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  • Page 1 Fiery Print Server ® Workflow Examples...
  • Page 2 © 2009 Electronics for Imaging, Inc. The information in this publication is covered under Legal Notices for this product. 45087253 1 September 2009...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS ONTENTS ONTENTS NTRODUCTION Terminology and conventions About this document IXED EDIA What is Mixed Media? Example: Workflow with Mixed Media Items required for this example MPOSITION What is imposition? Example: Workflow with imposition Items required for this example PPML WITH MPOSITION What is PPML and how do you impose it?
  • Page 4 ONTENTS ARIABLE RINTING WITH IXED EDIA What is FreeForm 2 and how is it used with variable data print jobs? What is Mixed Media and how can it be used in variable data print jobs? Example: Variable data workflow with FreeForm 2 and Mixed Media Items required for this example OLDERS What is a Hot Folder?

  • Page 5: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION NTRODUCTION This document provides examples of complex printing scenarios and an overview of the Print Server features used in the examples. The example workflows illustrate how you can combine features to create jobs. Each workflow includes cross-references to help you locate more information about performing each task.

  • Page 6: About This Document

    NTRODUCTION About this document This document covers the following topics: • Mixed Media concepts and how Mixed Media is used in an example workflow • Variable Data Printing (VDP) concepts with FreeForm and how VDP is used in an example workflow using FreeForm •...

  • Page 7: Mixed Media

    IXED EDIA IXED EDIA This chapter provides an overview of Mixed Media and an example workflow that includes Mixed Media. Mixed Media is not supported for all Print Servers. To determine if Mixed Media is supported for your particular Print Server, see Utilities. What is Mixed Media? The Mixed Media feature allows you to print ranges of pages on different types of media.

  • Page 8: Items Required For This Example

    IXED EDIA The following diagram illustrates the components of the course book. Back cover printed on heavy media Chapter dividers on heavy media Chapters printed on plain media Front cover printed on heavy media Completed course book Items required for this example •...
  • Page 9 IXED EDIA Mixed Media workflow Print Server Print Server Step Task For more information The professor creates the PDF and sends the file to the university’s in-house production department. The operator in the production department downloads Command WorkStation Help the file to Command WorkStation.
  • Page 10 IXED EDIA Step Task For more information Utilities The operator selects the job in Command WorkStation, chooses Properties from the Actions menu, and clicks the Media icon on the Job Properties toolbar. The operator applies the following settings: From New Page Range in Mixed Media, the operator types for the defined media pages (the pages that divide the chapters), specifies a heavy media, indicates which tray contains the heavy media, clicks Add Defini-...

  • Page 11: Imposition

    MPOSITION MPOSITION This chapter provides an overview of imposition and an example workflow using imposition. Imposition is not supported for all Print Servers. To determine if Imposition is supported for your particular Print Server, see Utilities. What is imposition? Imposition is the process of arranging individual pages of a book, booklet, or brochure on a large sheet.

  • Page 12: Items Required For This Example

    MPOSITION The following graphic illustrates how the business cards are imposed. 5 columns 11x17 page 5 rows 2x3.25 business card Items required for this example • Card.pdf • Print Server • Command WorkStation with Impose (requires a dongle) • 11 x 17 heavy media, such as card stock •...
  • Page 13 MPOSITION Imposition workflow Print Server Step Task For more information Printing Company ABC creates the 2 3.25 business card, saves the file as Card.pdf, and then sends the file to the print shop. The operator at the print shop downloads the file to Command WorkStation Help Command WorkStation.
  • Page 14 MPOSITION Step Task For more information Utilities The operator selects the job in Command WorkStation, chooses Impose from the Actions menu, and then applies the following settings. From the Settings pane, the operator selects Gangup and selects Repeat. The Operator specifies 11 17, landscape, and duplex.

  • Page 15: Ppml With Imposition

    PPML WITH MPOSITION PPML WITH MPOSITION This chapter provides an overview of PPML and imposition, and an example workflow of an imposed job using PPML. Imposition and PPML are not supported for all Print Servers. To determine if Imposition is supported for your particular Print Server, see Utilities. To determine if PPML is supported for your particular Print Server, see Printing.

  • Page 16: Items Required For This Example

    PPML WITH MPOSITION To save time and money, four cards are printed on both sides of a single 11 x 17 page. To expedite the mailings and reduce costly postage charges, the cards are imposed so that after the pages are cut, the cards easily stack with the zip codes in the correct sort order. The following diagram illustrates how the job is imposed and sorted.
  • Page 17 PPML WITH MPOSITION PPML workflow with imposition Print Server Step Task For more information The operator at the print shop creates the merged master For more information about Pageflex Persona, see the and variable document in Pageflex Persona to create the documentation that accompanies the application.
  • Page 18 PPML WITH MPOSITION Step Task For more information The operator prints the job. Command WorkStation Help The operator retrieves the job from the copier. The mailers are stacked and ready to cut. The operator checks the Impose Control Strip to match Command WorkStation Help.

  • Page 19: Variable Data Printing With Free Form

    ARIABLE RINTING WITH ARIABLE RINTING WITH This chapter provides an overview of variable data printing, and an example workflow that uses FreeForm to create a variable data job. What is variable data printing? Variable data printing links a copier to databases that contain the content for printed documents.

  • Page 20: What Is Freeform And How Is It Used With Variable Data Print Jobs

    ARIABLE RINTING WITH What is FreeForm and how is it used with variable data print jobs? FreeForm allows you to use print options to define and store master-element documents, called FreeForm masters, on the Print Server. You can send a variable-element job to the Print Server with instructions to combine the job with a particular FreeForm master.

