Composite - Functions

[Composite] allows the following operations.

Select a composite job and set the output sequence
Compose by reversing jobs
Set the priority policy (with flatbed printers)
Overlay print by pulling back the media after printing^*1
Print overlapping plates with the same job attributes (with flatbed printers)*1

Not available with all models.

Conditions

The job overlay method will vary depending on the individual printer model and job attributes.

With roll-to-roll printers

Combining color jobs

All jobs are overlaid and printed at the same time.

Composite image of color version job and special color version job_

Combining special color jobs with color jobs

The printing methods that can be set will vary depending on the particular roll-to-roll printer model.

The following printing methods can be used when combining special color jobs with color jobs.

Model	Special Color Over Print	No Special Color Over Print	Pull-back print
UJV55-320 JV300 Plus JV330 CJV330	Prints using the following two methods. 2-layer printing of the colors and special color simultaneously 3-layer printing in the sequence colors ⇒ special color ⇒ colors	Creates image data combining colors and special color, then prints simultaneously.	Not supported.
JV300	Prints using the following two methods. 2-layer printing of the colors and special color simultaneously 3-layer printing of the colors and special color in any sequence		Not supported.
CJV300 CJV150 CJV300 Plus	Prints using the following two methods. 2-layer printing of the colors and special color simultaneously 3-layer printing of the colors and special color in any sequence		Pulls back the media after one job has been printed, then prints the remaining job(s) on top of the first job.
UCJV300 UCJV330	Prints using the following four methods. 2-layer printing of the colors and special color simultaneously Print three layers in the following order Color ⇒ Special color ⇒ Color Special color ⇒ Color ⇒ Special color Prints four layers in the sequence() colors ⇒ shade ⇒ special color ⇒ colors colors ⇒ special color ⇒ shade ⇒ colors 5-layer printing in the sequence colors ⇒ special color ⇒ shade ⇒ special color ⇒ colors()		This is used in three-layer printing including clear (glossy). For more information, refer to the "UCJV300/330 Clear Ink Printing Guide".
UJV100	Print two layers of color and spot color at the same time	Not supported.	Not supported.
TxF150 TxF300	Prints using the following two methods: Special color ⇒ Color	Not supported.	Not supported.
UJV100Plus	Print two layers of color and spot color at the same time	Not supported.	Pulls back the media after one job has been printed, then prints the remaining job(s) on top of the first job. Enable Auto deskew to print with skew corrected after media is pulled back. Overlay print by pulling back the media (with CJV300, CJV150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300, UCJV330, and UJV100 Plus)
Roll-to-roll printers other than those above	Not supported.	Creates image data combining colors and special color, then prints simultaneously.	Not supported.

(*)For more information, refer to the separate "Multi-layer Printing Guide".

Example: Combining a color job with a special color (white) job

Composite image of a color version job and a special color version job (white)_

With a flatbed printer

With flatbed printers, the printing method will vary depending on the "Priority policy" set with the [Composite] function Set the priority policy (with flatbed printers).

If jobs with different device profiles are combined using [Speed], they will be combined using the same conditions as for [Quality].
If jobs with different resolutions are combined using [Speed], they will be combined using the same conditions as for [Quality].

Combining color jobs
The following printing methods can be used when combining color jobs.
With [Priority policy] set to [Speed]
Data is created with all jobs overlaid and then printed at the same time.
With [Priority policy] set to [Quality]
Jobs are printed individually. Once printing is completed, the printer returns to the origin and prints the next job over the previously printed job.

Composite image of color version job with flatbed printer_

Combining special color jobs with color jobs
The following printing methods can be used when combining special color jobs with color jobs.
With [Priority policy] set to [Speed]
The Special Color Over Print function is used to print two color job and special color job layers simultaneously.
With [Priority policy] set to [Quality]
Jobs are printed individually. Once printing is completed, the printer returns to the origin and prints the next job over the previously printed job.

When color jobs and special color jobs are combined when using a flatbed printer, these will always be printed in layers. Color and special color jobs cannot be printed simultaneously as with roll-to-roll printers.
If using an inkset containing light cyan and light magenta, printing will use the same method as for [Quality] even when [Speed] is selected. (This applies only when special color ink and light ink are arranged inline. Perform a test print to check.)
If the special color job is clear, the printing method will vary depending on the "UV Mode" settings. For more information, refer to Properties ･ When [Job Attribute] is "Clear", glossy print is available..

Example: Combining a color job with a special color (white) job