May 2010 JDF Marketplace - CIP4

Special Edition 

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JDF Marketplace 

The Industry’s Resource 

for JDF-Enabled 

Products and Services

Introduction 

JDF Marketplace is published by CIP4 Organization, 

c/o VISCHER, Schützengasse 1, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland. 

This directory is part of CIP4’s mission to encourage JDF-based 

integration of all processes streamlining the print production 

environment and heighten awareness of currently available 

JDF-enabled products. 

For information on becoming a member of CIP4, 

please visit: http://www.cip4.org 

Copyright © 2010. CIP4 Organization. All rights reserved. 

Disclaimer: The product and services information provided herein are reproduced 

as submitted by the companies responsible for those products and services without edit. 

The CIP4 Organization does not guarantee or warranty the accuracy or validity of the 

information contained in the JDF Marketplace. All members of CIP4 may submit listings 

for inclusion in the JDF Marketplace via the “Members Only” section of www.cip4.org, and 

inclusion of products and services information in the JDF Marketplace does not constitute 

an endorsement, recommendation, or warranty of any type by the CIP4 Organization. This 

information is provided as is for the benefi t of CIP4 members and the printing and publishing 

markets as a whole. 

All company and brand, product, and service names are for identification purposes only 

and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. 

Dear JDF Marketplace Reader, 

The Job Definition Format (JDF) specification and JDF-enabled products and 

services are maturing! We are already celebrating our 8th year of JDF development, 

and looking back we have a lot to be proud of - both as an association and as an 

industry. In 2001 it was difficult to imagine how we could join together many different 

vendor products and services to create an integrated workflow. Imagine! In early 

2004 JDF connected products and services began shipping, and the trend continues. 

In our current economic environment, process automation with JDF has become 

more important than ever. Printers who have implemented JDF-enabled automation 

report impressive savings in materials and labor, as well as reduced cycle times 

and better visibility of operations for managers and customers alike. In a recent 

Printing Industries of America survey 59% of printers reported that they have begun 

implementation of automation, and over 61% reported that they are planning on 

investing further in automation this year or next. 

Today, JDF support can be found in the most common of graphic arts systems, such 

as layout applications, RIPs and web-to-print systems … just about every printer 

has JDF capabilities in-house whether they know it or not. JDF has practically 

become a required feature on all new products in a production print workflow. 

But where do printers, prepress services, publishers and other users go to find 

JDF-enabled products and services? CIP4’s “JDF Marketplace” is the first industry 

directory with clearly identified JDF-enabled products. We hope this guide will help 

buyers, users, consultants, and specifiers alike to identify the available products and 

services, enabling easy access to connect the dots. 

Since 2004, “JDF Marketplace” has been published twice a year by CIP4 Organization 

as a PDF document optimized for screen and desktop printing. On behalf of the CIP4 

Organization, we hope that you find this edition to be a helpful and informative 

resource. 

Sincerely, 

Margaret Motamed 

CEO, CIP4 Organization & 

Director of Program Management, EFI 

Introduction 

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Table of Contents 


Table of Contents 2 

About CIP4 and JDF 11 

An Introduction to CIP4 and JDF 11 

CIP4's History 11 

JDF Overview 12 

JDF Product Certification 12 

The Four Main Functions of JDF 13 

The Role of the "MIS" System 14 

The Role of the Job Messaging Format 16 

Strategies for Implementing JDF 17 

Where to find JDF Tools & Educational Resources 17 

JDF-Enabled Products 19 

JDF Job Ticket Software 19 

Standalone Job Ticket Software 19 

JDF Editors 19 

ixJED, simulator & editor 19 

Ultimate Bindery 19 

FreeFlow Print Manager 20 

Ecommerce & Web Interface Tools 20 

FlowSuite 20 

KODAK INSITE Prepress Portal 21 

KODAK INSITE Storefront System 21 

HIFLEX Webshop 22 

Ipex 2010 JDF Marketplace 

Press-sense iWay 22 

Asset Transfer Tools 23 

:Apogee WebApproval 23 


Embedded Job Ticket Software 24 

Document Authoring & Layout Software 24 

KODAK UPFRONT Software 24 

FusionPro Web 24 

Preflighting Tools 25 

:Apogee PDF & Proof 25 

:Apogee WebApproval 25 

Riteapprove SE 26 

Third Party Ecommerce Services And Systems 26 


Asset Transfer Services 27 



Other Embedded Job Ticket Software 28 

ixFrame / OPC 28 

ixFrame, Integration Framework 28 

BackStreet 29 

FrontStreet 29 

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JDF "MIS" Systems 30 

Integrated JDF MIS Systems (provides Workflow... 30 

Integrated JDF MIS Systems 30 

Admera VCS 30 

FlowSuite 30 

PMS Production Management System 31 

Avanti Graphic Arts Management 31 

Cerm Software 32 

CICERO X 32 

Nucleus 33 

DiMS! 33 

LP.SAP-JDF-Interface 34 

EFI Hagen OA 34 

EFI Pace 35 

Partner - GamSys MIS 35 

HIFLEX MIS 36 

eVolution MIS 36 


Metrics PrintWare 37 

PrintVis 38 

PrintSapiens 38 


Prism WIN 39 


Prism WIN SBE 40 

Proseco D/2 40 

Graphisoft 41 

technoLOGIC 41 

DISO 42 

Xgram 42 

Technique MIS 43 

PRIMO 43 

Management 44 

Estimating 44 

Admera VCS 44 

Cerm Software 44 

Nucleus 45 


EFI Pace 46 

EFI PrintSmith 46 

HIFLEX MIS 47 

SolPrint 47 

Metrix 48 


PrintVis 49 

Optimus 2020 Estimating Pro Plus 49 

Prism WIN 50 

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Graphisoft 50 

The Shuttleworth System 51 

PRIMO 51 

Scheduling 52 

Nucleus 52 

DiMS! 52 


EFI Pace 53 

EFI PrintSmith 54 

ixPPS, production control desk 54 


PrintVis 55 

Optimus 2020 Prestige Scheduling 56 

Prism WIN 56 


Sistrade® Print 57 


CRM/Sales 58 

SolPrint 58 


Production 59 

Workflow 59 

:Apogee Project Manager 59 



DALiM MiSTRAL 60 

DALiM DiALOGUE 61 

DynaStrip 61 

KODAK PANDORA Software 62 

KODAK PREPS Imposition Software 62 

KODAK PRINERGY Powerpack System 63 


PRINERGY Business Link Software 64 

EFI Digital StoreFront 64 

BackStage workflow server 65 

WebCenter 65 

HP Indigo JDF Manager 66 


KIM 6.1 67 

Metrix 67 

Asura Pro 68 

PLATEflo 68 


Rampage Workflow System 69 


PRIMO 70 

Book Stacker 71 

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Production Control/job Tracking 71 


FlowSuite 72 

PMS Production Management System 72 



DALiM PRiNTEMPO 74 

DiALOGUE ES 74 

DiMS! 75 

KODAK PRINERGY Workflow Systems 75 



Goss Web Center 77 

HIFLEX MIS 77 



SolPrint 79 

Asura Pro 79 

Optimus 2020 - Data Collection 80 

Prism QTMS 80 

Graphisoft 81 




Flex-PCS 82 



FreeFlow Output Manager 84 

JDF-Enabled Equipment 84 

Prepress 84 

Prepress Departmental Controllers 84 




DALiM TWiST 86 

CREO Color Servers for Xerox 86 

HP SmartStream Production Plus 87 

IC-304 Plus Print Controller 87 


EFI Fiery Central 88 

Fiery JDF 89 

imagePRESS CR Server A7000 89 

Ritecontrol SE 90 

Proofers 90 


InkZone & DI-Plot 91 

EFI Colorproof XF 91 

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Harlequin Server RIP 92 

Impostrip Proof 92 

CTP 93 

CDI, Cyrel Digital Imager 93 


Prepress Workstation/software 94 

:Apogee Automate 94 

:Apogee Manage 94 

Apogee DigitalPrintLink 95 

:Apogee Control 95 





Kodak NexStation front end 98 




EFI XFlow 100 


RealPro Digital Workflow 101 

Celebrant Suite 101 

FUJIFILM Workflow XMF 102 


MetaPack 102 


Speedflow Impose 103 

Fold-it 104 

X-800 104 

Trueflow SE 105 

FreeFlow Process Manager 105 

Imposition 106 

DynaStrip 106 

inpO2 106 

KODAK PREPS Imposition Software 107 

EFI XFlow 107 

FastImpose 108 

Plato 108 

Imp 109 

KIM 6.1 109 

Metrix 110 

Speedflow Impose 110 

Fold-it 111 



Impostrip 112 

Impostrip OnDemand 113 

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OnDemand Scalable Server 114 


Layout 115 

Adobe Acrobat 115 

KODAK PANDORA Software 115 

FastImpose 116 

Plato 116 

Imp 117 

Preflight 117 

Adobe Acrobat 117 



Asura Pro 119 

RIP 119 

Adobe PDF Print Engine 119 

Adobe PostScript 3 120 

:Apogee Automate 120 

:Apogee Manage 121 


:Apogee Control 122 

:Apogee PDF & Proof 122 




EFI Colorproof XF 124 




Rasterize-it 126 


SV-110 127 


Digital Printers (pre-proofs And Desktop) 128 

EFI Fiery Central 128 


Fold-it 129 


Soft Proofers 130 

DiALOGUE ES 130 



EFI XFlow 131 

WebCenter 132 


Labproof SE 133 


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Other JDF-Enabled Prepress Equipment 134 

