Fiery Command WorkStation

Fiery Command WorkStation

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Importing jobs into the print queues

Print files by importing them directly to the Fiery server. You can import multiple jobs at a time and maintain the format of the files.

You can import multiple jobs at a time. Importing files to a queue is similar to printing through an application, but importing files maintains the file format and does not convert the job into PostScript. You can import files by dragging and dropping them to
  • Connected Fiery servers in the Servers list
  • Processing queue
  • Held queue

However, for the best control over how files import, use the Import icon in the Job Center toolbar, or Import Job in the File menu. You are immediately taken to the browse dialog on your computer. When files are selected, they are displayed in the Import Files dialog. In this dialog box, you can easily apply a workflow (server preset or virtual printer) to files at the time of import. Generally, you cannot do this when you import files by dragging and dropping (the Servers list is the only exception to this rule).

  1. Drag and drop files or folders from the computer to the Printing or Processing queue, or the Held list.

    The supported file types are PS, PDF, PSD, PSB, EPS, TIFF, PDF/VT, PPML, ZIP, VPS, and Fiery FreeForm Plus.

    Note: The PSD, PSB, PPML, ZIP, and VPS file types may not be supported for all Fiery servers.
    The Import Files window does not display when you drag and drop files or folders to these locations. The entire contents of folders are imported.
  2. Drag and drop files to a connected Fiery server in the Servers list. The Import Files window is opened. See step 5.
  3. To import files directly from your computer, do one of the following:
    • Click File > Import Job.
    • Click the Import toolbar icon in Job Center.
  4. In the browse dialog on your computer, select the files you want to upload. The Import Files window is opened.
  5. Do one of the following:
    • Select Apply default settings to import files with attributes defined in the files. If a setting is not defined, the default setting on the Fiery server is used.
    • Select Use Server Preset and then choose from a list of factory default presets or server presets that are currently published on the Fiery server.
    • Select Use Virtual Printer and then choose from a list of virtual printers that are currently published on the Fiery server.
    The Use Server Preset and Use Virtual Printer options above only appear if server presets or virtual printers have been set up on the Fiery server.
  6. Select a job action. For example:
    • Hold (default)
    • Process and Hold (default)
    • Send to Press or Send to Print Queue/Send to Ready to Print
    Other choices may appear based on the capabilities of the Fiery server.
    Note: The last chosen action will be displayed.
Parent topic: Import jobs for printing
Related topics:
Drag and drop file management
The Servers list
Preset print settings