Variable Data Printing (FS400 and later)

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Print variable data jobs with remote resources

You can specify a shared location to store remote variable data resources, such as images and fonts. The Fiery server accesses all required resources at the location specified and retrieves them automatically.

If you know the path location, you can also search for external resources on a job-by-job basis. Before you print the job, set the File Search Path. File Search Path accepts the following VDP languages:

  • Creo VPS

  • VIPP

  • PPML

  • PDF/VT

To search for resources remote to the Fiery server, you must type the File Search Path to the remote network computer in Configure. See Configure Help.

Note: If the Fiery server cannot find the remote objects for the job, the job does not process. Make sure that you type the correct File Search Path location.
  1. Submit the Creo VPS, VIPP, PPML, or PDF/VT job to the Fiery server using a third-party application that supports the VDP language.
  2. In Command WorkStation, select the Creo VPS, VIPP, PPML, or PDF/VT job and select Actions > Job Properties.
  3. Click the VDP tab and type the File Search Path location.
  4. Process the Creo VPS, VIPP, PPML, or PDF/VT job.