The extent to which you can edit a JDF template depends on its related device type, for example, whether you are editing a JDF template for a NexPress, a Color Server, an HP, or a Xerox device.
Currently, only NexPress, HP SmartStream Print Servers, and Creo Color Servers have editing software for JDF templates. Access to other JDF editing software will be provided as it becomes available.

  1. Select Tools > JDF Template Manager.
  2. Locate and select the JDF template that you want to edit, and click Edit Template.
    The editor that appears depends on the type of JDF template that you are editing.
  3. Perform the following actions, as appropriate:

    Type of template

    Action

    NexPress JDF template

    Use the related editing software to make your changes.

    Creo Color Server JDF template

    Use the related editing software to make your changes.

    Creo Color Server JDF template, but you have not installed the related editing software

    The JDF Override dialog box appears. Edit the attributes as required.

    HP JDF template

    Use the related editing software to make your changes.

    HP JDF template, but you have not installed the related editing software

    The JDF Override dialog box appears. In the HP Job Spec box, type the name of the predefined workflow that you want. For information about HP predefined workflows, see your HP documentation.
    Note: If the layout information changes, click Edit Layout in the JDF Template Manager and modify the layout information so that estimates of printing duration can be calculated correctly.

    Xerox JDF template

    The JDF Override dialog box appears. Edit the attributes as required. See JDF Override dialog box.