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[Imposition Engine - GCW] Creating a Job Ticket Using the Imposition Editor

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Written by Roman Aldunate

This article provides a comprehensive guide on creating a job ticket using the Imposition Editor, whether by utilizing existing GelatoConnect templates or designing one from scratch. It covers essential steps, tips, and best practices to ensure that your job tickets are effective and meet production requirements.

Using Job Tickets from GelatoConnect Templates

  1. Open the Imposition dashboard and click on “Gelato templates”.

  2. In the filter options, choose “Job Ticket” or use the user search to find a specific job ticket by name.

  3. Select a template, such as:

    • Apparel job ticket (front, back, label, in-label placement info)

    • DTF for apparel

    • Phone case job ticket

  4. Preview the job ticket — it will display defined print areas (front, back, etc.) along with order information.

👉 Templates are a quick way to get started without building layouts from scratch.

Creating a Job Ticket from Scratch

Step 1: Create a New Template

  1. Click New Template → select Job Ticket → Continue.

  2. By default, you’ll see the step Create page from inputs.

  3. Define your page dimensions (e.g., 210 x 297 mm for A4, or custom like 100 x 150 mm).

  4. Add the desired number of pages.

Step 2: Add Layout & Elements

From the Elements panel, you can add:

  • Text box (e.g., customer name, shipping method)

  • Barcodes / QR codes / DataMatrix codes

  • Images (logos, shipping provider icons)

  • Shapes (lines, boxes for organization)

  • Tables (for structured order data like dispatch date, customer name, etc.)

Example:

  1. Add a Vertical Stack layout.

  2. Insert a Barcode inside the stack → bind it to the variable Job ID.

  3. Add variables like Customer Name or Shipping Method.

  4. Insert an Image element (e.g., FedEx/UPS logo) → replace demo images with your own assets.

  5. Insert a Table for structured info:

    • Define number of columns

    • Add headers (e.g., Dispatch Date, Customer Name, Order ID)

    • Adjust width, padding, and margins for alignment

Step 3: Work with Variables

  • Access the Variables panel under “Presets” option to map dynamic fields (e.g., Job ID, Customer Name, Shipping Method).

  • Test with Sample Input Orders to preview how tickets will look with real data.

  • Add multiple test orders to check pagination (File 1/2, File 2/2, etc.).

Step 4: Test & Duplicate

  • Use the Test Order Preview to confirm ticket design.

  • Add multiple quantities or orders to simulate production scenarios.

  • Use Duplicate Page if you need multiple copies for large batches.

Applying Imposition

If you want to print multiple tickets on a single sheet:

  1. Add an Imposition step (e.g., 5 × 2 grid layout).

  2. Preview how job tickets are placed on a larger sheet.

  3. If you prefer single-ticket printing, simply skip/delete this step.

Final Output

  • Your job ticket is now ready.

  • It can include barcodes, customer data, images, and tables — all dynamically populated from your order input.

Tips & Best Practices

  • Start with a template if available — faster than building from scratch.

  • Use tables for structured data like customer details.

  • Always test with multiple orders to ensure layout scales well.

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