Instead of configuring all settings in the workflow itself, many parameters can be defined via a job ticket. This article provides an overview of all supported parameter categories and parameters.
For detailed XML structure and node syntax, see Job Ticket XML structure and requirements.
Image definitions
Root path: JobTicket/Images/Image
| XML Path | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Files/FileName | Input file(s) | Defines one or more input files |
| Pages | Page selection | Defines specific pages of a multi-page PDF |
| Identifier | Job identifier | Custom identifier shown in job info and report |
| Channels | Channel settings | Defines channel-specific parameters (e.g., screening) |
Image processing
Root path: JobTicket/ProcessDefinition
| XML Path | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| JobName | Job name | Name of the resulting job |
| PagesPrintingFunction/HeldBeforePrint | Hold before print | Creates job on hold |
| PrintingFunction/Scale | Scaling | Independent X/Y scaling |
| ChannelsPrintingFunction/Crop | Cropping | Crop values (Left, Right, Top, Bottom) |
| PrintingFunction/Copies | Copies | Number of printed copies |
Color management
Root path:JobTicket/ProcessDefinition/ColorManagement
| XML Path | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| StandardName | Proof standard | References proof standard by name |
| ProfileName | Custom profile | References profile by file path |
| ProofControlValidation | Validation file | Applies ProofControl standard |
| SpotColorSets | Spot color set | Selects spot color database set |
| Priority | Processing priority | Defines order of processing |
Channel mapping
Root path:JobTicket/ProcessDefinition/ChannelMappingRule
| XML Path | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ChannelMappingRuleName | Mapping rule | Specifies type of channel mapping |
| ActionType | Mapping action | Replace, rename, define, map to spot color |
| DefineRuleDetail/CMYK | CMYK redefinition | Redefines channel using CMYK values |
| DefineRuleDetail/Lab | LAB redefinition | Redefines channel using LAB values |
| ColorGradationMapping | Color name | Redefines gradation file |
Sharpening
Root path:JobTicket/ProcessDefinition/Sharpening
| XML Path | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpening/CurrentSharpness | Mode | Off, 3D Sharpness, Unsharp Mask |
| SharpnessRGB | RGB sharpness | Level for RGB images |
| SharpnessCMYK | CMYK sharpness | Level for CMYK images |
| UnsharpAmount | Amount | Unsharp Mask amount |
| UnsharpRadius | Radius | Unsharp Mask radius |
| UnsharpThreshold | Threshold | Unsharp Mask threshold |
Remote processing
Root path:JobTicket/ProcessDefinition
| XML Path | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| RemoteSite/ExportJobForRemoteProofing | Remote export | Enables remote proofing |
| FtpServerUrl | FTP server | FTP connection URL |
| FtpUserName | FTP user | FTP login |
| FtpPassword | FTP password | FTP password |
| TargetPrinter | Printer | Target printer name |
| NetworkLocation | Network path | Alternative to FTP |
| PrintOnLocalPrinterBefore | Local print | In addition prints job locally |
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