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- Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 1
Fiery® Print Server Workflow Examples - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) 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 - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 3
CONTENTS 3 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 5 Terminology and conventions 5 About this document 6 MIXED MEDIA 7 What is Mixed Media? 7 Example: Workflow with Mixed Media 7 Items required for this example 8 IMPOSITION 11 What is imposition? 11 Example: Workflow with imposition 11 Items - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 4
CONTENTS 4 VARIABLE DATA PRINTING WITH FREEFORM 2 AND MIXED MEDIA 24 What is FreeForm 2 and how is it used with variable data print jobs? 24 What is Mixed Media and how can it be used in variable data print jobs? 25 Example: Variable data workflow with FreeForm 2 and Mixed Media 25 Items - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 5
jobs. Each workflow includes cross-references to help you locate more information about performing each task. For information about supported operating systems and system requirements, see Welcome. Terminology and conventions This document uses the following terminology and conventions. Term - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 6
INTRODUCTION 6 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 • Imposition concepts with PPML ( - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 7
is not supported for all Print Servers. To determine if Mixed Media is supported for your particular a job from an application with the printer driver. Define and modify the Mixed Media settings of PDF (Portable Document Format) (Geology101.pdf ), to the university's in-house production department. - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 8
on heavy media Chapters printed on plain media Chapter dividers on heavy media Completed course book Items required for this example • Geology101.pdf • Print Server • Command WorkStation with Mixed Media • Heavy media for the front and back covers • Heavy media for chapter dividers • Plain media - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 9
3 9 4 Print Server 8 7 6 5 Print Server Step Task 1 The professor creates the PDF and sends the file to the university's in-house production department. 2 The operator in the production department downloads the file to Command WorkStation. For more information Command WorkStation Help - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 10
is printed with a front and back cover and dividers for each chapter. Command WorkStation Help To use Mixed Media in Command WorkStation, your downloaded file must be a non-raster file. To remove raster information from a file in Command WorkStation, right-click the file and select Remove Raster - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 11
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. The pages are laid out such that when the sheet is printed - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 12
12 The following graphic illustrates how the business cards are imposed. 5 columns { 5 rows 11x17 page 2x3.25 business card Items required for this example • Card.pdf • Print Server • Command WorkStation with Impose (requires a dongle) • 11x17 heavy media, such as card stock • Paper cutter - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 13
13 4 8 7 6 5 Print Server Step Task 1 Company ABC creates the 2x3.25 business card, saves the file as Card.pdf, and then sends the file to the print shop. 2 The operator at the print shop downloads the file to Command WorkStation. For more information Printing Command WorkStation Help - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 14
pt. f) The operator saves the job. 4 The operator selects Card.pdf.dbp in Command WorkStation and selects Preview. 5 The operator prints the job printer's marks and cuts the business cards. When you use Impose, your downloaded file must be a non-raster file. To remove raster information from - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 15
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 name and address with a bar code. Dr. Jones sends his order to a print shop along with the PDF of his mailer and the Microsoft Excel - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 16
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. Items required for this example • Windows computer with - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 17
in Pageflex Persona to create the documentation that accompanies the application. JonesMailer.ppml file. 2 The operator at the print shop downloads the file to Command WorkStation. Command WorkStation Help 3 The operator selects the job in Command WorkStation and chooses Impose from the - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 18
PPML WITH IMPOSITION 18 Step Task 4 The operator prints the job. For more information Command WorkStation Help 5 The operator retrieves the job from the copier. 6 The mailers are stacked and ready to cut. 7 The operator checks the Impose Control Strip to match the set information. - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 19
brochure driver. If you create your master and variable data in PPML or Creo VPS format from a supported thirdparty application, such as Pageflex Persona or Atlas PrintShop Mail, you can send your variable job directly to the Print Server through these applications. You can also download - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 20
