The updated Print Preview in Sawgrass Print Utility allows you to quickly confirm that everything looks correct before printing, without interrupting your workflow. It offers improved visibility and control while maintaining a simple and familiar interface. By allowing you to review your design and print settings before sending the job to the printer, it helps reduce errors, save time, and increase confidence in the final output. The Print Preview appears automatically before each print job, making it easy to verify everything at a glance.
With Print Preview, you can:
- Check layout and design positioning
- Confirm page size and paper dimensions
- Review multi-page jobs
- Verify recommended press settings
- Customize the preview display to fit your workflow
Reviewing Layout and Positioning
Before printing, you can quickly verify:
- Design placement on the page
- Overall layout
- Alignment and spacing
- Page orientation
This helps ensure your design is positioned correctly and ready for production.
Using the Preview Ruler
The preview ruler displays the size of the page, helping you confirm:
- Paper dimensions
- Design scale
- Placement accuracy
This makes it easier to verify that your artwork fits correctly within the printable area.
Checking Cursor Position
The cursor position indicator allows you to see the exact location of elements on the page as you move through the preview.
This helps with:
- Precise placement checks
- Alignment verification
- Identifying positioning issues before printing
Managing Multi-Page Jobs
For multi-page print jobs, page thumbnails allow you to:
- Scroll through pages
- Preview each page individually
- Select specific pages to print
- Skip pages when needed
This gives you greater control over larger print jobs without needing to reopen or edit the original file.
Reviewing Suggested Press Settings
At the bottom of the preview window, Sawgrass Print Utility displays suggested press settings based on your selected product.
These recommendations help you:
- Configure press settings more accurately
- Improve transfer consistency
- Reduce setup mistakes
Always review your recommended settings before printing.
Customizing the Preview Display
You can customize the Print Preview interface to match your preferences.
To adjust the view:
- Click the Settings icon in the top-right corner
- Choose which elements to show or hide
- Adjust measurement units as needed
This allows you to tailor the preview experience to fit your workflow and production needs.
Best Practices
For the best results:
- Review layout and positioning before every print job
- Confirm paper dimensions using the preview ruler
- Check all pages in multi-page jobs before printing
- Review suggested press settings prior to production
- Customize the interface to match your workflow preferences