Xerox FreeFlow Web Services 8.0 Integration manual
Software Version 8.0
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December 2010
FreeFlow® Web Services
Integration Guide
Book Assembly Supplement
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 5
Navigating this Document ............................................................................................................... 6
Documentation conventions .............................................................................................. 7
Book Assembly Setup ......................................................................................................................... 8
Book Assembly Printing Workflows and JDF Job Tickets ................................................... 8
Supported JDF Job Ticket Parameters ........................................................................... 9
1 FreeFlow Print Server Stock Library / Printer Setup ..................... 11
Configure the FreeFlow Print Server Stock Library ................................................ 11
Create a FreeFlow Print Server Print Queue ............................................................. 14
Load and Validate Xerox Printer Trays ....................................................................... 14
2 Workflow 1: FreeFlow JMF Service Print Workflow ...................... 17
FreeFlow JMF Service ....................................................................................................................... 17
Summary of Steps ................................................................................................................ 17
Installing JMF Service on the Web Service Server ................................................. 18
System Check .......................................................................................................................... 18
Create Users & Groups ........................................................................................................ 18
JMF Service Printer Registration .................................................................................... 19
CLI Command Line Interface .......................................................................................... 20
FreeFlow Web Services Server ..................................................................................................... 21
Check Stock Library .............................................................................................................. 21
Define a JMF Output Device for Book Assembly ................................................... 21
Create a Book Assembly Job Type ................................................................................ 23
Validate the Book Assembly Job Type ........................................................................ 26
3 Workflow 2: FreeFlow Output Manager Print Workflow ............ 27
FreeFlow Output Manager ............................................................................................................ 27
FreeFlow Web Services Server ..................................................................................................... 29
Check Stock Library .............................................................................................................. 29
Define Output Device for Book Assembly ................................................................. 29
Create a Book Assembly Template ............................................................................... 30
Validate the Book Assembly Template....................................................................... 31
4 Book Assembly Use Case Example ..................................................... 33
Saddle Stitched Booklet ................................................................................................................. 33
Additional Setup Procedures ........................................................................................................ 39
FreeFlow JMF Service Setup ............................................................................................. 39
FreeFlow Output Manager Setup .................................................................................. 43
Integration Guide Book Assembly Supplement
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Introduction
This guide describes how to integrate FreeFlow® Web Services with the Book Assembly
optional module. Web Services Book Assembly allows customers to take multiple files and file
types, perform a soft-proof and dynamically create bound books or other finishing options
from virtually any location.
The actual routing of the job is normally assigned as part of the pricing setup of a
template or job type. The JDF information is sent via JMF messages to the next module in
the workflow
A FreeFlow Web Services Output Device is created to route the jobs to the appropriate
FreeFlow module
For more information on all Web Services printing workflows, and integrations with other
FreeFlow applications, refer to the FreeFlow Web Services Integration Guide.
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Introduction FreeFlow® Web Services
and J
ets
Use Case
p
Navigating this Document
Introduction
Book Assembly Setup
Book Assembly
Printing Workflows
DF Tick
FreeFlow Print Server
Stock Library / Printer
Setu
Workflow 1
Print Workflow using
FreeFlow JMF Service
FreeFlow JMF Service
Web Services Server
Select
Workflow
Execute Steps
Web Server
Web Services
Book Assembly
Additional References for Book Assembly
FreeFlow Web Services Print Buyer Guide
FreeFlow Web Services Print Service Provider Guide
FreeFlow JMF Service User Guide
FreeFlow Print Server on-line help
FreeFlow Web Services Integration Guide
Workflow 2
Print Workflow using
FreeFlow Output Manager
FreeFlow Output Manager
Web Services Server
Reference materials may be obtained from the Xerox Analyst or by visiting the Support and
Drivers section on xerox.com.
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FreeFlow® Web Services Introduction
Documentation conventions
This document uses the following text and graphic conventions to help you recognize
information:
[Square brackets] - Names of menu commands, buttons and options you select in windows
and dialog boxes, and multiple options selected in a given sequence are enclosed in square
brackets (for example, “Select [Start: Programs: Accessories: Paint] from the Windows
taskbar.”).