KODAK InkPRO software 134 

KODAK PrintLink software 134 

EQUIOS Pre4m Imposition software 135 

Press 135 

Pressroom Departmental Controllers 135 

LogoTronic professional 135 

K-Station 136 

IPC Server II 136 

Flex-PCS 137 

Ink Systems 137 


Ink Ready 138 

Color Control 138 

Chromozone 138 

QuadTech Color Control System 139 

Digital Presses 139 



imagePRESS Server A3100 series 140 





Kodak NexStation front end 142 

PRINERGY Digital Software 143 

HP Indigo JDF Manager 143 


X-800 144 

FreeFlow JMF Service 145 

FreeFlow Print Server 145 

Xerox Digital Presses 146 

Offset Presses Web 146 

Goss Web Center 146 


Offset Presses Sheetfed 147 



Other JDF-Enabled Press Equipment 148 

QuadTech Data Central 148 

QuadTech Ribbon Control System 149 

Register Guidance System 149 

Postpress 150 

Postpress Departmental Controllers 150 

pXnet 150 

Connex Workflow System 150 

Flex-PCS 151 

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Cutters 152 

microcip 152 

microcut PLUS NT 152 

DC645 Production Colour Finisher 153 

Folders 153 

MBO-DATAMANAGER 153 

Stitchers 154 


Other Bindary 154 


bind-com 155 

JDF Tools 155 

Development 155 

Programming Environments & SDKs 155 




ixNET, ( .NET / C# - API ) 157 

SOAP/Messaging Tools 157 

ixNET, ( .NET / C# - API ) 157 


Testing 158 

Validators 158 


JDF Services 158 

Consulting 158 

General Technical And Management Consulting 158 

Consulting Services 158 

JDF : formation et consulting 159 


JDF Consulting 160 

Economic benefits of networking 160 

JDF Consulting - Basics 161 

JDF Consulting - developer 161 

JDF Management Briefing 162 


JDF-AKTUELL 163 


JDF Strategy And Planning 164 


Ready for JDF 164 


Introduction in JDF 165 

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JDF Implementation 166 




JDF Consulting - Basics 167 


Project Management 168 

Prism WIN SBE 169 

JDF/JMF Product Procurement Consulting 169 

JDF Product Evaluation 169 


Programming & Systems Integration 170 


XML Technical Consulting 171 

XML Training and Consulting 171 

Training 171 

JDF Courses 171 


JDF/JMF Training 172 

JDF Expert Certification Series 172 

JDF Seminars 173 

Introduction in JDF 173 


JMF Courses 174 


JDF Planning & Implementation Training 174 


Customize On-site Training 175 


Job Description/Skills Assessment 175 


Basic XML Training (key Concepts) 176 


Advanced XML Training (Schema, Name Spaces, E... 176 


JDF Hotlines 201 

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Introduction 

About CIP4 and JDF 

An Introduction to CIP4 and JDF 

The International Cooperation for the Integration of Processes in Prepress, 

Press, and Postpress Organization or “CIP4” is a not-for-profit standards 

association, whose mission is to foster the adoption of process automation 

in the printing industry. A global organization with representatives from 34 

countries, CIP4’s membership is organizational and boasts a diverse roster 

of printers, prepress companies, publishers, vendors of graphic arts systems 

and software, integrators, distributors, consultants and educators. 

Currently, CIP4 consists of over 1,600 individuals from over 300 member 

companies. These individuals participate in one or more of 27 working 

groups that focus on technical subjects as well as educational and automation 

promotional activities. Membership is open to any company involved 

in the graphic arts, and “meetings” are held primarily via internet meeting 

and conference call software for the convenience of everyone involved. 

Members meet twice a year for face-to-face “Interop” events where technical 

tutorials are regularly provided for new members and working groups 

meet and discuss topics that are best discussed in person. Furthermore, 

Interops provide an opportunity for members to test systems in development 

with other members in a private, yet very welcoming and informative 

environment. 

In addition to the Job Definition Format (JDF), PrintTalk, and the Print Production 

Format (often called “CIP4”), CIP4 provides a variety of resources to 

its members and the industry, including: 

• Software development kits 

• Software testing systems 

• Utilities such as CheckJDF and the JDF Editor 

• International Users’ Groups 

• Product Certification Programs 

• JDF Expert Certificate training program 

• The Business Networking Group, a market and partnership development 

program 

• JDF Marketplace, a directory of products and services that support 

JDF and Printtalk 

• JDF Integration Matrix, a reference guide to working integration 

partnerships for printers 

• User case studies 

• JDF Bulletin, published six times per year, publicly available 

All this and more can be found at CIP4’s website at www.cip4.org. 

CIP4 membership is organizational and provides access to benefits to all 

staff members, and is priced at $3,000 for vendors of systems and software 

and $150 for users of automation systems, such as printers, prepress services 

and publishers, as well as for educational institutions and individual 

consultants. 

CIP4’s History 

CIP4‘s predecessor, CIP3, was formed by Heidelberg and managed by the 

Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics. CIP3 created the Print Production 

Format or “PPF,” which has found success in ink key pre-setting and 

postpress operations. 

Adobe, Agfa, Heidelberg and manroland created the first draft of JDF and 

offered it to CIP3 on the contingency that CIP3 be reorganized as an open 

and international standards association. This reorganization led to the creation 

of CIP4 in 2001. Once the transfer was completed, JDF 1.0 was published. 

It was not possible to implement JDF 1.0, rather it served as a “straw 

man” document that members of CIP4 could shape, change and improve, 

as a definitive starting point. JDF 1.1 and 1.1a were published in April and 

October of 2002 respectively, resulting in the first version of JDF that could 

be implemented by vendors. At drupa 2004 the first wave of JDF-enabled 

products hit the market. 

Since then, JDF has been updated several times. Each time the basic structure 

of JDF has been preserved and the specification expanded to include 

broader aspects of print production. Initially optimized for sheetfed offset 

printing, JDF has been expanded to include digital printing, preflighting, 

web offset printing, packaging, layout applications, newsprint and more. 

Furthermore, PrintTalk, another XML-based specification, in this case focused 

on the business transactions of print buying and sell, was transferred 

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in 2005 by NPES to CIP4 for maintenance. Since then it has been brought 

inline with JDF so that data captured in business transactions can later be 

carried forward as needed in print production. 

JDF Overview 

JDF is based in Extensible Markup Language (XML), but not entirely. XML 

was selected as the underlying standard language for JDF because it is 

already a widely recognized language and is a standard. The application 

programming interfaces for programming languages such as Java, C+ and 

.NET all support XML directly, and there are many XML tools, databases, 

and so on readily available on the market. XML has found a niche and is 

widely used for communicating content between back-office systems and 

web servers. 

XML provides rules of syntax and default data types; however, XML alone 

is not enough. XML does not require that a document type definition or 

schema be defined against which “instances” of XML can be checked or 

“validated.” Validation is critical to many types of applications, especially 

where data is going to be imported into a database (as in the databases 

behind your workflow and MIS systems.) JDF is based on the Worldwide 

Web Consortium’s (W3C) XML Schema Recommendation. By using a 

schema, JDF allows for validation (think preflighting, but for metadata) and 

allows CIP4 to create user-defined data types, (ex. “Rectangle” or “Matrix” as 

used in transforms, or “NamedColor”). 

The JDF Specification also provides specifications for file naming (e.g., 

URL/URI usage for hot folder exchange) and methods for packing JDF and 

content files together in MIME Multipart Messages. Both make use of the 

hypertext transmission protocol (HTTP), which also assumes TCP/IP networking. 

The selection of a networking protocol and method of exchange 

are just as important to your process automation program as is the XML 

component of JDF. 

The JDF Specification is freely available to the public as is the JDF schema 

at www.cip4.org. The public schema covers all the requirements of our 

very flexible environment. In practice, you may want to create a subset of 

the schema that only uses the components that correspond to your workflow. 

For the most part, vendors implement JDF in their systems; although some 

printers with in-house development staff have done their own develop- 

ment. For the most part, the printer’s role in implementing JDF is that of 

project manager. JDF is very flexible and does not mandate any given 

workflow. It is up to the printer, working with their vendors to design the 

workflow that best suits their needs. Almost all printers have some JDF capabilities 

in-house, but that does not mean that devices will automatically 

start talking to one another; rather, like all equipment purchases, devices 

in a JDF implementation must be set-up and tested. 

Although automation is not new to the printing industry, what JDF does is 

make automation accessible to printers of all sizes. Without JDF, automation 

projects are very expensive custom integration projects in which all 

aspects of production must be considered. With JDF, a printer can begin 

implementing automation on a limited basis, and add process and equipment 

at a later point knowing that if all new equipment supports JDF, they 

will not have to re-engineer processes that are already automated. This is 

why it is recommended that printers make JDF a requirement for all future 

equipment purchases. 

JDF Product Certification 

No single device (i.e., printer, press, imagesetter, etc.) is likely to implement 

all that the JDF specification provides for. For instance, if you are in the digital 

printing business, you may not care to facilitate data on hard case binding. 

A RIP need not facilitate JDF preflighting. A stitcher probably doesn’t 

need to handle image rendering data. To specify exactly what individual 

classes of devices need to do with JDF, CIP4 has introduced “Interoperability 

Conformance Specification” (ICS) documents that provide the standard 

for individual classes of devices. 

ICS documents look at the interface between the manager of a job, (i.e., a 

workflow system, Print MIS, pressroom management system, and so on), 

and the worker (e.g., the system or software that will perform the desired 

process. In addition to a few base ICS documents that applies to all JDFenabled 

devices, ICS documents have been published to cover a variety of 

interfaces, including: 

• Binding 

• Commercial Web: MIS to WebPress ICS 

• Customer to MIS ICS 

• Integrated Digital Printing 

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• Layout Creator to Imposition ICS 

• MIS to Conventional Printing — Sheetfed 

• MIS to Finishing ICS 

• MIS to Prepress 

• Newspaper: MIS to WebPress ICS 

• Office Digital Printing ICS 

• Prepress to Conventional Printing 

These ICS documents define the roles of the “manager” and “worker,” including 

their ability to read and write JDF options as well as additional 

data typing, defining how jobs files are to be exchanged or identified, and 

required support for particular JDF processes and resources. It’s important 

to note that ICS documents do not add to the JDF specification, but rather, 

they provide additional constrains and a subset of JDF specific to the interface 

that they define. 

