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When a job is printed from VersaWorks, the job’s print settings and original print data (source file) are automatically saved to the Roland DG Connect server.
Note: Saving the original print data is only supported when printing from VersaWorks 7. This feature is not available when printing from VersaWorks 6.


By using the VersaWorks job print setting backup feature, you can reprint using the same settings in case of issues during installation or production.

 

Conditions required to back up job settings

  •  Roland DG Connect Hub must be version 3.0.4.0 or later.
  • VersaWorks must be version 6.16.01 or later.
  • Roland DG Connect Hub version 3.0.4.0 or later must be installed on the PC where VersaWorks is running.
  • Roland DG Connect Hub must be running when printing from VersaWorks.
  • You must be signed in to Roland DG Connect Hub.
  • The VersaWorks Job Backup storage limit must not have been reached.

 

Conditions required to back up original print data (source file)

  •  Roland DG Connect Hub version 3.1.2.0 or later must be installed on the PC where VersaWorks 7 is running.
  • VersaWorks must be version 7.3.0 or later.
    Note: Job data backup is not supported in VersaWorks 6.
  •  Roland DG Connect Hub must be running when printing from VersaWorks.
  • You must be signed in to Roland DG Connect Hub.
  • The VersaWorks Job Backup storage limit must not have been reached.

 

Timing when VersaWorks backs up data to the cloud

  • When printing is started from VersaWorks

 

How to restore a job setting file

1. From the VersaWorks Job screen on "VersaWorks Backup" add-on in the Roland DG Connect web , select and download the backup file.

2. Drag and drop the downloaded backup file into the print queue list in VersaWorks.

3. If the location of the original print data (source file) has not changed since the backup file was created, VersaWorks will automatically load and output the print data. If the location has changed, follow the instructions in the popup window to specify the new location of the print data.

Note: Print settings cannot be restored to a printer that is different from the one used when the job setting was backed up. Also, backup data cannot be used on an operating system (Windows or Mac) that differs from the one used during the backup.

 

How to restore a job setting file and the original print data (source file)

1. From the VersaWorks Job screen on "VersaWorks Backup" add-on in the Roland DG Connect web, select and download the job settings file and the original print data (source file).
2. Drag and drop the downloaded backup file into the print queue list in VersaWorks 7.

3. A screen will appear prompting you to select the location where the print data (source file) associated with the job settings is stored. By specifying the downloaded source file, you will be able to reprint the job.

Note: Print settings cannot be restored to a printer that is different from the one used when the job was backed up. Additionally, backup data cannot be used on an operating system (Windows or Mac) that differs from the one used during the backup.

 

Backup Contents

  • Printer registration information when output from VersaWorks
  • Printing setting information for jobs output from VersaWorks  (Note: If the location of the original data file has changed since the backup was created, the job print settings cannot be opened.)
  • Original print data (source file)

About VersaWorks Job Backup Screen

1. Thumbnail of the backed-up print data
Note: If the source file was not backed up, the thumbnail will not be displayed.

2. Job name, last printed date, printer used, and printer nickname
Note: If no nickname is set, the printer model and serial number will be shown.

3. Button to delete backup data

4. Download icon for retrieving print job data
When you click the download icon, you can choose to download the print settings and the backed-up source print file.

5. Button to directly insert print data into the VersaWorks 7 queue folder
Note: This feature requires a separate purchase of the “VersaWorks 7 Remote” add-on.

Versaworks backup_screen2.png

 

* You can enable or disable the backup of print job setting files and original data from the Connect Hub screen.

Versaworks backup_screen3.png

 

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