Canon imagePRESS C800/C700 Manual

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Set up hotfolders
The PRISMAsync automated workflows offer a job workflow with multiple print queues. 
 (See )
The hotfolder feature fits environments that print many files with the same print settings. A
hotfolder is a shared folder on PRISMAsync. You can simply drag & drop print files on a shortcut
on the desktop. (See 
PRISMAprepare also has
the possibility to submit print jobs to a hotfolder.
All hotfolders are linked to one of the available automated workflows. The automated workflow
determines the job properties.
Below you will find a short description of the procedure.
Procedure
1.
Open the Settings Editor.
2.
Enable and configure the hotfolder feature.
3.
Define the 
username and password
The username and password combination are applicable to all hotfolders.
4.
Create a hotfolder.
5.
Link the hotfolder to the default or a custom automated workflow.
6.
Specify if the job ticket of the files must overrule the hotfolder properties.
7.
Go to your desktop and right-click the mouse to select 
New and then Shortcut.
8.
Enter the 
IP-address or hostname followed by the hotfolder name
For example: http://134.188.24.129/hotfolder2 or http://printsystem_3/hotfolder2 for WebDAV
9.
Click 
Next -> Finish to create the hotfolder with a hotfolder icon.
Set up hotfolders
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