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How Hot Folder Works
Download design orders effortlessly and manage them right from your desktop with Hot Folder. See how it works!
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Receive Design Orders
Receive design orders seamlessly through your storefront.
Configure Hot Folder Settings
Set up Hot Folder rules to get well-organized datasheets, including sorting orders, order status, file types, and data retrieval intervals. Select the destination folder for saving downloaded files before proceeding.
Bulk Download Print-ready Files
Set the start and end date to search the retrieved order details, then hit the ‘Download’ button.
Start Printing
You’re all set to start printing the orders for your customers.
Core Features of Our Hot Folder App
PrintXpand’s Hot Folder app integrates various advanced features to make print order management quicker and hassle-free.
Installable on Windows, Mac and Linux
Hot Folder works on all major operating systems, allowing you to manage your orders regardless of your OS. Such seamless cross-platform compatibility lets you rely on Hot Folder to keep everything in sync and running smoothly, no matter your device’s operating system.
Give Order Visibility to Printers
Printers receive print-ready files and order details on their computers. The system employs end-to-end encryption to ensure that only relevant order data is transmitted, effectively filtering out or excluding any financial or sensitive customer data.
Advanced Order Sync Rules
Orders can be synced from your storefront and configured according to file types, order status, sort orders, and other rules you set. These rules help with automated fetching and downloading of orders from the Hot Folder, ensuring that only the necessary files are retrieved.
Advanced Order Filters
Apply filters like status, start date, and end date to search for and download orders in bulk. The system enables downloading large data sets in a single operation, reducing manual intervention and improving overall efficiency. The results will be exported in various formats, like CSV or XML.
Auto Download Print-Ready Files
Automatically download print-ready files to the printer’s computer by configuring the data retrieval interval and destination folder. These can be easily adjusted through Hot Folder’s setting panels. The system also logs all download activities for audit and tracking purposes.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Print On Click, a leading provider of customized printing solutions, offers a diverse range of personalized products, including visiting cards, banners, standees, mobile covers, canvases, mugs, t-shirts, and neon signs. Their easy-to-use platform makes it simple and fun for customers to customize their desired products. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Print On Click ensures fast delivery and exceptional service, making personalized printing accessible and convenient.
Dhananjay Padhiar
Managing Director, Print on click
ForYou, which specializes in selling personalized goods, including t-shirts, hoodies, caps, and mugs, is quickly becoming one of Dubai’s top clothing retailers. Customers can customize their apparel and merchandise with the company’s exclusive platform to fit their preferences. ForYou prioritizes personalization and provides a wide array of configurable options to accommodate various tastes and styles among its customers.
Dea’a Zararey
Owner, ForYou
MGS is a leading sports and sports fashion group based out of Israel. It excels in importing, marketing, and distributing renowned international sports and fashion brands through a vast network of around 130 premier sports stores, including JD, Mega Sport, and more.
Lidor Salem
Project Manager, MGS Sport Trading
The BYI tool provided the best balance of cost and capability. The team also offered much more rapid deployment. BYI adapted an existing design tool used in printing businesses to meet the specific technical requirements of our engraving process, and provided deployment and ongoing support. We experience very infrequent issues that are quickly resolved by BYI team. Using the system has resulted in substantial sales growth with several key customer groups. Their communications are generally timely and clear, and misunderstandings are rare.
Paul Seyler
Dir. Global Product & Mktg, Matthews Environmental Solutions
Trusted by 300+ High-End Companies Globally
Our Success Stories
Enhancing Customization and Ordering Processes for EmDa Trading
EmDa Trading GmbH, headquartered in Berlin, Germany, focuses on textile finishing and advertising technology. They focus on providing personalized support to their customers at every stage, from planning and production to final delivery. By handling everything in-house, from design to distribution, they ensure high quality and attention to detail while offering expert advice throughout the process.
FINAL RESULTS
Bulk editing saved time and ensured efficiency.
Pre-order efficiency improved by 80%, reducing manual efforts.
Designer orders increased by 2X, indicating higher customer engagement.
Improving Operational Efficiency and Workflow Automation for Labels4Kids
Labels4Kids, a UK-based company, specializes in high-quality, personalized name labels for children. Founded in 2004 and now owned by Lemon Labels, a family-operated labeling business based in Kent, UK, it is known for its durable labels.
The company offers a wide selection of colors and designs, allowing customers to label almost anything—from hats and coats to bottles, hockey sticks, and sleeping bags. Their product range includes allergy warning labels, bands, and badges, essential for travel, and packages tailored for care home residents.
FINAL RESULTS
AOV increased by 30% year-over-year.
Transition to Magento 2 improved performance, scalability, and growth.
Text editing, font styles, and sticker positioning enhanced customization.
Enhancing Apparel Customization and Efficiency For Create Apparel
Create Apparel is a print-on-demand marketplace that designs, manufactures, and distributes customized apparel. They provide a comprehensive solution for all creative printing needs, setting high standards in print quality and product range. What sets them apart is the ability for clients to design their own shirts and personalize other apparel items, showcasing their individual styles.
FINAL RESULTS
Simplified operations and strong B2B partnerships improved customization.
Our solution’s personalization features improved the customer experience.
Solidified presence as a leader in the print-on-demand industry.
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FAQs
Find answers to your burning questions here, and if yours isn’t listed, get in touch with us. We’re here to assist you!
How does Hot Folder handle downloaded files?
Downloaded files are stored in the chosen destination folder on the system. The app logs each file’s status as pending, downloaded, or failed. To see how Hot Folder works, request a demo.
What customization options are available in Hot Folder?
Hot Folder lets you choose the folders on your system where you want to download product design images and other details.
Can I configure the file storage structure?
Yes, you can decide to store files by their order dates or order numbers. You can set this up in the app.
Does Hot Folder support multiple file formats for downloads?
Yes, you can choose the file extensions you need for downloading from the Hot Folder app to your system.
Is it possible to filter records based on specific criteria?
Yes, you can filter records by status, start date, and end date to make it easier to find and manage files.