  • Page 21: Items Required For This Example

    ARIABLE RINTING WITH The following diagram illustrates the components of the mailer. Master file Database file Items required for this example • College_Master.pdf • College_Variable.doc • College_data.xls • Print Server • Print Server printer driver with FreeForm • Windows computer with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel installed...
  • Page 22 ARIABLE RINTING WITH Variable data printing workflow using FreeForm Print Server Print Server Step Task For more information The operator in the production department opens College_Master.pdf in Acrobat. Printing The operator prints the file to the Print Server, specifying 17 and duplex, and choosing 1 for Create Master in the printer driver.
  • Page 23 ARIABLE RINTING WITH Step Task For more information The operator opens the College_Variable. doc in Microsoft Word documentation Microsoft Word. The variable document also opens the College_data.xls file, since the two documents are linked. If the documents are not linked, Word prompts the operator for the location of the Data Source File.

  • Page 24: Variable Data Printing With Free Form 2 And Mixed Media

    ARIABLE RINTING WITH IXED EDIA ARIABLE RINTING WITH IXED EDIA This chapter provides an overview of how to use Mixed Media with FreeForm 2 variable data printing jobs, and provides an example workflow that uses variable data printing and Mixed Media.

  • Page 25: What Is Mixed Media And How Can It Be Used In Variable Data Print Jobs

    ARIABLE RINTING WITH IXED EDIA What is Mixed Media and how can it be used in variable data print jobs? The Mixed Media feature allows you to print ranges of pages on different types of media. For more information, see “What is Mixed Media?”...

  • Page 26: Items Required For This Example

    ARIABLE RINTING WITH IXED EDIA The following diagram illustrates the components of the mailer. Girls template Boys template Letter/coupon template Graphics Database Items required for this example • Atlas PrintShop Mail • FreeForm 2 • BananaRama.psm • BananaRama_V.ps • Print Server •...
  • Page 27 ARIABLE RINTING WITH IXED EDIA Variable data workflow with FreeForm 2 and Mixed Media Print Server Print Server Step Task For more information Variable Data Printing The print shop operator opens the BananaRama.psm file in PrintShop Mail, specifies FreeForm 2, and then prints the file For more information about PrintShop Mail, see the to the Print Server.
  • Page 28 ARIABLE RINTING WITH IXED EDIA Step Task For more information The operator processes and holds the job. Command WorkStation Help The operator previews the job. Command WorkStation Help The operator prints the job. Command WorkStation Help The operator retrieves the job from the copier. The job prints with the merged variable and master information with a blank sheet between records.

  • Page 29: Hot Folders

    OLDERS OLDERS This chapter provides an overview of Hot Folders and an example workflow using Hot Folders. Hot Folders is not supported for all Print Servers. To determine if Hot Folders is supported for your particular Print Server, see Utilities. What is a Hot Folder? Hot Folders is a software application that streamlines network printing tasks.

  • Page 30: Items Required For This Example

    OLDERS The following graphic illustrates how the business cards are imposed. 5 columns 11x17 page 5 rows 2x3.25 business card Items required for this example • GregCard.pdf • Print Server • Hot Folder configured on the network • 11 x 17 heavy media, such as card stock •...
  • Page 31 OLDERS Imposition workflow Print Server...
  • Page 32 OLDERS Step Task For more information The operator at Company ABC creates a Hot Folder Hot Folders Help on the network, names it “BusinessCards,” and applies the following Hot Folder settings. From Job Properties, the operator specifies 25 copies. From Layout, the operator selects Impose and clicks Edit Impose Template.

  • Page 33: Compose With Paper Catalog

    OMPOSE WITH APER ATALOG OMPOSE WITH APER ATALOG This chapter provides an overview of Compose and Paper Catalog and provides an example workflow using both applications to create a printed piece that incorporates colored covers and operator-specified chapter starts. Compose and Paper Catalog are not supported for all Print Servers. To determine if Compose and Paper Catalog are supported for your particular Print Server, see Utilities What is Compose?

  • Page 34: What Is Paper Catalog And How Is It Used With Compose

    OMPOSE WITH APER ATALOG What is Paper Catalog and how is it used with Compose? Paper Catalog is a system-based paper warehouse database. Paper Catalog stores the attributes of any media stock available in a production print shop. The Paper Catalog database resides on the Print Server and is not affected when you restart or clear the Print Server.

  • Page 35: Example: Workflow With Compose And Paper Catalog

    OMPOSE WITH APER ATALOG Example: Workflow with Compose and Paper Catalog The Company ABC Human Resources Manager has created a new benefits handbook. The handbook is a single PDF document without blank pages between chapters. The manager wants the front and back covers of the published piece printed on heavy gold media and she wants each chapter to start on a right-hand page.

  • Page 36: Items Required For This Example

    OMPOSE WITH APER ATALOG Items required for this example • Benefits.pdf • Print Server • Command WorkStation with Compose and Paper Catalog • Company ABC Gold cover stock for the front and back covers • Plain media for the chapter text The administrator first defines Company ABC Gold cover stock in the Paper Catalog database.
  • Page 37 OMPOSE WITH APER ATALOG Compose workflow using Paper Catalog Print Server...
  • Page 38 OMPOSE WITH APER ATALOG Step Task For more information The production department administrator defines Company Command WorkStation Help ABC gold cover stock in the Paper Catalog. She assigns the media to the appropriate copier trays, using Paper Tray Association. The Human Resources Manager creates the PDF and sends the file to the company’s in-house production department.

  • Page 39: Index

    NDEX NDEX Compose and Paper Catalog master elements 19 components of job 36 Mixed Media described 33 components of job 8 diagram 37 described 7 procedure 38 diagram 9 workflow example 35 non-raster file requirement 10 Creo Variable Print Specification (VPS) 19 procedure 9 workflow example 7 multiple master pages, defining 24...

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