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The command line interface
You can print a job via the command line interface (CLI). If you don't define any parameters in the
CLI and the job is page programmed:
• The job is printed with the print settings that are saved in the job.
And
• The job is printed on the printer that is saved in the job.
If you don't define any parameters in the CLI and the job is not page programmed:
• The job is printed on the default printer with the default print parameters.
The syntax of the CLI
[cmd /C] PRISMAprepare.exe "<path\file name>" parameters
You can use the parameters in any order. The available parameters are as specified in the table
below.
The command line interface
Setting Description
cmd /C Use parameter 'cmd /C' to launch 'PRISMAprepare.exe' synchro-
nously with the command shell. By default, 'PRISMAprepare.exe'
runs asynchronously.
• With parameter "cmd /C":
The "PRISMAprepare.exe" command is executed with the de-
fined parameters. Any preflight messages and automation mes-
sages are displayed in the [Command Prompt]. When the "PRIS-
MAprepare.exe" command terminates, the command line be-
comes available again.
• Without parameter "cmd /C":
The "PRISMAprepare.exe" command is executed in the back-
ground with the defined parameters. No messages are dis-
played in the [Command Prompt]. The command line is availa-
ble immediately.
NOTE
When you use this parameter, exit codes are returned.
PRISMAprepare.exe You must execute the command 'PRISMAprepare.exe' in the in-
stallation directory of this application.
<path\file name> The path and the name of the job. The path and the name must be
enclosed between double quotes. For example: "C:\My Folder\My
file.pdf".
See : Supported file formats on page 10
NOTE
This setting is mandatory.
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