ICS documents are used as the basis for certification testing conducted 

by PIA/GATF. This JDF Product Certification is well established and printers 

should look for ”JDF Certified” logos on certified products. Please visit http:// 

www.cip4.org/certification/intro.php for a complete description of the certification 

process and for a list of certified products. 

The Four Main Functions of JDF 

JDF has four main functions. First, it provides a single common language 

that supports the lifecycle of a print job. This is what people mean when they 

refer to JDF as a “Job Ticket” language, but it is much more than that. The second 

function is to provide a command and control language for devices on 

the shop floor. This aspect of JDF is called the Job Messaging Format (JMF) 

and many folks talk about JMF almost as if it is a separate specification, but 

it is integral to JDF. JMF allows the controlling workflow or MIS system in a 

process automated environment to tell a device to start and stop jobs, reorder 

the queue, and so on. Third, inherent in JDF is a flexible methodology for 

constructing workflows and providing the command, control, and configuration 

of plant automation and job production. 

The fourth main function was added to JDF 1.2 and that is automating the 

handshake, which is accomplished with device capabilities functionality. 

For instance, in JDF there are five staple folds that a stitcher may use. If a 

new stitcher is added to your JDF workflow, the governing workflow or 

MIS system must know which of those five folds the new stitcher supports. 

Communicating the set of JDF elements and attributes supported by a 

device to the MIS system or workflow system is creating the “handshake.” 

JDF Staple Folds 

Device capabilities allow JDF 1.2 capable devices to be automatically queried for 

the details of what aspects of JDF they can and cannot manage. This is an important 

step towards total “plug-and-play” interoperability. 

The Role of JDF as a “Job Ticket Format” 

The analog version of a job ticket may be an envelope or folder with routing 

information that contains instructions and specifications about a job. It may 

start in sales with customer and purchase information, and progress through 

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estimating, scheduling, into production and through the shop floor. As each 

employee does their part, they sign off on work completed and the job ticket 

moves on. JDF provides a digital method for accomplishing the same functions. 

Like an analog job ticket, it may begin with metadata about the job 

provided by the customer or gleaned from sales. This customer “intent” information 

may not be enough to drive the production process and it must be 

added to. The customer may specify “80# offset matte white,” but in estimating 

your staff will add a brand name and confirm availability, along with the actual 

quantity of sheets or rolls you’ll need to print the job, including overage to account 

for inter-process spoilage. 

Likewise, in JDF there are two basic categories of job input data and materials: 

Intent and Process. Customer intent is preserved but process data is 

added as the job progresses through its life cycle until the job can (and is) 

processed; hence, to use JDF does not mean that you must collect all data 

about a job upfront, you can add data to a JDF instance (e.g., a single “job 

ticket” or JDF “document”) throughout the lifecycle of a job, and the data 

does not all have to be keyed in either. Part of the idea behind JDF is to 

preserve job metadata at its point of entry in order to eliminate re-keying 

and inherent problems of miscommunication, redundancy, and confusion. 

Some of the likely sources of JDF metadata include: 

• Customer files and metadata — The customer’s own files may be 

a source of metadata that can be extracted automatically. They also 

may be using JDF-enabled tools that will pass along JDF data. 

• JDF-enabled preflight software — Several of the most prominent 

preflight software companies are adding the ability to provide JDF 

data derived from preflighting functions. 

• Customer entry via your company’s website or via an e-commerce 

partner — If you are using PrintTalk-based ecommerce tools or services, 

you may already have JDF data available to you and you don’t 

even know it. 1 

• Defaults and presets on your own equipment — Several production 

specifics may be established as systems defaults. For instance, 

1 PrintTalk Schema’s make use of JDF and JDF incorporates several PrintTalk objects, 

including support for Request for Quote, Quote, Purchase Order, Order Confirmation, 

Cancellation, Refusal, Order Status Request, Order Status Response, Proof Approval 

Request, Proof Approval Response, and Invoice transactions. Also see www. 

printtalk.org. 

you may establish one staple fold as the default, knowing that others 

are rarely used. 

• Job “profiles” and defaults set in your “MIS systems” — You may 

have predefined job types that can be used to fill in many of the 

blanks, particularly if you focus on jobs with similar attributes such 

as printing paperback books. Once established for one job, you can 

focus on what is unique for each job. 

• Direct entry — The method of last choice is to provide direct entry 

for operators. 

Although some companies may literally use JDF as “tickets” in that they 

maintain a single file for a job and keep adding to it, in most cases the “job 

ticket” is a virtual construct maintained in a database within the software 

that controls your workflow. At its heart, JDF is an exchange format for use 

between systems. When a workflow system wishes to drive a device on the 

shop floor, it need only prepare and deliver a JDF instance with the specifics 

for that particular step of the process. 

So JDF is more than a job ticket, it is really a standard language for preserving 

job data throughout the lifecycle of a print job. In fact, two of its 

important functions are providing for the collection of both quality control 

(Q.C.) data, as well as audit information about each process (i.e., start time, 

operator/shift, errors/waste, end time, and so on.) Since audit and Q.C. 

data is provided electronically and directly from devices, it can be used to 

troubleshoot the difference between actual and estimated costs, bottlenecks 

in the workflow, and automatic adjustments to inter-process overage. 

Additionally, it can be used to improve management’s overall view of 

production to help them plan improvements, maximize resource allocation, 

and provide customers with better job information. 

The Role of the “MIS” System 

The term “MIS” system, as used in the JDF specification, is a bit a misnomer. 

MIS stands for “Management Information System,” a term in the 1960s that 

meant a reporting system, that later in the 1970s and 1980s grew to incorporate 

accounting, billing, inventory and other disparate management 

oversight functions. “MIS” as used in JDF, for the most part refers to workflow 

and production management systems — the business and production functions 

that one would expect to incorporate in a process automation project. 

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In our industry there are a variety of sizes and types of MIS systems ranging 

from enterprise-wide systems that may incorporate management reporting 

and accounting, to departmental workflow systems that may only control 

prepress operations. 

At their most basic, these systems must be able to accept JDF input and 

decompose the JDF and store the data in its internal database, and they 

must be able to compose JDF from its database for output. (Beware of 

one-way workflow systems — in the long run, systems that take in JDF, but 

cannot output JDF may prove to be roadblocks to your process automation 

program.) This requirement implies that these systems must be able to 

read and validate JDF, as well as write and validate JDF. 

Validation is the process of checking a JDF instance against the public JDF 

schema or a working subset to ensure that the rules of structure are adhered 

to. Some companies may integrate validation functions, while others 

may use a third-party tool. It’s important to know that not any off-the-shelf 

XML schema validation tools can be used. In the JDF specification there are 

certain “if-then” conditions that an off-the-shelf generic validator will not be 

able to validate. If an output ICC color profile is associated with an image 

that is incorporated into a document file that also has an output ICC color 

profile, and those two profiles don’t match, the document’s output color 

profile takes precedence and you may have to apply a transformation to 

the image. Conditions such as these are common to the graphic arts, and in 

the JDF specification you’ll see many cases where a default is established at 

one point if a certain value exists elsewhere in the JDF instance. JDF validators, 

available from CIP4 as well as commercial sources, take these “if-then” 

conditions into account, as do embedded systems that many vendors are 

building into their JDF “MIS” systems. 

Your JDF MIS or workflow system must also be able to command the devices 

on the shop floor to act upon a job; after all that is one of the main objectives 

of process automation and computer-integrated manufacturing. 

To provide this command and control, your JDF MIS or workflow system 

must understand, read, and write JMF (more information below), and must 

be able to store and utilize the input and parameter requirements of each 

device in your workflow. 

The most important requirement is that your JDF MIS or workflow system 

must be able to organize a JDF job. JDF uses a very “Lego-like” approach to 

workflow. The specification identifies approximately 80 separate processes 

individually to which you can associate several “resources.” There are about 

160 resources specified in JDA and they are input and output parameters 

(metadata) that can be associated to a process. 

Resources: Forming the Link Between Process “Nodes” 

In JDF workflows, the output of one process “node” is the input to the next; 

hence, the singular term “resource.” Once all of the required inputs for a 

particular job are determined to be available by a system, the next process 

in your workflow can then proceed. For instance, the output of a platesetter 

is an image plate, and that image plate is the input to a press. The press 

cannot begin operating until the plate is imaged. Even legacy systems 

without on board computers and manual tasks can be managed this way. 

There are several features in JDF that can be used optionally to accommodate 

even the most complex workflows. For instance, JDF allows for the 

spawning and merging of jobs. This feature may be used where several 

different signatures print concurrently on different presses, or a cover is 

printed concurrently and the pieces are assembled later in bindery. You 

can create “combined process” that acts as one with one set of inputs and 

outputs in a pipeline. For instance, many digital printing devices consist of 

a combined RIP, printer and finishing unit, and yet there is only one set of 

inputs and outputs. A conventional print job is actually a combined process, 

in that you may have ink, paper, cutting, color measurement and other 

processes running concurrently. An ink system may use a special variant 

of pipelining that incorporates maximum and minimum values — when 

the ink well or tank hits a lower level, the inking system goes off-line until it 

is refilled, with refilling defined as when it hits a certain maximum quantity. 

These are options you may want to be aware of when selecting a JDF MIS or 

workflow system. 

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Some vendors are providing options for JDF MIS and workflow systems 

such as middleware that can convert back and forth between JDF and 

legacy device controller languages. For instance, several major press 

manufacturers have been providing fairly automated presses for some 

years and such middleware will be important to making your transition 

from proprietary process automation languages to a JDF-enabled environment. 

