Variable Data Printing (FS400 and later)

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Print Fiery FreeForm Plus files using Command WorkStation with drag and drop functionality

You can use Command WorkStation to print FreeForm Plus (FFP) files to the Fiery server with drag and drop.

  1. To print with a specific job action on the Fiery server, drag and drop FFP files from the computer to the Printing or Processing queue, or the Held list.

    The FFP files print with the job action that corresponds to where you dropped them on the Fiery server.

    Note: The Import Files dialog box does not display when you drag and drop variable data files to these locations.
  2. To print to a Fiery server without selecting a job action, drag and drop FFP files to a connected Fiery server in the Servers list.

    The Import Files dialog box opens.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 action may be shown depending on the capabilities of the connected Fiery server.

    The FFP files print using the selected job action.

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