Configure Print Stamp

A print stamp is text added in the margin of a document at the time that the document is printed. It is typically used to show the date and time of printing, expiration date, distribution restrictions, or a legal disclaimer. Meridian Cloud can add a custom print stamp to hardcopies of PDF renditions generated by applications like Adobe Reader that support print stamp scripts.

You configure the print stamp by uploading a text file that contains JavaScript code. The file must have the .txt file extension. The code should calculate the text string to be printed and set it in the PrintStamp variable for use by the printing application like the following example, which is the default. All print stamps are rendered in black 8 point Helvetica font.

var strStampValue = "Date: "+ util.printd(2, new Date());
this.getField("PrintStamp").value = strStampValue;

To configure the print stamp:

1. On the Meridian Portal Landing page, at the bottom of the navigation bar, click the Account Settings icon .

   The Account Settings page appears.

2. In the menu, expand Rendering and then click Watermarks.

   The Watermarks page appears and shows the current watermark settings.

3. Click Print Stamp.

   The current print stamp settings appear.

4. Select a location for the print stamp from the Position list.

   The print stamp will be placed there horizontally on the page and justified according to the location you select. The default location is upper-left.

5. To upload a new print stamp code file:

   1. Click Upload new PDF print stamp as .txt file.

      The Upload new PDF print stamp as .txt file dialog appears.

   2. Click the Upload button .

      The Open dialog appears.

   3. Select a file with a .txt file extension and then click Open.

      The filename appears in the dialog.

   4. Click Add.

      The code in the file becomes the new print stamp.

6. To download the current print stamp code file for reference, click Download PDF print stamp as .txt file.

   The file downloads to your browser where you can open and view it.