Since the frame operation is an intense CPU operation, it

is recommended to do all corrections and operations on
thumbnails without viewing the frames. To disable frame
viewing use the View frames toggle. (See 5.5.3 below)
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5.3.2 Clear frame
Clear frame - selecting images and applying the Clear frame

operation will remove only the frames assigned to those
images.
5.3.3 Presets and effects
Presets - In order to increase operator throughput, the user

can save color and spatial correction operations, and afterwards
apply them to a new set of images or on the entire order. A
saved set of correction operations is called a Preset and it is
defined by name. A preset can be defined as a global preset for
the system – once defined as a global preset, it can be used
within templates (by the Template maker) and within Album
pages. A global preset is called Effect. A Preset can be
associated to a function key, either at setup or dynamically by
the user. A special Hold preset, when selected, enables
automatic apply of the last saved correction operations into
each selected image.
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5.3.3.1 Apply Preset
Apply preset dialog
Apply Preset - A Preset is identified by its name and can be

associated to a function key. Applying corrections to selected
thumbnails can be performed by pressing the function key or by
selecting the preset from the “apply preset” dialog or by
selecting the “Preset” icon on the quick tools panel. Selecting
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Apply Preset opens a window that enables a selection of an

existing preset for performing its recorded correction operations
on the selected thumbnails.
Checking the check-box “Apply on entire order” will apply the

corrections on the entire order after the confirmation from the
user.
5.3.3.2 Save Preset
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Save Preset dialog
Save Preset - This function is performed also by clicking

CTRL+L. Selecting the Save Preset opens a menu that enables
saving the performed operations into a new preset or new
effect. The lower part of the Presets and Effects window shows
the color and spatial correction operations as effected on a
sample image: The right image is the original and the left is the
effected one. All the presets and effects are listed in the middle
part of the Presets and Effects window. The ones that are
marked with Yes (on the left) are effects. If a function key is
associated to a preset it is with a key number on its right side.
On the top of the window there are fields to define the new
preset: define preset name in the Name field (its default name
is Last), make it a global effect by setting the Effect checkbox
or associate a key by selecting a key from the Key list box. The
Save button will save the preset (or effect).
In addition, there is an option to manage the presets list with

the Copy, the Paste and the Delete buttons. For example to
change the standard installed Sepia preset, create the
operations of your choice of the new sepia color, save it under a
new name and then copy the saved new preset and paste it for
the Sepia that came with the system – consequently, the name
Sepia will effect images per your newly created Sepia
operation.
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5.3.3.3 Delete Preset
Delete Preset - This function opens the same dialog window

as the Save preset function. It displays a list of all the defined
presets and effects and enables the deletion of the selected
presets with the Delete button.
5.3.3.4 Hold
Hold - This function is also invoked by typing Ctrl+P or by

selecting the “Hold” button on the quick tools panel. Selecting
the Hold saves the last performed operations into the Hold
special preset. The Hold preset is associated with function key
F4. As long as the Hold button is selected, the Hold operations
will be performed on each selected image. While the Hold
button is not selected, the user can still perform the Hold saved
operations with the F4 function key on the selected images.
Unlike the other presets, the Hold operations are performed
only once even if selecting the same images more than once.
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5.3.4 Rotate
Tools Menu bar - Rotate
Rotate comprises of five rotate and flip tools:
• Rotate 180 degrees
• Rotate 90 degrees clockwise (Rotate button on the

quick tools panel).
• Rotate 90 degrees counter clockwise.
• Flip Horizontal
• Flip Vertical
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5.3.5 Auto trim
Auto trim selection dialog
The Automatic trim defines the way to achieve the output

pictures proportion as they are defined in the output set. The
user can select on of the following option:
No auto trim - The selected images remain with their initial

proportions without padding or trimming.
Fit - The selected images are White padded on left/top;

right/bottom or both sides to achieve the proportions as
defined by the output set. The Fit both function can also be
performed with the “Fit” button on the quick tools panel.
Fill - The selected images are trimmed (“Cut”) from left/top;

right/bottom or both sides to achieve the proportions as
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defined by the output set. The Fill both function can also be
performed with the “Fill” button on the quick tools panel.
Note: the auto trim functions are not active on images with
frames. The auto trim functions are active on images with
borders.
5.3.6 Trim
Trim dialog
Trim - The trim function enables definitions for trimming the

image borders, by percentage of image to be trimmed. The
trimming values can be performed on all 4 borders of the
selected thumbnails, or on specific edges of the selected
thumbnails.
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5.3.7 Green screen
Green screen is a special utility used in portrait photography. It

enables the replacement of uniform background, usually green,
used in portrait photography with user selected background
files. Three functions are defined for this utility:
• Green screen settings –enables the definition of the

replacement parameters and selecting of the replacement
file.
• Apply green screen –enables an automatic replacement

of background uniform color with a background file.
• Clear background – clears the background file and returns

the background uniform color into the image.
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5.3.7.1 Green screen settings
Green screen settings dialog
Green screen settings - This function defines the replacement

parameters for the green screen. Selecting an image and
performing the Green screen settings function opens the Green
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screen replacement window. The window includes settings

parameters fields, view selection window and control buttons.
The parameters fields include the following parameters:
Background Image – select a background image file from the

list of the background image files defined by the system (see
Green Screen in MP-LabAdmin) to replace the green screen
background color.
The Color HSL parameters defines the background “uniform”

color in HSL values. Left mouse click on a point in the selected
image will copy its HSL values to the HSL parameters and will
replace the previous values. The view selection window will
show the selected background color in white and the other
parts of the image (the portrait itself) in black. The user can
change the color HSL parameters by using the up / down
controls on each parameter.
Since the background color is not really a “uniform” color, the

Fuzziness HSL parameters enable the setting of fuzziness
range for each one of the parameters. The default fuzziness
parameters are set to be 50% of the range around the HSL
color values but the user can change those parameters using
the up / down controls on each parameter until he is satisfied
with the result displayed in the view selection window.
The control buttons include:
Apply - replaces the background color as defined by the

parameters with the background image file.
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Clear - clears the replacement image and returns the

background color.
Close – saves the background image file and the replacement

HSL parameters for use with the “Apply green screen” function
and exit from the Green screen settings function.
5.3.7.2 Apply green screen
Apply green screen function on selected images will perform

replacement of a green screen background as defined by the
green screen parameters with the background image.
5.3.7.3 Clear background
Clear background function on selected images will clear the

background image from those images and return the green
screen background.
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5.3.8 Reference Picture
Reference Picture dialog
Reference Picture - This function displays a standard open file

dialog to select the reference image for the color operations.
The reference image always appears on top of all other
windows, allowing the operator to compare the results of color
correction on selected thumbnails to the reference image. The
last image selected as reference remains as a default reference
image for future operations.
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5.4 Color
Color Menu bar
The MPR500 Color menu includes the following color correction

tools:
• Curves or Levels
• Replace Color
• Unsharp Mask
• Auto Levels
• Auto contrast
• Auto luminance
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5.4.1 Curves
Curves
This function does the correction of the color “curves” of the

image. The gray curve is used to correct the brightness of all
colors while the Red, green and blue curves correct the
individual color channels.
The Curves tool includes the following items:
o Curve
o Big / small Curve Switch button
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o Checkboxes for Black and White point selection.
o Informational Text box of the input and output position
Selecting a color channel will show only the curve of this color
and adding points will affect only the selected channel.
Changing one of the curves will immediately affect the selected

images.
To change a curve, click with the left mouse button on the

curve and drag the point to a new position. The color of
selected thumbnail is changing according to the change of the
curve. As a rule, creating two correction points, and dragging
the left one a bit lower and the right one a bit higher makes the
image look sharper. You can add as many correction points to
the curve as needed to set the correct color. Remove correction
points from a curve by selecting the point (using mouse left
button) and pressing the Delete button. Switching between the
curves and changing several of them is an advantage of the
MPR500 Pro system. Before doing corrections with the curves it
is possible to limit the number of the color values by setting the
white and black points of the thumbnails.
• Select the “Black” checkbox for the black color limit.
• Choose a point on a thumbnail which will define the

darkness point and click it.
This point and all other darker points in that image and all
selected images will receive the maximum darkness value.
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The same process is performed with the “White” checkbox and

selecting the white point. The red, green and blue curve limits
are changing according to the selected black and white points
and all succeeding curve corrections are based on updated
curves.
By changing the extreme point of the curve it is possible to

change the range of the curve values and allowing dark point
with a value greater than 0 or white point less than 255.
5.4.1.1 Full Scale Curve
If there is a need to get more accurate values in the curves or

to easily work with big curves, it is recommended to work with
the Full Scale Curve function. Use the Big / small Curve switch”
to switch to the Full Scale Curve. A full scale (big) curve will be
opened instead of the small curve, showing the values of the
small curve you selected. Working with the Full Scale Curve is
identical to working with the regular curve.
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5.4.2 Levels
Levels
Levels - The Levels function enables controlled changes of the

brightness levels and of the contrast levels between dark and
light areas in the picture.
The Levels function is performed also by typing Ctrl+V.

Selecting images and applying the Levels operation will open a
dialog box that shows:
o The histograms of the image
o Output levels sliders (in the left)
o Input levels sliders (on the bottom)
o Text boxes for the input and output levels sliders.
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Selecting a color channel will show only the histogram of this

color and the sliders movement will affect only the selected
channel.
Changing one of the sliders or typing a number in the text box

will immediately affect the selected image.
By changing the input sliders (or their text boxes) the

brightness values on the shadows, midtones and highlight areas
in the image are changed. Moving the input upper slider to the
right makes the shadows and the entire image darker; Moving
the input lower slider to the left makes the highlight and the
entire image lighter. Moving the input middle slider affect the
midtones – moving it to the right makes them darker and to the
left lighter.
Increasing the contrast of the image is done by moving the

upper slider to the right and the lower slider to the left. It is
recommended to bring these sliders to the points where the
histogram “starts” (The same way the auto contrast function is
performing its operation).
Moving the output sliders enables the reduction of the image

contrast. Moving the output left slider down makes the darker
areas lighter, so un-detailed black color areas will become
lighter and with more “details”. Moving the output right slider
up makes the lighter areas darker, so “burned” white color area
will become darker.
Reselecting the image will update the histogram and will reset
the sliders to their initial settings. Selecting anther image will
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show its histogram. Selecting few images will show the

histogram of the first image only but all the Levels corrections
will affect all the selected images.
5.4.3 Replace Color
Replace Color dialog
Replace Color - This function opens a dialog box that enables

replacement of a specified color with new color defined by HSL
values. Clicking the left mouse button on a thumbnail causes
the color under the mouse to be shown in the upper color box
on the Replace color dialog. Changing the HSL slider will display
the new color in the lower color box. The fuzziness slider
enables wider color selection around the chosen color. This
operation is performed interactively on selected thumbnails.
The system remembers the last fuzziness value for future
Replace Color operation.
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5.4.4 Unsharp Mask
Unsharp Mask dialog
Unsharp mask - This function opens a dialog box that enables

the definition of the Radius (1/100 pixel), Amount (%) and
Threshold (levels) values for the unsharp operation. Selecting
the Unsharp function will perform the unsharp operation with
the specified parameters on the selected thumbnail. Since
unsharp operation involves filtering on pixels, the viewed result
on the thumbnail might be different from the operation on the
high resolution image. It is recommended to determine the
behavior of this function on real images before using it in
production process. The last used values of Radius, Amount and
Threshold are displayed as defaults for the next time the
Unsharp mask dialog is opened.
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5.4.5 Auto Levels
Auto Levels - This function is performed also by typing Ctrl+M

or by selecting the “Levels” button on the quick tools panel.
Selecting images and applying the Auto Levels operation will
perform automatic color levels correction to those images. The
Auto levels correction increases the contrast of each of the color
channels (R,G,B) individually. In some cases it removes casting
but in others it might create new casting.
5.4.6 Auto contrast
Auto contrast - This function is performed also by typing

Ctrl+N or by selecting the “Contrast” button on the quick tools
panel. Selecting images and applying the Auto contrast
operation will perform automatic contrast correction to those
images. The Auto contrast correction increases the contrast of
the selected images without changing their color casting.
5.4.7 Auto luminance
Auto luminance - This function is performed also by typing

Ctrl+K or by selecting the “Lumina” button on the quick tools
panel. Selecting images and applying the Auto contrast L
operation will perform automatic contrast correction based on
luminous values to those images. The Auto contrast L
correction increases the contrast of the selected images
keeping their same color casting.
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Note: Performing Auto contrast or Auto luminance more

than once on the same selected images can increase the
contrast of those images too much.
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5.5 View Menu Bar
View Menu Bar
5.5.1 Preview
Preview – This function is also invoked by Ctrl+D. This

function is a toggle which shows the selected
thumbnails after and before the last color correction.
Other operations (like Preset, apply, rotate, flip, etc.)
are not reversed with the Preview function. You can
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also see the previous state of the image with the Undo
and then Redo will apply these functions again.
5.5.2 View original picture
View original picture – This function is also invoked

by Ctrl+X or the “View Original” toggled checkbox on
the job management tools panel. This function is a
toggle between the original state of the image and the
image after all corrections.
5.5.3 View frames
View frames –This function is a toggle between

viewing the images including all the corrections but
without the frames or also with the frames assigned to
the images. Disabling view frames will improve the
interactive user interface speed.
5.5.4 View auto trim
View auto trim –This function is a toggle enabling

viewing the images in their final proportions. By setting
this toggle the user will be able to view the padded
areas or trimmed lines (Fit/Fill) on the images that are
associated to the selected output set. Disabling view
auto trim will improve the interactive user interface
speed.
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5.5.5 View large red X
View large red X –This function is a toggle enabling

viewing of large red X on images that are not assigned
to the selected job.
Note: The View large Red X toggle is not implemented

in version 5.
5.5.6 Switch levels/curves
Switch levels/curves –This function is a toggle

enabling switch between the levels and curves function
on the interactive color panel.
5.5.7 Job only view
Job only view – This function is a toggle enabling

viewing of all the images or only those assigned to the
specified job. By setting this toggle the user will be able
to view only the images assigned to the specified job.
5.5.8 Bulk
Goto Bulk…
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Goto Bulk dialog
This function can also be invoked by double clicking on the bulk

field in the job management tools panel. If the number of
images in a folder exceeds the defined bulk size (see options)
or if included sub-folders were checked, Goto Bulk enables
selection of a bulk and it will bring the different bulks of images
to the screen.
Prev Bulk and Next Bulk -This function can also be invoked
by the previous bulk and Next bulk buttons in the job
management tools panel. If the number of images in a folder
exceeds the defined bulk size (see options) or if Include Sub-
folders was checked, the Previous Bulk and Next Bulk
commands load the different bulks of images to the screen.
5.5.9 Number of Thumbnails on Screen
# of Thumbnails on Screen – This function displays all the

possible arrangements of thumbnails on the browser screen.
The size of the individual thumbnail depends on the number of
thumbnails displayed on the screen – more small thumbnails or
less big ones.
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5.5.10 View 1x1
View 1x1 – This function is also invoked by

Ctrl+Shift+Z or by the “View 1x1” toggled checkbox on
the job management tools panel. This function is a
toggle enabling viewing of the selected image in 1x1
view size, meaning: only one image thumbnail is
displayed on screen. In the 1x1 view the quality of the
image display is better than the quality in the other
view sizes but the viewing refresh speed is slower.
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5.6 Execution
Execution Menu Bar
The Execution section deals with the orders and their associated
jobs. The jobs of each selected order (open order) are listed in
the Job selection field in the jobs management tools panel.
Job is described by its size and its paper type. Addition
information about the machine, job type and associated
templates is display in the job type field. After the job has
been executed it becomes an “Old” job. If changes need to be
applied to some images in an old job it is recommended to
duplicate it.
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5.6.1 Run order
Run Order – If the “Confirm selection at execution” flag is set

(see MP-LabAdmin General screen), than for each one of the
jobs associated with the order a confirmation Execute Job
screen dialog appears, enabling changing the machine type,
paper width and enabling automatic color corrections by the
machine.
Execution Job dialog
After the user confirms in the Execute Job dialog, the Run
order command starts the rendering process of color and
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spatial correction on all images included in the jobs associated

to the selected order.
The "New order", "Load order", “Load OPI order” and the “Add
to Execution” commands add corrected thumbnails to the list.
The execution Process operates as a separate process executes
the corrections on the high resolution images and sends the
corrected files into the specified output folder or machine hot
folder as defined in the output set and machine. The progress
of the Execution process is recorded in the database. The
execution of each job is performed as a background process
that does not disturb the interactive work of correcting other
images. All execution processes are controlled by the
“JobStatus Service process”. This is a background process
raising in the system updating the database and showing the
status of the jobs.
During job execution, the user can still correct the pictures but
the execution will take into consideration only the corrections
that were saved with the Execute (Run) command. Source
(original) files may be moved or preserved, as defined by the
“On Completion” setting as specified in the machine driver
parameters (see MP-LabAdmin).
Note: When the St. Charles Research packager is supposed to

process rolls printed on the machine, additional parameters are
displayed on the Execution job dialog (see 6.1.6.16 for more
details.) allowing the creation of the SCR batch file and the
special barcodes that will print on the printed roll.
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5.6.2 Jobs status…
Jobs status
Selecting the Jobs status function in the Execution menu bar

or the “Jobs” button on the jobs management tool panel will
open the list dialog of the Jobs status service process. This
dialog enables the management of executable Jobs in the
system.
The Jobs status lists the Jobs which are registered in the
system. There are two types of Jobs:
• Job – regular job as defined by the MPR500 Pro

system.
• Print Job – Print Job groups together multiple jobs into

one print job. The system performs such grouping
differently, per the different output devices supported
by MPR500 Pro:
o For Disk, Gretag Mileca, ZBE Chromira and

Windows driver - all jobs from the same order,
designated to print onto the same device using
the same paper surface will be grouped
together into one Print Job.
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o For the Fuji Frontier and MuelerSohn machines -

all jobs from the same order, designated to
print onto the same device using the same
paper surface and having the same output file
size will be grouped together into one Print
Job.
o For all other machines - all jobs from the same

order, designated to print onto the same device
using the same paper surface and having the
same paper width (or same size code) will be
grouped together into one Print Job.
The Job status displays the Print Jobs with (+) sign in the
Status field. Clicking on a print Job will open the list of all child
jobs and the status display will change to (-).
Each Job contains information about:
• Job Status – Init, Process, Finished or Error.
• Order ID
• PrintJob
• Job ID
• Folder of the images
• the Machine
• the Paper type and width if defined
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• the production Output type (pictures, contact sheet,

package), associated template name and Output set
• Prints# - number of prints.
• From - execution process starting time.
• To – execution process end time
• During execution its Stage and Progress indication

status.
Selecting one of the field names of the Jobs status table will
sort the jobs according to this field name.
Selecting Print Job from the list and pressing the Execute
button will execute the selected print job with its child jobs as
one job.
Selecting Jobs from the list and pressing the Execute button
will execute the selected jobs only.
Note: Different jobs grouped together into one print job might
create output file based on the same input file name. To
prevent duplicate file names the system adds an automatic
numbering to files with identical names. Reprocessing a job
does not delete previous files but creates new files with new
names (increases the automatic number).
During execution, the user can abort the execution process by

selecting the executed job from the list and pressing the
Cancel button.
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The Show list-box enables selection of “All jobs” or of “Today

jobs”.
If an error occurs during the execution process, the job Status

indicator and the Jobs Status Errors button changes their color
according to the error severity:
• Red color, Fatal error – the execution process has

identified an error that will cause all files in the order to
be printed incorrectly. Execution stops immediately.
(For example: a machine hot folder does not exist.)
• Orange color, Error - the execution process has

identified an error that will cause one or more files in
the order to be printed incorrectly. Execution continues.
(For example: A template file is missing.)
• Yellow color, Warning - the execution process has

identified an error that may potentially cause one or
more files in the order to be printed incorrectly.
Execution continues. (For example: ICC is incorrect.)
The error will be logged in the errors list. In case of fatal error
the job Status will change to Error. Selecting the job and
clicking on the Errors button or selecting the Errors from the
right mouse click will display the error list.
5.6.2.1 Execute
Execute – Selecting jobs and pressing the Execute button will

start the rendering process of color and spatial correction on all
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images included in the selected jobs. The same operation can

be performed by the execute operation from the right mouse
click on the selected job.
Note: The Job Status is ‘stand-alone’ resident application in the
system. User can invoke it by clicking the on the status bar.
Right click on the will enables closing this application.
5.6.3 Edit jobs …
Edit jobs
Selecting the Edit jobs… function in the Execution menu bar or

the “Edit” button on the jobs management tools panel will open
the Jobs List dialog. This dialog enables the management of
Jobs in the MPR500 Pro system. The execution list dialog is
divided into jobs and files. Each of them is constructed of two
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parts: the command button area on the left and display list in
the right.
The Jobs list lists the Jobs which are registered in the system.
Each Job contains information about the OrderID, the JobID
automatically assigned to it, Run indication status, the Folder
of the images, the associated Output Set, the Paper type, the
Machine, the Output type and copies. When selecting a Job
from the list, Files ready to be executed are listed on the
bottom of the Jobs list dialog screen with additional information
of number of copies for each one of them. The numbers of
the selected files for execution, and the total-number of files in
the folder are listed on the bottom left part of the table.
5.6.3.1 Order:
By default the Jobs list displays only the jobs associated to the
current order. The Order selection box enables selection anther
order to display its jobs or All orders and their associated jobs.
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5.6.3.2 Add
Add Job dialog
Choosing Add in the Jobs list dialog will open a new dialog for
adding a new job to the order. The user can specify the
parameters of the new job. The parameters are: Size, Default
number of copies, Paper type, and selection of the production
type with selected template, Machine and additional comments.
After selecting the parameters of the new job, the user can
choose by assigning all the images in the order to this new job
or not and later add specified images.
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5.6.3.3 Remove
Selecting jobs and clicking “Remove” will remove those jobs

from the list of jobs (and from the database).
5.6.3.4 Duplicate
Selecting jobs and clicking “Dup” will duplicate those jobs in

the list of jobs (and in the database). Only “Old” jobs (jobs that
were executed) can be duplicated.
5.6.3.5 Edit
Edit Job dialog
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To Change parameter of a job (size, default number of copies,

paper type) or the output type (pictures, contact sheet,
package) or machine or to assign comment, select the Job in
the jobs list and click Edit (or double click).
5.6.3.6 More & Less & Set copies
To increase, decrease or set the number of copies for a picture

in a job, select the job and the file(s) in the execution list and
press the More copies or the Less copies or Set copies
buttons. The updated number of copies appears along with the
file name in the execution list.
5.6.3.7 Remove
To remove pictures from a job, select the job and the file(s) in
the execution list and press the Remove button.
5.6.4 Add to Execution
Add to Execution – This function is performed also by clicking

