Northlake PrintKit Update and Model Supplement Kits

Using the distribution kits

Here are guidelines for finding your way through the distribution kits listed below, plus tips on downloading them successfully.

> Types of kits: product updates, model supplements

Revisions to the PrintKit software come in two forms: product updates and printer model supplements. A product update is a full release of the PrintKit product; it contains the latest revisions to the PrintKit software, configuration files, documentation and printer model definitions. A printer model supplement contains only printer model definitions (and, occasionally, corrections to configuration files).

We release model supplements on a frequent schedule as new printer models become available. Because their changes are limited to specific printer models, and they make no changes to the software itself, you can install them without affecting your existing use of the software.

Model supplements come in several variants. Initially, most model definitions are released in a “preliminary” supplement. Once they are validated for correctness, they are moved to a regular supplement. (Some little-used models never make the transition.) There are separate supplements for printers supported only by the Production PrintKit product.

> Version numbering

PrintKit distribution kit version numbers are of the form major.minor-revision – that is, a major/minor version number and a revision suffix. Product updates and model supplements share the major/minor version portion, but each has its own sequence of revision numbers. (For example, you might be using the PrintKit 2.2-6 maintenance release with updates to your model definitions from Printer Model Supplement 2.2-10 and Preliminary Printer Model Supplement 2.2-35.)

> Access restrictions

Certain update files for the PrintKit software are available for downloading only if you have a particular license; others require that you have a current support subscription (or had one when the update was released). If you request one of these files, you will be prompted for information from your PrintKit License PAK to confirm your license and support status.

> Downloading tips

VMSINSTAL kit files contain binary data (BACKUP savesets), and are provided for downloading in a compressed, self extracting executable format.

You download the compressed files and RUN them on your OpenVMS system to produce the decompressed files. The compressed files should appear on your OpenVMS system with fixed-length 512-byte records.

If you need to transfer the compressed files from one system to another, be sure to use binary transfers.

Download either the Alpha or VAX version of the files, to match the system where you will decompress the files.

PrintKit product updates

> PrintKit 2.2-6 Maintenance Release

Fixes problems discovered in PrintKit version 2.2, and updates the collection of printer model definitions packaged with the software. Includes model definitions through Revision 2.2-8 of the Printer Model Supplement. >>>

PrintKit printer model supplements

> Printer Model Supplement 2.2-10, January 2006

Updates the collection of printer model definitions used by the PrintKit software. Apply to PrintKit 2.2-3 or later 2.2 versions ONLY; the definitions will not work correctly with earlier versions of the software.

This kit includes model definitions released or revised since the PrintKit 2.2-6 maintenance release. It also contains several corrections to the PrintKit configuration modules. >>>

> Preliminary Printer Model Supplement 2.2-35, May 2008

These model definitions are not fully validated for correctness. If you intend to use any of the definitions in the kit, please first contact Northlake's technical support for up-to-date information concerning their use. If you use definitions from the kit, we would appreciate your feedback as to their correctness and completeness. >>>

> Preliminary Production Printer Model Supplement 2.2-P7, August 2005

Updates the collection of printer model definitions used by the Production PrintKit software. Apply to Production PrintKit 2.2-3 or later 2.2 versions ONLY; the definitions will not work correctly with earlier versions of the software.


PrintKit update and model supplement kits Using the distribution kits Here are guidelines for finding your way through the distribution kits listed below, plus tips on downloading them successfully. > Types of kits: product updates, model supplements Revisions to the PrintKit software come in two forms: product updates and printer model supplements. A product update is a full release of the PrintKit product; it contains the latest revisions to the PrintKit software, configuration files, documentation and printer model definitions. A printer model supplement contains only printer model definitions (and, occasionally, corrections to configuration files). We release model supplements on a frequent schedule as new printer models become available. Because their changes are limited to specific printer models, and they make no changes to the software itself, you can install them without affecting your existing use of the software. Model supplements come in several variants. Initially, most model definitions are released in a “preliminary” supplement. Once they are validated for correctness, they are moved to a regular supplement. (Some little-used models never make the transition.) There are separate supplements for printers supported only by the Production PrintKit product. > Version numbering PrintKit distribution kit version numbers are of the form major.minor-revision – that is, a major/minor version number and a revision suffix. Product updates and model supplements share the major/minor version portion, but each has its own sequence of revision numbers. (For example, you might be using the PrintKit 2.2-6 maintenance release with updates to your model definitions from Printer Model Supplement 2.2-10 and Preliminary Printer Model Supplement 2.2-35.) > Access restrictions Certain update files for the PrintKit software are available for downloading only if you have a particular license; others require that you have a current support subscription (or had one when the update was released). If you request one of these files, you will be prompted for information from your PrintKit License PAK to confirm your license and support status. > Downloading tips VMSINSTAL kit files contain binary data (BACKUP savesets), and are provided for downloading in a compressed, self extracting executable format. You download the compressed files and RUN them on your OpenVMS system to produce the decompressed files. The compressed files should appear on your OpenVMS system with fixed-length 512-byte records. If you need to transfer the compressed files from one system to another, be sure to use binary transfers. Download either the Alpha or VAX version of the files, to match the system where you will decompress the files. PrintKit product updates > PrintKit 2.2-6 Maintenance Release Fixes problems discovered in PrintKit version 2.2, and updates the collection of printer model definitions packaged with the software. Includes model definitions through Revision 2.2-8 of the Printer Model Supplement. >>> PrintKit printer model supplements > Printer Model Supplement 2.2-10, January 2006 Updates the collection of printer model definitions used by the PrintKit software. Apply to PrintKit 2.2-3 or later 2.2 versions ONLY; the definitions will not work correctly with earlier versions of the software. This kit includes model definitions released or revised since the PrintKit 2.2-6 maintenance release. It also contains several corrections to the PrintKit configuration modules. >>> > Preliminary Printer Model Supplement 2.2-35, May 2008 Updates the collection of printer model definitions used by the PrintKit software. Apply to PrintKit 2.2-3 or later 2.2 versions ONLY; the definitions will not work correctly with earlier versions of the software. These model definitions are not fully validated for correctness. If you intend to use any of the definitions in the kit, please first contact Northlake's technical support for up-to-date information concerning their use. If you use definitions from the kit, we would appreciate your feedback as to their correctness and completeness. >>> > Preliminary Production Printer Model Supplement 2.2-P7, August 2005 Updates the collection of printer model definitions used by the Production PrintKit software. Apply to Production PrintKit 2.2-3 or later 2.2 versions ONLY; the definitions will not work correctly with earlier versions of the software. These model definitions are not fully validated for correctness. If you intend to use any of the definitions in the kit, please first contact Northlake's technical support for up-to-date information concerning their use. If you use definitions from the kit, we would appreciate your feedback as to their correctness and completeness. >>>	page contents using the kits types of kits version numbering access restrictions downloading tips software update kits PrintKit 2.2-6 model supplement kits 2.2-10 2.2-35 (preliminary) 2.2-P7 (preliminary) see also kit archive
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