Overview

Why you should complete this activity

Pandora templates are in many ways identical to Pandora jobs, with the added ability to create multiple jobs based on one template. 

Creating new jobs from an existing template is a time-effective method, as jobs can be created quickly with the assurance that all settings are correct.

To create layouts that print double-sided, Pandora can use the same die file for both the front and the back layouts. This is accomplished by automatically mirroring the CAD die file.

Audience

Operators or anyone who will use the Prinergy Workflow Packaging Automation Expansion Pack together with the Kodak Pandora packaging layout software regularly 

Note: The Set up the ShopMap palette of Pandora software and Create SmartMarks and mark sets activities should be completed prior to this activity.

Time required

Approximately 30-45 minutes

Recommended reading

• Pandora User Guide
• Prinergy Powerpack Workflow 7.5 Workshop User Guide search key words: Working with Artwork Sets, Working with Layouts, Importing Layouts

What you'll need

For this activity you need to locate

• Packaging Activity Source Files/Hungry Cat Carton/Hungry Cat Carton1.pdf
• Packaging Activity Source Files/Hungry Cat Carton/Hungry Cat Carton.CF2
• Packaging Activity Source Files/Vitamin Backup/Vitamins.PDF
• Packaging Activity Source Files/Vitamin Backup/Vitamins2.PDF
• Packaging Activity Source Files/Vitamin Backup/vitamin.cf2

The instructor will tell you the location of the Packaging Activity Source Files folder.

Activity specifications

If you are confident that you can complete the activity on your own, view the following naming conventions and required process template settings.

Naming conventions

• Job name: XX_Pandora1 (where XX represents your initials)
• Job name: XX_Pandora2 (where XX represents your initials)

Process templates

• Refine: 1st Ref-Normz
• Second refine: 2ndRef-MapColors Trap
• Virtual Proof: Virtual Proof.Imposed.600

Important: If using the translated Pandora software version in French, Spanish, or German, remember to use a comma (,) for fractional measurements instead of a period (.). For example, English = 456.7 French/Spanish/German = 456,7.