Ctrl+Q or by pressing the "Add" button in the job management
tools panel. This function adds the selected images to the
selected job. All the color and spatial operations that were
specified for those thumbnails and output operations defined by
the selected output parameters will be performed on the files.
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5.6.5 Remove from Execution
Remove from Execution – This function can also be selected

by typing Ctrl+U or by pressing the "Rem" button in the job
management tools panel. This function removes the selected
images from a job. The sign and the [number of copies] sign
on the thumbnail tag are removed. The function does not
remove the corrections associated to the file.
5.6.6 More Copies
More Copies – This function can also be selected by typing
Shift+Ins or clicking the button in the job management

tools panel. This function increases the number of copies for the
selected images. The [number of copies] sign on the thumbnail
tag is changed to the updated number of copies.
5.6.7 Less Copies
Less Copies – This function can also be selected by typing
Ctrl+Ins or clicking the button in the job management

tools panel. This function decreases the number of copies for
the selected images. The [number of copies] sign on the
thumbnail tag is changed to the updated number of copies.
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5.7 Execution Process

The rendering of the images, per the corrections done on-line
are done as a background process, named: “ExecutionProcess”.
When executing more than one job, multiple execution
processes will run in parallel in the background.
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6 Utilities
6.1 MP-LabAdmin - Lab Administration

The MP-LabAdmin utility allows the lab administrator to
configure the environment for the MPR500 Pro and its
associated applications. The MP-LabAdmin includes
configuration of the following:
o Photo Lab administrative parameters.
o Lab machines and their machine drivers.
o Output sets, sizes and output (workflow) types
o Index prints and Contact sheets templates.
o Packages templates.
o Special photos templates
o Frames templates.
o Composite templates.
o Effects.
o ICC profiles.
o Prices.
o Lab’s customers.
o Green Screen background files.
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o School and Sport Market segments
After editing the lab environment, it is suggested to create an

update of the lab parameters for the Order Maker utility users.
6.1.1 Guideline for first configuration
After installing the system and before running the MPR500 Pro
system it is recommended to configure the system according to
the lab architecture. The following steps are highly
recommended for this process:
1. Select the unit (Inch or cm.)
2. In the Machines screen, delete machines that are not

in use in the lab.
3. In the Machine Drivers screen, delete machine drivers

that are not in use in the lab.
4. In the Output sets screen, delete sizes that the lab

does not support.
5. In the ICC Profiles screen, select the ICC profiles that

are going to be in use.
6. In the Output sets screen, define the sizes that are for
use for regular pictures print.
7. In the Machine Drivers screen, define the machine

drivers that are going to be in use in the lab.
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8. In the Machines screen, define the machines and

connect them to the defined machine drivers.
9. In the Machines screen use the Width and assign the

output sets to the machines in use.
10. In the Machines screen use the ICC and assign the
ICC profiles to the papers that the machine uses.
11. In the General screen, set the general setting

parameters especially the “Use monitor ICC”.
12. In the Photo lab screen, define the lab administrative

parameters.
13. In the Customers screen, define the lab’s customers.
14. If you are going to make Contact sheets use the

“Contact sheet maker” application and build contact
sheet templates. In the Output sets screen, define the
sizes that are for use for Contact sheet prints.
15. If you are printing index prints use the “Contact sheet
maker” application and build index print templates. In
the Output sets screen, add the indication to the sizes
that are for use with index prints.
16. If you intend to make Package prints, Special photos or

Composites use the predefined templates or define new
ones with the Template maker application. In the
Output sets screen, define (new) sizes that are for use
for package prints or Special photos and assign the
templates to them.
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17. If you defined new Output sets supporting contact

sheets, package prints or Special photos, open the
Machines screen and use the Width to assign the new
output sets to the machines in use.
6.1.2 Orders workflow settings
MP-LabAdmin – Orders workflow settings

(Server version)
The Orders workflow settings window in the MP-LabAdmin

defines parameters and hot-folders for the labs specific
workflow. Configuration options vary between the different M-
Photo systems types:
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• Minimal system
• Order Maker support
• Full (server) system
6.1.2.1 Minimal
MP-LabAdmin – Minimal workflow settings
Selecting Minimal on the right top corner of the Orders

workflow settings screen will display the Minimal system
workflow chart. Described from bottom to top, the chart shows
the Orders workflow in the lab and it includes the following
fields:
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Order folder – displays the default input folder for orders that
are going to be rendered and monitored by the execution
process and jobs list applications. Clicking on the ‘…’ button
enables the selection of this folder. Clicking on the ‘->’ button
opens the ‘Orders folder’ folder.
Output folder – displays the default output temporary folder

for rendered orders before they are sent to the machine hot
folder. Clicking on the ‘->’ button opens the ‘Output folder’
folder.
Machine hot folder – displays the hot folder of the default

printing machine. Selecting the default machine and define its
hot folder is done on the Machine drivers and Machine tabs
of the MP-LabAdmin. Clicking on the ‘->’ button opens the
‘Machine hot folder’ folder.
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6.1.2.2 OrderMaker and Full (server)
MP-LabAdmin – Full (server) workflow settings
Selecting OrderMaker or Full (server) on the right top corner

of the Orders workflow settings screen will display the
OrderMaker system workflow chart. The chart is divided into
two part: the left part, the Orders workflow, describes (from
bottom to top) the orders workflow from input to output in the
lab. The right part, the Configuration workflow, defines and
create configuration for the labs clients Order Maker
application.
The Orders workflow includes the following fields:
6.1.2.2.1 FTP folder
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FTP folder – displays the input folder for orders coming from
the FTP server. Clicking on the FTP Server Configure button
opens a new FTP order screen and enables the configuration of
the lab FTP server with the following parameters:
• Server address
• Port
• User name
• Password
• Configuration folder which is the FTP folder
MP-LabAdmin – OrderMaker and Server

workflow FTP orders configuration screen
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6.1.2.2.2 Hot folder
Hot folder – why there is a need for hot folder in the

Order/maker configuration ?! The Hot folder feature works only
in the Full (server) configuration. There are two hot folder
demons in the Full (server) system:
6.1.2.2.3 FTP Orders downloader
FTP Orders downloader – This demon search the FTP folder

for new orders coming from the FTP and copy them to the Hot
folder. Clicking on the FTP Orders downloader Configure
button will open the FTP downloader screen allowing setting its
parameters:
MP-LabAdmin – FTP downloader screen
FTP downloader folder – name of the input FTP folder.
Hot folder (local) – name of the output folder.
Downloader – name of the hot folder demon.
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Check for new order each (sec.) -
Clicking on the OK button will start the demon.
6.1.2.2.4 Hot Folder application
Hot Folder demon – This demon search the Hot folder for
new orders coming from the In-store Order Maker application
and for new orders coming from the FTP via the FTP Orders
downloader and copy them to the Orders folder for order
correction and rendering. Clicking on the Hot Folder
Configure button will open the Hot Folder screen allowing
setting its parameters:
MP-LabAdmin – Hot Folder screen
Hot folder – name of the input Hot folder.
Orders folder – name of the output Orders folder.
Check for new order each (sec.) -
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Auto send order to machine if user requested no color

correction checkbox -
Clicking on the OK button will start the demon.
6.1.2.2.5 Output Orders Folders
Order folder – displays the default input folder for orders that
are going to be rendered and monitored by the execution
process and the jobs list applications. Clicking on the ‘…’
button enables the selection of this folder. Clicking on the ‘->’
button opens the ‘Orders folder’ folder.
Output folder – displays the default output temporary folder

for rendered orders before they are sent to the machine hot
folder. Clicking on the ‘->’ button opens the ‘Output folder’
folder.
Machine hot folder – displays the hot folder of the default

printing machine. Selecting the default machine and define its
hot folder is done on the Machine drivers and Machine tabs
of the MP-LabAdmin. Clicking on the ‘->’ button opens the
‘Machine hot folder’ folder.
6.1.2.3 Configuration workflow
The Configuration workflow, on the right part of the system

workflow chart, is divided to two parts:
“Create setup for end-users” and “Create configuration

update for existing users”.
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6.1.2.4 Create Order Maker setup
In the “Create setup for end-users” part the lab

administrator creates the setup files of the Order Maker
application with the associated configuration of the lab.
Clicking on the Create Order Maker setup button opens a

new pop up window allowing saving the order maker setup in a
specific folder. Press the … button , select the destination folder
and press OK.
MP-LabAdmin –Order maker setup screen
The following pop up window will appear:
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Select Yes or No and the following message will appear:
After pressing the OK button, destination folder will be opened

with OrderMakerSetup inside.
Upload option:
• Without upload – lab does not use the automatic

distribution tool of the system and it will distribute the
created setup file from the Output local folder by other
means (CDs).
• Internal uploader – distribution of the Order Maker

setup will be done through the lab ftp server. The
definition of the FTP server is done by filling the
following FTP parameters:
o Server address
o Port
o User name
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o Password
o Order Maker setup folder (on the FTP server)
Clicking on the OK button creates the Order Maker setup file

and put it in the Local folder. If the Internal uploader option
was chosen the Order Maker setup file will be uploaded into the
lab FTP site and put in its FTP folder as defined by the Order
Maker setup folder parameter.
6.1.2.5 Create configuration for existing

users
In the “Create configuration update for existing users”

part the lab administrator creates and publishes configuration
and prices updates for his Order Maker customers.
Clicking on the Publish configuration button opens a new

screen allowing setting of parameters of where to create the
updated configuration file and how to distribute it. See 6.1.2.4
above. Clicking on the OK button creates the updated
configuration file and put it in the Local folder. If the Internal
uploader option was chosen the configuration file will be
uploaded into the lab FTP site and put in its FTP folder as
defined by the Publish configuration folder parameter. At the
end of the process the system will prompt with confirmation
message:
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Clicking on the Publish prices button opens a new screen

allowing setting of parameters of where to create the updated
prices file and how to distribute it. See 6.1.2.4 above. Clicking
on the OK button creates the updated price file and put it in the
Local folder. If the Internal uploader option was chosen the
prices file will be uploaded into the lab FTP site and put in its
FTP folder as defined by the Publish prices configuration folder
parameter. At the end of the process the system will prompt
with confirmation message:
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6.1.3 General
MP-LabAdmin - General
The General window in the MP-LabAdmin defines parameters

for:
• General lab settings
• Auto color correction settings
• High / Low resolution workflow mode setting
• Standard folders setting
Click on one of the parameters allows changing its value or

selecting other value on the right side of the screen.
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6.1.3.1 General settings
Currency sign – select the currency used by the lab.
Use monitor ICC – Select if to use the ICC profile assigned to

the monitor in the MPR500 Pro application or not.
Support shipment – Select if Lab support shipment to its

customers’ customers.
Default paper surface – Select the default paper that the lab
is using.
Slider interval (units) – Select the standard interval used by

the MPR500 Pro sliders.
Confirm machine selection at execution – Select for

machine confirmation each time a job is issued to run.
Use separation sheet – Select if the system prints separation

sheets.
Allow simultaneous Executions per machine – if 'No' is set

only one job per machine will be executed, the other jobs will
wait in a queue. New job will start executing only when the
previous job is finished.
Max. number of simultaneous Executions per workstation

– if ‘yes’ was selected in the previous setting (Allow
simultaneous Executions per machine ), Set the maximum
number of jobs that can be executed simultaneously on the
same workstation. The other jobs will wait in a queue. New job
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will start executing only when one of the running jobs is

finished.
Designated computer to run the Execution – This option is

relevant for a Client-Server configuration only. If 'Client' is
selected, the job will always run on the workstation computer, if
'Server', is selected, the job will always run on the server
computer, if 'Ask' is selected, the operator will have to select
between the client workstation or the server as the designated
machine to execute the specified job.
6.1.3.2 Auto corrections settings
The behavior of the automatic functions, Auto Contrast, Auto

Luminance and Auto Levels, is related to limits constants.
The Low limit defines the percentage of pixels in an image that

will be set to 0 and the High limit defines the percentage of
pixels in an image that will be set to 255.
In general, increasing those values will increase the contrast of

the image when applying the auto function to it. Setting 0 in
those constants will cancel the auto functions.
6.1.3.3 High/Low resolution mode
The system enables dual processing of images to both low and

high resolutions.
Photoshop mode - When High/Low resolution folders are

defined and selected, it specifies which file will be opened by
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Photoshop when double clicking a thumbnail: High Res or Low

Res.
Folders - Specify the name of the subfolders (High resolution

and Low resolution) in the input folders tree, where the high-
resolution images are created. The same folder name will be
used for the high resolution output files and low resolution
output files under the same output folder name. However, the
output files will be created as dictated in the Output Folder
definition for the specific Machine device.
6.1.3.4 Folders
Lists the working folders for the system. The default location of
the folders is under the MPR500 Pro folder. The user can
change and specify the Temp folder in another location.
Note: In a client server environment all the folders, except for

the Preset and Temp folders, need to be defined as shared
folders.
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6.1.4 Photo lab
MP-LabAdmin – Photo lab
The Photo lab window in the MP-LabAdmin defines the

administrative parameters of the lab.
Mouse click on one of the parameters or selecting a parameter

and clicking on the Edit button will open a new screen allowing
setting all the Photo lab administrative parameters.
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MP-LabAdmin – setting Photo lab parameters
The left side of the screen , contains general parameters such

as company name , address and contact person. The right side
contains FTP definitions and definitions of images sent to lab
(max. resolution , low quality , etc…).
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6.1.5 Machine drivers
MP-LabAdmin – Machine drivers
The Machine drivers window in the MP-LabAdmin defines the

parameters for the various machine drivers in the lab.
Double click on one of the drivers bring up the following

window:
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The parameters are arranged in 4 different screens: General

parameters screen, Quality parameters screen File name
parameters screen and Back print parameters screen.
Clicking the New button will open a window enabling definition

of a new machine driver.
Click on one of the existing machine drivers or selecting

existing machine drivers and clicking on the Edit button will
open the existing machine drivers parameters screen and allow
the setting of those parameters.
Selecting existing machine drivers and clicking on the Dup

button will duplicate this machine driver and will open the
machine drivers’ parameters screen and allow the changing of
those duplicated parameters.
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Selecting existing machine drivers and clicking on the Delete

button will delete this machine driver from the list of machine
drivers.
6.1.5.1 General
MP-LabAdmin – Machine drivers – General
The General window allows the definition of the driver, layout

folders and back print parameters for the specific machine
driver.
Driver name – define the name of the machine driver. This

name is used in the MP-LabAdmin Machine definition.
Driver type – select the machine type to be any of the

supported machines (Fuji, Noritsu, Agfa, KIS, Konica or
MuellerSohn) or standard Window driver or “none” for output to
other unsupported machine or to a disk.
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Layout –select the layout of the output files on the output

device. One of 3 options can be selected:
• Leave – File remains as it was originally created.
• Portrait – File will be laid-up in Portrait orientation.
• Landscape - File will be laid-up in Landscape

orientation.
Output format –select the output format for the output file:
Unchanged, identical to the input format, or forced to JPG, to
TIFF or to BMP. The JPEG quality is specified when the
output file is JPEG – when Unchanged is selected and the
original file is in JPEG format or if ‘Always JPEG’ is selected. The
JPEG quality is a number ranging from 10 for low quality to
100 for the highest quality. The default quality value set for
JPEG format is 100.
Output folder - The files generated after the execution are

written into a specified folder. Output files can be written to a
folder as follows:
• <Input Folder>\ - Files will be written to a folder with

the specified name (default name is Ready) under the
folder where the originals reside.
• In Folder - Files will be written to a specified folder.
• Under Base Folder - Files will be written to a sub folder

with the following sub folder name structure: “<paper
size>_<paper surface>_<original input folder name>”
under a base folder specified by the name.
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• Under Base Folder by order number - Files will be

written to a sub folder. The “<order number)_” will
precede the subfolder name described above.
• Under Base Folder by customer ID - Files will be

written to a sub folder. The “<Customer ID)_” will
precede the subfolder name described above.
• Hi/Low Base Folder – MPR500 Pro allows a very

effective and fast workflow in which the thumbnails
created on screen are generated from the low resolution
version of the images rather their corresponding High
resolution. The creation of the low resolution files could
either be done by the user using an external utility (like
the M-Photo utility called: Low Res File Maker as described
in section 6.4 of this manual) or, by taking the advantage
of these files being created by the Kodak HR500 scanner
which creates both high resolution and low resolution
images. The output folder contains child folders for each
type of resolution. Selecting this option enables automatic
processing of both the high resolution and the low
resolution images and writes the corrected images in two
folders High and Low under a parent folder with the same
name as the input folder. The specified base folder
becomes the base tree of all the output folders. For
example, the execution output of the folders
C:\HR500\High\David, C:\HR500\Low\David will be
C:\MyClients\David\High, C:\MyClients\David\Low. When
using this option with a machine driver (except for the no
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machine), only the High resolution folder will be sent to

the machine hot folder.
Duplicate image per copies – some of the output devices do

not support in their interface the ability to print the ordered
images per the number of copies ordered - Selecting this
option will duplicate the output file according to the number of
copies parameter assigned to the file by the MPR500 Pro
application.
On completion – Defines what to do with the temporary

output files and input files:
Remove temporary – when printing to a machine via defined

hot folder the output folder is used only as a temporary folder.
Selecting this option will delete the files from this output
(temporary) folder after they are copied to the machine hot
folder.
The user can specify the disposition of the input files, as

follows:
• Leave source files unchanged - The default behavior of

the system is to leave the original files unchanged.
• Move source files to – The user may choose to move the

input files to the specified folder at the end of the
execution process.
• Move source files to “<Input Folder>\Original” – The

user may choose to move the input files to the Original sub
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folder under the input files folder at the end of the

execution process.
6.1.5.2 Quality
MP-LabAdmin – Machine drivers – Quality
The Quality window allows the definition of the quality

parameters for the specific machine driver. The Quality of the
output set is defined by the following parameters: Unsharp
Mask and Resolution.
Perform Automatic unsharp mask - Checking this checkbox

will make the system apply an unsharp mask operation on all
the files processed in the execution to the specific machine
driver. The unsharp mask operation will be the last operation
applied to the image. Unsharp mask parameters of Radius,
Amount and Thresholds can be specified individually for each
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machine. The recommended parameters are: Radius: 100;

Amount: 100 and Threshold: 1.
Resolution – The resolution parameters are set according to

the output device:
In the Resolution Type field select the method of applying

the resolution parameters to the file:
• Force to – Define the output device resolution and the

resolution units (dpi – dots per inch; or, lpc – lines per
centimeter). The Output file is changed according to the
size and resolution.
• Keep size – Output file remains with the same parameters

(size and resolution) as the input file.
The Method defines the method of scaling: “Bi-Linear”, “Bi-

