Generating Fax output

It is possible to generate Fax output from PlanetPress Connect through the use of PDF/VT output. Here are the details on how to implement such a process.

Required Components

The following components are required in order to output to Fax:

  • A PlanetPress Image license which includes PlanetPress Fax.
  • A Job Preset adding the appropriate metadata fields
  • An Output preset generating a PDF/VT file.
  • A PlanetPress Workflow process outputting to the PlanetPress Fax task.

Job Preset Configuration

The following metadata fields must be added to the Metadata Options page:

  • FaxNumber: The phone number where the fax will be sent. Often part of the data.
  • FaxInfo: The description of the fax in both the PlanetPressFax dialog box and the fax log file.

Output Preset Configuration

The following settings must be used in the Output Preset:

  • In the Print Options, a PDF type should be selected, such as Generic PDF.
  • In the PDF Options, the PDF Type should be set to PDF/VT

PlanetPress Workflow Process

The following Workflow will produce Fax output:

  • The four regular Connect tasks to generate print output:
    • Execute Data Mapping
    • Create Print Content
    • Create Job using the above Job Preset
    • Create Output using the above Output Preset. The task's Output Management must be set to be Through Workflow.
  • The PlanetPress Fax connector task set to Passthrough (the first "Document" on the list).
  
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