Normally, files are automatically deleted from the queue once they have been printed, however it is possible to keep print jobs after they have been processed. This can be useful if you know you will need to reprint the same job in the near future. Time is saved because the file does not need to be spooled again and colours will be correct because the settings are contained in the file. 

1. Select a print queue by clicking on its window.
2. Go to Queue Menu > Queue Settings…
3. In the After Printing option, select Keep File.
4. Once print files have printed, the spool files are moved to a folder called ‘PrintedItems’ in the print queue folder. This folder is automatically created for you when Keep File is selected in the Queue Settings.

   
   The files can be reprinted either by opening them with the AVA Digital Print RIP application (File Menu > Open and select the relevant print file) or by dragging and dropping the file into the active Print Queue window within the Finder.If you have not printed any files yet, the ‘PrintedItems’ folder will not exist.

   Review this setting as required for each printer and print queue.

5. Keep an eye on the ‘PrintedItems’ folder and try to review it on a regular basis to control the valuable disk space it uses. We recommend moving the printed items to an external hard disk regularly, so that you do not run out of disk space on your computer.