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Backup and restore Printer settings

What is contained in a printer back-up?

A backup of a printer is a ZIP file containing all the printer (or other output device) settings and all printer profiles:

  • Printer settings (.xml)
  • Printer profiles (*.PMM)
  • Printer_restore file

How to backup a printer setting (or other output device setting)

Open RIP

  1. Select the output device (printer or finishing equipment)
  2. Go to Edit
  3. Select Backup Printer settings
  4. Select the folder and .zip file is saved to the folder.

How to restore a printer setting (or other output device setting)

Open RIP

  1. Go to Edit
  2. Select Restore Preferences
  3. Select the .zip file of the printer or cutter you wish to restore
  4. Printer or cutter is restored in the RIP with all the settings retained from the time it was backed up.
Updated on May 19, 2022

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