You can send a variable-element job to the Print Server with instructions to combine the job with a particular FreeForm master. For more information document with all the common elements and saves the file in PDF format (College_Master.pdf ). Next, they create the variable document in Microsoft Word - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 21
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 - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 22
data printing workflow using FreeForm 1 2 Print Server 5 4 3 Print Server 6 Step Task 1 The operator in the production department opens College_Master.pdf in Acrobat. 2 The operator prints the file to the Print Server, specifying 11x17 and duplex, and choosing 1 for Create Master in - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 23
Microsoft Word documentation Printing You cannot send FreeForm jobs to the Direct connection. If Two-Way Communication is enabled in the printer driver, the printer driver detects what masters already reside on the Print Server. Use stored FreeForm masters as often as needed with multiple sets of - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 24
more customization to your documents. You can still use any master created in another application, and then use a third-party application that supports FreeForm 2, such as PrintShop Mail, to combine the design and database information. Multiple masters allow you to define more than one master - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 25
VARIABLE DATA PRINTING WITH FREEFORM 2 AND MIXED MEDIA 25 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?" on page 7. Variable data - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 26
VARIABLE DATA PRINTING WITH FREEFORM 2 AND MIXED MEDIA 26 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 • - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 27
VARIABLE DATA PRINTING WITH FREEFORM 2 AND MIXED MEDIA 27 Variable data workflow with FreeForm 2 and Mixed Media 1 2 3 4 Print Server 8 7 6 5 Print Server Step Task For more information 1 The print shop operator opens the BananaRama.psm file in Variable Data Printing PrintShop Mail, - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 28
VARIABLE DATA PRINTING WITH FREEFORM 2 AND MIXED MEDIA 28 Step Task 4 The operator processes and holds the job. 5 The operator previews the job. 6 The operator prints the job. 7 The operator retrieves the job from the copier. 8 The job prints with the merged variable and master - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 29
Hot Folders. NOTE: Hot Folders is not supported for all Print Servers. To determine if Hot Folders is supported for your particular Print Server, see Utilities. company business card template, and saves the file as GregCard.pdf. The business card template ensures that the cards are printed optimally - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 30
30 The following graphic illustrates how the business cards are imposed. 5 columns { 5 rows 11x17 page 2x3.25 business card Items required for this example • GregCard.pdf • Print Server • Hot Folder configured on the network • 11x17 heavy media, such as card stock • Paper cutter - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 31
HOT FOLDERS Imposition workflow 1 2 3 7 6 31 4 Print Server 5 - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 32
., saves the template, and closes Impose. h) The operator makes sure the template is selected and clicks OK. 2, 3 Greg drops the file GregCard.pdf on the BusinessCards Hot Folder. 4 The job prints. 5 The operator retrieves the job from the copier. Hot Folders Help 6 The cards are printed - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 33
Paper Catalog are not supported for all Print Servers. To determine if Compose and Paper Catalog are supported for your particular Print Server , if a job contains mixed media settings that were set in the printer driver or Command WorkStation, these settings appear when you view the job in Compose - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 34
color profiles for each media. • Select predefined media when a job is submitted. • Specify which Paper Catalog columns are available for users. • Centrally maintain a Paper Catalog database. Paper Catalog allows operators to: • Select predefined media when a job is submitted. Once the administrator - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 35
wants each chapter to start on a right-hand page. The Human Resources Manager sends her request, with the attached book file in PDF format (Benefits.pdf ), to the company's in-house production department. The production department uses Compose to reformat the book, adding front and back covers and - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 36
COMPOSE WITH PAPER CATALOG 36 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 - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 37
COMPOSE WITH PAPER CATALOG Compose workflow using Paper Catalog 1 3 37 2 4 5 8 7 6 Print Server - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 38
PDF and sends the file to the company's in-house production department. 3 The operator in the production department downloads the in the handbook. d) The operator clicks Reader view to display the thumbnails as a user would see the pages when reading it as a book, and then checks the thumbnails - Kyocera TASKalfa 3051ci | Printing System (11),(12),(13),(14) Workflow Examples - Page 39
INDEX 39 INDEX C Compose and Paper Catalog components of job 36 described 33 diagram 37 procedure 38 workflow example 35 Creo Variable Print Specification (VPS) 19 F FreeForm components of job 21 described 20 diagram 22 procedure 22 workflow example 20 FreeForm 2 and Mixed Media components of job
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