Creating a hot folder for a proofer

When open connectivity is used, you can create as many hot folders as needed, and expose them on as many client workstations as needed.

Requirements: Ensure that the desired resources have been prepared, including layout and media configuration.

Notes:

• Some older operating systems cannot communicate with hot folders.
• Although the option of creating a virtual printer instead of a hot folder remains available and uses the same general procedure, a 64-bit operating system environment such as a Microsoft Windows 7 or 8.1 does not support virtual printers.

1. Open Proofer Viewer for the applicable proofer.
2. In Proofer Viewer, select Configure> Hot Folders / Virtual Printers.
3. Click Newto display the Setup File Input dialog box.
4. In the Namebox, type a unique name.
5. Select the desired File Input Type—either Hot Folderor (for virtual printer) IP Printing (LPR).
6. Set the Media Configuration, Layout, Halftone Handling, and Color Handlingas needed.
7. (For hot folder) Record or copy the displayedFile Input Location—you will need this path when exposing the hot folder.
8. Double-check your selections, and click Next.

Note: Only the Layout can later be changed. The other presets are not editable. The Setup File Input settings determine what options are available in the next dialog box.

1. Click Next.
2. In the Process Settings dialog box, set options as needed.

Note: See the applicable topics for more information about any of the following points.

1. On the Input Files, Spot Colors, and Output Settingstabs, apply settings as needed for the workflow.
2. On the ICC Settingstab, in the Input File Color Space list, choose the color set that best suits your region and workflow. To customize or view this color set, click Advanced.
3. In the Simulation Color Spacelist, choose the color set option that best suits the color space that you're trying to simulate. To customize or view this color set, click Advanced.
4. In the Proofer Color Spacesection, ensure the proofer profile is correct. To change the proofer profile, click Advanced.
5. On the Screeningtab, set the screening and tonal calibration curve options.

Note: Additional tabs may also be available for some licenses—see the applicable topics, as well as any related feature documentation.

1. Click Save, and close the dialog box.

Next:

Expose the hot folder or publish the virtual printer at client workstations so that operators can submit files to the proofer.