Use Zünd TPR in EasySIGN with layers, colors, backup files and hotfolders

Audience

This article is for EasySIGN users who send production files from EasySIGN to a Zünd cutting workflow using the Zünd TPR interface.

Primary use cases

Use this article when:

• You work with a Zünd cutting table.

• You want to send EasySIGN artwork to Zünd Cut Center.

• You want to use the Zünd TPR interface instead of a generic PDF export.

• You need to prepare output based on layers.

• You need to prepare output based on colors.

• You want to create a backup PDF file during output.

• You want to open the backup file in Acrobat for checking.

• You use a hotfolder workflow for Zünd production.

Customer scenario

A user prepares artwork in EasySIGN for a Zünd cutting table.

The production workflow may use different layers or colors for operations such as cutting, routing, kiss cut, through cut, or other Zünd-defined operations.

EasySIGN can send the job through the Zünd TPR workflow and create a backup PDF file. Depending on the configured workflow, that backup file can also be used with a hotfolder.

Summary

For Zünd production output, use the Zünd TPR workflow in EasySIGN.

The key options are:

• Layers

• Create backup file

• Open backup file in Acrobat

• Open

Use Layers when the Zünd workflow is based on layers.

Use color-based output when the Zünd workflow is based on colors.

Use Create backup file when a PDF backup file should be created for checking or hotfolder processing.

1. Purpose and scope

This article explains how to use the Zünd TPR workflow in EasySIGN.

It covers:

• Preparing EasySIGN artwork for Zünd output.

• Choosing between layer-based and color-based output.

• Using the Layers option.

• Creating a backup PDF file with Create backup file.

• Checking the backup PDF with Open backup file in Acrobat.

• Using Open in the workflow.

• Working with a Zünd hotfolder where applicable.

This article does not replace Zünd Cut Center documentation, machine setup instructions, or Zünd service documentation.

2. Symptoms or customer problem

You may need this article when:

• You want to send EasySIGN files to a Zünd workflow.

• You are not sure whether to use layers or colors.

• You want to prepare cutting or routing information for Zünd.

• You want a PDF backup file of the output.

• You want the output file to be available for a hotfolder workflow.

• You want to check the exported file before production.

• You want to avoid rebuilding the job in another design application.

3. Cause or background

Zünd workflows often use structured file information to define production operations.

Depending on the Zünd setup, the workflow may be based on:

• Layers.

• Colors.

• Operation mappings in Zünd Cut Center.

• Hotfolder processing.

• Backup PDF files.

In EasySIGN, the Zünd TPR workflow is intended for this type of production output. A generic PDF export may not match the required Zünd production workflow.

4. Solution

Use the Zünd TPR workflow in EasySIGN and choose the settings that match the Zünd production setup.

Use:

• Layers when the Zünd workflow expects layer-based information.

• Color-based output when the Zünd workflow expects colors instead of layers.

• Create backup file when a backup PDF file should be created.

• Open backup file in Acrobat when the backup PDF should be checked after creation.

• Open where the workflow requires opening or selecting the relevant output location.

The exact processing result depends on how the Zünd Cut Center workflow and hotfolder are configured.

5. Step-by-step procedure

Step 1: Check the file and layer or color setup

1. Open the EasySIGN worksheet.
2. Check that the artwork is complete.
3. Check that all production paths are present.
4. Decide whether the Zünd workflow should use layers or colors.
5. Organize the EasySIGN file according to the required Zünd workflow.
6. Save the EasySIGN worksheet before output.

Step 2: Open the Zünd TPR workflow in EasySIGN

1. Open the EasySIGN worksheet.
2. Open the Zünd TPR output workflow in EasySIGN.
3. Check that the correct Zünd output workflow is selected.
4. Do not use a generic PDF export when the job must follow the Zünd TPR workflow.