Cubic” (default), “Gaussian”, “B-spline”.
6.1.5.3 File Name
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MP-LabAdmin – Machine drivers – File name
The File name window allows definition of the output file name
for the specific machine driver. Usually the output file name is
identical to the Input File Name as is. To define another output
file name template, fill in constant text and select dynamic
elements from the Dynamic text options list. Selection of some
of the elements will open parameter screen to fill with
additional parameters.
The Dynamic text elements available for creating the output file
name are divided into 5 groups:
• Order elements: Order number, Job number and Folder

name (the original file’s parent folder name).
• File Info elements: Short file name (original file name),

Copies (number of copies defined for the picture) and
Frontier scanner code (adds the film frame number for
images scanned by the Frontier scanner).
• Date and time elements: Day, Month, Year, Hour, Minute,

Second in short or long format.
• Advanced: Auto count number. The number increments

automatically and starts again for each execution process.
• Segment: School or Sport segment elements.
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6.1.5.4 Back print
MP-LabAdmin – Machine drivers – Back Print
The Back print window allows the definition of the back printing
for the specific machine driver. Some of the machine drivers
include two back print lines, some one back print line and some
do not include this option at all.
To define the back print template, fill in constant text and select
dynamic elements from the Dynamic text options list. Selection
of some of the elements will open a parameter screen to fill
with additional parameters.
The Dynamic text elements available for creating the back print
are divided into 6 groups:
• Order elements: Order number, Job number and Comment

(order comment).
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• Photographer: The Photographer Name, Email, Phone and

Code.
• Photolab: The Photo lab Name, Email, Phone and FTP

address.
• File Info: File name, Short file name, Comment (file

comments) Color corrections report and Exposure date.
• Date: Date information in few favorite formats.
• Segment: School or Sport segment elements.
6.1.5.4.1 Color corrections codes in Back

print
The general format Color corrections back prints codes is:
<Function code>[<selection area>]<values]
When few color corrections are defined, a comma separator (,)

appears between the different color functions codes.
The function codes are:
• H - Hue
• S - Saturation
• L - Lightness
• R - Red
• G - Green
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• B - Blue
• C - Contrast
• D - Brightness (“Density”)
• AC - Auto Contrast
• AL - Auto Levels
• AU - Auto Lumina
• CU - Curve
• LE – Levels
• RC – Replace color
• USM – Un-sharp mask
For HSL color correction function the HSL selection area is

defined by:
• [A] – all (default)
• [R] - Red
• [G] - Green
• [B] – Blue
• [Y] – Yellow
• [M] – Magenta
• [C] – Cyan
For the Color balance (RGBCD) functions the selection area is

defined by:
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• [H] – highlights
• [M] – mid-tones (default)
• [S] - shadows
Slider values are defined by:
• For H function: from -360 to 360
• For SL or RGBCD functions: from -100 to 100
For example:
• Color correction of Auto Lumina; Contrast+3; Red-2;

Green+3; Blue+2 will be printed on the back print as:
AU,C3,R-2,G3,B2
• Color correction of Auto contrast; Hue +5; Curve;

Brightness on shadows -20 will be printed on the back
print as: AC,H5,CU,D[S]-20,
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6.1.6 Machines
MP-LabAdmin – Machine
The Machine window in the MP-LabAdmin defines the

parameters for the machine in the lab. Each machine is
connected to machine driver. The parameters for each machine
related to the type of machine and machine driver.
Clicking the New button will open a window enabling the

definition of a new machine.
Click on one of the existing machine or selecting existing

machine and clicking on the Edit button will open a the existing
machine parameters screen and allow the setting of those
parameters.
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Selecting existing machine and clicking on the Dup button will

duplicate the machine and open a new machine parameters
screen and allow the changing of those parameters.
Selecting existing machine and clicking on the Width button

will open a new screen enabling the setting the supported sizes
by this machine.
Selecting existing machine and clicking on the ICC button will

open a new screen enabling the assigning of ICC profiles to the
different paper types supported by this machine.
Selecting existing machine and clicking on the Delete button

will delete this machine from the list of machines.
Clicking on the Set Def. button will open a new screen enabling
the setting of supported sizes to the default machine and to the
other machines.
Selecting existing machine and clicking on the Packager

button will open a new screen enabling the assigning of the St.
Charles Research SCR packager device to this machine.
Note: It is recommended to check that the hot folder

mechanism at the machine side is active before sending data to
it.
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6.1.6.1 Disk
No machine configuration
All machine configurations are based on the Disk configuration

with its standard parameters. The parameters include:
Name – name of the machine as defined by the user.
Driver – selection of a driver from the list of machine drivers.
Auto trim – define the default way to achieve the output

pictures proportion by the machine. Images can fit the output
media in one of 3 ways:
• Fit (Pad) – whole image will fit the paper. White padding
will be added to both image sides if the proportions of the
image and the output set are not identical.
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• Fill (Cut) – image borders will be cut from both image

sides in such a way that the trimmed image will fill the
paper.
• Leave – images will remain in their initial proportions. The

defined short axis of the output set will determine the
output image dimensions.
Resolution – the machine definition for resolution can Inherit

resolution from its Machine driver or the user can define
specific resolution parameters for the machine. (See the
definition of resolution in the machine drivers section.)
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6.1.6.2 Agfa D-Workflow
Agfa d-lab machine configuration
In addition to the standard machine parameters (see 6.1.6.1 ),

the Agfa d-lab configuration includes the definition of the D-
Workflow server parameters, the D-Lab Machine parameters
and the Agfa DB folder.
Note: Before setting the parameters you need to install the D-

workflow server (see 8.5.4 and 8.5.5 for details).
The Parameters of the D-workflow server includes selection

between:
• Local Host - The D-Workflow server is running on the

same computer as the MPR500 Pro.
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• Server - The D-Workflow server is running on a different

computer defined by:
• IP address
• Port Number
The Parameters of the D Lab machine are:
• Machine type - Selecting the Agfa D-Lab machine type.
• Lab ID – Setting the machine ID.
In addition, the D-workflow server uses parameters from a

database located in the DB folder.
• Database folder - Selecting the folder that the D-

workflow server uses for its database parameters.
Parameters of the Repro mode:
• Repro mode – Checkbox. When it is checked (default) the

Agfa D-Lab machine will not perform any additional
corrections before printing. When it is not checked the
machine will perform additional color corrections as set in
the Agfa D-Lab machine.
Note: Setting a correct machine ID is critical; the ID value

must be between 70 to 79 for d-lab2 or 160 to 169 for d-
lab3. The same ID must be defined by the MP-LabAdmin
and at the machine side!
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6.1.6.3 Durst Theta / Zeta
Durst Zeta machine configuration

the Durst Theta machine configuration and the Durst Zeta
machine configuration includes the definition of the following
parameter:
• Hot Folder – Selecting the base folder that the Durst

application is using as the base folder for its spool folders.
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6.1.6.4 Fuji Frontier
Frontier machine configuration

the Fuji Frontier Configuration includes the definition of the
• Communication Type – Selecting between the different

Fuji’s hot folders: C8, PIC and PIC-Pro.
• Device folder - Selecting the folder that the C8 hot folder

application is using for the supported media sizes table.
(This applies For C8 only. Users of PIC or PIC-Pro are
requested to create this table by themselves. See samples
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in the M-Photo installation CD under the folder “Samples of

Fuji hot folders”).
• Spool Folder – Selecting the folder that the hot folder

application is using as its spool folder. The MPR500 Pro will
send the output files to this folder.
• Device – (For C8 only). Select one of the available Fuji

Frontier machines connected to the C8.
• DSC – (For C8 only). Check this checkbox if you prefer the

machine to perform color corrections according to the DXIF
parameters defined in the file.
Note: When the Fuji communication type is C8, the job size is
limited to 50 prints. Jobs that contain more prints are divided
into sub jobs of 50 prints (or less) each.
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6.1.6.5 Fujimoto SHP5080
Fujimoto SHP5080 machine configuration

the Fujimoto SHP5080 machine configuration includes the
definition of the following parameter:
• Hot Folder – Selecting the base folder that the Fujimoto

SHP5080 application is using as the base folder for its
spool folders.
Note: In this version, the print results will be printed using the
Upper paper magazine of the machine ONLY. In future
release, we will add a selection for either the upper or the
lower magazine.
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6.1.6.6 Gretag Mileca
Gretag Mileca machine configuration
The Gretag Mileca machine configuration does not include

additional parameters to the standard machine parameters
(see 6.1.6.1 ).
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6.1.6.7 KIS DKS
KIS DKS machine configuration

the KIS DKS machine configuration includes the definition of
the following parameter:
• Hot Folder – Selecting the base folder that the KIS DKS
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6.1.6.8 Konica Minolta QD/R
Konica Minolta QD/R machine configuration

the Konica Minolta QD/R machine configuration includes the
definition of the following parameters:
• Machine type – Selecting the Konica Minolta QD/R

machine type: QD21, R1, R2.
• Hot Folder – Selecting the folder that the KIS DKS

• Size’s file path – Selecting the folder that the Konica

Minolta QD/R hot folder application is using for the
supported media sizes table.
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• Image folder name – base name for the hot folder of the
Konica Minolta QD/R.
• Printing channel – Selecting the automatic corrections

channel of the Konica Minolta QD/R machine: Media or
Digital-camera according to the source of the images.
6.1.6.9 MuellerSohn
MuellerSohn machine configuration
In addition to the standard machine parameters

(see 6.1.6.1 6.1.6.1 ), the MuellerSohn machine configuration
includes the definition of the following parameters:
• Machine type – Selecting the MuellerSohn machine:

NDL304 which is 2400X3200 pixels machine and NDL305
which is 3600x4800 pixels machine.
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• Hot Folder – Selecting the base folder that the

MuellerSohn application is using as the base folder for its
spool folders. The spool folder name of the MuellerSohn
machines must be: [output set]_[paper surface], for
example: 5x7_M
• Create folders button - this button will automatically

create sub folders for each specific size defined by the
output sets. The names of those spool folders are
according to the description above. The MPR500 Pro will
send the output files to the hot folder according to the
output size.
6.1.6.10 Noritsu Hot-Folder
Noritsu machine configuration
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the Noritsu machine configuration includes the definition of the
• Hot Folder – Selecting the folder that the NHF application

is using as its hot folder. The MPR500 Pro will send the
output file to this folder.
• Resp. folder - Selecting the folder that the NHF application

is using as its response folder. Log files of machine are sent
to this folder.
• Paper Surface codes – the default code values for media

types as defined in the Noritsu machine.
• Auto color correction – Check this checkbox if you prefer

the machine to perform automatic color corrections
according to the file parameters.
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6.1.6.11 Windows driver
Standard Windows driver configuration

the Windows driver configuration includes definition of the
Properties for the selected windows driver.
Note: The Window driver can be used to create output in the

PDF format. The installation CD includes in its ‘software from
3'rd parties’ folder an example of a PDF printer (“eDocPrinter
PDF Pro”) and an explanation file how to configure it (in the
text file PdfPrinter.txt).
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6.1.6.12 ZBE Chromira
ZBE Chromira machine configuration
The ZBE Chromira machine configuration does not include

additional parameters to the standard machine parameters
(see 6.1.6.1 ).
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6.1.6.13 Machine Width
MP-LabAdmin – Machine – Machine Width
Selecting existing machine and clicking on the Width button

will open a new screen enabling setting the supported sizes by
this machine.
User can Add, Edit, Delete or change the order of the machine
widths.
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MP-LabAdmin – Add Machine Width
Add button will open new window that enables the assigning of
paper width or paper size code (according to the machine type)
to an output set. Remember that for most of the machines the
output size should fit the paper size.
In addition, the user can change the predefined unsharp mask

for this size. (See definition of unsharp mask parameters in
paragraph 6.1.5.2 ).
Edit button on selected width, or just double click, will enable

editing of this width definition.
Delete button on selected width, will delete this width

definition from the list.
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6.1.6.14 ICC Profiles
Part of the machine parameters are their color transformation

ICC profiles. It is recommended to assign the output device ICC
profile appropriate for its different paper types.
The selection of the output ICC profile is related to the output

device type, number of separations used by the output device,
printing standards, paper type, etc. The available ICC profiles
are defined in the “MP-LabAdmin ICC Profiles” screen.
Note: MPR500 Pro software corrects RGB files. In order to

create 4 separations files (i.e. CMYK) select an Output ICC
profile with 4 separations.
MP-LabAdmin – Machine – ICC Profiles
Selecting existing machine and clicking on the ICC button will

open a new screen enabling the assigning of ICC profiles to the
different paper types supported by this machine.
To set the profile, select the row of the appropriate Paper

surface and click on the ICC profile, a selection box will be
opened to select to ICC profile from the list of available profiles.
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To set the Color Intent, select the row of the appropriate Paper
surface and selected ICC profile and click on the Color Intent, a
selection box will be opened to select Color Intent from the list:
o Absolute Colorimetric
o Perceptual
o Relative Colorimetric
o Saturation
6.1.6.15 Set Widths Default
MP-LabAdmin – Machine – Set (Widths) Def.
Clicking on the Set Def. button will open a new screen enabling
setting of the default machine and setting machine to each
printing size and paper type.
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6.1.6.16 Packager
The St. Charles Research SCR packager device is a machine

used for cutting and packaging photos in envelopes. The
packager input is a roll of paper that contains photos separated
from each other by a special graphic sign, and a text file
describing how to package the photos. The packager cuts the
photos, inserts them into envelopes and prints texts on each
envelope.
The process of printing and packaging photos using the SCR

packager includes several steps:
1. Input prints for the packager device come from School or
Sport segment order printed, for example by the Durst
Zeta, on a roll of paper using the serial printing method.
2. A text file that contains the packaging instructions is
prepared during the execution process and located in a
specific folder defined in the Packager UI tab.
3. The photos are printed on a roll of paper using a roll-to-roll
printer (for example, Durst Zeta). Each photo is separated
from the next one by a special graphical sign ('barcode')
used for signaling a cutting line and for holding the photo
ID.
4. When the printed roll is ready (and the text file is ready
too) the operator inserts the roll to the SCR machine and
associates the roll to the text file.
5. The operator starts the cutting and packaging process: the
packager scans the roll until it finds the first photo barcode
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line. When found, it interprets the photo ID and searches

that ID in the text file. Then it scans the roll and the text
file picture by picture, cuts the pictures and arranges them
in stacks matching the envelopes according to the
instructions in the text file.
6. When a stack is ready it is moved to two external feeding
points: the first feeder is used for adding a document (like
reorder form or advertisement) and the second is the same
as the first but may be used also for adding a stiffener
material ('chip board') to the 10x13 envelopes.
7. Then the stack is inserted to an envelope (either 8x10 or
10x13) and an inkjet printer prints the required text (taken
from the instruction file) on the envelope.
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Clicking on the on the Packager button will open a new screen

enabling the assigning of the St. Charles Research SCR
packager device to this machine.
SCR Photo Packager – when the check box is set the

packager is enabled.
Packager’s folder –the folder that contain the text file with
the packaging instructions for the SCR packager device.
Line 1 to Line 4 – mapping of 4 lines containing segment

information to be printed on the envelop.
When running an order that includes jobs that are going to be

post process by the packager device, the dialog changes:
Execution Job dialog – for packager
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The Execution job dialog will include additional parameter for

the St. Charles Research SCR packager device:
SCR Packager – set the check box to include the packager

post processing.
First feeder / Second feeder – set the feeders that are going
to be used by the packager machine.
Force 13” envelop – Set the checkbox to always select 13”

envelops.
Notes:
• The execution process sorts the picture sizes ordered by

each student in ascending order so the packager inserts the
bigger picture into the envelope first, etc.
• The special barcode marks are produced in separate files,

and thanks to the serial printing method, it is guaranteed
that they will appear on the roll in the right orders (i.e., one
barcode after each picture).
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6.1.7 Output sets
MP-LabAdmin – Output sets
The Output sets window in the MP-LabAdmin defines the

different printing sizes that the lab supports. Each size is
associated to an output (workflow) type.
Clicking the New button will open a window enabling definition

of a new size.
Click on one of the existing sizes or selecting existing size and

clicking on the Edit button will open the existing size
parameters screen and allow the setting of those parameters.
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Selecting existing size and clicking on the Delete button will

delete this size definition from the list of sizes.
Selecting an existing size and clicking on the Up or Down

buttons will move this size definition up or down in the list of
sizes. Put frequently used sizes at the beginning of the list to
enable fast size selection from the MPR500 Pro application.
Selecting an existing size and clicking on the Separation sheet

On or Off buttons will change the “Create Separation sheet”
parameter (see below) for the selected output set.
MP-LabAdmin – definition of Output set
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The definition of an output set includes:
Output set Size – real (exact) size (short and long sides) of
the output set.
Output set Display text – the size 'name' as it will appear in

all places where size selection is required (the name may be
different depending on the unit: Cm / Inches).
Picture / Package / Index page / Contact Sheet / Special

photo – selection for the different output (workflow) type of
the output set. When the image is clicked, an image selection
box is opened enabling the selection of a template from the
displayed list of templates. (See the definition of templates
in 6.1.8 , and in 6.1.9 below).
Paper surface – checkboxes for the predefined paper types.
Separation sheet – when the checkbox is checked, the last

image that will printed for each job will be an artificial image
containing the customer details and the order number barcode.
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It allows the lab operator to collect all the prints of all the
different jobs of the order. The separation print itself is not
counted in the number of prints in the job.
Note – in case the output set with the separation sheet is used
with the Noritsu machine, the paper length of the separation
sheet will be limited to 4” (10 cm.).
6.1.8 Index print / Contact sheet
MP-LabAdmin – Index print / Contact sheet
The Index print / Contact sheet window in the MP-LabAdmin

displays all the available templates for Index prints or Contact
sheets. Adding a new template or editing an existing template
is usually done by the Contact Sheet Maker application. The
user can add a new template by selecting the new button. The
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user can edit an existing template by double click on the

template or by selecting the template and pressing the Edit
button. Both the New and Edit buttons invoke the Contact
Sheet Maker application. The user can add a template received
from another source by placing it into the IndexPages folder
and use the Add button to add it to the list of Index prints and
Contact sheets. To delete a template from the list select the
template and use the Delete button.
The user can change the View to list (instead of thumbnails

view) by selecting it with the right mouse click.
6.1.9 Packages
MP-LabAdmin – Packages
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The Packages window in the MP-LabAdmin displays (or lists) all

the available templates for package prints. Each package
template is associated to a specific size. Adding a new template
or editing an existing template is usually done by the Template
Maker application. The user can add a new template by
selecting the New button. The user can edit an existing
template by double click on the template or by selecting the
template and pressing the Edit button. Both the New and Edit
buttons invoke the Template Maker application. The user can
add a template received from another source, place it into the
Packages folder and use the Add button to add it to the list of
Packages. To delete a template from the list select the template
and use the Delete button.
The user can change the View to detailed list of packages or to

thumbnails view by selecting it with the right mouse click.
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6.1.10 Special photos
MP-LabAdmin – Special photos
The Special photos window in the MP-LabAdmin displays (or

lists) all the available templates for special photos prints. Each
template is associated to a market segment and to specific size.
Adding a new template or editing an existing template is usually
done by the Template Maker application. The user can add a
new template by selecting the New button. The user can edit
an existing template by double click on the template or by
selecting the template and pressing the Edit button. Both the
New and Edit buttons invoke the Template Maker application.
The user can add a template received from another source -
place it into the Special folder and use the Add button to add it
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to the list of Special photos. To delete a template from the list

select the template and use the Delete button.
Pressing the Types button opens a new window which enables

the definition of new Special photo types, and, deleting or
changing the name of existing Special photo types.
The user can Filter the view of the list and select between
viewing all the special photos templates, viewing templates
according to their market segment association or viewing
templates for specific type.
The user can change the View to detailed list of packages or to

thumbnails view by selecting it with the right mouse click.
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6.1.11 Frames
MP-LabAdmin – Frames
The Frames window in the MP-LabAdmin displays (or lists) all

the available frames for print. Each frame template is
associated to a recommended size but can be printed with any
print size. Adding a new frame or editing an existing frame is
usually done by the Template Maker application. The user can
add a new frame by selecting the New button. The user can
edit an existing frame by double click on the frame or by
selecting the frame and pressing the Edit button. Both the
The user can add a frame received from another source, place
it into the Frames folder and use the Add button to add it to
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the list of Frames. To delete a frame from the list select the
frame and use the Delete button.
The user can change the View to detailed list of frames or to

frames thumbnails view by selecting it with the right mouse
click.
6.1.12 Composites
MP-LabAdmin – Composites
The Composites window in the MP-LabAdmin displays (or lists)

all the available templates for Composites prints. Each template
is associated to a market segment and to a specific size. Adding
a new general composite template or editing an existing
template is usually done by the Template Maker application.
Specific composite templates are maintained by the Order
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Maker Pro application. The user can add a new general

template by selecting the New button. The user can edit an
existing template by double click on the template or by
selecting the template and pressing the Edit button. Both the
The user can add a template received from another source -
place it into the Composites/General folder and use the Add
button to add it to the list of Special photos. To delete a
template from the list select the template and use the Delete
button.
The user can change the View to detailed list of Composites or

to thumbnails view by selecting it with the right mouse click.
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6.1.13 Effects
MP-LabAdmin – Effects
The Effects window in the MP-LabAdmin lists all available

effects for the M-Photo applications.
The user can change the View to list (instead of thumbnails

view) by selecting it with the right mouse click.
New effects are created with the MPR500 Pro application.
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6.1.14 ICC Profiles
MP-LabAdmin – ICC Profiles
The ICC Profiles window in the MP-LabAdmin lists and manages

all the available ICC profiles for the M-Photo applications.
Use the Add button to add a new ICC Profile from an ICC folder
(usually the ‘C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers\color’
folder) to the list of available ICC profiles.
To delete a profile from the list select the profile and use the
Delete button.
To update a profile after it was changed by an ICC editor

application, select the profile and use the Update button.
Use the Monaco button to invoke the Monaco Proof application.
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Use the Set Path button to set the folder of the Monaco Proof
application.
6.1.14.1 Monaco Proof
Monaco Proof
Monaco Invoke the X-Rite Monaco Proof tool for creating and
editing ICC profiles.
Note: The Monaco Proof software should be installed in

the computer and the folder in which this software is
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located should be defined with the Set Path button. (Usually

