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Print example cards using Hot Folders

Multiple users can use a Hot Folder on a network to print jobs with the same imposition settings configured in the Hot Folder.

This example requires the following:

  • A PDF file that defines a 2 x 3.25 business card
  • Fiery Server
  • Hot Folder

  • 11x17 heavy media, such as card stock

  1. Create a Hot Folder connected to the Fiery Server and name it BusinessCards.
  2. In Job Settings, specify 25 copies.
  3. Apply the following Hot Folder settings in Imposition Settings:
    • In the Sheet tab, specify 11 x 17 for Sheet Size, Landscape for Orientation, and Off for Duplex.

    • In the Layout tab, specify 5 Rows and 5 columns, and select Printer's Marks.

    • In the Scale tab, specify 100% for Scale.

    • In the Finishing tab, select Gang Up and select Repeat.

  4. Drag the PDF file containing the business card to the BusinessCards Hot Folder.

    The job is printed.

  5. Follow the printer's marks to cut the cards.