Normalizing print data ensures that print files are consistently and accurately prepared for production. Automatic validation and adjustment to internal standards allow errors to be detected and eliminated at an early stage. This process guarantees that print data from various sources is standardized and optimally prepared for printing. Additionally, by exporting and importing Check-in Preflight and Fixup Templates, they can be reused on other workstations without the need for recreation.

Once a Check-in Preflight and Fixup Template has been configured with the desired Fixups and/or Checks, and all necessary parameters, the template can be saved and exported. This allows the template to be used in other Workflows.

The export process generates a file with the extension ptbtemplate. This file contains all the relevant information about the exported template and can be used to import the template into other Workflows.

To export a Check-in Preflight and Fixup Template, proceed as follows:

1. Navigate to Administration > Settings > Preflight / Fixup > Check-in Preflight and Fixup Templates.
2. Select the desired template [2] that you want to export from the list.
3. Click the More Functions [1] drop-down menu and choose the Export [3] option. This will automatically start the export process and save the .ptbtemplate file in the download directory.

Figure 1: The tab Check-in Preflight and Fixup in the settings area Preflight / Fixup

The exported Check-in Preflight and Fixup Template can only be imported into other Workflows. However, please note the following points:

• If a Check-in Preflight and Fixup Template with the same name already exists in the Workflow, the template can still be imported. However, ensure that the names are unique to distinguish between the templates.
• Each template has a unique GUID (Globally Unique Identifier), a unique number assigned in the background. If a template with the same GUID already exists, the import will be prevented.

To import a Check-in Preflight and Fixup Template, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Administration > Settings > Preflight / Fixup > Check-in Preflight and Fixup Templates.
2. Click More Functions [4], then select Import [5]. This will open a dialog.
3. Then load the previously exported Check-in Preflight and Fixup Template by either clicking on the dialog or by dragging and dropping the file.
4. Click Import [6] to complete the import process.
5. The imported template will now appear in the list of all templates.

Figure 2: Left: The list of all templates in the tab Check-in Preflight and Fixup Templates; Right: The dialog Check-in Import Preflight and Fixup Templates