about adding managed connections, see the
Prinergy System
Administration Guide
.
Legacy method
This method involves making selections, including the digital
front end, in the
Include JDF for Digital Print
section of the
Process Template Editor. Documents are not sent to the Digital
Direct software.
Important: Do not use this section of the process template if you are
using managed connections.
Pre-requisites
Before using a digital printer, you must perform the following tasks:
●
Install and configure digital printing. See the
Prinergy Digital Print
Installation and Configuration Guide
.
●
Create a process template for the digital printer.
In addition, with a NexPress digital press, you also must perform the
following tasks:
●
Integrate the NexPress JDF Workflow Planner software with
Workshop. For background and instructions, see the topics about
Integrating Digital Print client software with Prinergy Workshop.
●
Use JDF Workflow Planner to set up a JDF template file. For more
information, see the topic about JDF templates for NexPress front
end.
In addition, with a Xerox DocuSP controller, you need to install the
Xerox FreeFlow Print Manager software. For background, see About
Integrating Digital Print Client Software. For instructions, see
Integrating Digital Print Client Software With Prinergy Workshop.
Refining Files for Digital Printers
When you refine files for digital printers, consider these issues:
●
Will the files be used on an offset printer, as well as a digital
printer?
●
Do you need to extract reader spreads from an imposition?
If you plan to use the files only on a digital printer, you can let the
digital printer do the trapping, color matching, and spot color handling.
To prevent Prinergy from trapping, color matching, and spot color
handling, clear the
Trap
,
ColorConvert
, and
Spot Color Handling
sections of the refine process template.
You may want to send files to both digital and offset printers—for
example, if you want to split the job among multiple printers or use the
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