“C:\Program Files\Monaco Systems\MonacoProof 3.6”).
6.1.15 Prices
MP-LabAdmin – Prices
The Prices window in the MP-LabAdmin lists and manages the

suggested retail prices for all the Output sets available by the
Lab. The list of output sets is automatically created based on
the MP-LabAdmin Output sets.
Setting the price of an output set is done by selecting it from

the list and using the Edit button or by double click on the
output set.
The Order Maker application uses the list to display the

available output sets of the lab (and their prices).
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6.1.16 Customers
MP-LabAdmin – Customers List
The Customers window in the MP-LabAdmin lists and manages

the lab’s customers. Each row in the list shows the main
important parameters of the customer which include: Customer
ID (in the M-Photo list), Company name, Name of the contact
person, customer contact information and an indication for
whether this customer can send Order maker orders or Album
maker orders to the lab. In addition there are 5 buttons to
maintain the list:
New – Add new customer.
Edit – Edit the selected customer information.
Delete – Delete the selected customer from the list.
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Album maker – tag for Add or Remove the option to receive

Album maker orders from this customer.
Order maker – tag for Add or Remove the option to receive

Order maker orders from this customer.
By choosing the New or Edit buttons, a new screen is opened

allowing the setting of customer details including automatic
setting of the customer unique ID code:
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Note: The number of customers that can send orders from

their Order maker application or Album maker application to the
lab is limited and depends on the lab license.
6.1.17 Green Screen
MP-LabAdmin – Green Screen
The Green Screen window in the MP-LabAdmin lists all the

available background replacement files for the Green Screen
tool.
The Add button opens a dialog box which enables the selection
of an image file to be added to the list of Green Screen
background replacement files.
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To delete a file from the list select the file and use the Delete
button.
The Show button displays the folder which contains the Green
Screen background replacement files.
6.1.18 Market segments
A market segment in MPR500 Pro terminology is a

photofinishing market niche – the most popular ones, supported
by MPR500 Pro are the School and Sports market segments.
MP-LabAdmin – School Market segment
The Market segments windows in the MP-LabAdmin lists the

meta-data elements for the specific market segment. Those
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meta-data elements can be added to the final special photos or

to composites and to the output back print. Currently, the
Sports segment and the School segment are defined in the
system.
In each market segment the meta-data elements are organized

in 3 categories: Segment general information category,
Class (or Team) information category and Person
information category.
Select the category and press the New button to add a

definition of a new user defined meta-data element.
Select a meta-data element and press the Edit button to

change the name of the user defined meta-data element.
Select a meta-data element and press the Delete button to

delete the user defined meta-data element. Note that dimmed
fields are fixed fields that can not be deleted or changed.
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MP-LabAdmin – Sports Market segment
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6.1.18.1 Sub-segments
MP-LabAdmin – Sub-segments
Each Segment market is divided into sub-segments. By

pressing the Sub-segments button (at the bottom of the
window) a new window will be opened: The Sub-segments
window displays the list of existing sub-segments and enables
the definition of New sub-segments, or Edit of a name of an
existing sub-segment or Delete an existing sub-segment. The
user interface of New, Edit and Delete sun-segments is similar
to the user interface of the meta-data elements of the segment.
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6.1.18.2 Other types
MP-LabAdmin – Other types
For each segment there is an option to define Other items.

Those items are products that the photo-lab sells to its
customers but they do not pass through the M-Photo process or
workflow. By pressing the Other button (at the bottom of the
selected Market segment window) the Other types window will
be opened. The Other types window displays the list of
existing items and enables the definition of New items, or Edit
of a name of an existing item or Delete an existing item.
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6.1.18.3 Combos
For each segment there is an option to define Combos. The

Combos are combination of multiple printing types. The
combos are defined per customer or as common combos.
By pressing the Combos button (at the bottom of the Market

segment window) a new window will be opened.
MP-LabAdmin – Combo
The Combo window lists all available combos for a customer.

Select the customer on the Customer field at the top of the
screen. The list of all available combos for this customer
appears on the left part of the screen. Below the list there are 3
management buttons. Use the Add combo button to add a new
combo. Use the Rename combo button to rename the name of
an exiting combo. Use the Delete combo button to delete
exiting combo.
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To add items to a Combo, select the combo from the list and
press the New button on the right side of the screen. A list of
available types is opened, enabling the selection of print
elements:
Picture – opens a new screen. In the Details field select an

output size for the picture, in the Paper surface field select the
paper surface and in the Quantity field the quantity of prints
for this size.
Group – The segment market may contain a Group picture for

each class (or team). Selecting the group opens a new screen;
In the Details field select an output size for the group picture,
in the Paper surface field select the paper surface and in the
Quantity field the quantity of prints for this size.
Package – opens a new screen. In the Paper surface field

select the paper surface, in the templates screen select a
package template and in the Quantity field select the quantity
of prints for this package.
Special photo – opens a new screen. In the Paper surface field

select the paper surface, in the templates screen select a
Special photo template and in the Quantity field select the
quantity of prints for this Special photo. To help with the
selection, the Sub-segment and Type fields display the
information of the selected special photo.
Class composite – opens a new screen. In the Paper surface

field select the paper surface and in the Quantity field the
quantity of prints for this size.
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School composite – opens a new screen. In the Paper

surface field select the paper surface and in the Quantity field
the quantity of prints for this size.
Other – opens a new screen, in the Details field select the

other item from the list and in the Quantity field the quantity
of this item.
Pressing the Delete or Edit allows deleting an item or editing it

accordingly
Note: if the New/Delete/Edit buttons are dimmed, it means that

there is a job in the MPR500 Pro, using this combo. You will
have to delete this job first, and then, you will be able to Delete
or Edit this combo.
6.1.18.4 A-la-carte
For each segment there is an option to define A-la-carte print

items. The A-la-carte are defined per customer or as common
combos.
By pressing the A-la-carte button (at the bottom of the Market

segment window) a new window will be opened.
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MP-LabAdmin – A-la-carte
The A-la-carte window lists all selected A-la-carte print items

for a customer. Select the customer on the Customer field at
the top of the screen. The list of all available A-la-carte print
items for this customer appears on the screen. To add A-la-
carte items to a A-la-carte list, press the New button on the
right side of the screen. A list of available types is opened,
enabling the selection of print elements:
Picture – opens a new screen. In the Details field select an

output size for the picture and in the Paper surface field select
the paper surface.
Group – The segment market may contain a Group picture for

each class (or team). Selecting the group opens a new screen;
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In the Details field select an output size for the group picture,
and in the Paper surface field select the paper surface.
Package – opens a new screen. In the Paper surface field

select the paper surface and in the templates screen select a
package template.
Special photo – opens a new screen. In the Paper surface field

select the paper surface and in the templates screen select a
Special photo template. To help with the selection, the Sub-
segment and Type fields display the information of the
selected special photo.
Class composite – opens a new screen. In the Paper surface

field select the paper surface.
School composite – opens a new screen. In the Paper

surface field select the paper surface.
Other – opens a new screen. In the Details field select the

other item from the list.
Pressing the Delete allows deleting an item.
Note: if the New/Delete buttons are dimmed, it means that

there is a job in the MPR500 Pro, using this. A-la-carte You will
have to delete this job first, and then, you will be able to Delete
the A-la-carte list.
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6.1.19 Lab configuration for Customers
The communication between the lab and its customers using

the Order maker utility is controlled by set of parameters. The
Order Maker utility running at the customers’ end needs to be
configured according to the lab configuration that handles the
orders coming from the customer. The MP-LabAdmin creates
the LabConfig.zip file that includes all the data that the
customers need to have in order to create an order with the
Order Maker.
The procedure works like this:
1. The Lab creates a Lab Configuration file using the

Create configuration button in the MP-LabAdmin
File menu.
2. The Lab is distributing the LabConfig.zip file to its

customers via FTP or email or CD.
3. The Customer receives the Lab configuration file and

use the Update lab configuration command in the
Order Maker utility, load the new configuration data
to the Order Maker utility. This data is saved till new
update is available.
4. The Lab updates each one of its customers

(separately) with their unique Customer ID numbers.
5. The Customer loads its unique Customer ID number

using the Edit
User command in the Order Maker.
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6. The Customer can start working; creating orders and

send them to lab.
7. The Lab sends over fulfilled order to the customer.
Note: Frames are part of the LabConfig.zip file. In order to

keep-up with the lab properties, the frames included in the
LabConfig.zip file are low resolution version of the real frame
files that the lab has created for its production process.
6.1.20 MP-LabAdmin menu
The MP-LabAdmin menu includes field and buttons for the lab
configuration procedures:
6.1.20.1 Create Configuration
Selecting FileCreate configuration from the menu will

create a new configuration zip file in the configuration file
folder. This file is to be distributed to the lab's customers.
6.1.20.2 Create Report
Selecting FileCreate Report from the menu will create report

of the customers in an HTML file. The Lab can use this report to
communicate with its customers and update them with their
Customer ID code.
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6.1.20.3 Exit
Selecting FileExit closes the application and exit.
6.1.20.4 Hasp status
Selecting ToolsHasp status from the menu will open the

Hasp status utility screen and after typing the hasp number it
will display the status of the connected hasp.
MP-LabAdmin Hasp status
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Note: During evaluation period it is recommended to check

that the hasp is still active.
6.1.20.5 Options
Selecting ToolsOptions from the menu will open the Options

screen.
MP-LabAdmin Options
Configuration file folder – specifies the folder where the

configuration file is created. The Open button enables the
display of the configuration file folder.
Report file folder – specifies the Folder and report File

name where the lists of the labs’ customers are created.
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6.2 Order Maker Pro
Order Maker Pro
6.2.1 Introduction
This utility is used by the lab to create print orders for the
school and sports market segments. Orders from those
segments are usually comprised of large amount of small
different orders per person. The meta-data associated with the
order, defines the sub-orders for all the individual persons
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(students). Some of the meta-data parameters are fixed and

are predefined by the system (for example: First name and Last
name) and other meta date parameters are user defined as
described in section 6.1.18 of the MP-LabAdmin.
The meta-data is divided into 3 categories:
• Meta-data of the organization (School or Sports

organizations). The meta-data parameters, for example,
can include the school name, school address, school
principle name and other information of the organization.
• Meta data parameters of the classes or teams of the

organization. This meta-data definition may include besides
the meta-data string also group pictures of the class or
team.
• Meta data parameters of the individuals, the student or

sportsman. The meta-data includes, for example, student
name, student address, student phone and other text
information strings associated with the individual. In
addition a selected picture is associated with this individual.
The Order Maker Pro utility is used by the lab to assign for each
individual an order which consists of prints of its selected
picture, optional prints of the team and composites prints. The
meta-data parameters from all the categories (School, class
and student) may be associated as printing data in the special
photos, as back-print on the back of the prints and in the
different reports and shipment information.
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6.2.1.1 Order Maker Pro Menu
The menu of the order maker application includes 4 sections:

File, Reports, Photos and Help.
The File menu includes the following items:
New order – creates a complete new segment order
Open order – opens an existing segment order already exists

in the system.
Save – saves the order
Delete order – deletes an order from the system.
Load order – creates a new order based on data from external

source (database, excel, etc.)
Exit – exits from the application.
The Reports menu includes the following reports:
• Detailed order
• Detailed order per class
• Detailed order per person
• Order summary
• Order summary per class
The Photos menu includes the following items:
• Arrange Digital Photos
• Arrange Scanned Photos
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The Help menu includes the following item:
About order maker pro – shows the about order maker Pro
screen.
6.2.1.2 Order Maker Pro Screen
The Order Maker Pro main screen is divided into 4 parts which
handles the 3 different categories of the meta-data and the
pictures:
General – general information of the order and the

organization (school or Sports).
Classes – information about the classes or teams.
Students – information about the individuals.
Photos – location of the photos.
6.2.1.3 Order Maker Pro data entry
The data entry fields for the Order Maker Pro are of few types:
• Selection field – for example the Sub-segment field. Use the

mouse to select an item from the pull down menu.
• Standard text field – for example the Order description

field. Fill in textual information. Use the Tab key to move to
the next field.
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• User defined – for example the User defined data of the

General. Double clicking on an item opens a new screen
that enables the setting of the data field.
• Quick User defined– for example the Combo in the Student

Order. Point on the field to select it, fill in the information,
use the Enter key to move to the next field.
• Data Row – for example a Class row or Student row. Use

the Edit button bellow to open a new screen for data entry.
6.2.1.4 Suggested workflow with Order

Maker Pro
Orders for the school and sports market segments usually

consist of large amount of small different orders per person.
Any organization usually keeps its data in a database or in an
Office Excel file format.
The following are the recommended steps for creating segment

order:
1. Get the order from the photographer. The order includes

pictures and meta-data consisting of the information about
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the organization, its classes, the individuals in each class,

their associated pictures and the order they request based
on the pictures.
2. It is recommended to add all the components including the

picture name and the order request of the same meta-data
file supported by the school.
3. Save the meta-data file (for example the Office excel file)
as text (tab delimiter) file.
4. Open the Order Maker Pro application.
5. Load the file into the Order Maker Pro. (FileLoad order)
6. Use exiting configuration or create new one to assign the

loaded order into the system.
7. Fill in the general meta-data fields.
8. Fill in or correct the classes’ meta-data fields.
9. Arrange the photos from the source media into the Photos
files folder. (PhotosArrange digital photos or
PhotosArrange scanned photos).
10. Select a class and for each student in the class update the
personal fields, the picture name and the order information
fields.
11. Based on predefined composites template, create the

School and classes customized composites prints.
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12. Remember the order number given by the application, save

the order and exit the Order Maker Pro application.
13. Open the order in the MPR500 Pro (File->Open order).
14. Apply Color correction or other operations to the images.
15. Invoke the Job status and execute the jobs according to the
sequence you want them to be printed. It is recommended
to run no more than 5-10 jobs simultaneously, simply
because this is a heavy task and might overload the system
and reduce its overall performance dramatically.
Note: As part of the MPR500 Pro installation there is a school

sample located in the SchoolSample folder. This sample
includes ready to load order SchoolSample.txt file. The
configuration file of the School sample order exists as part of
the installed system and will show when loading the
SchoolSample order.
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6.2.2 Order Maker Pro File Menu details
6.2.2.1 Order Maker Pro – New Order
Order Maker Pro- New order
This function is performed also by clicking Ctrl+N. It opens a

new screen that enable a selection between School segment
order and Sports segment order. The main screen is changed
according to the selection.
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6.2.2.2 Order Maker Pro – Open Order
Order Maker Pro- Open order
This function is performed also by clicking Ctrl+O. It opens a

new screen that enables the selection of existing orders. Select
the order and click OK to reload it into the main screen.
6.2.2.3 Order Maker Pro – Save
This function is performed also by clicking Ctrl+S. It saves the

order into the system. All associated jobs are created.
The user can continue and save the order again and again - the
associated jobs will be updated accordingly in the system.
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6.2.2.4 Order Maker Pro – Delete Order
Order Maker Pro- Delete order
The Delete order command opens new screen enabling the

selection of existing orders to be deleted. Select the order and
click Delete to remove it from the system. All associated jobs
will be removed.
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6.2.2.5 Order Maker Pro – Load Order
Order Maker Pro- Load order
Creates a new order based on data from external source

(database, excel, etc.). Selecting Load order opens a new
screen to define the input parameters for the new order. The
screen includes the following fields:
Order number – set automatically by the system but can be

modified by the user.
Photographer name – selection of the photographer name

that created in the order.
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File name – selection option for the external source of the

meta-data input file. The file is a text file created from a data-
base or from Office Excel data sheet organized by columns.
After selecting the file, the first few data lines are displayed on
screen allowing quick check if the file has relevant information
fields.
Configuration – Some of the columns in the external source

input file matches the expected segment information of the
system. A configuration file defines this match. All available
configuration files are listed in the configuration table. Each
configuration file is defined by the Segment, Sub segment, File
name and Photographer. 4 buttons maintain the configuration
files:
• New – define new configuration.
• New Global – define new global configuration
• Edit – edit the selected configuration.
• Delete – delete the selected configuration.
Selecting the New, New global or Edit button will open a new
window to define the matching between the external source
input file and the segment parameter fields.
Selecting a configuration file Start, starts the process of

converting the external source input file into segment
parameters according to the configuration. At the end of the
conversion process the following message appears
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Cancel cancels the operation and returns to the main Order

Maker Pro screen.
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6.2.2.5.1 Order Maker Pro – Import Order Matching
Order Maker Pro- Import order matching
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The Import order matching screen defines the matching

between the imported text file order and the segment
information using two lists: The file mapping and the segment
parameters.
The segment parameters table (right table) lists all the

parameters in the segment information as defined for the
Segment in the MP-LabAdmin utility. The parameters are
classified by their type and each type is defined by different
symbol color.
The file mapping table contains 2 columns:
• The File column lists all the parameters (columns) in

the imported order text file.
• The Mapping column maps the file parameter to the

segment information parameter. A mapped parameter
gets the color symbol of the segment information
parameter. Unmapped parameter will be marked by a
black symbol.
Identical names will match automatically. To define new match

(mapping) select a line in the file mapping table and a line in
the segment parameters table and click on the Map button. To
delete a mapping select a line in the file mapping table and click
on the Delete button.
Note: some of the meta data fields like first name and last
name are fixed fields and the system expect to find there
information to be printed as names in the composite printing.
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In the person type field the data expected to be in exact

format: “Teacher” for a teacher record information and
“principal” for principal record information. Otherwise it will
assume student record information.
To complete the mapping fill in the following parameters:
Segment type – radio button to select between School and

Sports segment order.
Sub segment – pull-down menu to select the type of school or

sports.
Delimiter type – radio button selection to determine which

kind of delimiter is used in the external source input file.
The Format sub-screen defines additional parameters of the

external source input file:
• Remove quotation marks – some external source

input files may have extra leading quotation marks in
their data fields. Set the Remove quotation marks
checkbox to remove those quotation marks.
• Add file name extension - some external source

input files may refer to picture files by a reference
name without an extension. In this case, set the Add
file name extension checkbox and select the correct
extension for the picture file name.
• Combos in rows – Usually, the ordered information is

described in the columns – the columns’ headers
specify the ordered items (example: Combo1,
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Combo2), and for each line item in the order file, the
value per such columns represents the quantity of this
item being ordered. There might be cases (like the
text file resulted from an Order created in Drums Print
system), where the column’s header specifies an
ordered item, and the value represented in the line
item of the order file (example xx) describes quantity 1
of comboXX. If the user wants to order 2 copies of
comboXX than two columns should include the value
xx. ComboXX in this example must be defined in MP-
LabAdmin of course. If this is the case, the Combos
in rows checkbox should be checked.
Pressing Save at the Import matching screen opens a new

screen that enables saving of the import order matching
configuration.
Order Maker Pro- Import order matching save configuration
After the new configuration file has been saved, it is possible to

continue the matching process by pressing the Start button. At
the end of the conversion process the following message
appears
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Clicking OK will return to the main Load Order Pro screen. The
imported order parameters will be displayed on screen.
Note: The matching between the external source input file and
the segment parameter fields is relevant for all the students’
parameter fields except the “A la carte” items.
6.2.3 Order Maker Pro Screen details
Whether it is a new order or an order loaded from external

source, there is a need to fill in (or complete the filling) of the
general organization information; the classes / teams
information; the students personal information and the order
details per student. Most of the fields to be filled in are optional
fields but fields that are not filled will not appear in the printed
results.
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6.2.3.1 Order Maker Pro - General
Order Maker Pro- General
The General part of the Order Maker Pro screen includes the
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Segment – informational field viewing the segment that the

user selected in the beginning.
Sub-segment – selection field to select the sub segment of the