Step 3: Configure the Layers option

1. Find the Layers option.
2. Enable Layers if the Zünd workflow should use EasySIGN layers.
3. Disable Layers if the Zünd workflow should use colors instead.
4. Confirm that the file structure matches the selected method.
5. Continue only when the layer or color setup matches the Zünd workflow.

Step 4: Configure the backup file option

1. Find the Create backup file option.
2. Enable Create backup file when a backup PDF file should be created.
3. Check where the backup file will be saved.
4. Confirm that the backup file location matches your production workflow.
5. Confirm that the file can be used with the Zünd hotfolder if that is part of your setup.

Step 5: Open and check the backup file

1. Use Open backup file in Acrobat when you want to check the backup PDF after export.
2. Review the backup file in Acrobat.
3. Check that the artwork appears as expected.
4. Check that the layers, colors, or output elements match the intended production workflow.
5. Close Acrobat after checking the file if no further review is needed.

Step 6: Use Open where required

1. Use Open where the workflow requires opening or selecting the relevant output location.
2. Confirm that the output location is correct.
3. Check whether the file is available in the expected folder or hotfolder.
4. Continue with the Zünd Cut Center workflow when the file is ready.

Step 7: Process the job in the Zünd workflow

1. Open or process the job in Zünd Cut Center.
2. Check that the expected production operations are recognized.
3. Check the job before starting production.
4. Run a small test when this is a new or changed workflow.
5. Adjust the EasySIGN file, Zünd TPR settings, or Zünd workflow setup if the output does not match expectations.

6. Validation

The workflow is correct when:

• The Zünd TPR workflow is used from EasySIGN.

• The Layers option matches the Zünd setup.

• Color-based output is used when the workflow is based on colors.

• Create backup file creates the expected backup PDF file.

• Open backup file in Acrobat opens the backup PDF for checking.

• Open is used where the workflow requires access to the output location.

• The file appears in the expected folder or hotfolder.

• Zünd Cut Center receives and interprets the job as expected.

7. Important notes and limitations

• Use the Zünd TPR workflow for Zünd production output from EasySIGN.

• Generic PDF export is not the same as the Zünd TPR workflow.

• Use Layers only when the Zünd workflow expects layer-based output.

• Use color-based output when the Zünd workflow is configured around colors.

• The exact Zünd processing behavior depends on the Zünd Cut Center setup.

• Hotfolder behavior depends on the configured folder paths and Zünd workflow.

• EasySIGN Support can help with the EasySIGN workflow.

• Zünd machine settings and Zünd Cut Center configuration may require Zünd-specific support.

• Always check the backup file and run a test when setting up a new production workflow.

8. Support checklist

Before escalating the case, check:

• Is the customer using a Zünd cutting workflow?

• Is the customer using the Zünd TPR workflow in EasySIGN?

• Is the workflow based on layers or colors?

• Is Layers enabled or disabled correctly?

• Is Create backup file enabled if a backup PDF is required?

• Is the backup file created in the expected location?

• Is the backup file available for the hotfolder workflow if required?

• Does Open backup file in Acrobat show the expected output?

• Has Open been used where the workflow requires access to the output location?

• Does the file appear correctly in Zünd Cut Center?

• Are any Zünd Cut Center mappings or hotfolder settings involved outside EasySIGN?

• Has the customer run a small test before production?

9. Conclusion

For Zünd production output from EasySIGN, use the Zünd TPR workflow.

Use Layers when the Zünd workflow is layer-based, or use color-based output when the workflow is configured around colors.

Use Create backup file to create a backup PDF. Use Open backup file in Acrobat to check the file before production, and use Open where the workflow requires access to the output location or hotfolder.

Appendix A - Related paths, settings, files, screenshots, examples, or references

Useful Zünd TPR interface options:

• Layers

• Create backup file

• Open backup file in Acrobat

• Open

Recommended checks before production:

• Layer or color setup in EasySIGN.

• Backup PDF file.

• Hotfolder location.

• Zünd Cut Center interpretation.

• Small production test.