Print variable data files using Command WorkStation
You can use Command WorkStation to print variable data files to the Fiery server.
Not all Fiery servers can use all VDP
languages. Please refer to your Fiery server support documentation.
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To import files directly from
your computer, do one of the following:
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Click File > Import Job.
- Click the Import toolbar icon in Job Center.
The Import Files dialog box is opened.
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- Select the variable data files you want to upload.
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Apply settings to print the
variable data files:
- 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 only appear if server presets or virtual printers have been set up on the Fiery server.
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Select a job action from one of
the following:
- Process and Hold (default) processes the file and places it in the Held list.
- Print prints the file.
- Print and Hold prints the file and places it in the Held list.
Other job actions may be shown depending on the capabilities of the connected Fiery server.
The variable data files print using the selected job action.
Parent topic: Printing other variable data files