Optionally, you may want your JDF MIS or workflow system to 

either include, or have bridges to estimating, CRM, scheduling, inventory, 

management and customer reporting, accounting, billing, ecommerce and 

ERP systems. For instance, an integrated paper inventory system may allow 

you to reduce inventory levels, minimize spoilage and get closer to a “just 

in time” system. 

Another important option to consider is your JDF MIS or workflow system’s 

ability to handle extensions. Although the JDF specification provides a 

fairly exhaustive catalog of all the XML elements and attributes you may 

want to associate to each process and resource, it’s doubtful that the specification 

incorporates every conceivable possibility. You may encounter 

vendors who have unique functions that require extensions to the JDF 

specification, and you may have even developed your own internal systems 

for dealing with customer or market-specific data requirements and 

may find it useful to employ JDF extensions of your own. 

Whereas a front-end system or device on the floor only needs to pass 

along an extension that it does not understand, a JDF MIS or workflow 

system must be able to understand and make use of extensions. If you 

add a device to your shop floor that requires a certain job parameter that 

is only available as a JDF extension, then your JDF MIS or workflow system 

can only drive that device if it can provide the required value for the extension. 

Otherwise, it will never know when a job is ready to proceed in the 

workflow! Extensions are important, but should be used with caution. Your 

vendors should be able to provide you with documentation for extensions, 

and CIP4 encourages both vendors and users to submit extensions for possible 

inclusion in the JDF specification. 

The Role of the Job Messaging Format 

So far we’ve talked about JDF MIS or workflow systems and devices on the 

floor. The MIS or Workflow system acts as the JDF agent which may communicate 

with and command a controller. The controller is an important 

concept in JDF. A device on the floor may have an embedded controller, 

the controller may be a separate physical device, or the controller may 

actually control more than one device. We have even seen a couple of “departmental” 

controllers that deal with all the devices in a department (e.g., 

Postpress) enter the market. 

The language used to communicate between JDF agents and controllers is 

the Job Messaging Format (JMF). JMF is part of the JDF specification. JMF 

also is built in XML and is part of the JDF schema. JMF allows a controller to 

communicate information to a JDF-enabled MIS or workflow system, such 

as events (start, stop, error), status (available, offline, stalled, etc.), results 

(count, waste, etc.) and other details such as who the current operator is. 

A controller may also “register” with a JDF MIS or workflow system, letting 

it know it is available, and where a controller controls multiple devices, it 

can provide registration information for the devices it supports. (Note: This 

is information like make and model and is not a substitute for device capabilities 

as described above.) 

An MIS or workflow system may use JMF to command devices on the shop 

floor and may even be able to change the order of jobs in the queue. JMF 

messages may also be unidirectional (the MIS system provides the commands, 

but the controller does not respond) or bidirectional. Determining 

what JMF options will be required of your process automation strategy is 

an important part of creating an effective JDF equipment buying policy. 

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JMF can also be used by one controller to provide commands to another 

controller. This is an important feature for supporting combined process 

and pipelining as describe above. 

Strategies for Implementing JDF 

The first step towards process automation and JDF implementation is 

to make someone responsible for developing a strategy and overseeing 

implementation. You should also be sure that you have the support of 

senior management and the availability of departmental heads and key 

employees in the planning and implementation program. It is also recommended 

that you involve select customer representatives and vendors in 

your team. 

In the case of vendors, you will want to learn what your current vendor’s 

JDF implementation plans are, as well as what products (that you already 

own) include JDF-enabled options or features. 

Document your current production environment and compare your vendor’s 

upgrade path to equipment and systems on the shop floor. Are there 

any holes? Are you working with vendors that don’t have timely JDF implementation 

plans, or products that will not be supported in the future? Do 

you have custom built systems that may require JDF functionality? Perhaps 

you need middleware to communicate between certain legacy devices 

and your JDF systems? Do any of your current vendors provide such middleware? 

Enterprise-wide JDF implementation is probably not achievable in the 

short-term, and odds are you’ll need to figure out how to phase JDF in to 

your operations over the course of a few years. The key to success is capturing 

a return on your investment as soon as possible. Every company will 

have different priorities and different situations. Consider what customer 

niches or production lines, departments or plants (for the big companies) 

are due for capital replacement or are in the greatest need for improvement. 

Also consider your company’s objectives and where it is most likely 

to realize a return in the short-term. By focusing on a quick return from a 

limited implementation, you will benefit from the experience and learn to 

maximize your return as you approach enterprise-wide implementation. 

What your priorities are and how the above will impact your company 

will vary from company to company. Certainly, some companies have 

implemented a degree of process automation with proprietary systems, 

and in the short-term, less will be gained in those areas. However, in the 

long-term, maintenance and support for proprietary systems will become 

a burden compared to maintenance and support for JDF-enabled systems 

— one of the universal advantages of having a common language for all 

devices in our industry! The situation is similar to the transition to Computer-to-Plate 

(CTP). If you were already accepting digital files from customers 

and outputting imposed film, the move was easy and the gains relatively 

marginal compared to companies that were still using process cameras 

and stripping film. They had much farther to go and more to gain from the 

change! 

Once you’ve established your priorities and objectives for your return on 

investment, don’t forget to establish how you will measure and evaluate 

success. Review some of the CIPPI Award winning case studies at www. 

cip4.org/cippi/. These detailed case studies are a great source of ideas and 

lessons learned — the kind of detail that is hard to find. Finally, prepare a 

purchasing policy and acceptance criteria that you can apply to JDF purchases, 

so you can buy smart! 

Where to find JDF Tools & Educational Resources 

There are several free and publicly available tools and resources that can 

be found at www.cip4.org, including a CheckJDF application and a JDF 

Editor, as well the specification and schema. And of course there is this JDF 

Marketplace resource, which includes information on products of all types, 

as well as information on development tools, consulting services, educational 

programs and training. Check the CIP4 website for new editions of 

the JDF Marketplace, as it is published twice a year. 

You can also sign-up on www.cip4.org for a free JDF Bulletin — an informational 

email newsletter that includes updates on changes and developments, 

product announcements, case-studies, and articles written by 

members of CIP4. 

CIP4 membership for users (Printers, publishers, buyers, consultants, and 

prepress services) is only $150 per year, per company, and all of your staff 

can gain access to member-only material (access to email forums and 

working groups, sample code, an archive of documents and email messages, 

and the JDF programmers API for you do-it-yourself types.) The forums 

provide a great resource to get answers to technical questions. 

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ixJED, simulator & editor 

JDF Editors 


Company: ixact GmbH 

Product Version: 5.0 

Phone: +49 6104 789 111 

URL: www.ixact.de 

Description: 

ixJED is an efficient simulation tool and editor for JDF & JMF files. ixJED is 

designed for use in the development, in test field and for service at the 

client site. The clear data representation allows quick editing, even of 

complex data. With its integrated communication channels and the 

capability to capture network traffic, ixJED can be used as a test tool 

within the workflow. The integration of scripting allows the simulation 

and automated testing of complex workflow behaviors. For download of a 

trial version and further informations (help file) check our homepage. 

Features: 

- Editor for JDF and JMF 

- Workflow simulation with scripting 

- JMF package tracking (ixSniff) 

- Receiving and sending of JDF and JMF 

- http, hot folder and MIME Multipart support 

- Schema based validation of JDF + JMF 

- Support of private name spaces 

- Convenient editing and meaningful views 

Information Received: 2009-12-02 12:24:51 

JDF Job Ticket Software 


Ultimate Bindery 

Company: Ultimate Technographics Inc. 


Phone: 514-938-9050 

URL: www.imposition.com 

Description: 


Ultimate Bindery is designed to fill the gab between prepress and 

finishing and eliminates time consuming make-ready on bindery 

equipment. Ultimate Bindery insures that the JDF job ticket coming 

through prepress systems or MIS is accurate and completed with all 

information needed to set-up the equipment. Ultimate Bindery 

accomplishes this in an automated way eliminating any slow-down in 

make-ready time. Ultimate Bindery can set up in-line and near-line 

equipment, it can monitor jobs, restart automatically after replenishing 

paper and block jobs is not compatible with the equipment. Ultimate 

Bindery is an open software that integrates upstream to prepress 

workflow and downstream for various types of equipments: 

saddle-stitchers, binders, cutters, creaser-trimmers, guillotines, etc. from 

various manufacturers and communicate with those via JMF. Ultimate 

Bindery adds the last step to your workflow: finishing and thus, lets you 

draw the most of your workflow and your finishing equipment. 

Features: 

- Reads JDF imposition 

- Defines JDF tickets for various finishing 

- Integrates to prepress workflows 

- Communication via JMF or hot folders 

- Synchronizes jobs for in-line 

- Manages jobs after idle time on machines 

Information Received: 2010-04-28 15:16:02 

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FreeFlow Print Manager 


FreeFlow Print Manager 

Company: Xerox 

Phone: 1-800-275-9376 

URL: www.xerox.com/digital-printing/workflow/freef... 

Description: 

FreeFlow Print Manager software offers integrated print management 

and full job ticketing, plus it provides a single point of access to all of your 

FreeFlow Print Manager-supported printers. 

Features: 

- Job ticketing, including JDF Digital Printing 

- Job programming, submission, monitoring 




FlowSuite 

Company: Applify.com 

Product Version: 6.x 

Phone: +31152120684 

URL: www.applify.com 

Description: 

Ecommerce & Web Interface Tools 

Dutch software company Applify is the proud developer and vendor of 

FlowSuite: the MIS and W2P solution for companies operating in the 

European graphic arts industry. Due to innovative integration of all 

functionalities, FlowSuite offers a unique, easy customizable system that 

seamlessly fits every printer, publisher or print management company. 

