This article explains how to set up Job Tickets and Imposition Templates in GelatoConnect to ensure every apparel order includes clear instructions for printing and packaging. You’ll learn how to create templates for job tickets, design impositions for DTF printing, and embed them in your workflows to support consistent, efficient production.
Build and Customize Job Tickets
Job tickets provide essential production and packaging information for each order and are generated automatically during workflow execution.
What job tickets can include:
Order ID and SKU
Garment details (type, size, color)
Print method (e.g. DTG, DTF)
Artwork preview (optional)
Machine settings
Scannable barcode or QR code
Where they’re used:
At print stations for job verification
At packaging stations for scanning and sorting
Across departments as routing documents
To create a job ticket:
Open the Imposition Engine in GelatoConnect.
Select Create New Template and choose Job Ticket format.
Drag and drop:
Dynamic fields (Order ID, SKU, etc.)
Optional artwork previews
Barcodes or QR codes
Save with a clear name like
Apparel_JobTicket_V1.
You can create different job ticket templates for different print methods or product types.
Design Impositions for DTF Workflows
Impositions group multiple designs on a single print sheet or roll, commonly used in DTF printing to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
Benefits of using impositions:
Optimize use of film or substrate
Speed up batching and cutting
Reduce handling time during transfers
To create an imposition:
In the Imposition Engine, click New Imposition.
Select a layout type:
Sheet-based (e.g. A3, A2)
Roll-based (continuous film)
Set parameters:
Spacing between designs
Max printable area
Save your layout as
DTF_Roll_Layout_v1.
Add Templates to Workflows
Once your templates are ready, attach them to the relevant workflow steps in the Workflow Builder.
Steps to follow:
Open your workflow in Workflow Builder.
Add:
Job Ticket Template activity at the beginning of the workflow.
Imposition Template (for DTF) just before file delivery.
Assign the specific templates you created to each activity.
Generated job tickets will appear on the Jobticket Printing page, ready for printing or scanning during packaging.
Tips for Effective Setup
Keep job tickets focused on relevant data to reduce clutter.
Use colors or icons to distinguish between print methods or garment types.
Group DTF jobs by material and transfer type to minimize errors.
Test ticket output on your default printer before full production.
Next step: 🔗 [GC Apparel] Order Intake Setup for Apparel
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