Uploading Print Job Data - Commercial Printers
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      Commercial Print & Packaging Data Reporting Options

      This article explains the reporting options for Commercial Printers to upload data on materials used in job production.

      First Step: Download Commercial Print & Packaging Data Report Template

       General Guidelines

      1. Unique Customer ID's
        As long as it uniquely identifies the customer in your system (eg: 4-5 digit number is ideal). We use this number to map customers in our system through the external ID field, ensuring consistent data mapping between your system and PrintReleaf.

      2. Number of Jobs for Review
        It's best to provide as much data as possible upfront for review. This helps us gain a clear understanding of future reports and allows us to identify any potential issues early. Our team will use this data to validate the report's format and structure, ensuring a smooth setup for future submissions.

      3. Report Format
        We strongly recommend automating the report generation process to reduce manual intervention. This minimizes errors and ensures smooth, frictionless monthly data imports, making the process more efficient and reliable.

      Option 1: Total Weight of Material per Customer Job

      • Purpose: To provide the total weight of material consumed per job in a single row.
      • Fields:
        • Customer ID (Required): A unique identifier for the customer.
        • Customer Name (Required): The name of the customer.
        • Customer Display Name (Optional): A meaningful name to the partner, used on the dashboard, email communications, etc.
        • Customer Emails (Optional but recommended): Email addresses to send notifications and monthly account summaries.
        • Job ID (Optional): A unique identifier for each print job.
        • Job Date (Optional): The date of print job. Used as the 'date' on certificate reports and for data consumption matching.
        • Material Weight (Required): Total weight of paper material consumed in units of pounds (lb) or kilograms (kg).

      Option 2: Quantity and Material Weight per Material Type per Customer Job

      • Purpose: To provide detailed information on quantity and weight for each type of material consumed per job.
      • Fields: The same as in Option 1, with the addition of:
        • Material Description (Optional but recommended): Description of material or inventory SKU.
        • Material Quantity (Required): Quantity of material consumed, e.g., number of sheets or envelopes.
        • Material M-Weight (Required): Weight in pounds (lb) per 1000 units.

      Option 3: Quantity, Dimensions, and Density of Each Material Type per Customer Job

      • Purpose: To provide comprehensive details on the quantity, dimensions, and density of each material type consumed per job.
      • Fields: The same as in Option 2, with the addition of:
        • Material Width (Required): Width of material in inches (in) or meters (m).
        • Material Length (Required): Length of material in inches (in) or meters (m).
        • Material GSM (Required): Area density value of material in units of grams per square meter (GSM).

       

      If challenges arise, the PrintReleaf Support team is readily available to assist.