Applify takes the existing organization as a starting point and provides a 

single, integrated workflow solution for the whole company. Based on a 

powerful online database, FlowSuite ensures automated internal 

orderflow and an automated JDF workflow. Customers of graphic arts 

companies become participants in the workflow through the fully 

integrated and innovative web-to-print portal called FlowOnline. 

The professional and experienced developers of Applify guarantee 

optimal communication with customers. The user-friendly interface of 

FlowSuite optimizes production and makes sure your company reduces 

cost, is efficient, and offers your customers the best service possible. No 

doubt that Applify FlowSuite delivers a great ROI on your information 

systems investment! 

Features: 

- Workflow modeling: the best of MISs and ERPs 

- PDF workflow: save time and money 

- Fully web based: ideal multicompany solution 

- Estimating, calculation, order handling and more 

- Web-to-print integration: market your products! 

- Create order from JDF message 

- Generate JDF jobs in machines and other software 

- Receive JDF notification messages 


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KODAK INSITE Prepress Portal 



Company: Eastman Kodak Company 


Phone: 604.451.2700 

URL: graphics.kodak.com/IPP 

Description: 

KODAK INSITE Prepress Portal System enables online job submission, 

color accurate monitor proofing (via the KODAK MATCHPRINT Virtual 

Technology), and when integrated with the KODAK PRINERGY Workflow 

System - automated file processing. This includes the ability to receive 

and publish JDF-based job information in job context. It allows you and 

your customers to: upload and download jobs and job data; proof online 

with consistent color management across multi-monitor system 

configurations; view accurate color simultaneously with multiple 

reviewers; append annotations or comments; approve or reject pages; 

manage information; and access secure job-status reporting over the 

Internet using a standard browser. MATCHPRINT Virtual Technology is 

INSITE's optional color accurate monitor proofing feature that extends 

color process control throughout the KODAK INSITE Prepress Portal 

System. It ensures that the color of proofs will be consistent and accurate 

when viewed at different locations using controlled lighting. 

MATCHPRINT Virtual Technology makes this possible with ICC profiles, 

color-qualified monitors, and precise tools for calibration and color 

verification. 

Features: 

- Online job management 

- Consistent, accurate monitor-to-monitor color 

- Online proofing, annotation and approvals 

- Remote file uploads and downloads 

- Automated file processing 

- Online collaboration: internally & with clients 

- Access job status and transaction history 




KODAK INSITE Storefront System 



Phone: 604.451.2700 

URL: graphics.kodak.com/webtoprint 

Description: 


The Kodak InSite Storefront System is an e-commerce web-to-print 

storefront solution that provides everything needed to support online 

ordering. The InSite Storefront System provides catalogs from which 

customers can order books and manuals, business identification products 

(such as business cards and letterhead), and collateral. Orders can be new 

or re-orders of existing material, with the option to support variable data 

print (VDP) jobs. The storefront user interface can be customized with 

your corporate branding and a flexible pricing engine, provides several 

types of online payment options, is localized in 15 languages, and 

supports 177 currencies in 228 countries via CYBERSOURCE Solutions. It 

includes job-tracking capabilities for both your customers and your 

production department. The InSite Storefront System is designed for use 

in conventional, digital and blended production environments. It 

connects directly to Kodak NexPress Digital Production Color Presses via 

the Kodak Prinergy Workflow System, and to POD Color Servers. In 

Addition the InSite Storefront System uses JDF to connect to a board 

range of third-party digital presses. 

Features: 

- Feature-rich storefront options 

- Intergration with Kodak Prinergy Workflow System 

- Flexible pricing engine 

- Powerful JDF based device connectivity 

- Customizable site branding 

- Multiple online payment options 

- Reportings and order management tools 

- Invoice export to MIS 


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HIFLEX Webshop 


HIFLEX Webshop 

Company: Hiflex 

Product Version: 2008 

Phone: +49 241 1683 0 

URL: www.hiflex.com, www.bestprint24.com 

Description: 

HIFLEX Webshop is a unique, completely turn-key Web2Print storefront 

that is fine-tuned to the needs of the print industry. A print product is 

assembled by the consumer using HIFLEX Webshop's 'Dynamic Ordering 

Bar,' which defines the elements of a job such as the number of pages, 

color, paper, finishing, and refinement, all at lightning speed. HIFLEX 

Webshop facilitates online estimating of products that the printer defines, 

secure payment processing, a data upload function with automated data 

check (Preflight), online proofing, order tracking, and package tracking. 

Webshop can also communicate with the printing company's third party 

digital presses, Management Information Systems and a variety of 

prepress programs via JDF data. The system also contains several tools for 

successful marketing newsletter functionality, voucher-system, etc.). 

HIFLEX Webshop automates order entry and completely eliminates the 

cost of sales people, commissions and administration. HIFLEX Webshop 

was awarded with the CIP4 Innovation (CIPPI) Award in 2008. Examples: 

www.printplaza.com, www.printello.de, www.ampersand.ca 

Features: 

- Integrated Product Configuration 

- Internet Ordering of Custom Formats 

- Integrated Online Estimate (also individual run) 

- Shopping Cart with Secure Payment 

- Integrated Data Upload Function 

- Automated Data Check (Preflight) 

- Integrated Online Proofing 

- Integrated Order Tracking 




Press-sense iWay 

Company: Press-sense LTD 

Product Version: version 5.0 

Phone: +97246269000 

URL: www.press-sense.com/27-en/iWay.aspx 

Description: 


A Customer Driven Workflow From web submission to automated 

workflow and business flow, Press-sense iWay is a complete, web-based, 

end-to-end, print-on-demand, workflow and management solution. 

Designed for multi-directional growth to accommodate a broad spectrum 

of business models and customer requirements, the system offers 

different starting points and new growth directions to match customer 

specific business needs. Press-sense iWay offers flexibility which allows 

fast response to changing market conditions and leverage new business 

opportunities. Press-sense iWay provides print providers customers 

personalized, on-demand printing services with high-quality, customized 

printing as well as a full archive, document shell and reprint solution. 

Features: 

- Online e-Commerce job ordering 

- Business to Production workflow automation 

- Entry Business Management (pricing, stock manage 

- Entry Prepress capabilities 

- Integration with Direct Marketing Applications 

- Integration with Business Management (MIS, Accou 

- Integration with Prepress workflows 

- Integration with Offset, Digital and Post Press 


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:Apogee WebApproval 

Asset Transfer Tools 


Company: Agfa Graphics NV 


Phone: +32 3 444 21 11 

URL: www.agfa.com 

Description: 

:Apogee WebApproval connects print buyers through a standard 

web-browser and the internet to an :Apogee Prepress production system. 

After receiving an automated email notification, users can login securely 

and access only their jobs to approve or reject pages instantly. They can 

also retrieve single page PDFs or pre-rendered pages for viewing, local 

editing and proofing. Using :Apogee StreamProof, rendered high-res 

digital film is streamed to the desktop without any unnecessary delay. A 

simple and fast upload manager enables upload of page content for initial 

processing or page revisions. Uploaded pages automatically enter 

:Apogee, where they are preflighted before further processing. When 

pages are approved, they will further process to final plate making or 

digital print production. 

Features: 

- Page upload and approval 

- Check preflighted pages 

- Stream high-res digital film to the desktop 

- Perform tasks from any place using a web-browser 

- Immediate page upload in :Apogee 

- Online/web-based page approval 

- Automatic email notifications 

- Automatic job continuation after approval 







Phone: 604.451.2700 


Description: 

Asset Transfer Tools 


















verification. 

Features: 









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KODAK UPFRONT Software 

Document Authoring & Layout Software 




Phone: 1.866.563.2533 

URL: graphics.kodak.com/upfront 

Description: 

KODAK UPFRONT Software helps you go green by decreasing your 

consumption of aluminum plates, paper and ink. Whether you're just 

starting out or have a sustainability program already in place, KODAK 

UPFRONT Production Planning Software can offer you sustainability's 

Triple Bottom Line of economic, social and environmental benefits: Save 

up to 1.5% of revenue; Reduce time-consuming calculations related to job 

planning; and Decrease your consumption of aluminum plates, ink, and 

paper. UPFRONT Production Planning Software offers a lean, digital 

workflow that automates the variety of manual tasks associated with 

production planning. UPFRONT Software enables planners and customer 

service representatives (CSRs)to: Automatically produce accurate job 

layouts; Create imposition-ready digital templates for prepress; Automate 

the setup of finishing equipment with JDF/CIP3; and Produce digital job 

layout diagrams for electronic job tickets. 

Features: 

- Windows OS-style interface 

- Single-click access to all marks 

- Marks relative to press sheets, pages & gutters 

- Automatic job validation 

- MIS: imports/export JDF job intent 

- Prepress: exports PREPS templates and PREPS jobs 

- Prepress: import/export JDF stripping parameters 

- Postpress: exports finishing equip setup info 




FusionPro Web 

Company: Printable Technologies, Inc. 

Phone: 858.847.6600 

URL: www.printable.com 

Description: 

Document Authoring & Layout Software 

FusionPro Web is a vendor-hosted (SaaS) web to print system that 

provides an automated solution for creating, printing and managing the 

delivery of static, versioned and variable data pieces. Using predefined, 

press-ready PDF templates, print customers use this browser-based 

system to request items and follow the job through the production and 

fulfillment process. 

With FusionPro Web, your customers have real-time, anywhere access to 

the materials they need for business success. 

Third party integrations include EFI Monarch, EFI Pace, Kodak Prinergy, 

Kodak EMS, HP SmartStream, Xerox Freeflow, Creo Color Server, and EFI 

Fiery. 

Features: 

- SaaS hosted Web to Print Solution 

- Numerous 3rd party workflow integrations 

- Full VDP capability with 10 output formats 

- Extensive set of Web Services and Data Feeds 

- Robust infrastructure with full redundancy 


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:Apogee PDF & Proof 

Preflighting Tools 




Phone: +32 3 444 21 11 


Description: 

JDF CERTIFIED, Cert No. 0710000602 

:Apogee PDF & Proof provides fully integrated PDF creation using a single 

graphical user interface. It is intuitive and therefore easy to learn and use. 

