Printing Multiple Jobs Layered on Top of Each Other

A layered job is one in which multiple jobs are layered on top of each other. With a layered job, multiple jobs can be layered and printed with a single printing operation.

Two methods are available with layered jobs: "pull-back printing," in which the media is pulled back and printed on, and "one pass multilayer printing," which prints on all layers together. One pass multilayer printing may result in less printing misalignment than pullback printing.

However, one pass multilayer printing may not be possible depending on the model you are using or the job.

1. Overlapping Multiple Jobs to Create a Single Job

Select multiple jobs from the job list and create a layered job.
MEMO Printing and cutting layered jobs
  • The only cutting lines that are enabled are those on the top layer.
  • When creating cutting lines in VersaWorks, add them to the top layer.
  • When a layer job is generated, Cut Controls - Operation Mode is set to Print Only.
Procedure
  1. Select multiple jobs from the job list.
    The method for selecting multiple jobs depends on the OS.
    MEMO In a layered job, the layers are overlaid in the order they are selected. To specify the layer position, select the jobs in order from the bottom layer.
  2. A layered job can be generated by either of the following methods.
    • Right-click and click Compile Jobs - Generate Layered Job.
    • Click VW7_JobMenu1 on the right side of the job tool area, and then click Generate Layered Job.

2. A: Performing Pullback Printing

Pullback and printing are performed for each job in the job number sequence.

Procedure
  1. Select the layered job.
  2. Perform printing.
    Processing by the RIP and printing are performed.

2. B: Performing One Pass Multilayer Printing

With some models, one pass multilayer printing is possible for layered jobs with the following three-layer configurations. Perform pullback printing for layered jobs with two-layer configurations or configurations other than those listed below.
  • CMYK-> Wh -> CMYK: When you want to, for example, print on transparent film and display the printed document from both the printed surface and the opposite surface
  • Pr -> Wh -> CMYK: When you want to, for example, improve the adhesion of ink to media that peels off easily and express vibrant images using CMYK on a base of white ink
  • Pr -> CMYK -> Wh: When you want to, for example, improve the adhesion of ink to media that peels off easily, express vibrant images using CMYK on a base of white ink, and display the images from the surface opposite the printed surface (the transparent surface)
  • Wh -> CMYK -> Gl: When you want to, for example, print images on a base of white ink, eliminate the effect of the media's color, and add textures and other expressions
MEMO You can print marks and job information on layered jobs when the One Pass Multilayer Printing checkbox is selected.
  • Marks are only added when the job on each layer has the same size, position, and orientation.
  • Crop marks are added to the Entire Area.
Procedure
  1. Use one of the methods below to display Job Settings [Layered Job].
    • Double-click the layered job.
    • Right-click a layer job, and then click Edit Design - Job Settings .
    • Click VW7_JobMenu1 on the left side of the job tool area, and then click VW7-ICON_CustomizeJob Settings .

    If there is a layer that you want to hide in the Layers, clear the Layers checkbox.

  2. Select the One Pass Multilayer Printing checkbox.
    The checkbox will be selected if the data can be used for one pass multilayer printing. Current Layer Count and Number of Layers Possible for One Pass Multilayer Printing are displayed if the data cannot be used for one pass multilayer printing.
  3. The message The layered job will be reconfigured to change the printing method. Do you want to continue? appears. Click Yes.
    The Job Settings window closes. After the job is reconfigured, the Job Settings window appears again.
  4. Select items such as Media Type, Print Quality, and Mode from Quality - Quality Settings.
  5. Click OK.
    You are returned to the main window.
  6. Perform printing.
    Processing by the RIP and printing are performed.