Depending on the environment and types of host application(s) you choose, you may have to do some preliminary setup before you start to use VertiGIS Studio Printing. The following sections provide background information that will help you to answer the question What setup do I need to do?
•On-Premises Printing vs. Cloud Printing
•Use VertiGIS Studio Printing Without Internet Access
If you are evaluating VertiGIS Studio Printing, the quickest way to get started is to use cloud Printing and generate your printable maps using Print Designer's Preview feature. All you need is an ArcGIS Online account. You can get a free account here. Use your ArcGIS Online account to sign in to Print Designer and follow the steps in Get Started to design and generate your first printable map. You can perform the one-time setup at any time later.