It comes with advanced tools that help you manage the PDF creation, 

preflighting, trapping, proofing, and the export of workflow-optimised 

PDF files, all from one central place. An integrated Flattener automatically 

resolves transparencies that are found in PDF1.4/PDF1.5/PDF1.6, and lets 

you generate and export Certified PDF files to remote production facilities 

in either PDF, PDF/X-1, PDF/X-1a or PDF/X-3 format. Without compromise 

it also allows you to export JDF files for reliable exchange of the PDF 

pages with remote production centers. :Apogee PDF & Proof includes 

both the Adobe CPSI-based RIP as well as the latest Adobe PDF Print 

Engine RIP for native rendering of PDF files incl. transparencies. 

Stand-alone or in a non-Agfa workflow, :Apogee PDF & Proof is the 

perfect and reliable proofing solution, using built-in :Apogee Color based 

colour management and output quality control.:Apogee PDF & Proof 

drives all :Sherpa and :SherpaProof systems as well as a range of 3rd party 

printers. 

Features: 

- Automated PDF creation and preflighting 

- Export JDF files for reliable PDF page exchange 

- Advanced job tracking and management 

- Color managed page/imposition proofing 

- Import and proofing of legacy file formats 

- Adobe PDF Print Engine, CPSI RIP and Trapping 







Phone: +32 3 444 21 11 


Description: 


:Apogee WebApproval connects print buyers through a standard 

web-browser and the internet to an :Apogee Prepress production system. 

After receiving an automated email notification, users can login securely 

and access only their jobs to approve or reject pages instantly. They can 

also retrieve single page PDFs or pre-rendered pages for viewing, local 

editing and proofing. Using :Apogee StreamProof, rendered high-res 

digital film is streamed to the desktop without any unnecessary delay. A 

simple and fast upload manager enables upload of page content for initial 

processing or page revisions. Uploaded pages automatically enter 

:Apogee, where they are preflighted before further processing. When 

pages are approved, they will further process to final plate making or 

digital print production. 

Features: 

- Page upload and approval 

- Check preflighted pages 

- Stream high-res digital film to the desktop 

- Perform tasks from any place using a web-browser 

- Immediate page upload in :Apogee 

- Online/web-based page approval 

- Automatic email notifications 

- Automatic job continuation after approval 


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Riteapprove SE 



Company: Screen 

Phone: 847-870-7400 

URL: www.screen.co.jp/ga_dtp/en/product/wf_others/... 

Description: 

Riteapprove SE extends the printer's production environment to the 

customer's desktop. Using the Web browser from any computer, 

customers can communicate their job requirements directly into the 

production environment anytime, anywhere; preventing mistakes at an 

early stage. 

Riteapprove SE is an easy-to-use, online job submission, remote proofing 

and approval solution for Trueflow SE. Riteapprove SE automates the 

overall production cycle, shortens the time from prepress to press, and 

improves customer experience. Leveraging the power of the Internet, you 

are virtually open for business 24/7, anytime, anywhere. 




FusionPro Web 

Third Party Ecommerce Services And Systems 


Phone: 858.847.6600 


Description: 











Fiery. 

Features: 







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FusionPro Web 

Asset Transfer Services 

FusionPro Web 


Phone: 858.847.6600 


Description: 











Fiery. 

Features: 










Asset Transfer Services 


Phone: 847-870-7400 


Description: 





early stage. 







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ixFrame / OPC 

Other Embedded Job Ticket Software 

ixFrame / OPC 



Phone: +49 6104 789 111 


Description: 

ixact is specialized in the integration of products into the JDF workflow. 

Our customers have access to standard components to connect to 

workflow without the needs of the specific JDF know how. In order to 

attach existing or new applications to CIP4, the same components from 

ixFrame can always be used. Very interesting for machine vendors is our 

ixFrame/OPC with an OPC interface to communicate directly with the PLC 

of machines. ixFrame/OPC can run on embedded windows in an IPC. 

ixFrame is fully remote controllable. 

Features: 

- integration of machines 

- remote services + configuration 

- managing of job queues 

- support of multiple devices by one ixFrame/OP 

- status information handling 

- support of data terminals 




ixFrame, Integration Framework 



Phone: +49 6104 789 111 


Description: 


ixFrame is used to connect MIS and devices into the JDF workflow. ixact is 

specialized in the integration of products into the JDF workflow. Our 

customers have access to standard components to connect to workflow 

without the needs of the specific JDF know how. In order to attach 

existing or new applications to CIP4, the same components from ixFrame 

can always be used. They are scaled and configured on demand. Most 

workflow customers use databases for data storage. ixact therefore 

developed an efficient SQL data base interface to replicate data into 

ixFrame and backwards. Other formats like a XML interface are also 

provided or could be individually adopted. To implement the business 

workflow, ixact has bidirectional added the JDF PrintTalk standard into 

ixFrame to transport PrintTalk business objects between print buyers and 

printers (request for quotation, quotation, purchase order, delivery, 

invoice, proofing, change order). ixFrame/PrintTalk can be used in both, 

print buyers or printers applications. 

Features: 

- Integration of machines and applications 

- SQL interface with stored procedures and events 

- or effective XML database interface 

- PrintTalk generating and consumption 

- Controller for the routing and ressource check 

- Online services + configuration 


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BackStreet 


BackStreet 

Company: Metatechno Inc. 


Phone: +81 3 5821 1234 

URL: www.meta.co.jp 

Description: 

BackStreet is a software module that provides JDF compliant interface for 

MIS. It generates GrayBoxJDF for Pre-Press and Presses, Process Node for 

Post-Press devices, and IDP-ICS combined process for Digital presses. It 

absorbs device specific tag features, and off-loads process burdens in MIS. 

It also receives JMF from devices and stores the information for retrieval 

from MIS. 




FrontStreet 

Company: Metatechno Inc. 

Phone: +81 3 5821 1234 

URL: www.meta.co.jp 

Description: 


Receives JDF/JMF from upper stream such as MIS, decodes them into 

device specific protocol. It can also send JDF/JMF to other devices 

configured in a production line. Utilizing FrontStreet, non JDF enabled 

device can become JDF compliant system. 


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Admera VCS 

Integrated JDF MIS Systems 

Admera VCS 

Company: Admera Software Intl AB 


Phone: +46 470737010 

URL: www.admera.com 

Description: 

Admera VCS is the new generation of MIS, designed to openly meet all 

future requirements. By adopting the benefits of Admera VCS an efficient 

workflow is achieved, which results in evident time- and cost reductions. 

The flexible structure in Admera VCS allows an infinite number of 

products, services and resources. All type of production methods, such as 

digital printing, large format printing, web feed printing and offset 

printing are supported. VCS now also handles business transactions via 

PrintTalk and communication with the production flow via JMF/JDF. This 

will allow the order, planning and production process to run even more 

smoothly, from web to customer, and since the system is capable of 

receiving information back from the production flow a more precise post 

calculation can be assured. Conclusively Admera VCS reassure the success 

of profitability for your Enterprise. 


JDF "MIS" Systems 


FlowSuite 



Phone: +31152120684 


Description: 



















Features: 










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PMS Production Management System 



Company: arvato systems | Technologies GmbH 

Product Version: PMS 

Phone: +49-5241-807564 

URL: pms.arvato-systems.com 

Description: 

Production Management System (PMS), specially developed for printing 

and packaging industries, with experience from more than 150 

machine-links (sheetfed, web, bookbinding, finishing) and in practical use 

for years. 

PMS covers one or more plants for local as well as central production 

control and works as an independent but integrated shop floor data 

collection application together with the MIS via bi-directional data 

transfer by JDF and JMF. 

PMS works with workplaces in prepress, press and postpress with main 

focus on online machine data collection, ink consumption, materials, 

signals for QM snap samples, packing-unit control. All with minimum 

manual additions by operators. 

PMS 

- delivers transparency of all production resources (workplaces, tools, 

materials, personnel) and all job operations 

- enables flexible job status tracking 

- automates report printing at defined hours on defined printers or by 

e-mail 

- initiates various control loops by messages, reports and monitoring in 

production, scheduling and administration 

- is based on a 7x24 offline concept despite network interruptions 

- can do the shift planing for employees by qualification, shift models and 

workplaces 

Features: 

- Compatible with all MIS via JDF and JMF 

- Online machine data collection (all types, ages) 

- Predefined machine work load for easy job starts 

- Parallel data collection of ink consumption 

- Personnel time, attendance with labor definition 

- Real-time production monitoring, web access 

- Dynamic production reporting on-the-fly 

- Feedback to e-scheduling and other MIS functions 




Avanti Graphic Arts Management 

Company: Avanti Computer Systems Limited 


Phone: 416 445 1722 

URL: www.avantisystems.com 

Description: 



Avanti provides JDF-certified Print MIS Software that helps commercial 

print shops and in-plant print facilities automate all facets of their 

business. Celebrating over 25 years in business, Avanti specializes in 

software solutions for Sheetfed, Web, Digital, Large Format, and Binderies 

with integrated modules extending from Web-to-Print through to Print 

Production, CRM and Direct Mail Management. 

Avanti's Print MIS solution acts as the information hub of the shop 

providing a seamless link between Prepress, Press and bindery - 

automatically sending and receiving data from the different software 

applications and equipment throughout the shop, ensuring everyone in 

the shop has a real-time view to the status of every job in the shop. 

For more information or to arrange a demonstration of Avanti, visit our 

website at www.avantisystems.com 

Features: 

- Automated Workflow 

- Web-to-Print 

- eAccess Internet Storefront 

- Variable Forms Templates 

- Full Integrated Print MIS 

- Electronic Scheduling Board 

- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) 


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Cerm Software 


Cerm Software 

Company: Cerm nv 

Product Version: 6.1. 