School or the Sports segment.
Order ID – text field, by default it is the Order ID that was

assigned by the system, but the user can change this Order ID.
Photo date – selection field to fill in the photo shooting date.
Order description – standard text field to fill in the order

description.
Photographer – selection field to select the photographer

name. The photographer names are defined in the MP-
LabAdmin Customer section.
Photographer ID – informational field viewing the

photographer code or “0” if no Photographer was selected.
School name - standard text field to fill in the name of the

organization.
General User defined data – set of parameters, pre-defined

in the MP-LabAdmin Segment General information section.
Those parameters are user defined fields – double clicking the
general parameter item opens a new screen allowing setting of
the item value.
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6.2.3.2 Order Maker Pro - Classes
Order Maker Pro- Classes
The Class part of the Order Maker Pro screen views the classes
/ teams of the organization and allows the management of the
classes / teams list.
Pressing Add will open a new screen allowing the setting of

parameters for a new class / team.
Selecting a class / team row and pressing the Edit button or

double clicking on the row will open an existing class / team
screen allowing editing of the class / team parameters.
Selecting a class / team row and pressing the Delete button

will remove the class / team from the list.
Pressing Principals will open a new screen allowing the setting

of parameters for the school principals.
Pressing School Composites or Class Composites will open a

new menu, allowing the selection for: creating New base
composite, Select & Edit exiting base composite, Edit
selection of composite and Delete selection of composite.
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6.2.3.2.1 Classes - Class data entry screen
Order Maker Pro- Class data entry screen
The class data entry screen is divided into 4 sections:
Class Details describing the general information of the class /

team and includes the following parameters:
• Class – standard text field to fill in the class / team name.
• Roll ID/s – standard text field to fill in the roll(s)

number(s) (if exist).
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• TC# – standard text field to fill in the TC number (if exist).
• Sub-folder – selection field to select the sub folder where

the images of the class / team reside in.
• Comment – standard text field to fill in a comment about

the class / team order.
Group picture enables setting for the group picture of the

class / team and includes the following parameters:
• Frame/s – standard text field to fill in the frame

number(s) (if exist) for the group picture of the class
/team.
• Filename – file selection field to select the group picture of

the class /team. There are two options for this selection:
using the pull down selection button enables the selection
of a file from the associated sub-folder of the class; using
the file selection button enables browsing and selecting a
file from any folder. The selected group picture file will be
copied to the associated sub-folder of the class. The
thumbnail of the selected group picture is displayed on
screen.
Class User defined data – set of parameters, pre-defined in

the MP-LabAdmin Segment Class information section. Those
parameters are user defined fields – double clicking the class
item opens a new screen allowing the setting of the class item
value.
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The Teachers part of the class data entry screen lists the
teachers of a selected class or team and allows the
management of the teachers list.
Pressing on <Teacher N> row will open a new screen allowing

the setting of parameters for a new teacher.
Selecting a teacher and double clicking on a teacher row will

open an existing teacher screen allowing editing of the teacher
parameters.
Selecting a teacher row and pressing the Delete button will

remove the teacher from the list.
Order Maker Pro- teacher data entry screen
The teacher data entry screen includes Personal Details of the

teacher:
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• ID – teacher text field to fill in the teacher ID number.
• First Name - standard text field to fill in the teacher first

name.
• Last name – standard text field to fill in the teacher family

name.
• Frame – standard text field to fill in the frame number (if

exist) of the teacher picture.
• Filename – file selection field to select the filename of the

teacher picture. There are two options for selection: using
the pull down selection button enables the selection of a file
from the associated sub-folder of the class; using the file
selection button enables browsing and selecting a file from
any folder. The selected teacher file will be copied to the
associated sub-folder of the class.
• Comment – standard text field to fill in comment about the

teacher.
• Thumbnail – The thumbnail of the selected teacher picture

is displayed on screen.
Pressing the Arrows will move to Next or Previous teacher in

the list.
6.2.3.2.2 Classes - Principals data entry screen
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Order Maker Pro- Principals data entry screen
The Principals screen lists the Principals (or other stuff) of a

School and allows the management of the list.
Pressing on < Principal N> row will open a new screen allowing
the setting of parameters for a new principal. Selecting a
principal and double clicking on a principal row will open an
existing principal screen allowing editing of the principal
parameters.
Selecting a principal row and pressing the Delete button will

remove the principal from the list.
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Order Maker Pro- principal data entry screen
The principal data entry screen includes Personal Details of

the principal:
• ID – teacher text field to fill in the principal ID number.
• First Name - standard text field to fill in the principal first

name.
• Last name – standard text field to fill in the principal

family name.

exist) of the principal picture.

principal picture. There are two options for selection: using
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any folder. The selected teacher file will be copied to the

principal.
• Thumbnail – The thumbnail of the selected principal

picture is displayed on screen.
Pressing the Arrows will move to Next or Previous principal

in the list.
6.2.3.2.3 Classes – School and Classes Composites
Order Maker Pro- Composites
Composites prints are composites created from the different

school or class pictures. Using the Template maker utility, the
user can define base composites to be used for the different
school orders. When defining or editing a school order, with the
Order Maker Pro utility, the user can fit the base pre-defined
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school and class composites to the specific school with its

different classes.
Clicking on the School - New base composite will launch the

Template maker utility for creating new school composite
template. Once the school template is saved by the Template
maker utility it will become the Selected School Composite
for this school.
Clicking on the School – Select & Edit will open the

predefined school composite templates list, allowing the user to
select a template and launch the Template maker utility for
editing and fitting this template to the specific school order.
Once the school template is saved by the Template maker
utility it will become the Selected School Composite for this
order.
Clicking on the School –Edit selection will launch the

Template maker utility for editing the Selected School
Composite.
Clicking on the School –Delete selection will delete the

Selected School Composite.
Selecting a class and clicking on the Class - New base

composite will launch the Template maker utility for creating
new class composite template. Once the class template is saved
by the Template maker utility it will become the Selected
Class Composite for this class.
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Selecting a class and clicking on the Class – Select & Edit will
open the predefined class composite templates list, allowing the
user to select a template and launch the Template maker utility
for editing and fitting this template to the specific class. Once
the class template is saved by the Template maker utility it will
become the Selected Class Composite for this class.
Selecting a class and clicking on the Class –Edit selection will

launch the Template maker utility for editing the Selected
Class Composite for this class.
Selecting a class and clicking on the Class –Delete selection

will delete the Selected Class Composite for this class.
Note: It is recommended to define the composites after

attaching to all principals, teachers and students their frames.
It will enable the user to see the final composites with all
images inside.
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6.2.3.3 Order Maker Pro - Students
Order Maker Pro- Students
The Students part of Order Maker Pro screen lists the students
of a selected class or team and allows the management of the
student list.
Pressing Add will open a new screen allowing the setting of

parameters for a new student.
Selecting a student and pressing the Edit button or double

clicking on a student row will open an existing student screen
allowing editing of the student parameters.
Selecting a student row and pressing the Delete button will

remove the student from the list.
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Order Maker Pro- Student data entry screen
The student data entry screen is divided into two parts –

Personal Details part and Order part.
The Personal Details part includes the personal information

fields of the student:
• ID – standard text field to fill in the student ID number.
• First Name - standard text field to fill in the student first

name.
• Last name – standard text field to fill in the student family

name.
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exist) of the student picture.

student picture. There are two options for selection: using
any folder. The selected student file will be copied to the

student order.
• Student User defined data – set of parameters, pre-

defined in the MP-LabAdmin Segment - Person information
section. Those are Quick User defined parameters – point
on the field to select the parameter, fill in the information
and use the Enter key to move to the next field.
• Thumbnail – The thumbnail of the selected student picture

is displayed on screen.
The Order part includes 4 sections for the 4 order options. The
order options sections fields are Quick User defined fields –
point on selected item and fill in the number of copies for this
item. Use the Enter key to move to the next item. The order
options sections fields are:
• Combos – list all available combos for this segment /

photographer.
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• A la carte – list all available A la carte items for this

segment / photographer.
• Composites – list the School composites and class

composites.
• Other –list all available Other items for this segment.
After setting the student Personal details and Order details

there are 4 options:
• To move to the next student data entry screen, use the

Next arrow button.
• To move to the pervious student data entry screen, use

the Pervious arrow button.
• To confirm the student data entry information and exit

to the main Order Maker Pro screen, use the OK
button.
• To exit to the main Order Maker Pro screen, use the

Cancel button.
6.2.3.4 Order Maker Pro - Photos
Order Maker Pro- Photos

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The Photos part of Order Maker Pro screen allows the selection
of the Photos files folder for all the pictures in the organization.
To complete the preparation of the order, the Photos files folder
needs to contain sub-folders associated with the different
classes. Each sub-folder associated with a class / team needs to
include the pictures of all the students in this class / team and
the group picture of this class / team.
The Photos menu operations allow automatic creation of the

Photos files folder and its subfolders and the automatic copy of
the picture files to the subfolders.
Order Maker Pro- Photos from digital source
Digital workflow - It is assumed that all the source digital

picture files are located in the same folder. Use the
PhotosArrange digital photos to:
1. Create the Photos files folder and its subfolders. If the

subfolder name of the class is not defined in the Class part
of the Order Maker Pro screen, the Arrange digital photos
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function will assign an automatic name which will be

identical to the defined class name.
2. Copy the picture files associated to the individuals from the

source folder to the subfolders that are associated to the
classes / teams.
Order Maker Pro- Photos from scanned source
Analog workflow - The scanned picture files of the school /

sports league are located in “film” subfolders – each film
includes one or two classes / teams. Use the PhotosArrange
scanned photos to:
1. Create the Photos files folder and its subfolders. If the

subfolder name for the class is not defined in the Class part
of the Order Maker Pro screen, the Arrange scanned photos
function will create a subfolder with a name that is identical
to the defined class / team name. If you prefer other folder
name, please define it the folder name in the Class data
entry screen (6.2.3.2 ).
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2. Copy the picture files from the source folder (the “film”
subfolder) to the subfolders associated to the classes /
teams. If the files name is not defined in the student part of
the Order Maker Pro screen, the copy process assume that
the picture file name is created from the TC number (4
digits) and the frame number (4 digits).
3. Since scanned images are usually in landscape orientation it

is suggested to set the Rotate parameter (to Right or to
Left) in order to rotate the photo files during the copy
process.
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6.3 Contact Sheet Maker
6.3.1 Introduction
The Contact Sheet Maker is part of the M-Photo Utilities

product line. It is included in the MPR500 Pro package and
installed automatically together with the MPR500 Pro version.
This program allows the creation of templates for Contact

Sheets, Index prints and other arrangements of multiple
images (of the same size) on a single sheet. In addition,
contact sheets can be created directly from the Contact Sheet
Maker utility.
Contact Sheets are special prints of multiple images on a single

sheet, provided by the labs to their customers as a supporting
tool for the creation of the real print order. Contact sheets
could be created directly from the Contact Sheet Maker.
Index Prints are usually created as part of the print order. In

the MPR500 Pro, the user can associate an index print template
to the output set definition, and consequently, the result of the
“Execution” includes the creation of the index prints in addition
to the creation of the ready to print images.
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6.3.2 Operation
Contact Sheet Maker Utility
Clicking the Contact Sheet Maker icon will launch the utility.
The User interface of the Contact Sheet Maker is divided into 3
parts:
• Standard menu including File, Edit and Help menus.
• Display area on the right part of the screen. The Display

area demonstrates the contact sheet template with all its
elements either in the Fast simulation mode or with
sample thumbnails in the Real mode. Changing parameters
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in the Setting area affects immediately the Display area so

the user can view the contact sheet template.
• Setting area on the left part of the screen. The Setting

area is divided into 6 parts and allows setting of the
1. View mode
2. Paper
3. Layout
4. Thumbnails
5. Design
6. Elements
6.3.3 File Menu
Each contact sheet template consists of a folder containing the

contact sheet template file (.cst) and additional image files
(.jpeg) elements (the ones the user placed in the template).
The File menu of the Contact sheet Maker includes the following
menu items:
6.3.3.1 New template
New template – This function is performed also by clicking

Ctrl+N. Opens a new contact sheet template with defaults
parameters.
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6.3.3.2 Open template
Open template – This function is performed also by clicking

Ctrl+O. Starts open dialog and enables the selection of an
existing contact sheet template.
Contact Sheet Maker - Open menu
6.3.3.3 Save
Save – This function is performed also by clicking Ctrl+S. If the

template does not exist, the Save starts a save file dialog and
enables the saving of the current contact sheet template as a
template for future use.
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6.3.3.4 Save as
Save as –Starts save file dialog and enables the saving of the
current contact sheet template for future use. Fill in the
Template name. Check the “Link this template to an output set”
checkbox and choose an output set that the saved template will
be linked to it.
Contact Sheet Maker - Save as menu
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6.3.3.5 Create contact sheet
Create contact sheet – As part of the Contact sheet Maker,

the user can use templates and create contact sheets for
existing images folders.
The first step the user needs to do is to use the Open menu
command and open existing template of a contact sheet.
In the second step, the user selects the Create contact sheet
menu command which opens the following screen:
Contact Sheet Maker – Create contact sheet
Folder – select the input folder that contains the images.
Output folder – select the output folder for the contact sheets.
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The following fields are optional:
Order number – fill-in the order ID number for this folder.
Job number – fill-in the job ID number for this folder.
Counter – fill-in the first counter number you would like to

assign to the contact sheet prints.
Customer – select the customer from list of customers.
Comment – fill-in a comment string you would like to add to

the contact sheet prints.
DPI – Setting the default resolution of the created contact

sheets with this template.
File format – Setting the default file format of the created

contact sheets with this template.
6.3.3.6 Create samples
Create samples – Create Jpeg sample files of the all defined

templates. The template sample file is saved together with the
template. The sample templates are created with the image
files existing in the sample folder.
6.3.3.7 Exit
Exit –Exits from the Contact Sheet Maker application.
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6.3.4 Edit Menu
The Edit menu of the Contact sheet Maker includes the

following menu items:
6.3.4.1 Align
Contact Sheet Maker – Align options
Align - This function aligns the selected elements according to

the selected align function. The first selected element is the
reference element. Align all the selected elements to the left is
also performed with Ctrl+L. Align all the selected elements to
the top is also performed with Ctrl+T.
6.3.4.2 Space
Contact Sheet Maker – Space options
Space - This function places the selected elements according to

the selected space function. The first selected element is the
reference element. Concatenate horizontal places all the
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selected elements one after the other is also performed with

Ctrl+H. Concatenate vertical places all the selected elements
one below the other is also performed with Ctrl+Y.
6.3.4.3 Center in page
Contact Sheet Maker – Center in page options
Center in page - This function places the selected elements in

the middle of the page according to the selected direction:
Center Horizontal or Center Vertical.
6.3.4.4 Editor Options
Editor Options – This function enables setting of:
Sample Folder – Enables the selection of the default

folder for the Preview mode display.
Contact Sheet Maker – Editor Options
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6.3.5 View mode
The View part of the setting area includes radio buttons to

select between Design mode and Preview mode. In the
Preview mode, the contact sheet template is displayed on the
Display area with all its graphics elements and the real
thumbnails of the images. The Design mode does not display
the thumbnails and thus it works faster.
6.3.6 Paper
The Paper part of the setting area allows the standard setting
of the contact sheet template. Setting the numeric parameters
is done either by typing the number in the field and confirming
by pressing the 'Enter' key or by clicking on the Up-down
arrow buttons.
The Arrangement includes setting of the following parameters:
Contact sheet Maker - Paper
Size – Setting the Contact sheet template size. The first (left)
parameter is the paper height and the second (right)
parameter is the paper width. The measurement units are
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selected automatically according to the configuration set in the

MP-LabAdmin.
Output sets – Instead of setting manually the paper size,

there is an option to set the template sheet size according to
an existing output set. Selecting the Output sets button with
the right mouse click will switch to portrait layout.
Grid – To allow easy design of the template a grid is placed in

the Display area. The size of the grid is defined in the Grid
fields: The first (left) parameter is the grid height parameter
and the second (right) parameter is the grid width parameter.
Snap to grid – When Snap to Grid check-box is checked, new

elements are immediately aligned to the top left grid corner
that is nearest to the location they would have if Snap to Grid
was not On.
When moving an element in the display area (using either the

mouse or the arrow keys) the element will snap to the nearest
top left grid corner. If more than one element is selected and
moved, then the Snap to Grid value does not have an effect on
the placement of elements.
6.3.7 Layout
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Contact sheet Maker - Layout
Grid – Setting the number of columns and the number of rows

in the contact sheet.
Max – The maximum number of images per sheet. This

parameter overrides the total number of images that could
have been placed on the sheet (the multiplication of the
number of images per column by the number of images per
row).
Space– Setting the space between the columns and the space
between the rows in the contact sheet.
6.3.8 Background
Contact sheet Maker - Background
There are two options for adding background to the contact

sheet: Picture background file or Simple color.
Picture - Setting a background picture for the contact sheet is

done by selecting the Picture option. A file open standard
dialog will be opened, allowing the selection of a picture file to
become the background for the contact sheet.
Simple – Setting a background color for the contact sheet is

done by selecting the Simple option and clicking on the Color
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box element. A color setting standard dialog will be opened,

allowing the selection of the background paper color.
6.3.9 Thumbnails
The Thumbnails part of the setting area allows the position

setting of the thumbnails and their associated text labels on
the contact sheet.
Contact sheet Maker – Thumbnails & Design
The Thumbnails setting includes setting of the following

parameters:
Content – Selecting between the different associated text

labels: Filename, Short filename and No text label.
Text Pos – Selecting the thumbnail text label position:
On bottom – Text label on the bottom of the

thumbnail.
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On top – Text label on the top of the thumbnail.
Bottom – Text label below the bottom of the

thumbnail.
Top – Text label behind the top of the thumbnail.
Img Pos – Selecting the thumbnail position within its frame:

Top, Middle or Bottom.
Align – Align the thumbnail text label to: Left, Middle or

Right part of the position.
Rotate – Rotate the thumbnails and put them in Portrait

orientation or Landscape orientation or Unchanged (do no
rotate) their orientation.
Order – Order the thumbnails on the contact sheet in Left-

right order or Top-down order.
Trim – Automatic trimming method of the thumbnails on the

contact sheet: Fit (default) or Fill.
6.3.10 Design
The Design part of the setting area allows the design of the
thumbnails text labels on the contact sheet and the color of
the elements.
The Color part of the Design area allows setting of the contact
sheet background color and the colors of the thumbnails and
their associated text. Setting a color is done by clicking on the
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color box element. A color setting standard dialog will be

opened, allowing the selection of the color.
Contact Sheet Maker Colors dialog
The Design setting includes setting of the following

parameters:
Font – Selecting the Font button opens Font user interface

that enables the change of the selected Font, the Font style,
the Font Size the Script and Font Effects.
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Contact Sheet Maker – Thumbnail Font
Text color – Thumbnails text labels color.
Text back color - Thumbnails text labels background color.
Picture back color – Thumbnails background color.
Transparent – Select this checkbox will change the thumbnails

background to be transparent color.
Frame (pixels) – Setting the frame width around each

individual picture of the contact sheet.
Frame color – Thumbnails element frame color.
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6.3.11 Elements
The Elements part of the setting area allows position setting of

text strings, pictures and transparent elements on the contact
sheet. The Text elements are fixed text strings and variable
text strings. The Bitmap elements are fixed pictures laid on
the contact sheet. The Stamp elements are pictures or
graphical elements that their white color is a transparent color
to the contact sheet other elements.
Contact Sheet Maker – Elements
6.3.11.1 Elements - list
The Elements upper part includes a list of all the elements.

Each element is defined by its Type – Grid, Txt, Barcode,
Stamp or Bg, and its details: size of the Grid; text string of
the Txt or Barcode elements; image file name of the Stamp or
Bg elements. The order of the elements in the list specifies
how they lay on the contact sheet: first in list is the first layer
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and last is the last layer. By default the full grid is the first
element in the list.
6.3.11.2 Elements – Location on display area
Each element can be located on the contact sheet in an

interactive way using the display area. Selecting the element
draws a black frame around it on the display area. The
element can be drag over the display area using the drag
operation of the mouse. Changing the element size is done by
pointing to one of its corners and dragging the corner position.
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6.3.11.3 Elements - buttons
The Elements lower part includes command buttons for

maintaining the elements. It allows the insertion (and deletion)
of picture, text and stamp elements into the contact sheet
template. Five elements keys are defined:
6.3.11.4 Elements - Select
Select – The Select button is used for selecting elements.

