Grid
Specifies a grid-based layout. Grid-based layouts arrange proofs in uniformly spaced proof areas (also known as cells) across and down the sheet.
Across
Designates the number of proof cells to place across the sheet layout. Since the proofer is a portrait device, across refers to the short side of the sheet, that is, the side parallel to the print head movement.
Down
Designates the number of proof cells to place down the sheet layout. Since the proofer is a landscape device, down refers to the long side of the media, that is, the side that runs along the paper feed direction.
Image Position
Specifies the image position(s) in relation to the proofing cell.
To exactly center an image in a proofing cell, you need to consider the size of the image and its margins. The size of an image includes its caption, color bar, and label when used. If you want to center an image, add space to the margin opposite from the position of the caption, color bar, or label. For example, if you position a caption at the bottom, add a margin to the top. (The caption requires .5 in. (12.7 mm) of space.) By making the opposite margin equal to the caption size, an equal amount of space is reserved on each side of the image, and the image is placed exactly in the middle.
In addition, Matchprint Inkjet printers use different trailing-edge margins for roll-fed and sheet-fed paper. Sheet-fed paper uses a larger trailing-edge margin than roll-fed paper to accommodate the method (for example, clamps) used to hold the sheet-fed paper in place while imaging. If you want to center an image on sheet-fed paper, remember to include the large trailing-edge margin in your calculations. Different printer models can use different trailing-edge margins, depending on the method used to keep the paper in place. Measure the trailing-edge margin of a printed proof to determine the leading-edge margin size needed to place an image exactly in the middle of the sheet-fed paper.
Note: The imageable area is reduced when you increase margin size.
Crop Spread Image
Instructs the software to crop the extra margins from the center of the spread where two pages meet. This option is only available for grid layouts set up for spreads.
For example, for a vertical spread, set the Grid Size box to 1 Across and 2 Down, and set the Image Positions option to Left Vertical Spread, Center Vertical Spread, or Right Vertical Spread. Use the Crop Spread Image option to specify how much to crop From Top of Spread and From Bottom of Spread to remove any margins where the pages meet in the middle of the spread. For a non-vertical spread, the Crop Spread Image option changes to From Left of Spread and From Right of Spread.
Oversize Proofs: Drop Marks First
Specifies whether to eliminate the label, color bar, and caption before cropping the image to make the proof fit in the imageable area on the sheet.
Note: By default, an image is cropped equally on all four sides. However, for grid layouts, you can use the Image Position settings to control how the software crops the image. For example, if you select the Top Left position for the image, the software leaves the top-left sides of the image and crops the bottom-right sides of the image.
If you selected Reduce to Fit Media on the Hot Folders Output Settings tab (open connectivity) or a similar setting in a workflow process template (direct connectivity), then the image would already be reduced and the image and marks would fit on the sheet.
Oversize Proofs: Crop Image First
Specifies whether to crop the image to make the proof fit in the imageable area on the sheet.By default, an image is cropped equally on all fours sides. If you select to have a caption, the image is cropped even more to allow space for the caption.
Note: For grid layouts, you can use the Image Position settings to control how the software crops the image. For example, if you select the Top Left position for the image, the software leaves the top-left sides of the image and crops the bottom-right sides of the image if necessary.
If you selected Reduce to Fit Media in the Hot Folders Output Settings tab (open connectivity) or a similar setting in a workflow process template (direct connectivity), then the image would already be reduced and would fit on the page.
Oversize Proofs: Fail on Download
Specifies whether to fail the proof before it is processed rather than drop marks or crop the image to make the image fit in the imageable area on the sheet.
If you selected Reduce to Fit Media in the Hot Folders Output Settings tab, then the image would already be reduced to fit in the imageable area.
When you select the Certified Process for Color Confirmation check box, the Fail on Download option is automatically selected, and you cannot change it.
Allow Rotate to Fit
Specifies whether to create a layout that automatically rotates the proof to best fit the sheet.
When enabled, the Allow Rotate to Fit option requires the render resolution setting for the media configuration to be symmetrical, for example 720 × 720 dpi. When the render resolution setting is asymmetrical, for example 1440 × 720 dpi, proofs are not rotated to fit the sheet, even when you select the Allow Rotate to Fit option. Use the Media Configuration Editor to set and view render resolution settings for media configuration files.
When enabled, the Allow Rotate to Fit option requires the render resolution setting for the media configuration to be symmetrical. When the render resolution setting is asymmetrical, proofs are not rotated to fit the sheet, even when you select the Allow Rotate to Fit option.
Allow scattering from different workflow systems
If selected, any proofs that meet the following criteria for mixing proofs on a layout automatically will be combined:
- Each media configuration uses the same laydown order.
- Each hot folder uses the same layout.
- The screening settings must be compatible.
Any setting that is determined by the workflow selection is ignored. The software will start a new sheet for any proofs that do not match the criteria.
Close sheet after time expires (minutes)
Sets the layout to automatically close the sheet after the number of minutes that you enter in this box. The sheet is closed after <xx> minutes from the first addition of a proof. Adding more proofs does not reset the number of minutes.
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