Phone: +32.50.388338 

URL: www.cerm.be 

Description: 

Extended MIS for printing companies with sheetfed, webfed and/or 

narrow web (labels) including description of prepress & finishing. 

Features: 

- Estimating 

- Job Management 

- Scheduling 

- Shop Floor Data Collection 

- Finished Goods 

- Stock 




CICERO X 

Company: CICERO Stapro Group, Ltd. 


Phone: +420 603 577 243 

URL: www.iscicero.eu 

Description: 


CICERO X information system is used for the management support of 

printing companies. The objective of the system is to improve 

performance of company's workers, increase efficiency of company's 

management and processes and bring a competitive advantage on the 

market. It is reasonable investment with provable effects and a short 

return period of expenses.Currently, there are few information systems on 

the market which can be used for management of printing companies. 

CICERO X has a privileged position for a few reasons: a/ CICERO X has 

been developed as a printing system right from the beginning b/ The 

system is custom-made according to the printing company requirements 

c/ There is no printing technology that CICERO X cannot process d/ 

CICERO X has been successfully used on the market for eleven years. 

Features: 

- JDF comunication 

- JMF comunication 


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Nucleus 


Nucleus 

Company: CRC Information Systems, Inc. 

Phone: 480-443-9494 

URL: www.crcinfosys.com 

Description: 

CRC provides the most comprehensive business management software 

created specifically for the graphic arts industry. Our latest solution, 

Nucleus, is designed to provide the tools and information needed to 

maximize your business profitability. Nucleus provides the core around 

which your business revolves. Nucleus includes fully customizable 

dashboards, label estimating and other industry-specific estimating 

solutions, extensive management reports, integrated browser-based 

CRM, easy-to-use navigation, extensive accounting tools, drag-and-drop 

production scheduling, comprehensive inventory management, and 

complete e-commerce suite. 

Features: 

- Customizable Dashboards 

- Fully Integrated CRM Package 

- Drag and Drop Scheduling 

- Industry Specific Estimating Packages 

- Extensive Accounting Tools 

- Comprehensive Inventory Management 

- Complete E-Commerce Suite 

- Easy to Use Navigation Bar 




DiMS! 

Company: DiMS! organizing print 

Product Version: DiMS.NET! 

Phone: +31 544 396 600 

URL: www.dims.net 

Description: 



DiMS.NET! is the latest generation of the popular DiMS! system. A single, 

Web-enabled, multi-lingual, multi-currency MIS software package for ALL 

existing graphic techniques, including digital print, sheetfed and web 

offset, gravure, and all finishing processes. Eliminating the need to 

integrate multiple servers or employ add-ons, DiMS! streamlines and 

automates key business processes across the enterprise, from estimating 

to planning and scheduling, pre-press to production, and supply chain to 

transportation. 

The power of DiMS! lies in its end-to-end, process-based workflow. Every 

flow step has various options and automatically adapts to the preferred 

work methods of the individual user. Customer, job and all material 

information need to be entered only once, decreasing the chance for 

errors. Specific to each role within the company, DiMS.NET! prompts and 

sends reminders to help facilitate strong order management and a 

proactive approach to your business processes. Smart logic increases the 

speed of business processes, while reducing training time for new 

employees. DiMS.NET! is the forerunner in JDF certifications, having 

received 5 ICS certifications through the CIP4. 

Features: 

- Integrated prepress to press 

- Adanced production tracking 

- Direct Machine Interface 

- Sophisticated Scheduling Logic 

- Estimation Wizard 

- Real-time data collection 

- E-Business portal 

- Single & Multi-plant solution 


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LP.SAP-JDF-Interface 


LP.SAP-JDF-Interface 

Company: Dr. Lauterbach & Partner GmbH 


Phone: +49-6332-4850 

URL: www.dr-lauterbach.de 

Description: 

LP.Solution Component SAP-JDF-Interface provides the beneficial 

business process integration of ERP-MIS and SFDC-MDC-systems based on 

a JDF-enabled workflow. The solution component helps customers to 

gain better process performance by eliminating non added value 

business processes. The key benefits are reduction of unproductive setup 

time and administration work, reduction of total order processing time, 

avoidance of error friendly multiple data entries in non integrated 

systems, reduction of coordination effort, reduction of non conformity 

costs, fast and secure information of all involved resources in case of last 

minute order changes, faster identification of reference orders for the 

presetting of machine parameters in case of repeat orders and automatic 

upload of collected machine data to the ERP-system for further 

processing using the JDFAudit- and JMF-integration. If you have specific 

questions or want to learn more about LP.Products, please contact us. 

Features: 

- Download of SAP-production and service orders, 

- Conversion of SAP-data into JDF-tickets, 

- Import to Pre-, Press, PostPress manag. software 

- Collection of machine data in form of JDFAudits, 

- Collection of machine data in form of JMF 

- Conversion of JMF and Audit info into SAP-data, 

- Upload confirmation data for further processing, 

- Monitoring of order progress in SAP. 




EFI Hagen OA 

Company: EFI 


Phone: 1 650 357 3500 

URL: www.efi.com 

Description: 



Hagen OA enables commercial printers to manage a multitude of complex 

tasks in less time, improving productivity and business efficiencies. Hagen 

OA integrates an intelligent estimating system with high-end applications 

for job management, purchasing, scheduling, inventory and fulfillment, 

and provides real-time access to the status of the entire print operation. 

Hagen OA also connects to third party press and prepress devices via the 

EFI JDF Connector. An Enterprise version of Hagen OA is available for 

large multi-plant or multi-division printers. 

Features: 

- Estimating 

- Job management 

- Real-time status 

- Purchasing 

- Scheduling 

- Fullfillment 

- Inventory 


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EFI Pace 


EFI Pace 

Company: EFI 


Phone: 800=875=7117 

URL: www.efi.com/pace 

Description: 


EFI Pace is an integrated, scalable, browser-based print shop 

management program designed for the printing and graph arts industry. 

Its software suite includes modules for estimating, production 

management, inventory and fulfillment, purchasing, data collection, 

integrated accounting, and more. 




Partner - GamSys MIS 

Company: GamSys Software 


Phone: +32 87 37 90 72 

URL: www.gamsys.net 

Description: 



Partner :integrated MIS in printing industry 

GamSys Software is one of the leader on the French market providing MIS 

for printers. 

We achieving advanced JDF integrations with major vendors. 

Partner is an integrated management software for the printing industry 

with a modular structure designed for sheetfed, webfed, continuous fed 

and label companies. 

Its aim is to manage the relationships of a company with its suppliers and 

its customers plus the intern relationships of the company within a 

smooth and user-friendly system. This can be done in real-time using 

JDF/JMF bidirectional connections with prepress, press and postpress 

workflows. 

Features: 

* Customer and supplier relationship management 

* Estimating, order processing, job management 

* Shop floor data collection 

* Scheduling and production planning 

* Inventory and stock management 

* Invoicing, purchasing, finished goods 

* eBusiness solutions (RFQ, orders) 

* Multi-plant, multi-currency & multilingual 

Partner : Product Version: 4.2 

Features: 

- Customer and supplier relationship management 

- Estimating, order processing, job management 

- Shop floor data collection 

- Scheduling and production planning 

- Inventory and stock management 

- Invoicing, purchasing, finished goods 

- eBusiness solutions (RFQ, orders) 

- Multi-plant, multi-currency & multilingual 


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HIFLEX MIS 


HIFLEX MIS 



Phone: +49 241 1683 0 

URL: www.hiflex.com 

Description: 


HIFLEX MIS (Management Information System) precisely models and 

supports all business processes in printing plants and media companies. It 

provides important functionalities for networked production with 

automated order processing from creation, through prepress, press, post 

press to shipment. JDF-connectivity includes the transmission of HIFLEX 

JDF StrippingParams to the prepress workflow system for the generation 

of the imposition scheme when the initial prepress job is automatically 

created. 

Utilizing its innovative AutoPilot functionality and a unique Super-CSR 

user concept, HIFLEX is able to deliver superior process automation and 

significantly reduced administrative costs. 

HIFLEX MIS has a modular structure and can be adapted to the individual 

requirements and demands of a company by a unique workflow module. 

The user interface can be adapted and extended with additional fields. 

The system is based upon workflow emulation and allows access to its 

program logic. 

HIFLEX has the widest JDF connectivity available on the market today. A 

close cooperation exists with all well-known machine and system 

suppliers in the print & media industry. HIFLEX MIS is JDF certified by 

CIP4. 

Features: 

- Workflow Modeling 

- Estimating and Imposition 

- Order Processing 

- Inventory and Stock Management 

- Scheduling and Production Control 


- JDF Device Interfaces (real-life installations) 

- eBusiness 




eVolution MIS 

Company: Imprint Business Systems Ltd 


Phone: +44 1245 231670 

URL: www.imprint-mis.co.uk 

Description: 


eXpert: Dedicated MIS for all sectors of the print 

industry:general/commercial,web offset,envelopes,cartons,labels, direct 

mail,repro,trade finishing & case binding,print & facilities management. 

Fully integrated MIS from CRM, estimating & job bag generation to 

production control, shop floor data capture, realtime machine 

monitoring, warehouse management & e-commerce. Recent product 

launches include the award winning WasteMaster system, which provides 

printers and converters with a tool to monitor and control waste 

generation throughout the printing and manufacturing process; eXpert 

Estimating with the ability to produce blindingly fast estimates and 

featuring a full imposition system that calculates the best/cheapest 

production route; Print & Facilities Management with full RFQ generation, 

supplier performance monitoring and visual control of orders, with the 

ability to manage multiple elements, for example direct mail. The 

automated estimate budgeting tool predicts which jobs fit the print plant 

and which should be outsourced to remain competitive.eXpert handles 

multi-sites and stand-alone, including integration to third party software 

and multi-site capability. 

