Flexi (PP) Layout Guide

Preparation Before Layout
Layout Operation Steps

1. Preparation Before Layout

1.1 Prepare the image file

Ensure that the image file you want to layout (such as JPG, TIFF, PNG, etc.) is saved on your computer and easy to locate.

2. Layout Operation Steps

2.1 Launch FlexiPRINT LINKO Edition

Double-click the FlexiPRINT LINKO Edition icon on your desktop to launch the software.(The icon location is marked with a red arrow in the figure.)

Launch FlexiPRINT LINKO Edition

2.2 Add a New Job

In the Flexi menu bar, click the Job ▼ icon, then select Add Job from the dropdown menu.

Add a New Job from the Job Menu

2.3 Import Image File

A file selection dialog will pop up. Click the Add button, browse to the location of your image file on your computer, and import it.

Import Image Files

2.4 Open the Job Properties Window

Double-click the job row of the image you just imported. This will open the Job Properties dialog, where all layout settings are made.

Open Job Properties Dialog

2.5 Set the Media Size

2.5.1Enter Custom Media Size

Manually enter the Media Width and Media Height according to the actual roll or sheet size you’re using.

Media Width

Media Height

Set Custom Media Size

2.5.2 Choose Preset Sizes

The software also provides some preset size options. You can select one as needed.

Select Preset Media Sizes

2.6 Set Page Margins

This setting allows you to leave margins around the edges of the media, which is especially useful in the following case:

For cutting jobs: If your design requires post-print cutting, leaving margins avoids the feed roller interfering with the image, ensuring cutting accuracy.

You can set margins on the following sides:

Left Margins

Top Margin

Right Margin

Bottom Margin

Set Page Margins

2.7 Set Output Size

In the Size section, you can adjust the output size of the image (this changes the image itself, not the media):

Output Width

Output Height

Proportional

Check the Proportional option to maintain the aspect ratio and prevent distortion.

Set Output Size and Maintain Proportions

2.8 Set Image Position

In the Position section, you can control the image position on the media:

Horizontal Offset

Vertical Offset

The positions of these options are marked with red boxes in the figure.

Adjust Image Position

2.9 Set Number of Copies and Spacing

In the Copies section, you can:

Set the number of copies to print

Set the horizontal spacing between copies

Set the vertical spacing between copies

It is recommended to set spacing values greater than 0.5 inch to avoid overlapping.

The number of copies field is marked with a red arrow, and the spacing fields are marked with red boxes.

Set Number of Copies and Spacing

2.10 Layout Tools

2.10.1 File Positioning

You can quickly position the job file on the media using one of the following:

Right

Center

Media Center

Left

File Position Options

2.10.2 Vertical Mirror

Click the “F” icon to flip the image horizontally:

Not Mirrored

Mirrored Horizontally

Apply Vertical Mirror (F Icon)

2.10.3 Rotate the Image

Click the rotation icon to rotate the image in 90-degree increments:

Rotate Up 90°

Rotate Down 90°

:Rotate Left 90°

Rotate Right 90°

Rotate Image in 90° Increments

2.11 Enable Page Nesting

Check the Page Nesting option to automatically optimize the layout of multiple images on the media. This helps reduce media usage and lower costs.