Clicking on Select button changes the mouse cursor to a Hand
cursor. When an element is clicked in this state it becomes
selected. The selected element can be moved or deleted.
6.3.11.5 Elements - Delete
Delete – selecting element from the elements list and using

the Delete button, deletes this element from the elements list
and from the display area.
6.3.11.6 Elements - Bitmap
The Bitmap button is used for adding fixed picture elements.
Clicking on the Bitmap button changes the mouse cursor to the

Bitmap cursor. When the display area is clicked in this state, a
standard file open dialog is displayed, to enable the selection of
a file to become an element of the template
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Contact sheet Maker – Bitmap element
Clicking on OK will insert the picture to the display area where

the mouse was clicked before
6.3.11.7 Elements- Stamp
The Stamp button is used for adding Stamp picture elements

like a logo to a template. A Stamp picture is a picture that its
white color (255,255,255) transfer other elements laying below
it. Clicking on the Stamp button changes the mouse cursor to
the Stamp cursor. When the display area is clicked in this
state, a standard file open dialog is displayed, enables the
selection of a file (BMP or JPEG) to become a stamp element on
the current template
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Contact sheet Maker – Stamp element
Clicking on OK will insert the stamp picture (logo) to the display

area where the mouse was clicked before
6.3.11.8 Elements- Text
The Text button is used for adding text elements.
Clicking on the Text button changes the mouse cursor to the

Text cursor. When the display area is clicked in this state the
following dialog box is displayed:
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Contact sheet Maker – Text element
The Text elements can be laid on any place on the template

and can contain any text in a lot of variations.
• The text string is filled in the Text field.
• The Font is defined by the Font button.
• The color of the text is defined by the Text Color,

Back color and Transparent check-box.
• The text format (text or barcode) is defined by the

Format button.
• Variable text is defined by the Dynamic text button.
Clicking the Font button opens standard user interface that

enables the changing of the text element font and selecting
specific Font, Font style, Size and Effects parameters.
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Contact sheet Maker – Text: Thumbnail Font
Setting a Text color of the text element is done by clicking on

the Text color button. A color setting standard dialog will be
opened, allowing the selection of the Text foreground color.
Usually the background of the Text is transparent to elements

below. If the Transparent check-box is disabled, it is possible
to set the text background color by clicking on the Back color
button.
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Contact sheet Maker –Text element in Text Format
Clicking on the Format button opens a new window. First

select the element type – it will do the selection between
Text and Barcode.
The Text enables the following:
• Alignment – alignment of the Text to left, center or

right.
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• Orientation –rotation selection of the text.
• Font size – either select Use current font size and

select between:
o Multi-line – enable the text string to wrap into

next line when it exceeded the text bounding
box. Note that the “\n” string in the text string
defines a new line command.
o Cut to fit – enable to cut the text string when

it exceeded the text bounding box.
Or select Automatic font size option which will

automatically shrink down the font size if the font does
not fit its place.
• Shadow – enables the shadow effect of the text. By

setting the Shadow textbox the shadow position sliders
(horizontal and vertical) and shadow color selection
buttons are enabled and allow the setting of the
shadow “distance and direction” and shadow color to
apply to the text.
The Barcode enables the following:
• Barcode type – selection of the Barcode type.
• Orientation – selection of the barcode orientation

(0,90,180,270 degrees).
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• Zoom – selection between different zooming options

for the barcode. Enabled only when the Auto width
checkbox is set.
• Draw border – draw the bounding box border of the

barcode when checkbox is set.
Template Maker – Barcode element in Text Format
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Contact sheet Maker – Dynamic text
Setting Variable Text elements as part of the text string is

done by clicking on the Dynamic text button. The list of
dynamic text elements includes:
Order elements: Order number, Job number and

Comments (order comments).
Photographer: The Photographer Name, Email and

Phone.
Photolab: The Photo lab Name, Email, Phone and FTP

address.
Image Info: File name, Short file name, Comment

(file comments) and Exposure date.
Date: Date information in few favorite formats.
Other: Contact sheet counter.
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Clicking on OK will insert the text to the display area where

the mouse was clicked before. The bounding box of the
text area can be changed by selecting the corner of the
box with the mouse.
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6.4 Template Maker
Template Maker Utility
6.4.1 Introduction
The Template Maker is part of the M-Photo Utilities product

line. It is included in the MPR500 Pro package and installed
automatically together with the MPR500 Pro version.
The Template maker allows the creation of:
• Frames including symmetric or a-symmetric frames.
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• Templates for Packages prints, Passport prints and

other arrangements of a single image and other
templates in any number of different sizes on a single
sheet.
• Templates for Special photos.
• Templates for Composites print.
• Templates for Album pages.
The Template maker utility has a graphical WYSIWYG user

interface that is adapted to the different workflows.
The Template maker features include the abilities to:
Define frame, define masking area for frame, define fading

effect, add the same picture in various sizes, set any
background color or background picture/s add title text strings
including dynamic text interpreted during runtime, add barcode,
add stamp, add pre-defined templates in various sizes, define
the template parameters for the school/sport segments
composites, set effects, masks and opacity for images (place
holders and static images), set frames for image place-holders,
rotate all elements in any angle, set opacity for background
image, duplicate elements of any types, set element.
6.4.1.1 Frames
Frames prints are prints of one appearances of a single image

on a single sheet. Frames can be symmetric or a-symmetric
with or without fading effects. Frames are provided by the labs
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to their customers as a supporting tool for the creation of the

print orders.
In the MPR500 Pro, the user can associate a frame template to

single image or to a set of images or to the entire order. The
result of the “Execution” includes the creation of the frames for
all the images in the order (in all the jobs) that the frame has
been assigned to.
6.4.1.2 Packages
Package prints are prints of one or more appearances of a

single image on a single sheet, provided by the labs to their
customers as a supporting tool for the creation of the print
orders.
Package prints are usually created as part of the print order. In

the MPR500 Pro, the user can associate a package print
template to the output set definition, and consequently, the
result of the “Execution” includes the creation of the package
prints for all the images in the job.
6.4.1.3 Special photos
Special photos are prints of one or more appearances of a

single image on a single sheet with additional text strings. They
are provided by the labs to their customers as a supporting tool
for the creation of ID cards, greeting cards, postcards, trading
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cards, calendars, magnets, magazine covers and other print

orders.
Special photos are usually created as part of the print order. In

the MPR500 Pro, the user can associate a special photo
template to the output set definition, and consequently, the
result of the “Execution” includes the creation of the special
photos for all the images in the job.
6.4.1.4 Composites
Composites photos are prints of multiple images on a single

sheet with additional text strings and graphic elements.
Composites photos are used in School/Sport segment for
creating a composite photo of a class or the whole school.
6.4.1.5 Album pages
Album pages are prints of multiple images on a single sheet

with additional text strings and graphic elements. Album pages
are used and can be created only by the Album Maker
application.
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6.4.2 Operation
Template Maker Utility
Clicking the Template Maker icon will launch the utility. The
utility will be launched also from the MP-LabAdmin, Order
Maker Pro and Album Maker applications when a template is
selected for editing or when a user wishes to create a new one.
The User interface of the Template Maker is divided into 3
parts:
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• Standard menu including File, Edit, Tools and Help

menus.
• Display area on the right part of the screen. The Display

area demonstrates the template with all its elements either
in the Design mode or with sample thumbnails in the
Preview mode. Changing parameters in the Setting area
affects the Display area and the created template.
• Setting area on the left part of the screen. The setting

area changes according to the type of the template it deals
with. The Setting area is divided into 6 parts and allows
setting of the following parameters:
1. View mode
2. Paper
3. Background or Frame
4. Elements
5. Duplicate buttons
6. Elements table
6.4.3 File Menu
Each template consists of a folder containing the template file

(.pck), frame file (.jpg), mask file (.png) and additional image
files (.jpg) elements: the ones the user placed in the template
as background elements and a Sample Image file.
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The File menu of the Template Maker includes the following

menu items:
6.4.3.1 New
New – This function selects between Frame / Package /

Special photo / General Composite. According to the
selection it opens a new template with default parameters.
In case of Special photos, the user needs to select the

Segment, Sub-segment and Photo type.
Template Maker - New menu (Special)
In case of General Composite, the user needs to fill in the

Composite properties which are divided into 3 tab sections -
General, Text and Design tabs.
The General tab defines:
Content of the Composite template including:
• Selection of Class or School Composite template
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• Check-boxes to include Teachers and/or Principals in the

template.
• Selection of the Segment and Sub-segment
Paper layout of the Composite template including:
• Paper Size of the Composite template
• Pre defined size selection via the Output sets button.
• Number of Columns and Rows in the template
Ordering of the Composite template including:
• Student sorting by Last name or First name
• Order by Classes check-box in School composite.
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Template Maker - New menu (Composite General tab)
The Text tab defines the text label strings including dynamic
texts for the Students, Teachers and Principles in the
composite template.
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Template Maker - New menu (Composite Text tab)
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The Design tab defines:
The Text design parameters of the text label including Font

parameters, Text color parameters and number of text lines
(selection between One or Two lines).
The Picture Design of the elements in the Composite

including Picture Height, Width, Text height, space between
the image and its text string.
Template Maker - New menu (Composite Design tab)
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The Frame tab and the Mask tab allow the selection of a
frame and / or a mask to be assigned to the composite picture
elements.
Template Maker - New menu (Composite Frame tab)
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6.4.3.2 Open
Open – This function selects between Frame / Package /

Special photo / General Composite and according to the
selection it opens a dialog and enables the selection of an
existing template.
Template Maker - Open menu (Pacakge)
6.4.3.3 Properties
Properties – Displays the Properties of a Special photos or

Composite template and enables editing those properties.
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Template Maker - Special photos properties
Template Maker - Composite properties
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6.4.3.4 Save
Save – This function is performed also by clicking Ctrl+S.

Saves the changes of the current template.
6.4.3.5 Save as
Save as –Starts by a dialog that displays the Existing

templates for this template type and enables the saving of the
current template by filling in a new Template name. In case of
Packages or Special photo the user may check the Create
an output set check-box to create associated output set to
this template. The size of the output set will be the defined
paper size of the template and it will be displayed according to
the display name set in the Cm display and the Inch display
fields.
Template Maker - Save as menu
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6.4.3.6 Create samples
Create samples –This function creates sample JPEG file for all
the templates defined in the system. The picture sample file is
defined in each one of the templates.
6.4.3.7 Exit
Exit – close the Template Maker application.
6.4.4 Edit Menu
The Edit menu of the Template Maker includes six functions:
• Select All
• Switch orientation
• Rotate
• Align
• Space
• Center in page
• Make same size
• Order
• Element properties
• Element Opacity
• Default sample picture
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The Switch orientation, Rotate, Align, Space, Center in page,

Make same size, Element opacity and Element properties
functions are also performed on selected group of elements also
by the mouse right click.
6.4.4.1 Select all
Select all - Also performed with Ctrl+A. Choosing Select all will
select all the elements in the current template.
6.4.4.2 Switch orientation
Switch orientation - This function switches the orientation

layout of the selected picture elements (Pictures, Bitmaps,
Stamps and Templates) from Portrait to Landscape and vise
verse.
6.4.4.3 Rotate
Template Maker – Rotate options
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Rotate - This function rotates the selected elements (any

element) according to the selected rotate function:
Rotate 90, Rotate 180 & Rotate 270 rotates the element into
the specific angle.
Rotate 0 returns the element into its original position.
Rotate ++ performs 15 degrees Clock wise rotation to selected

elements, this rotate function is also performed with Ctrl+W.
Rotate -- performs 15 degrees Counter Clock wise rotation to
selected elements, this rotate function is also performed with
Ctrl+Q.
Template Maker – Other Rotate option
The Other rotate function opens a dialog box enabling setting

(or selecting) the rotation angle and selecting between relative
rotation to the current position or rotating the elements to a set
absolute rotation angle.
Note: Rotation can not force the element to exceed the

template area. In such case the rotation will not be performed.
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6.4.4.4 Align
Template Maker – Align options
Align - This function aligns the selected elements according to

the selected align function. The first selected element is the
reference element. Align all the selected elements to the left is
also performed with Ctrl+L. Align all the selected elements to
the top is also performed with Ctrl+T.
Template Maker – Align to Grid
Align to Grid - This function aligns the selected elements

according to a grid. By selecting set of elements and clicking on
the Align to Grid function additional screen is opened allowing
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setting the number of rows and columns in the grid. Setting the
‘Order by distance’ check-box re-arrange the selected images
by sequence. The extreme selected elements are setting the
grid area. Magenta cross mark on the screen show the final top
left position of each item.
6.4.4.5 Space
Template Maker – Space options
Space - This function places the selected elements according to

the selected space function. The first selected element is the
reference element.
6.4.4.6 Center in page
Template Maker – Center in page options
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Center in page - This function places the selected elements in

the middle of the page according to the selected direction:
Center Horizontal or Center Vertical.
6.4.4.7 Make same size
Template Maker – Make same size options
Make same size - This function changes the size of the

selected elements and set them all to the size of the first
selected element. The user can select if to make the elements
within the same Width, same Height or exactly the same size.
6.4.4.8 Order
Template Maker – Order options
Order - This function changes the order of the elements on the

template. The re-ordering options are: “Send to the back”,
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“Bring to the front”, Move backwards one position or Move

forward one position.
6.4.4.9 Elements properties
Elements properties – This function opens properties dialog

for the selected element, allowing changing the elements
properties according to their type. The function can be also
activated by selecting an elements and double click with the left
mouse click. See explanation of the specific properties functions
per each element type.
6.4.4.10 Elements opacity
Template Maker – Opacity
Elements opacity – This function opens the opacity dialog for

the selected elements, allowing changes in the transparency of
the selected elements to the elements underline and adding
opacity to both. This function is defined by:
• Transparency Value - The Transparency value can vary

from 0, which makes no transparency to the underline
images, to 100, which make full transparency to the
underline images. The user can set the Transparency value
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with the transparency slider or define it directly via the

transparency value field.
• Transparent – the transparent check box is the default,

when it is set, only the transparency function is active. If
the transparent check box is not set then the user can
define the Opacity color to be added to the resulted image
as additional color layer between the selected image and its
underline images.
• Opacity Color – the Opacity color can be defined by the

Color button. This button opens a standard color selection
menu.
• Clear – the Clear button clears this function.
The function can be also activated by selecting an elements and

double click with the left mouse click. See explanation of the
specific properties functions per each element type.
6.4.4.11 Default sample picture
Default sample picture – Displays the default sample picture

of the Template maker utility. The Change button opens a
standard Open file dialog and enables the selection of a
different file to be chosen as the default sample picture.
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Template Maker – Default sample picture dialog
6.4.5 Tools Menu
The Tools menu of the Template Maker includes the

Background picture opacity function selection.
6.4.5.1 Background picture opacity
Background picture opacity – The Background picture

opacity function changes the view to Preview mode and opens
a window that allows setting opacity for the background image.
The Background picture opacity is defined by:
Opacity Value - The Opacity value can vary from 0, which

makes no opacity on the background, to 100, which totally
covers the background image with the Opacity color. The user
can set the opacity value with a Opacity slider or define it
directly via the Opacity value field.
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Opacity Color – the Opacity color can be defined by the Color

button. This button opens a standard color selection menu.
Clear – the Clear button clears the Background picture opacity

function.
Template Maker – Background picture opacity
6.4.6 Help Menu
The Help menu of the Template Maker includes About window

selection.
6.4.7 Setting View mode
Template Maker Setting view mode
The View mode part of the setting area includes two selection
buttons to select between Design mode and Preview. The
Design mode allows intuitive and quick design process of the
template. It does not display the thumbnails and thus it works
very fast. In Preview, the template is displayed on the Display
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area with all its graphics elements and the real thumbnails of
the image.
6.4.8 Setting Paper
Template Maker Setting Paper
The Paper part of the setting area allows the setting of the
template base paper. Setting the numeric parameters is done
either by typing the number in the field and confirming by
pressing the 'Enter' key or by clicking on the Up-down arrow
buttons.
The Paper Setting includes setting of the following parameters:
Paper size – Setting the template sheet size. The first (left)
parameter is the paper height and the second (right)
parameter is the paper width. The measurement units are
selected automatically according to the configuration set in the
MP-LabAdmin.
Output sets – Instead of setting manually the paper size,

there is an option to set the template sheet size according to
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an existing output set. Selecting the Output sets button with

the right mouse click will switch to portrait layout.
Grid – To allow easy design of the template a grid is placed in

the Display area. The size of the grid is defined in the Grid
fields: The first (left) parameter is the grid height parameter
and the second (right) parameter is the grid width parameter.
Snap to grid – When Snap to Grid check-box is checked, new

elements are immediately aligned to the top left grid corner
that is nearest to the location they would have if Snap to Grid
was not On.
When moving an element in the display area (using either the

mouse or the arrow keys) the element will snap to the nearest
top left grid corner. If more than one element is selected and
moved, then the Snap to Grid value does not have an effect on
the placement of elements.
Shrink – The Shrink parameter allow setting space between

elements in the Package template (only). Setting a value in
the Shrink field (absolute value in inch or cm) will shrink the
pictures’ elements by this value from all the 4 picture sides.
The result of setting the shrink parameter can be viewed only
in Preview mode.
Trim – The Trim parameter specifies whether the images will

Fit or Fill into the picture position.
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6.4.9 Setting Background or Frame
The basis for the template depends on the type of the

template: Background or Frame – this is determined when
opening a new or an existing template:
• When Frame is selected in the New or Open menu, only

the selection of setting a Frame is available.
• When Package or General Composite is selected in the

New or Open menu, only the selection of setting a
Background is available.
• When Special photo is selected in the New or Open menu,

both the selections of setting a Frame and setting a
Background are available.
6.4.9.1 Setting Background
Template Maker Setting Background
There are two options for background: Simple color or

Picture background file.
Simple – Setting a background color for the template is done

by selecting the Simple option and clicking on the Color box
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element. A color setting standard dialog will be opened,

allowing the selection of the background paper color.
Template Maker Color dialog
Picture - Setting a background picture for the template is done

by selecting the Picture option. A file open standard dialog will
be opened, allowing the selection of a picture file to become the
background file for the template.
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Template Maker – select background picture
6.4.9.2 Setting Frame
Template Maker Setting Frame
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Setting a frame includes the following settings:
Frame file – choosing the Frame file button opens a standard

open file dialog and enable the selection of a frame file for the
Frame or Special photo template. The selected frame file will
stretch to the defined paper size and may change its
dimensions.
Sample file – choosing the Sample file button opens a

standard open file dialog and enable the selection of a file to
become the sample file for the Frame or Special photo
template.
Frame method – selecting the method of combining the

picture with the frame:
• Fit inside – the image will fully fit inside the frame. If the
image proportions are not the same as the internal frame
proportions the frame background color might appear in the
final printed result.
• Fit outside - the image will fully fit inside the frame. The
similar. The external frame proportion might not fit the
paper proportions and might leave white borders on the
paper.
• Stretch frame - the image will fully fit inside the frame. The
similar. If the external frame proportion do not fit the paper
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proportions the frame will be stretched to fit the paper

proportions.
• Fill – the image will fill the frame. If the image proportions
are not the same as the internal frame proportions the
image will be trimmed. This is the default method.
Mask – the mask file is part of the frame. It defines for the
final print whether the frame file or image appears and the
composition or the fading effect between them. (See in 8.4.3.2
below for an explanation on how to create mask files).
Selecting the Build mask radio button defines that the mask
file is built automatically by the application. Build mask is the
default selection, but the user can choose to import predefined
mask file. Selecting the External mask will open the Select
mask dialog that enables the selection of the External mask
file (and enables to add new mask files to the list). In the case
of External mask file, the fading option is not active.
Fading effect – the user can add fading effect (transparency)

between the frame and the images. Changing the Image to
frame slider will add the fading effect into the frame area.
Changing the Frame to image slider will add the fading effect
into the image area. The effect can be viewed in Preview mode
only. After moving the sliders, clicking on the Refresh button
will display the updated fading effect.
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6.4.10 Setting Elements
Template Maker Setting Elements
The Elements part of the setting area is active for Package,

Special photos and Composite templates. It allows the
insertion (and deletion) of picture, template, text, stamp and
background elements into the package or special photos
template. Seven elements keys are defined:
6.4.10.1 Elements- Select
The Select button is used for selecting elements.
Clicking on Select button changes the mouse cursor to a Hand

cursor. When an element is clicked in this state it becomes
selected. The selected element can be multiplied, moved or
deleted.
6.4.10.2 Elements- Delete
After selecting element(s), clicking the Delete button enables

the deletion of the selected element(s) from the template.
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6.4.10.3 Elements- Picture
The Picture button is used for adding picture elements for a

