Printing Specific Layers of the Print Data

For print data in PDF format with a layered structure, each layer can be separately set to be printed or not printed. When creating the print data with design software, create multiple layers in advance. Doing so will allow setting of whether or not to print a white plate for each media color, and separate the cutting lines by layer and set whether or not to perform cutting.

The following is an example showing print data with five layers. By combining layers, a variety of printing is possible depending on the printer and ink type.
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Layer Contents Image
1

Cutting line

This is used when cutting media with a printer that includes a cutting function.

 Layer1
2

Gloss

This is used with a printer that includes gloss. It is used with gloss finish: GlossVarnish, matte finish: MatteVarnish, embossing: Embossing, and other printing.

 Layer2
3

CMYK

Prints using CMYK ink.

 Layer3
4

White

This is used with a printer that includes white. It is used to produce the original CMYK color that is unaffected by the color of the media.

 Layer4
5

Primer

This is used with a printer that includes primer. It improves ink adhesion onto the media (object being printed on).

 Layer5

Step 1: Creating Print Data

When creating a spot color layer, refer to the following to create the spot color layer on a layer other than a CMYK layer.Printing Using White Ink/Gloss Ink/Primer/Metallic Silver Ink

When creating a cutting layer, refer to the First Step Guide to create the cutting layer on a layer other than a CMYK layer.

IMPORTANT
  • Locked layers in the print data will be printed. There is no way to change the settings to prevent the layers from being printed.
  • You can only change whether to print each layer for PDF-format print data.

Step 2: Printing Specific Layers

Specify the layers to print in the Job Assistant window and perform printing.
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Procedure
  1. Add the created print data to the job list.
  2. Use one of the methods below to display the Job Assistant window.
    • Right-click on an added job and click Edit Design - Job Assistant.
    • With an added job selected, click VW7_JobMenu1 on the left side of the job tool area, and then click VW7-ICON_JobAssistant Job Assistant.
  3. Click VW7-ICON_LayerTab.
    The name of the layer in the print data is displayed in Layer, and an image of the top layer is displayed in the preview window.
  4. Click the icon to the right of a layer that will not be printed.
    The icon will be displayed with shading (JobAssistant_LayersOff), and the layer will not be printed.
  5. Click OK.
  6. In the confirmation window, click Yes.
    The Job Assistant window closes. It will be added to the job list as a new job.
  7. Configure the printing settings according to each layer to be printed.
  8. Perform printing.
    Processing by the RIP and printing are performed.