READ ME  RELEASE NOTES FOR MAC HOT FOLDER PRINT 1.2.22

VERSION INFO
1.2.22
Release: Aug 2021

OVERVIEW:
Hot Folder Print (or HFP) is an application that monitors select folders for compatible image files to send to 
an attached DNP printer for output. The folders are named according to the size print that will be produced. 
HFP prints your specified number of copies of each image and then, if configured to do so, moves the image 
file to an archive folder. HFP supports adding borders to prints using the HFP Admin controls. 
HFP is designed to work with only DNP DS, RX series printers and the new QW410.

KEY UPDATE FEATURES IN THIS RELEASE:
* Compatibility with new MacOS Big Sur v11.5
* 5x5 and 6x6 Sizes for RX1HS and DS620/DS620A
* QW410 2" cut sizes (4x2" and 4.5x4.8"_2inch)
* General improvements and bug fixes

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
* Supported Operating Systems: 10.8 or later 
* 20GB or greater free space required for installation
* 2+MB or greater required for archival space

SUPPORTED PRINTERS AND FIRMWARE VERSIONS:
The following DNP printers are compatible with Windows Hot Folder Print:
* DS40 (Firmware 1.61 or later)
* RX1HS (Firmware 1.40 or later)
* DS80 (Firmware 2.07 or later)
* DS620/DS620A (Firmware 1.62 or later)
* DS820/DS820A (Firmware 1.07 or later)
* DS80DX (Firmware 1.40 or later)
* QW410 (Firmware 1.07 or later)

PARTIAL MATTE COMPATIBILITY
Partial Matte cannot be produced by all printer hardware. The following devices support partial matte: DS620/DS620A, DS820/DS820A, and QW410. In the event a partial matte is sent to a device that cannot produce this finish, the default print finish will be applied to the entire print surface. Instructions for creating partial matte templates are included in the Hot Folder Print User Manual.

CUSTOM BORDERS
Custom Borders are supported by all DNP printer models. The requirements for creating and importing custom borders are included in the Hot Folder Print User Manual.

SUPPORTED FILE TYPES
Hot Folder Print can import and print the following image formats:
* JPG/JPEG
* TIF/TIFF
* PNG
* BMP

INSTALLATION STEPS
1. Download and unzip the application to the desktop.
2. Double-click the Hot Folder Print installer (DNPHotFolderMacOs_1_2_22.dmg) and navigate onscreen prompts to complete the install process.
3. Load media into a DNP printer, power the device on, and connect it to the PC before starting the application.

DE-INSTALLATION STEPS0.
1. Double-click on DNPHotFolderuninstall.pkg
2. If prompted that the app is not signed, access system preferences to unblock it (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202491)
3. Navigate the onscreen prompts to remove the application

KNOWN OPERATIONAL ISSUES
None

FOR QUESTIONS OR PRODUCT SUPPORT, PLEASE CONTACT DNP TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
DNP IAM Technical Support 
North America 1-855-367-7604 or +1-980-777-1178 
Latin America 1-855-367-8008 or +1-980-777-1175 
Email: dnpsupport@dnp.imgcomm.com

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