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January 30, 2025
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Smart Collection Printed Images

  • January 30, 2025
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I have been trying to set up a Smart Collection that will automatically save in that collection items I have printed.  I queried the web and was given the following instructions but cannot seem to get this done:

How to create a Smart Collection for printed images.  I cannot find this in the instructions below.  How do I set Print Job History andis this the best way to do this:
  • Set the Filter Criteria:
    • "Print Job History": In the filter options, choose "Print Job History" and select "is not empty". This will ensure only images with a print history are included in the Smart Collection. 
       
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  • Access the Collections Panel: In the Library module, navigate to the Collections panel on the left side of your Lightroom window. 
     
  • Create a new Smart Collection: Click the "+" icon and select "Create Smart Collection". 
     
  • Set the Filter Criteria:
    • "Print Job History": In the filter options, choose "Print Job History" and select "is not empty". This will ensure only images with a print history are included in the Smart Collection. 
       
  • Name your Smart Collection: Give your Smart Collection a descriptive name like "Printed Images". 
     
 
 

 

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johnrellis
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January 30, 2025

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Were those instructions from some AI bot or AI search results? Smart collections don't allow you to search the print history, and smart collections don't use the terminology "filter criteria".  You'll have to use the Any Filter plugin: