Step-by-step Envelope Imaging

This is a tutorial that will show you how to perform a printing job using JETMate.

You can use this as a guide for your particular print job because most of the functions are the same for any situation.  There are side-bar issues that will show you how to do special functions beyond the simple tasks of making a template and merging a database.

Let's Begin!

Step 1 - Setting up a Database.

a.) If you already have your Database Mapped with
     a Database template, skip to Step 2.

b.) If this is your first time setting up a Data File,
     Click Here To Learn How!

Step 2 - Choosing a Layout.

a.) Open RENA JETMate^© and go to the File Menu.

b.) If you already have a Layout setup, then select Open
     and skip to Step 3.

c.) If you have not created a Layout before,
     Click Here To Learn How!

Step 3 - Merging with a Database Template.

a.) From your Layout Screen File Menu, select Open Database
     or just click the Open File button.

b.) The Select File window will pop-up.  Click on the data file
     you wish to use, then click the Select button.

c.) You will then be prompted to select the Database Template
     you have created for your selected data file.

     NOTE: You must have set up a template for your particular
     style of data file.

d.) Double-click on the Database Template you have set up for
     this file.  You will go back to the Layout design screen.  You
     are ready to print your mailing!  Proceed to Step 4.

Step 3 - Printing

a.) From the Design Layout screen, click on the print button.

b.) The print setup window will pop up.  It is recommended that
      you print a test envelope first, to check your design.  Select
      the 'Test Print' item from the print range and then click the
      Proceed button.

c.) A message window will appear telling you that you have
     sent one (1) item to the printer.  Click OK.

d.) If you need to make adjustments to your layout, now is the
     time.  To return to the design screen, click Cancel.  To
     return here, hit the printer button again.

e.) If everything is to your liking, then you can choose to print
     all of your database, or select a range as we have in our
     example.

        SIDE-BAR: IF YOU WISH TO PAUSE DURING TRAY BREAKS,
                         JETMATE CAN DO IT FOR YOU!
                         CLICK HERE TO SEE HOW!

       SIDE-BAR: IF YOU ARE USING A FIXED HEAD PRINTER, JETMate HAS
                         SOME SPECIAL FEATURES TO IMPROVE PRINT QUALITY.
                         CLICK HERE TO SEE HOW!

f.) Before JETMate prints, it asks you to confirm the number
    of records you want to print.  If this is correct, click Yes. 
    If you wish to stop and make changes, click No.

g.) You should now here the pleasant hum of your Rena Printer
     chug away as your blank envelopes become eye-grabbing
     marketing materials!  Congratulations!

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SIDE BAR ISSUES

1. Pause feature - 

How to use JETMate to do Tray*/Bundle Breaks

First the database you linked must contain a field for tray/bundle breaks and you must link this field to JETMate’s “sack” field.
The data that is contained in the “sack” field must be in one of the following “standard” formats:

###-### 
The numbers before the dash are considered “Tray*” numbers. 
The numbers after the dash are considered the “Bundle” numbers. 
Each time JETMate sees a change to the numbers following the dash, it uses this change as a Bundle break. 
Every time JETMate sees a change to the numbers in front of the dash, it uses this change as a Tray* break.

Or

T###B###
The “T” stands for Tray* number and the “B” stands for Bundle number
Each time JETMate sees a change to the numbers following the “B”, it uses this change as a Bundle break. 
Every time JETMate sees a change to the numbers following the “T”, it uses this change as a Tray* break.

Setup:

1.)  In the print dialog box, click on the Pause feature.
2.)  Under select field, click on the “sack” field
3.)  Under Pause Criteria, make sure “Use above Pause
         on Bundle and OFF-LINE on container” is selected.
4.)  You can customize the Pause Control feature, for
         Bundle breaks, to meet your needs:
         Example: You may want a 10 second Timed Pause on
         bundle breaks, or you may want the printer to go OFF-LINE
         on bundle breaks, like it will do on Tray* Breaks.
5.)  Click on the Pause ON button.
6.)  Now you are ready to Print.

* Container

         CLICK HERE TO RETURN

2. Purge feature - 

a.) From the Print Menu, check the box labeled "Purge Heads".
b.) When you print, the first envelope will be a purge pattern.
c.) Repeat as necessary.

         CLICK HERE TO RETURN

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