The type of imposition plan you create in Preps, the type of file you print to, and the submission channel to which you submit the Preps files all determine what Preps files you need to submit to your system. Use the Preps PDF-to-PDF workflow when creating imposition files.
Preps workflow | Creates |
|---|---|
Mixed PS | PJTF file and |
| JDF file and |
PDF→PDF | PJTF file (the Marks information is embedded in the PJTF file) |
| JDF file and |
All marks PostScript files must be converted to PDF files using the Prinergy Marks Acrobat Distiller settings or the refine to PDF marks process template. See Distilling page and sheet mark PostScript files to create PDF files.
Preps file | Submit via hot folders: | Submit via template palette: |
|---|---|---|
Mixed PS | The PJTF file and marks PDF file at the same time from the same location. | The PJTF file only. |
Mixed PS | The JDF file and marks PDF file at the same time from the same location. | The JDF file only. |
PDF→PDF | The PJTF file only. | The PJTF file only. |
PDF→PDF | The JDF file and marks PDF file at the same time from the same location. | The JDF file only. |