<Angle brackets> - Names of keys you press are enclosed within angle brackets (for
example, “Press <Enter>.”). If you need to press more than one key at a time, the keys are
enclosed within angle brackets and separated by a plus sign (for example, “Press
<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> to reboot.”).
Bold - Text or commands you need to type are shown in bold (for example, “Type
a:\setup.exe in the Run text box.”)
<Italicized angle brackets> - Variable information that requires customer- or site-specific
information is presented in italics between angle brackets (for example, “Enter
<cd_drive>:\setup.exe to install the program.”).
Italics - Names of documents and libraries are displayed in italics (for example, “Refer to
the Xerox Web Services Integration Guide for more information.”).
‘Single quotation marks’- Long screen names and display items which are either not
easily discerned or which are better designated in a generic fashion are displayed in single
quotes (for example, “the ‘Installation Wizard’ displays.’)
“Entering” values - When instructed to “enter” something in a command line interface,
such as on a print server, it is assumed that you will type in the value or command and
press <Enter> or <Return>. For example, “Enter su root” would require you to type “su
root” and press <Enter> or <Return>.
WARNING
A warning indicates that you might cause serious injury or death if you are not careful
when performing the practice, procedure, condition, or statement.
CAUTION
A caution indicates that you might lose data or damage equipment if you are not careful when
performing the practice, procedure, condition, or statement.
Note: A note indicates some important or special information you should know when
performing a step or procedure.
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Introduction FreeFlow® Web Services
Book Assembly Setup
1. FreeFlow Print Server
- Configure the FreeFlow Print Server Stock Library
- Create a FreeFlow Print Server printer queue for the Book Assembly print workflow
- Load and validate applicable stocks in Xerox printer trays
2. Select a Web Services Book Assembly Print Workflow
- Workflow 1: FreeFlow JMF Service Print Workflow
Install FreeFlow JMF Service co-resident on the Web Services server and configure
JMF Service
- Workflow 2: FreeFlow Output Manager Print Workflow
Configure print queue on FreeFlow Output Manager
In both printing workflows, the JDF ticket with the job properties associated with the Book
Assembly job is routed to the FreeFlow Print Server (DFE). JMF messaging is used to
communicate the status of the job through the printing workflow back to the Web Services
Production Queue.
3. FreeFlow Web Services
- Check Stock Library with Print Server Stock Library
- Define a FreeFlow Output Device for the Book Assembly print workflow
- Create a Book Assembly Template
Book Assembly Printing Workflows and
JDF Job Tickets
FreeFlow Web Services achieves automation in production printing by implementing JDF/JMF
Printing Workflows in combination with Xerox production printers.
For more information on all Web Services printing workflows, and integrations with other
FreeFlow applications, refer to the FreeFlow Web Services Integration Guide.
Select a Print Workflow and follow the instructions to setup and configure each FreeFlow
component for Book Assembly. FreeFlow Web Services Book Assembly can only be used with
the following JDF/JMF printing workflows:
1. FreeFlow JMF Service: installed on the same server as FreeFlow Web Services
- Workflow 1: FreeFlow JMF Service Print Workflow
2. FreeFlow Output Manager: a specific queue is selected in FreeFlow Output Manager
- Workflow 2: FreeFlow Output Manager Print Workflow
Both workflows use JDF digital printing Process for Book Assembly jobs. The job ticket
parameters supported in the JDF ticket are outlined in Supported JDF Job Ticket Parameters on
the next page.
A Web Services Output Device is created to route the job to the appropriate FreeFlow
component in the printing workflow.
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FreeFlow® Web Services Introduction
Note
The FreeFlow Process Manager workflow cannot be used with Web Services Book Assembly.
