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Create a fold job

Introduction

Make sure a folding device is installed and configured on your printer, when you want to fold a job. To optimise your folding process, it is easiest to first create a fold template and then submit a job.

Create a fold template

It is recommended to create and use a specific template for folding. In the template, set:

  • The document properties: image orientation, legend position, and file format. See Set the document properties.

    Set the default CAD or reading orientation and activate the [Automatic detection of the legend].

    Check the [Time-out for automatic detection of the legend] in the [Preferences]. For more information, see Advanced settings.

  • The print settings: Media, Layout, Image, and Finishing.

    • It is advised, to select the automatic behaviour for Media, [Any type], [Any size], to let the system define the most appropriate media. A media roll wider than 36 inches cannot be delivered to the folding device.

    • For the printer models which integrate with the Océ PlotWave folder, fine-tune the size and style of the folded package from the [Print delivery] tile. See Set the fold settings for an Océ folder.

    • For the printer models which integrate with an Océ estefold folding device, select the correct fold programme from the [Print delivery] tile.

Give the template a name recognisable for folding. For more information, see Create a new template

Use the fold template for a document

  • Select a document.

  • Select the fold template.

  • Important is to deliver a folded output that displays the legend on top of the folded packet. When the selected media and print settings do not allow the folded output to be delivered with the legend on top of the folded package, a warning message is displayed: [The legend will not be on top of the folded packet.]. Yet, you can submit the job.

  • You can adjust the properties for each document. Right-click on a document from the document list to open its properties.

  • You can adjust the print settings for each document. Select a document to display the print settings.

  • In the print preview, check:

    - The position of the image on the selected media.

    - The part of the image that will be located on top of the folded packet.

NOTE
  • Use the quick rotation button on the preview to easily rotate the image counter-clockwise. This can help you to correctly position the legend on the media.

  • When you want to change the settings of the fold programme itself, you have to do this is in the printer's Océ Express WebTools application.

Start the fold job

When the job is ready to print, fill in the job production settings and click on the green [Print] button.