Table of contents
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Overview
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Who can benefit from reading this document?
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System architecture
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Prerequisites
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Press configuration
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Horizon SmartStacker capabilities and configuration
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Layout
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Specifications
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Offset stacking
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Eject options
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Blank page removal option
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Imposition and stacking order
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Barcodes and banner sheets
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High level specifications
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Printing and processing order
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DFE preparation
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Workflow options
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Workflow 1: DFE imposition
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Workflow 2: Upstream imposition – Preimposed PDF using JDF
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Workflow 3: Upstream imposition – LayCrImp without Preimposed PDF
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Available upstream software
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Upstream imposition methods
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Using HP JDF
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Using ZIP file
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Product creation
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Flats, products without a fold
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DFE definitions
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Products with a fold
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DFE definitions
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Processing method
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Job validation before printing
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On the press
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SmartStacker / FLC
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Printing progress
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