Package template.
Clicking on the Picture button changes the mouse cursor to

the Picture cursor. When the display area is clicked in this
state the following dialog box is displayed:
Template maker – Picture sizes list
Size – in the size tab you can select the size for the picture
element from the list of sizes. You can also manually change
the size of the picture element or manually move it to other
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location. To change the picture element orientation click on the

Portrait (or Landscape) button.
Template Maker – Picture effects
Effect – in the effect tab you can check the ‘Use effect’ check
box or click on the ‘Select effect’ button and select the effect
to apply for the picture from the list of available effects that
will be opened on a new screen.
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Template Maker – Picture Frames
Frame – in the frame tab you can check the ‘Use frame’ check
box or click on the ‘Select frame’ button. In the Frame
selection screen that will be opened, define a border or select
a frame from the list of frames, to apply to the picture.
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Template Maker – Picture frame selection
A border can be defined by the Border width, the selected

Auto trim method and the selected border Color.
A frame is selected from the frames list and can be defined by

the selected Framing method. It is also available to set a
color on the frame to be transparent using the transparent
color check box and Transparency color selected value.
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Template Maker – Picture mask
Mask – in the mask tab you can check the ‘Use mask’ check
box or click on the ‘Select mask’ button and select the mask to
apply to the picture from the list of available masks. The
masks files are defined as grayscale ‘png’ files and they are
located in the ‘masks’ folder (as defined in the MP-LabAdmin
General tab). The black color of the mask transfers the picture
elements and the white color transfers the elements
underneath the picture. Gray colors transfer the elements
accordingly.
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After setting all picture elements properties, clicking on OK

button will insert the picture element to the display area where
the mouse was clicked before.
6.4.10.4 Elements- Template
The Template button is used for adding predefined template

elements. This option allows the user to duplicate templates or
to combine different templates of the same image on one
Package or Special Photo template. The option of adding
template element is enabled for Background setting only (and
not for Frame setting).
Clicking on the Template button opens a sub menu which

enable the selection between Package / Special Photo
template, changes the mouse cursor to the Template cursor.
When the display area is clicked in this state, a template open
dialog is displayed, enables the selection of a predefined
template to become an element of the current template.
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Template Maker – Template element
Clicking on OK will insert the template to the display area

where the mouse was clicked before.
6.4.10.5 Elements- Bitmap
The Bitmap button is used for adding fixed picture elements.
Clicking on the Bitmap button changes the mouse cursor to the

Bitmap cursor. When the display area is clicked in this state, a
standard file open dialog is displayed, to enable the selection of
a file to become an element of the template
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Template Maker – Bitmap element
Clicking on OK will insert the picture to the display area where

the mouse was clicked before
6.4.10.6 Elements- Stamp
The Stamp button is used for adding Stamp picture elements

like a logo to a template. A Stamp picture is a picture that its
white color (255,255,255) transfer other elements laying below
it. Clicking on the Stamp button changes the mouse cursor to
the Stamp cursor. When the display area is clicked in this
state, a standard file open dialog is displayed, enables the
selection of a file (BMP or JPEG) to become a stamp element on
the current template
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Template Maker – Stamp element
Clicking on OK will insert the stamp picture (logo) to the display

area where the mouse was clicked before.
6.4.10.7 Elements- Change elements
Double clicking on a Template element or on a Bitmap

element or on a Stamp element located in the display area, or
using the right mouse click on this element, will open a new
dialog box allowing changing the size or position of the
element or, in case of Bitmap or Stamp elements, adding
effect or mask to it:
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Template Maker – Changing Element size
Size – Check the Move/Resize radio button to manually change

the size of the element or manually move it to a new location.
Click on the “flip-flop” Portrait / Landscape button to change
its orientation layout. Check the Rotate radio button to
manually define the Rotation angle of the element.
Effect – Select the effect to apply on the element from the list
of available effects.
Mask – Select the mask to apply on the element from the list
of available masks.
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6.4.10.8 Elements- Text
The Text button is used for adding text elements.
Clicking on the Text button changes the mouse cursor to the

Text cursor. When the display area is clicked in this state the
following dialog box is displayed:
Template Maker – Text element
The Text elements can be laid on any place on the template

and can contain any text in a lot of variations.
• The text string is filled in the Text field. The text field
supports multi lines.
• The Font is defined by the Font button.
• The color of the text is defined by the Text Color,

Back color and Transparent check-box.
• The text format (text or barcode) is defined by the

Format button.
• Variable text is defined by the Dynamic text button.
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Clicking the Font button opens standard user interface that

enables the changing of the text element font and selecting
specific Font, Font style, Size and Effects parameters.
Template Maker – Text: Thumbnail Font
Setting a Text color of the text element is done by clicking on

the Text color button. A color setting standard dialog will be
opened, allowing the selection of the Text foreground color.
Usually the background of the Text is transparent to elements

below. If the Transparent check-box is disabled, it is possible
to set the text background color by clicking on the Back color
button.
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Template Maker –Text element in Text Format
Clicking on the Format button opens a new window. First

select the element type – it will do the selection between
Text and Barcode.
The Text enables the following:
• Alignment – alignment of the Text to left, center or

right.
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• Orientation – Either rotation selection of the text to

90 degree multiplication angle or setting into the text
box any specific rotation angle of the text.
• Opacity – set transparency effect to the text. The

default value of 100 is for tint text and the value 0
make the text element fully transparent to elements
under the text.
• Font size – either select Use current font size and

select between:
o Multi-line – enable the text string to wrap into

next line when it exceeded the text bounding
box. Note that the “\n” string in the text string
defines a new line command.
o Cut to fit – enable to cut the text string when

it exceeded the text bounding box.
Or select Automatic font size option which will

automatically shrink down the font size if the font does
not fit its place.
• Shadow – enables the shadow effect of the text. By

setting the Shadow textbox the shadow position sliders
(horizontal and vertical) and shadow color selection
buttons are enabled and allow the setting of the
shadow “distance and direction” and shadow color to
apply to the text.
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Template Maker – Barcode element in Text Format
The Barcode enables the following:
• Barcode type – selection of the Barcode type.
• Orientation – selection of the barcode orientation

(0,90,180,270 degrees).
• Zoom – selection between different zooming options

for the barcode. Enabled only when the Auto width
checkbox is set.
• Draw border – draw the bounding box border of the

barcode when checkbox is set.
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Template Maker – Dynamic text
Setting Variable Text elements as part of the text string is

done by clicking on the Dynamic text button. The list of
dynamic text elements includes:
Order elements: Order number, Job number and

Comments (order comments).
Photographer: The Photographer Name, Email and

Phone.
Photolab: The Photo lab Name, Email, Phone and FTP

address.
Image Info: File name, Short file name, Comment

(file comments) and Exposure date.
Date: Date information in few favorite formats.
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Special photos and Composite templates include also

the Variable Text elements of the School and Sport
Segments.
Clicking on OK will insert the text to the display area where

the mouse was clicked before. The bounding box of the
text area can be changed by selecting the corner of the
box with the mouse.
6.4.10.9 One large
In addition to the seven elements buttons, in Composite

template there is an option to select the One Large check-box.
The One Large option creates the composite template with one
of its elements duplicated and enlarged. When a student
orders such composite, the student picture will appear twice
with one instance being enlarged.
6.4.11 Using Duplicate buttons
Template Maker Duplicate buttons
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The Duplicate buttons of the setting area is active for Package

and Special photos templates (with background and without
frame definition). The Duplicate buttons of the setting area
allows the duplication of elements in different directions. Select
an element on the display area and click on one of the
Duplicate arrows. If there is enough space in the template, the
element will be duplicated in the direction of the arrow.
6.4.12 Setting Elements table
Template Maker Elements table
The Elements table includes the list of all the elements located
on the template. Each element has its ID, Type and Details
information. Selecting an element in the table will select this
element on the display area too. Deleting the selected element
will delete it from both the list and the display area.
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6.4.13 Display area
Template Maker Display in Design mode
The Display area on the right part of the screen

demonstrates the template with all its elements either
in the Design mode or with sample thumbnails in the
Preview mode. Changing parameters in the Setting area
affects the Display area and the created output based
on this template.
In design mode, the size and the aspect ration of a

picture element is displayed on the top-left corner of
the element. Selecting a picture element will enable to
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move it using the mouse or keyboard arrows keys;

deleting it using the Delete key; duplicate it by using
the Duplicate buttons.
Moving a picture element is done by selecting it and

moving it using the mouse or keyboard arrows keys;
changing the picture size is done by moving the picture
corners; changing the picture size and keeping the
aspect ratio is done by moving the picture corners while
pressing the CTRL button; deleting the picture is done
by using the Delete key.
Selecting a text element will enable to move it using

the mouse or keyboard arrows keys; deleting it using
the Delete key. Changing the bounding box size of text
element is done by moving the bonding box corners of
the text elements. There is no option to duplicate a text
element.
An element's parameters may be changed by double-

clicking on the element.
Right mouse click on selected elements enables the

selection of Rotate, Align, Space, Center in page and
Make same size function.
Selecting multiple images allows setting of the functions

to the group of the selected images.
When working on a composite selecting one image and

resize, it will effect all the images in the composite
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template. To change other parameters like mask or

frame use the FileProperties dialog (and not the right
mouse click which is not active).
Template Maker – Composite sample
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6.5 Low Resolution File Maker
6.5.1 Introduction
The Low resolution file maker is part of the M-Photo Utilities

product line, provided for free by M-Photo Ltd. to M-Photo’s
distinguished customers and potential customers. It is also
included in the MPR500 Pro package and installed automatically
together with the MPR500 Pro version.
This program allows creating automatically low resolution

version of all images stored in a given folder (and its sub-
folders if desired). The file format supported by the utility is
JPEG RGB.
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6.5.2 Operation
Low Resolution File Maker utility
Clicking the Low Resolution File Maker icon, will launch the
utility. The User interface of The Low Resolution File Maker is
simple and intuitive. The user needs to define the Input, the
Size of the output and the Output folder and then click on the
Start button to start the creation process.
The Input section includes:
• Input – select the source input folder
• Include sub folders – check this check-box if you

want to include sub folders of the input folder in the
process.
The Size section includes selection between 2 options:
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• Make smaller – select the output size of the low

resolution files in pixels. 3 defaults sizes are available:
Small, Medium and Large. Each one of them set the
number of pixels for the image long axis. The user
can overwrite the size. The resolution of the output file
will be set to 72DPI.
• Change resolution – select the output resolution of

the low resolution files. The default is 72DPI but the
user can change it.. The size in cm. or inches of the
output file will remain as the input size but its
resolution will change according to the new resolution.
The Output folder section includes selection between 2

options:
• 'In LowRes' folder below the input folder –

will create a sub folder by the name 'LowRes'
and create the low resolution images under this
folder.
• Below this folder – select the output folder

name for the low resolution output files.
6.5.3 Workflow
The Low Resolution File Maker utility is very useful in various

workflows, and in particular for re-purpose a set of images to a
different media, for instance Internet publishing.
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In this scenario, the user interface allows to select the Input

folder (with the high resolution files), the designated Output
Folder (for the low resolution files) and the desired resolution
of the output files (the default set is 72 DPI).
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7 Keypad & X-keys
7.1 Keypad
7.1.1 Introduction
The numeric part of the standard keyboard can be used for

improving the operator work on the system. Some of the
keypad keys can be define to perform a user operation that
usually is performed with the mouse.
Using the numeric keypad increases the productivity of the

system since it replaces typical slow mouse operations with
quick button press.
The numeric keypad
…. should be loaded with the MPR500 Pro preset before using

them.
The file KeyboardMapping.ini allows setting shortcuts to color

correction operations on the numeric (right) keypad of the
standard keyboard.
The supported operations are:
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Color balance:
RED_LEFT, RED_RESET, RED_RIGHT,
GREEN_LEFT, GREEN_RESET, GREEN_RIGHT,
BLUE_LEFT, BLUE_RESET, BLUE_RIGHT,
CONTRAST_LEFT, CONTRAST_RESET, CONTRAST_RIGHT,
BRIGHTNESS_LEFT, BRIGHTNESS_RESET,
BRIGHTNESS_RIGHT,
COLOR_RGB
HSL:
HUE_LEFT, HUE_RESET, HUE_RIGHT,
SATURATION_LEFT, SATURATION_RESET,
SATURATION_RIGHT,
COLOR_HSL
Levels:
LEFT_LEVELS_LEFT, LEFT_LEVELS_RESET,
LEFT_LEVELS_RIGHT,
RIGHT_LEVELS_LEFT, RIGHT_LEVELS_RESET,
RIGHT_LEVELS_RIGHT,
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MIDDLE_LEVELS_LEFT, MIDDLE_LEVELS_RESET,
MIDDLE_LEVELS_RIGHT,
SHADOW_LEVELS_TOP, SHADOW_LEVELS_RESET,
SHADOW_LEVELS_DOWN,
HIGHLIGHTS_LEVELS_TOP, HIGHLIGHTS_LEVELS_RESET,
HIGHLIGHTS_LEVELS_DOWN,
COLOR_LEVELS
Other:
AUTO_CONTRAST, AUTO_LUMINANCE, AUTO_LEVELS,
VIEW_ORIGINAL, CLEAR_CHANGES, HOLD, UNDO, REDO
The supported keyboard keys are:
DIVIDE, DIVIDE_ALT, DIVIDE_CTRL,
MULTIPLY, MULTIPLY_ALT, MULTIPLY_CTRL,
SUBTRACT, SUBTRACT_ALT, SUBTRACT_CTRL,
ADD, ADD_ALT, ADD_CTRL,
ENTER, ENTER_ALT, ENTER_CTRL,
DECIMAL, DECIMAL_ALT, DECIMALCTRL,
NUMPAD0, NUMPAD0_ALT, NUMPAD0_CTRL,
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File example:
NumPad7 = RED_Left
NumPad8 = Red_Reset
NumPad9 = Red_Right
NumPad4 = Green_Left
NumPad5 = Green_Reset
NumPad6 = Green_Right
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NumPad1 = Blue_Left
NumPad2 = Blue_Reset
NumPad3 = Blue_Right
NumPad7_Ctrl = Contract_Left
NumPad8_Ctrl = Contract_Reset
NumPad9_Ctrl = Contract_Right
NumPad4_Ctrl = Brightness_Left
NumPad5_Ctrl = Brightness_Reset
NumPad6_Ctrl = Brightness_Right
NumPad7_Alt = LEFT_LEVELS_Right
NumPad8_Alt = LEFT_LEVELS_Reset
NumPad8_Alt = Right_LEVELS_Reset
NumPad9_Alt = Right_LEVELS_Left
Divide = Auto_Contrast
Multiply = Auto_Luminance
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Subtract = Auto_Levels
Enter = Hold
NumPad0 = Clear_Changes
Add = View_Original
* a line starting with -- is a comment line.
* a keyboard key may be mapped to more than one operation,

and in that case the mapped operations will be executed one
after the other.
The X-keys Professional (58 keys) or Desktop (20 keys) is

additional programmable keyboard connected to the system. In
the X-keys Professional, each one of the 58 keys is a short key
for a function usually performed by a mouse operation or by
sequence of mouse and keyboard operations. In the X-keys
Desktop, each one of the 20 keys is a short key for a frequently
used function usually performed by a mouse or keyboard
operations. Using the X-keys increases the productivity of the
system since it cuts down a sequence of user actions into one
button press. The X-keys should be loaded with the MPR500 Pro
preset before using them.
The X-keys Professional keyboard is divided into 4 sections. The

upper section (18 keys) is used for viewing and administrative
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short keys functions. The left section (10 keys) is used for color
short keys functions. The middle section (20 keys) is used for
color and spatial short keys functions. The right section (10
keys) is used for images selections short keys functions.
7.2 X-keys
7.2.1 Introduction
The X-keys Professional (58 keys) or Desktop (20 keys) is

additional programmable keyboard connected to the system. In
the X-keys Professional, each one of the 58 keys is a short key
for a function usually performed by a mouse operation or by
sequence of mouse and keyboard operations. In the X-keys
Desktop, each one of the 20 keys is a short key for a frequently
used function usually performed by a mouse or keyboard
operations. Using the X-keys increases the productivity of the
system since it cuts down a sequence of user actions into one
button press. The X-keys should be loaded with the MPR500 Pro
preset before using them.
The X-keys Professional keyboard is divided into 4 sections. The

upper section (18 keys) is used for viewing and administrative
short keys functions. The left section (10 keys) is used for color
short keys functions. The middle section (20 keys) is used for
color and spatial short keys functions. The right section (10
keys) is used for images selections short keys functions.
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7.2.2 Installation and setup
7.2.2.1 Installation
When purchasing the X-keys Professional (USB) or X-keys

Desktop from P.I. Engineering, an Installation CD comes within
the package. Use the installation CD and install the X-keys
Macro Manager as part of X-keys Macro Works. Follow the
installation procedure. Remember to select the X-keys
Professional or the X-keys Desktop, according to the device you
purchased, whenever it is needed.
7.2.2.2 Setup
X-keys Macro Manager Setup
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1. Connect the X-keys Professional or the X-keys Desktop

to one of the free USB ports.
2. Start the X-keys Macro Manager by double clicking on

it.
3. Left Click on the Associated Layout field and Select

Load Layout function
4. On the Open menu, select from: C:/Program files/M-

Photo/MPR500 Pro 4/X-Keys the “MPR500 Pro ver
4.0.1.xk2" for the X-keys Professional or the “MPR500
Pro ver 4.0.1.xk1" for the X-keys Desktop.
5. Click OK to load the settings of the MPR500 Pro to the

X-keys keyboard.
6. Print the “MPR500 Pro ver 4.0.1 Pro X-keys layout.pdf”

for the X-keys Professional or the “MPR500 Pro ver
4.0.1 desktop X-keys layout.pdf” for the X-keys
Desktop (also resides at: C:/Program files/M-
Photo/MPR500 Pro 4/X-Keys), and affix the keys labels
to the X-keys keyboard accordingly.
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7.2.3 X-keys Professional keys

assignment
Reference to the X-keys Professional used by the MPR500 Pro

version 4.0
X-keys Professional layout
7.2.3.1 Upper Section
- Esc – Esc key.
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- F1-F8 – User define short keys.
- View – toggle between the different screen view sizes.
- Select All – select all images in the folder (or Bulk).
- Select Display - select all images presented on the
- Unselect – unselect all the selected images.
- Jobs – open the Job Status screen.
- Run – Execute all jobs of the selected order.
- Edit jobs – open the Edit Jobs dialog.
- Next Job – Select the next job.
- View Original – show the original images.
7.2.3.2 Left Section
- Fit – Perform Fit operation according to the selected job

output size on the selected images.
- Auto Levels – perform the Auto Levels color correction

on the selected images.
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- Fill – Perform Fill operation according to the selected

job output size on the selected images.
- Auto Contrast - perform the Auto Contrast color

correction on the selected images.
- Rotate Right – rotate the selected images 90 degrees

clockwise.
- Auto Luminous - perform the Auto Luminous color

- Hold – “Hold” the latest functions for next selected

images.
- Frame – Open the frame dialog.
- Undo – cancel last operation on the selected images.
+ - Redo – redo the last canceled operation on the

selected images.
- Clear Corrections – clear all the corrections of the

selected images.
7.2.3.3 Middle Section
- Less Hue – subtract Hue from the selected images.
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- More Hue – add Hue to the selected images.
- Less Saturation - subtract Saturation from the

selected images.
- More Saturation - add Saturation to the selected

images.
- Less Lightness - subtract Lightness from the selected

images.
- More Lightness - add Lightness to the selected

images.
- HSL Color Range – Switch between the different Color

Ranges for the HSL correction.
- Color – Selection between Highlights, Midtones and

Shadows.
- R+ - add Red to the selected images.
- G+ - add Green to the selected images.
-B+ - add Blue to the selected images.
- R- - subtract Red from the selected images (Add Cyan).
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- G- - Subtract Green from the selected images (Add

