Create a New Rule

Last Updated: July 09, 2026

Output Rules automates print job handling based on the triggers, conditions, and actions you configure. Use this topic to create your first rule.

Requirements

Creating a new rule requires the following:

  • The Rules Admin role assigned to your user to create and manage workflows.

Create a Rule

The builder guides you through each component in sequence. All three components, trigger, condition, and action are required before you can save a rule. Refer to Output Rules Components for details about available triggers, conditions, and actions.

1. Choose a Print Trigger

  1. In the side navigation, select Workflows then Output Rules.
  2. In the Output Rules page, select + New Rule.

  3. Select a trigger from the Choose a print trigger list.

    Step 1 Trigger page, showing "Choose a print trigger" list.

2. Name the Rule and Set Conditions

Complete the following:

  1. Name of rule: Enter a name.

  2. Description: Enter a brief description of the rule.

    Step 3 Action page, "Set the rule conditions and actions for this trigger" section, showing Name and Description fields.

  3. Condition: Use the dropdown to select a condition.

  4. Configure the input option for the selected condition.

    Step 3 Action page, showing Condition field and Select a Printer button.

  5. Add Condition: Use this option if you want to add additional conditions.

Step 3 Action page, showing Trigger, Condition, and Action sections.

3. Select the Action

Complete the following:

  1. Action: Use the dropdown to select the appropriate action.

  2. Configure the input option for the selected action.

    Action step

  3. Add Action: Use this option if you want to add additional actions.

4. Save the Rule

  1. When all the steps are configured, select Save. The Save option is enabled only after all the rule components are completely configured.

    Step 3 Action page, showing completed rule configuration and Save button.

When you save the rule, it activates immediately. PrinterLogic Output starts applying the rule to incoming print jobs.

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