Fiery Command WorkStation

Fiery Command WorkStation

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Choose Media Catalog settings

When creating a media catalog entry, Administrators can choose from two sets of media attributes: PPD (Printer) based and JDF (Job Definition Format) based.

  • The PPD set of media attributes is specific to the Fiery server. The name of each setting is standard across devices, but the list of possible options varies. The PPD set is recommended for new and intermediate users.

  • The JDF set of media attributes comes from the printing industry standard specifications for Job Definition Format. This set of media attributes is not specific to the Fiery server, and allows for smooth mapping of media definitions from MIS-job submission workflows. The JDF set is recommended for advanced users familiar with the JDF workflow.

    Note: The Fiery server must support JDF printing and the feature must be enabled in Configure. Select Job Submission > JDF Settings > Enable JDF.

Some of the media attributes are common to both sets, although the naming may be slightly different. The JDF set provides more granularity.

  1. Open Media Catalog. For more information, see Access Media Catalog.
  2. In the Media Catalog window, click Settings on the toolbar.
  3. Select either PPD based or JDF based for Specification to use.
Depending on whether you have selected PPD based or JDF based settings, you can select List View in the Media Catalog window and the column headers will display the attributes according to your selection.
Parent topic: Media Catalog
Related topics:
Common media attributes