Magenta).
- B- - Subtract Blue from the selected images (Add

Yellow).
- More Contrast - add Contrast to the selected images.
- Less Contrast - subtract Contrast from the selected

images
- More Brightness - add Brightness to the selected

images.
- Less Brightness - subtract Brightness from the

selected images.
- Left Arrow – select the previous menu / Image.
- Right Arrow – select the next menu / Image.
+ - Levels Lighter shadows – Lighter the

shadows colors of selected images using the Levels upper
slider.
+ - Levels Darken shadows – Darken the

shadows colors of selected images using the Levels upper
slider.
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+ - Levels Lighter Midtones – Lighter the

midtones colors of selected images using the Levels middle
slider.
+ - Levels Darken Midtones – Darken the

midtones colors of selected images using the Levels middle
slider.
+ - Levels Lighter Highlights – Lighter the

highlights colors of selected images using the Levels lower
slider.
+ - Levels Darken Highlights – Lighter the

highlights colors of selected images using the Levels lower
slider.
+ - Increase Shadows Contrast – Increase the

shadows contrast of the selected images using the Levels
shadows output slider.
+ - Increase Highlights Contrast – Increase the

highlights contrast of the selected images using the Levels
highlights output slider.
+ - Reduce Shadows Contrast – Reduce the

shadows contrast of the selected images using the Levels
shadows output slider.
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+ - Reduce Highlights Contrast – Reduce the

highlight output slider.
+ - Levels Color selection – Selection between the

color channels for the Levels operation.
7.2.3.4 Right Section
- Less Copies – decrease the number of copies for the

selected images in the execution list.
- More Copies – increase the number of copies for the

selected images in the execution list.
- Previous Page – go to the previous page of images.
- Next Page – go to next the page of images.
+ - Previous Bulk – go to the previous bulk of

images.
+ - Next Bulk – go to the next bulk of images.
- Previous Image – select the previous image. Left

Arrow – select the previous menu.
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- Next Image – select the next image. Right Arrow –

select the next menu.
+ - Select & Previous Image – remove selection

of the currently selected image and select the preceding
image.
+ - Select & Next Image – keep selection of the

currently selected images and select the next image.
- Remove from Execution – remove the selected

images from the execution list.
- Add to Execution – add the selected images to the

execution list.
- Shift – Use the additional “Red” keys with the Shift

key.
- Enter – Enter key.
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7.2.4 X-keys Desktop keys assignment
Reference to the X-keys Desktop used by the MPR500 Pro

version 3.2
7.2.4.1 “Green” keys
X-keys Desktop layout
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- Auto Contrast - perform the Auto Contrast color

- Auto Levels – perform the Auto Levels color correction

on the selected images.
- R- - subtract Red from the selected images (Add Cyan).
- R+ - add Red to the selected images.
- Less Saturation - reduce Saturation from the selected

images.
- More Saturation - add Saturation to the selected

images.
- G- - Subtract Green from the selected images (Add

Magenta).
- G+ - add Green to the selected images.
- Remove from Execution (PASS) – remove the

selected images from the execution list and move to next
image.
- Hold – Apply saved corrections to selected images.
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- B- - Subtract Blue from the selected images (Add

Yellow).
- -B+ - add Blue to the selected images.
- Previous Image – select the previous image.
- Next Image – select the next image.
- Less Contrast - subtract Contrast from the selected

images.
- More Contrast - add Contrast to the selected images.

key.
- Color – Selection between Highlights, Midtones and

Shadows.
- Less Brightness - subtract Brightness from the

selected images.
- More Brightness - add Brightness to the selected

images.
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7.2.4.2 “Red” keys
The Operation of the “Red” Keys is performed by
pressing the Shift Key together with the selected

Key.
- Undo - perform undo on the last operation.
- Clear Corrections – clear all corrections from the

selected images.
- Levels Lighter shadows – Lighter the shadows colors

of selected images using the Levels upper slider.
- Levels Darken shadows – Darken the shadows colors

of selected images using the Levels upper slider.
- Less Hue - subtract Hue from the selected images.
- More Saturation - add Hue to the selected images.
- Levels Lighter Midtones – Lighter the midtones

colors of selected images using the Levels middle slider.
- Levels Darken Midtones – Darken the midtones

colors of selected images using the Levels middle slider.
- Add to Execution – Save the corrections, add the

selected images to the job and move to next image.
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- HSL selection – select the color channel for the HSL

operation.
- Levels Lighter Highlights – Lighter the highlights

colors of selected images using the Levels lower slider.
- Levels Darken Highlights – Lighter the highlights

colors of selected images using the Levels lower slider.
- Select & Previous Image – remove selection of the

currently selected image and select the preceding image.
- Select & Next Image – keep selection of the currently

selected images and select the next image.
- Increase Shadows Contrast – Increase the shadows

contrast of the selected images using the Levels shadows
output slider.
- Increase Highlights Contrast – Increase the

highlights output slider.

key.
- Levels Color selection – Selection between the color

channels for the Levels operation.
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- Reduce Shadows Contrast – Reduce the shadows

contrast of the selected images using the Levels shadows
output slider.
- Reduce Highlights Contrast – Reduce the highlights

contrast of the selected images using the Levels highlight
output slider.
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8 Appendices
8.1 Working with the HR-500

The Kodak HR-500 scans high resolution 35mm film frames at
an unprecedented speed of 500 film frames per hour. Normally,
the resulting scanned images need further color correction.
More so, typically these images are saved in both high and low
resolutions in order to use them for different.
The optimal lab configuration for using the scanner and the
MPR500 Pro software is a LAN connected to the scanner front-
end computer and to an independent computer running the
MPR500 Pro. With this configuration, three processes can occur
simultaneously:
1. The scanner scans the images
2. The operator corrects a set of images already scanned using
the MPR500 Pro. After correction, the execute process applies
the corrections to the operational high resolution images. The
low resolution images may also be corrected.
3. While "Execute" runs in the background, the operator
proceeds with the next set of scanned images and corrects
them interactively.
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With the above workflow, the operator can keep up with the
scanner and scan and correct almost 500 photos in one hour -
the resulting corrected photos are ready to print!
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8.2 Export and Import
Export and Import utility
The Export and Import utility enables the user to copy the
configuration from one system to another.
On the master system the utility enables exporting of the

database and associated configuration files and folders into a
zip file.
On the new system installation, the utility enables importing of

the database and associated configuration files and folders from
the configuration zip file that was prepared on the master
system.
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8.2.1 Export configuration
To export the configuration you need to save the configuration

with all its files:
• Exit from the MPR500 Pro program and from all other M-
Photo utilities.
• Go into the M-Photo/MPR500 Pro 5 folder
• Operate the “Export Import MPR500 Pro.exe” utility
• Select a configuration folder in which the zip file containing

the configuration will be created.
• Select the Export button.
The configuration file will be created in the configuration folder.

Its name will include the version number of the software and
the date.
8.2.2 Import configuration
To import the configuration to a new system you need to import

the configuration from the configuration zip file into the system:
• Copy the configuration zip file into the configuration folder

in the new system.
• Exit from the MPR500 Pro program and from all other M-
Photo utilities.
• Go into the M-Photo/MPR500 Pro 5 folder
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• Operate the “Export Import MPR500 Pro.exe” utility
• Select a configuration folder in which the configuration zip

file exists.
• Select the Import button.
Configuration will be copy from the configuration file into the

system.
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8.3 Shortcut keys

All operations below can be performed by pressing a key on the
keyboard in combination with another key instead of using the
mouse. The key operation is called shortcut. To make use of the
shortcuts see the table below. The + sign in the table means
that the keys should be pressed at the same time.
Key Content
Home Select first image
Arrows When focus is on an image, move focus to

previous or next image.
When focus is on a slider increase or decrease

slider value.
Shift+ Select current image and move focus to next

image.
Shift+ Unselect current image and move focus to

previous image.
Pageup Select previous group of images to be

displayed on screen. Focus on the first images
on the screen.
Pagedown Select next group of images to be displayed on

screen. Focus on the first images on the
screen.
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Shift+Pageup Select previous Bulk. Focus on the first images

on the screen.
Shift+Pagedo Select next Bulk. Focus on the first images on

wn the screen.
Shift+ins Increase the number of copies for the selected

images
Ctrl+ins Decrease the number of copies for the selected

images
Crtl+A Select all images
Ctrl+B Clear correction for selected images
Ctrl+C Rotate clockwise
Ctrl+D Preview toggle
Ctrl+E Levels input midtones slider +
Ctrl+F Open Frames dialog
Ctrl+G Fit both on selected images
Ctrl+H Fill both on selected images
Ctrl+I Focus on images
Ctrl+J No Fit/Fill on selected images
Ctrl+K Perform Auto Luminance on selected images
Ctrl+L
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Ctrl+M Perform Auto levels on selected images
Ctrl+N Perform Auto contrast on selected images
Ctrl+O Open folder
Ctrl+P Hold
Ctrl+Q Add selected images to execution
Ctrl+R Redo (after undo)
Ctrl+S Save corrections
Ctrl+T Levels output shadow slider +
Ctrl+U Remove selected images from execution list
Ctrl+V Switch between levels / Curves
Ctrl+W Select the displayed images
Ctrl+X Preview original toggle
Ctrl+Y
Ctrl+Z Undo
Ctrl+Shft+B Levels color selection
Ctrl+Shft+D Jobs selection
Ctrl+Shft+E Levels input midtones slider -
Ctrl+Shft+G Color Balance area selection
Ctrl+Shft+H HSL color channels selection
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Ctrl+Shft+L Display view size selection
Ctrl+Shft+T Levels output shadow slider +
F1-F3 Presets
F4 Hold
F5-F9 Presets
F10 Preset
F11-F12 Presets
Ctrl+F1 H slider +
Ctrl+F2 S slider +
Ctrl+F3 L slider +
Ctrl+F4 R slider +
Ctrl+F5 G slider +
Ctrl+F6 B slider +
Ctrl+F7 Contrast slider +
Ctrl+F8 Brightness slider +
Ctrl+F9 Levels input shadows slider +
Ctrl+F10
Ctrl+F11 Levels input highlights slider +
Ctrl+F12 Levels output highlights slider +
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Ctrl+Shft+F1 H slider -
Ctrl+Shft+F2 S slider -
Ctrl+Shft+F3 L slider -
Ctrl+Shft+F4 R slider -
Ctrl+Shft+F5 G slider -
Ctrl+Shft+F6 B slider -
Ctrl+Shft+F7 Contrast slider -
Ctrl+Shft+F8 Brightness slider -
Ctrl+Shft+F8 Levels input shadows slider -
Ctrl+Shft+F10
Ctrl+Shft+F11 Levels input highlights slider -
Ctrl+Shft+F12 Levels output highlights slider -
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8.4 Creating new frames
8.4.1 Introduction
The MPR500 Pro, the Album maker and The Order Maker
utilities have the ability to add frames to images. The system is
already configured with few frames created by M-Photo and the
user can add new frames using the Template maker application.
In addition, the user can use other design application to create
and add manually frames (usually vary special frames) to the
system.
Frames are based on RGB JPEG files. The creation of new

frames involves few steps.
8.4.2 Structure
The Frames are located in subfolders under the “./frames”

folder. The list of exiting frames is defined in the database and
maintained by the MP-LabAdmin. For Album maker and the
OrderMaker utilities they are located in subfolders under the
“./application name/frames” folder. The list of exiting frames is
build by the application in run time. Each frame subfolder
includes the definition of the frame in a “.pck” file and the files
involved in the frame. The definition includes:
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8.4.2.1 Frame files
The following files define a frame:
Frame file – usually an RGB jpeg file that specifies the frame.
It is important that the image area of the frame file will be
defined in uniform color (White, Black or Gray colors are
recommended colors).
Mask file – specifies what part of the frame file is transparent

to the image below and what the transparency gradient is.
SampleImage file – viewing sample so the user can see a

demonstration of the frame (with a sample picture below). This
file is used by the M-Photo application as thumbnail in the
frames user interfaces.
Sample file – The source file that was used to create the
SampleImage file. It is used by the Template maker to edit and
for re-creation of the Frame and its SampleImage file.
8.4.2.2 Fram defenition file - .pck
The template description file frame.pck in its Frame definition

includes the following parameters:
Frame size –defines the frame file size. This is suggested

information for the frame size but the same frame can be
associated to any canvas size.
SIZE_X = 17.78
SIZE_Y = 12.7
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Type – Template type of frame (always 2)
BG_TYPE=2
Color – background color of the canvas.
PAPER_COLOR = 255,255,255
Frame file name –
PAPER_BG_FRAME = winter.jpg
Mask file name –

PAPER_BG_MASK = mask.png
Fading – parameters of the fading effect

PAPER_BG_FRAME_TO_IMAGE = 0
PAPER_BG_IMAGE_TO_FRAME = 0
Auto Trim parameter – auto trim of the image inside the

frame: fill (0) or fit (1)
AUTO_TRIM = 0
Image location in the frame file – The image location in the

frame is defined by 4 parameters of the offset from top left
corner of the frame and the size of the image:
PICTURE = 1
PIC_LEFT = 1.19
PIC_TOP = 0.56
PIC_WIDTH = 15.48
PIC_HEIGHT = 11.62
8.4.3 Procedure for new frame creation:
To create new frames use the following procedure:
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1. Create the frame file

2. Create the mask file (if needed)
3. Build the frame and its sample file using MP-
LabAdmin Frame tab or directly with the Template
maker.
4. View the result using the MPR500 Pro and correct
problems (if any) using the Edit option of the MP-
LabAdmin Frame tab or directly with the Template
maker.
5. Prepare an update for your customers. (See
MP-LabAdmin)
8.4.3.1 Create the Frame file
1. Use Photoshop (or other image editor software).

2. Define the size to be the typical output size for this
frame. (Although frame fits itself to the output size
during the execution in the MPR500 Pro)
3. Set White background (255,255,255) for the frame file
background.
4. Draw the frame using the needed Photoshop tools.
5. Save the frame file as JPG (RGB) file.
Note: The quality of the frame file is important. Define its size
similar to the size of the output you expect it to be (For
example 6x8 inch). Try to create the file in the same resolution
as you expect it to be in the output (for example 400dpi). If
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frame is used for several output sizes, define it in the largest

output size.
8.4.3.2 Create the Mask file
Usually the mask file is created automatically by the template

maker application. But user can use a predefined mask.
The mask file enables:

• Layout of a frame over an image
• Mixing between an image and a frame
• Putting partially-transparency layer over an image
The rule: The Black color (0,0,0) makes the image to be fully
transparent at this pixel while the White color (255,255,255)
makes the frame to be fully transparent at this pixel.
8.4.3.2.1 Creating simple Mask file
1. Use Photoshop and open a frame file

2. Select the image area in the frame file using the lasso tool
or magic wand tool or other selection tool.
3. Fill the selected (image) area with a Black color using the
EditFill.
4. Select the frame area in the frame file using
SelectInverse command.
5. Fill the selected (frame) area with White color using the
EditFill.
6. Change the file mode to Grayscale (8bits/channel) using
ImageModeGrayscale.
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7. Save the mask file as PNG (None interlace) file. Give it a

meaningful name (for example if the frame is called
"BlackFrame.JPG" call the mask "BlackFrame_mask.PNG".)
8.4.3.2.2 Creating Mask file with "fading" effect
1. Do steps 1-4 as in the simple mask file creation method.

2. Use the SelectFeather function selection to create the
fading effect.
3. Continue with steps 5-7 as in the simple mask file creation
method.
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8.5 Agfa D-workflow
8.5.1 Introduction
Unlike most of the other printers that simply use hot folder
mechanism, the Agfa environment is based on a server that
connects all the peripherals and systems. This server, called the
Agfa d-workflow server, needs to be installed and operate
before connecting the MPR500 Pro system to the Agfa D-lab
printers through the d-workflow server.
8.5.2 Installation
To install the Agfa D-workflow server:
1. Run the setup.exe file from the d-workflow 2.6.4 folder

located in the MPR500 Pro installation CD. Follow the
installation procedure.
2. In the Setup type select the “Server”.
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3. Enter the Server Port Number (by default 5001).
Note: The Server Port Number is the number that all the
peripherals and systems are referring too.
8.5.3 Server Operation
After the installation is completed the Agfa d-workflow is part of

the program files.
Go to the Start Menu select the Agfa d-workflow and start the
Server.
Note: this needs to be done every time the computer is re-

booted. To make it easy, simply include this operation as part
of the computer automatic startup programs.
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8.5.4 Agfa configuration in the MPR500
The configuration of the Agfa machines in the MPR500 Pro is

explained in paragraphs 6.1.5 and in 6.1.6.2 ).
8.5.5 Agfa printer configuration
Configure the D-Lab printer you use so it recognizes orders

coming from the D-Workflow server. Please note that you will
have to provide the IP address of the server running the D-
Workflow server, and the Lab ID.
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8.6 System Behavior, Performance &

limitations
8.6.1 Changing the System Performance
The system performance is related to the size and resolution of

thumbnails. As the thumbnails’ resolution become higher the
interactive process on large quantities of thumbnails can
become slower. In order to achieve better performance it is
recommended to change the resolution of the thumbnail. This is
specified in the GEdit.ini file located in the same folder as the
MPR500 Pro exe file.
The default value is RESIZE_TO_HEIGHT = 300 and this means

that the height of a thumbnail is 300 pixels. Increasing this
value sharpens the thumbnail view and decreasing it speeds up
the process. Setting it to 0 (zero) sets maximum thumbnail
resolution and sharpness.
8.6.2 Large files limitation
The MPR500 Pro system was design for the use of professional
photo labs, though it has limitation in reading large image files.
In order to use images of large size it is recommended to

reduce their size by using one of the applications that can
handle those files.
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8.6.3 Language
The MPR500 Pro system can run in an operating system

configured with the local Country setting and the local
Language setting. On the other hand, the "Standard" must be
set to English USA. In order to do that, perform the following:
Start control panel Regional and Language Regional
options in the drop down box select: English (US).
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Contact Information
M-Photo Ltd.
Main office
155 Bialik st.

Ramat-Gan 52523
Israel
Tel. +972 –3 - 7514864
Fax. +972 –3 – 7515173
e-mail mphoto@m-photo.com
Branch office
3 Frug st.
Tel-Aviv 63417
Israel
Tel. +972 –3 – 620 - 8687
Fax. +972 –3 – 528 - 5430
e-mail mphoto@m-photo.com
Visit us on the Web at www.m-photo.com
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3.2.2 HASP plug ............................................ 3-6

3.2.3 Update Procedure .................................. 3-7

3.2.4 Uninstall ............................................... 3-8

3.2.5 Export/Import ....................................... 3-8

3.2.6 MP-LabAdmin ........................................ 3-9

3.2.7 Low Res File Maker ............................... 3-10

3.2.8 Order Maker ........................................ 3-10

3.2.9 Album Maker ....................................... 3-11

3.2.10 Order Maker Pro ................................. 3-11

3.2.11 Contact Sheet Maker ........................... 3-12

3.2.12 Template Maker.................................. 3-12

3.3 Service Pack upgrade procedure ......................... 3-13

4 The MPR500 Pro User Interface ........................... 4-1

4.2.2 Job Management tools panel ................... 4-4

4.2.3 Browser ................................................ 4-5

4.2.4 Interactive Crop ...................................4-11

4.2.5 Interactive color tools panel ...................4-13

4.2.6 HSL ....................................................4-14

4.2.7 Color Balance .......................................4-15

4.2.8 Shadows, Midtones and Highlights ..........4-15

4.2.9 Levels .................................................4-16

4.2.10 Curves ...............................................4-18

5 Menu bar Functions .............................................. 5-1

5.1.2 Open order ........................................... 5-8

5.1.3 Load order ............................................ 5-9

5.1.3.1 Load OrderMaker order .................. 5-9

5.1.5 Delete Order ........................................5-13

5.1.6 Reports ............................................... 5-15

5.1.6.1 Order report ................................ 5-15

5.1.8 Duplicate picture .................................. 5-20

5.1.9 File Information.................................... 5-20

5.1.10 Last selected folders ........................... 5-22

5.1.11 Exit ................................................... 5-22

5.2 Edit ................................................................ 5-23

5.2.2 Redo ................................................... 5-24

5.2.3 Select All ............................................. 5-24

5.2.4 Select displayed pictures ....................... 5-24

5.2.5 UnSelect All ......................................... 5-24

5.2.6 Save corrections................................... 5-25

5.2.7 Clear corrections .................................. 5-25

5.2.8 Clear color corrections........................... 5-25

5.2.9 Clear all order corrections ...................... 5-26

5.2.10 Clear lab corrections only..................... 5-26

5.2.11 Options ............................................. 5-26

5.2.11.1 General ..................................... 5-27

5.3 Tools ...............................................................5-33

5.3.1.1 Border ........................................5-35

5.3.3 Presets and effects ...............................5-38

5.3.3.1 Apply Preset ................................5-39

5.3.5 Auto trim .............................................5-44

5.3.6 Trim ....................................................5-45

5.3.7 Green screen .......................................5-46

5.3.7.1 Green screen settings ...................5-47

5.4 Color ...............................................................5-51

5.4.1.1 Full Scale Curve ...........................5-54

5.4.3 Replace Color .......................................5-57

5.4.4 Unsharp Mask ...................................... 5-58

5.4.5 Auto Levels .......................................... 5-59

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