Introduction and API Options

API Choices

The choices in this use case revolve around the API options available. One of each API options must be chosen 

• An Order/Job Collection API

• An Order Update API

Option 1 - Supplier API and Status API

This option should be used where

• No job level artwork is needed  (so no RIPed / consolidated outputs including auto cropped and named files for Kornit Printers)

• The fulfiller will manage their own shipping consignments and no integrations or labels are needed from Kornit X

An overview of the process and status flow using this option is diagrammed below

Option 2 - Supplier API and Shipping API

This option should be used where

• No job level artwork is needed  (so no RIPed / consolidated outputs including auto cropped and named files for Kornit Printers)

• The fulfiller would like to harness Kornit X shipping integrations and invoke them on demand via API and retrieve labels/paperwork for printing.

An overview of the process and status flow using this option is diagrammed below

Option 3 - Production API and Status API

This option should be used where

• Job level artwork is needed  (RIPed / consolidated outputs including auto cropped and named files for Kornit Printers)

• The fulfiller will manage their own shipping consignments and no integrations or labels are needed from Kornit X

An overview of the process and status flow using this option is diagrammed below

Option 4 - Production API and Shipping API

This option should be used where

• Job level artwork is needed  (RIPed / consolidated outputs including auto cropped and named files for Kornit Printers)

• The fulfiller would like to harness Kornit X shipping integrations and invoke them on demand via API and retrieve labels/paperwork for printing.

An overview of the process and status flow using this option is diagrammed below