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Print Designer

How to Create a Print Product

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Glossary​

  • Product Blank: A basic product setup used to define how a product works in the design and order system, before adding visuals or final templates.
  • Product Code: A unique code required for every product definition.
  • SKU ID: A unique ID assigned to each product or product variant in the product fulfillment process.
  • Safe Area: An outline marking on the product designer indicating the area that may get cropped/cut during fulfillment.
  • Bleed Area: A portion of a design that extends beyond the final trim size to prevent white edges.
  • Trim Area: The space around the product where excess material is cut away.
  • Substrate / Attributes: The paper or material used for a product (e.g., Artpaper, Silky, Lustre).
  • Lamination: A surface layer added to enhance durability or visual appeal.
  • Image Size: Size of the image used in the designer.
  • Photo Width: The size of the photo set to fill the designer area.
  • Binding: The process to attach pages and create a book structure.
  • Display Mask Image: An overlay mask displayed in the designer.
  • Clippath Mask Image: The mask area used for designing.
  • Offset Value: Used to set mask position in the designer.
  • Category / Sub Category: Used to organize products under specific sections.
  • App Name: Type of designer used (e.g., prints designer, photobook designer).
  • Printable Surfaces: Designer surface where designing is done.
  • Output Type: Output file format generated post-order (JPEG or PDF).
  • Min Pages / Max Pages: Minimum and maximum number of pages a product can have.

Steps​

Step 1: Login​

  • Open: EC admin
  • Enter login details and submit.

Step 2: Navigate to "My Blanks"​

  • Click on My Blanks to see defined product blanks.

Step 3: Create a New Product Blank​

  • Click on Add.

  • Product Code: Enter unique code.

  • SKU ID: Same as Product Code or enter different ID.

  • Product Type: Choose from the dropdown.

  • Category / Subcategory: Select as required.

  • Product Title: Enter name.

  • Product Description: Max 200 characters, internal use.

  • Thumbnail: Upload JPG image.

  • Supplier: Select supplier.

  • Orientation: Portrait, Landscape, or Square.

  • Size: e.g., 4x6, 5x7.

  • Preview Type:

    • Photobooks: 3D
    • Mini book: 2D
    • Calendar: 2D
    • Canvas prints: 3D
    • Mounted prints: 3D
    • Frames: 3D
    • Mug: 3D
    • Prints: Image

  • Min / Max Pages: As per product specs.

  • Click Next.

Step 4: Set Output Type & Printable Surface​

  • Output Type: JPEG or PDF

  • Click Add Printable Surfaces

  • Enter all specs in inches:

    • Surface Type: Choose from dropdown
    • Image Size: Printable output image size
    • Photo Width / Height
    • Bleed Area
    • Safe Area
    • Trim Area (enter corner radius if rounded corners)

  • Click Add.

Step 5: Add Printing Components​

  • Define Substrate, Lamination, Binding, Cover etc.
  • If needed, add new attributes under Admin > Attributes > Laminations
  • Select and set corresponding options for lamination/substrate.

Step 6: Designer Specs​

  • All specs in inches.
  • App Name: Select ezyprints product.
  • Default Template: Optional customized template.
  • Click Add Designer Specs
  • Surface Type / Name: Select and name
  • Display Mask Image: PNG format only
  • Clippath Mask Image: PNG format only
  • Display Mask Dimensions: Width and Height in inches
  • Orientation: Select accordingly
  • Mask Offsets: Top, Bottom, Left, Right (in inches)
  • Important: Add both orientations (Portrait/Landscape) for print products
  • In case of square orientation only square mask to be updated.
  • Click Add, then Next

Step 7: Pricing​

Option 1: Single Quantity Pricing​

  • Price Type: Single Qty
  • Cost Price / Selling Price
  • Click Add Price, then Save

Option 2: Volume Pricing​

  • Min Quantity
  • Cost / Selling Price
  • Combine Set (if required)
  • Click Add Price, then Save

Option 3: Attribute Level Pricing​

  • Set pricing for each attribute (e.g., substrate)
  • Click Add Price, then Save

Note:

  • No attribute: Use Single Qty
  • Bulk orders: Use Volume Pricing
  • Attribute-specific rates: Use Attribute Pricing

Step 8: View Created Product​

  • Go to Product Wizard List
  • Click View in Designer

Step 9: Upload & Edit Photos​

  • Click Add Photo

  • Upload via Upload Photos

  • Select files or drag-and-drop

  • Click Upload

  • Select uploaded photo to open in designer

  • Photo preview will be displayed, now click on the photo to edit

  • The photo edit menu will be displayed.

  • Click on the crop button to crop the image if required.

  • Increase the photo quantity if required

  • Once the editing is done click on the “Test Order” button.

Step 10: Confirm Test Order​

  • Message: “Order placed successfully”

  • Navigate to Order Tab

  • Click View to see order details

  • Wait for status to show Rendered

  • Orders can be downloaded using the “Download all” button or you can individually also download single images.

  • Note : In case of multiple images, users can either download a single image or click on the “Download All” button to download all the images at once.

Step 11: Download Test Output​

  • Use Download All for ZIP or download images individually

  • Select path and click Save

Step 12: Publish the Product​

  • Go to Product Blank Dashboard

  • Click Product Settings

  • Click Publish

  • Status will update to Publish

Once Published, the Product Blank Specs Cannot Be Changed.