Web Services supports submission of standard jobs (i.e., no page exceptions) to Process
Manager via JDF Intent, which does not carry the necessary JDF parameters required to
process a Book Assembly job. Refer to the Web Services Integration Guide for more
information on supported printing workflows for Process Manager
Supported JDF Job Ticket Parameters
Since JDF is an emerging standard, not all possible job ticket attributes from FreeFlow Web
Services are currently supported by the JDF printing path. When following one of the two
printing workflows (JMF Service or Output Manager), the job parameters below can be
transferred via JDF process:
Number of Copies
Media (weight, size, color, type)
Sides imaged (one side, two sides, head-to-toe)
Finishing
Saddle Stitch (fold and stitch)
Folding
Covers (for Book Assembly)
Add Front Cover (media, print on front, print on back)
Add Back Cover (media, print on front, print on back)
Insert Tabs (for Book Assembly)
Insert after page number
Media (weight, size, color, type, sequence number)
Tab Text
Exceptions Pages (for Book Assembly)
Media (weight, size, color, type)
Sides imaged (one side, two sides, head-to-toe)
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1 FreeFlow Print
1
Server Stock
Library / Printer Setup
FreeFlow Print Server requires the following setup:
Configure the FreeFlow Print Server Stock Library
Create a FreeFlow Print Server printer queue for Book Assembly print workflow
Load and validate applicable stocks in Xerox printer trays
Note
You must configure the Web Services Stock Library with the required stocks before
Book Assembly template and assigning the stock to the template
Configure the FreeFlow Print Server Stock Library
Create the stock in the FreeFlow Print Server Stock Library that will be used in the FreeFlow
Web Services Book Assembly workflow for all supported segments of the Book Assembly.
creating a
To set up FreeFlow Print Server Stock Library parameters, refer to FreeFlow Print Server
online help: Adding a new stock
Important Note
The FreeFlow Print Server Stock Library must
the stock assigned to the Book Assembly template. See figures below, and refer to Section 2:
FreeFlow JMF Service Print Workflow; Create a Book Assembly Job Type for more information
FreeFlow Print Server Stock Library
A B C D E
match both the Web Services Stock Library and
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FreeFlow Print Server Stock Library / Printer Setup FreeFlow® Web Services
Web Services Stock Library
A BC DE
Note
To determine the JDF ticket properties supported on the Web Service JDF Ticket for the
FreeFlow Print Server, refer to: Introduction; Supported JDF Ticket Parameters
FreeFlow Print Server / Web Services Stock Library Fields
FreeFlow Print Server Stock Library
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FreeFlow® Web Services FreeFlow Print Server Stock Library / Printer Setup
FreeFlow Web Services Stock Library
Note
The Web Services Stock Library provides several Paper Stock Coating options to choose from,
and not all options map to a corresponding coating attribute on the FreeFlow Print Server. The
option(s) defined for each stock in the Web Services Stock Library should match the attribute
selected for the stock on the FreeFlow Print Server exactly. In addition, the options defined for
each side of the stock (front/back) should be identical
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FreeFlow Print Server Stock Library / Printer Setup FreeFlow® Web Services
Create a FreeFlow Print Server Print Queue
Create a Printer Queue on the FreeFlow Print Server for Book Assembly Jobs.
To set up a FreeFlow Print Server Print Queue parameters, refer to FreeFlow Print Server
online help: How do I create a queue?
Ensure that all the stocks used in the Web Services Book Assembly workflow have been defined
in both the FreeFlow Web Services Stock Library and
Refer to FreeFlow Print Server Stock Library / Printer Setup; Configure the FreeFlow Print Server
Stock Library for more information.
The stock selected in the window [Adding a Print Queue] is the default stock used for jobs that
are submitted that have no stock specified. This stock is also used when ‘Print Queue Override’
is selected.
In some cases, the default stock corresponds to the stock required to run the job at the printer,
which represents the main body of the job; all other pages are treated as Exception Pages. If,
for example, the Book Assembly job requires “Letter 90 gsm” and “Tab (9x11)” stock, and one
of the paper trays on the FreeFlow Print Server is “unspecified” – when the job is processed, the
Print Server may request a third stock even though it is not used in the job.
the FreeFlow Print Server Stock Library.
Load and Validate Xerox Printer Trays
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FreeFlow® Web Services FreeFlow Print Server Stock Library / Printer Setup
FreeFlow Print Server Exception Pages
All the jobs that are received from a Web Services Book Assembly workflow will appear in the
FreeFlow Print Server designated Printer Queue as Exception Pages.
For more information regarding the JDF ticket properties supported on the Web Service JDF
Ticket for the FreeFlow Print Server, see figures below, and refer to Introduction; Supported
JDF Ticket Parameters.
FreeFlow Print Server Stock Library / Printer Setup is now complete. To continue, select a Print
Workflow in the sections that follow to setup and configure each FreeFlow component for
Book Assembly.
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