Features: 

- JDF device interfaces on-going customer projects 

- CRM 

- Estimating 

- Job Costing 

- Production Control (live on line) 

- Sentinel Live-on-line Machine Monitoring 

- Print & Facilities Management 

- eBusiness 


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eVolution MIS 


eVolution MIS 



Phone: +44 1245 231670 


Description: 

Dedicated eXpert Estimating Modules covering all sectors of the print 

industry: general print, web offset and gravure, envelope manufacturing, 

carton and packaging, rotary and sheet-fed labels, direct mail, repro, 

trade finishing (including case binding) and print and facilities 

management. Recently launched eXpert Estimating has the ability to 

produce blindingly fast estimates and featuring a full imposition system 

that calculates the best/cheapest production route; Print & Facilities 

Management with full RFQ generation, supplier performance monitoring 

and visual control of orders, with the ability to manage multiple elements, 

for example direct mail. The automated estimate budgeting tool predicts 

which jobs fit the print plant and which should be outsourced to remain 

competitive. 

Features: 

- Blindingly fast production of estimates 

- Full imposition system 

- Calculates best/cheapest production route 




Metrics PrintWare 

Company: Metrics Sistemas de Informação 


Phone: +55 11 2199-0100 

URL: www.metrics.com.br 

Description: 

Metrics Printware MIS 


Metrics is an integrated solution to manage all the business processes 

including CRM, Estimating, Production Planning, Production Control with 

automatic data collection, Job Costing and Business Intelligence. 

A Rule Based Expert System automatically transforms the customer 

product specification into an estimate and Job Ticket, creating a complete 

JDF specification, ready to be sent to Production. 

Using the Collaborative Planning concept, a very flexible Job Scheduler 

allows the synchronization of all job activities, with simulation of 

alternatives and real time connection to the production machines. The 

internal Metrics workflow automatically assigns tasks to users or 

processes and controls its execution. 

The most innovative information technology techniques were applied in 

the product development. Metrics is very user friendly, configurable to 

the customer needs and uses WEB 2.0 style interface. 

Metrics is the leader supplier of Management Information Systems for the 

printing industry in Latin America and is been used by companies ranging 

from 100 to 1000 employees. 

Features: 

- RuleBased Automatic Product Engineering creation 

- Estimating with optimization 

- Job Ticket 

- Collaborative Planning and Scheduling. 

- Real time, Electronic Shop Floor Data Collection 

- Job Costing 

- CRM 

- JDF connectivity 


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PrintVis 


PrintVis 

Company: NovaVision Software A/S 

Product Version: PrintVis 5.01.00 

Phone: +45 86250303 

URL: www.printvis.com 

Description: 


PrintVis is a comprehensive standard ERP/MIS solution for the printing 

industry. It is built on Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Microsoft Navision). 

PrintVis will fulfil the most advanced needs for all the task and processes 

in the administration and production of prepress, press and postpress. It 

is modular and can be adapted to your specific needs. In other words you 

can handle all stages in your production - from the first quote until the job 

is printed and delivered at the end user. PrintVis is fully JDF enabled and 

integrates to all JDF enabled and compatible products and systems. 

PrintVis is marketed, sold and implemented globally by a network of 

highly skilled partners in Europe, USA, Asia and Australia. 

Features: 

- Estimating and Quoting 

- CRM and Case Management 

- Inventory and Supply Chain 

- Planning and Scheduling 

- Shop Floor Management and Job Costing 

- Invoicing and Financial Management 

- Web Integration 

- CIP4 JDF integration: JDF Job Ticket / JMF 




PrintSapiens 

Company: Olive inc. 

Phone: 81-3-5689-1933 

URL: www.olv.co.jp/ 

Pricing: n/a 



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Phone: +97246269000 


Description: 












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Prism WIN 

Company: Prism Group Holdings Ltd 

Product Version: V1903 

Phone: +44 1206 761300 

URL: www.prism-world.com 

Description: 


Prism WIN is a fully integrated MIS covering Quoting, Jobbing, 

Scheduling, Inventory, Sales Order Processing, ShopFloor Data Collection 

etc. together with a fully integrated Accounts suite. The E-service desk 

modules allows on-line ordering, RFQ, Quote acceptance and review of 

Account details including Invoices and Statements. V1902 features 

improved Inventory and Scheduling modules and is installed across our 

user base in USA, UK, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. 

Features: 

- JDF creation from Estimates and Jobs 

- JMF messages update job status and scheduling 

- JDF AuditPool info updates job costing 


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Prism WIN SBE 


Prism WIN SBE 



Phone: +1 978 284 6201 


Description: 

A value priced, entry level version of the Prism Win Management 

Information System. Prism WIN SBE, Small Business Edition, is designed 

for printing companies that require a fully featured and fully integrated 

MIS but do not have an initial requirement for customized input screens, 

calculations or extensive project management and implementation 

assistance. 

Modules included with SBE are: Quoting; Order Entry; Scheduling/Job 

Tracking; Shop Floor Management; Purchasing; Inventory/Raw/Finished 

Goods; Sales Order Processing (Fulfillment); e-Service Desk, and Financials 

(GL/AP/AR). 

Prism WIN SBE shares the same level of integration plus basic modules 

and database as Prism WIN. It is designed to provide a built-in upgrade 

path allowing customers to economically expand their system at any time 

to the more configurable Prism WIN system. SBE has been designed to 

meet current requirements while having the built-in capability to be an 

integral part of your market expansion and growth plans. 

Features: 

- Pre-configured, fully featured MIS 

- Fully modular, from Estimating to Finance 

- Quick Implementation Program 

- Upgrade Path available to Prism WIN suite 




Proseco D/2 

Company: proseco software GmbH 

Product Version: D/2 

Phone: +49.7822.4461 

URL: www.proseco.de 

Description: 


proseco and JDF-Workflow: proseco software GmbH is among the first 

software providers to offer an integrated JDF-Workflow solution. The 

solution D/2 already combines decades of experience in the printing 

industry with future oriented technology. It is now more important than 

ever to continually optimize processes and to administrate with modern 

software systems. Proseco supports you in this with their comprehensive 

package solution D/2, flexibly covering all procedures from calculation, 

through material management to production. Industry focus and highly 

customized functionality - this is what you can expect from proseco D/2. 

Working closely together with reputable printing companies, this 

software solution has been growing and meeting the demands brought 

about by the industry since the 1980s. With the integrated JDF-Workflow, 

you put yourself at the forefront of a movement whose end objective is 

the completely networked printing company. Go for the solution 

designed according to the needs of your company, a future oriented 

solution that can only bring you advantages. proseco - ideal solutions for 

the future of printing works. 

Features: 

- complete reproduction of the order processing 

- company-specific configuration of the solution 

- wholistic and integrated data structure 

- highly flexible through modularization 


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Graphisoft 


Graphisoft 

Company: RHAPSO GRAPHISOFT 


Phone: +33160137950 

URL: www.rhapso.com 

Description: 

Integrated Management Information System: Optimised estimating, job 

ticket, optimised scheduling, shop floor data collection, job costing, 

inventory control, contact management. Bi-directional JDF links with 

press and prepress. Software available in the following languages: 

English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Romanian, 

Turkish, Arabic, Farsi. Metric, US (and Canadian) unit systems are 

managed. 

Features: 

- Estimating 

- Production management 

- Scheduling 

- Shop-floor data collection 

- Inventory Control 

- Job costing 

- e-commerce 

- JDF links 




technoLOGIC 

Company: Rogler Software GmbH 


Phone: +43 1 2904028 

URL: www.rogler.at 

Description: 


ROGLER offers with its software products technoLOGIC technoPLAN and 

technoBDE an integrated MIS and PPS designed for the printing industry. 

The high-end system supports commercial printers in all their business 

processes: least-cost estimating, purchasing, inventory, production data 

collection, CRM, eBusiness, and it connects to third party press and 

prepress devices via JDF/JMF (e.g. Agfa, Heidelberg, Kodak, KBA, Komori, 

MAN Roland, Mueller Martini, MBO, etc). technoPLAN is an outstanding 

scheduling and plant monitoring system providing real-time access to the 

entire production processes and visualizing the relevant JMF 

messages.The modular structure makes it easy to find the fitting size for 

every application, an Enterprise Version of technoLOGIC is available for 

multi-plant printers. 

Features: 

- Estimating system 


- Purchasing 

- Inventory 

- Scheduling 

- Plant monitoring 

- Job tracking 

- JDF/JMF 


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DISO 


DISO 

Company: ssb Software - Service und Beratung GmbH 

Phone: 089 63 89 87 0 

URL: www.ssb-diso.de 

Description: 

DISO ─ the Integrated Business Application for the Printing 

Industry. More than 120 Enterprises in Europe and the US rely on DISO as 

their Main Software Package. DISO was designed as a Sophisticated 

Solution for Midsize and Large Printers to meet all Administrative 

Requirements of Pre-Press, Press, Post-Press Companies as well as related 

activities. With DISO Main Business Processes can be optimised: from 

Request For Quote to Mailing of Quotations as well as the Follow-up of 

Quotes; from Customer Order to Shipping and Billing as well as Material 

Management, Scheduling, Job Tracking or Controlling. 

With E-solutions of DISO, better Customer and Supplier Relations can be 

established: to serve Customers more dedicated and to reduce Costs for 

more Competitiveness in the Market. 

Besides the Coverage of all Administrative Workflows around Customers, 

Jobs, Materials, Cost Centres and Employees DISO has strong experience 

in Connecting Manufacturing Processes for Support of Company Wide 

Workflows. 

DISO is available in different Language Versions: Dutch, English, French, 

German, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. 

Features: 

- Estimating 


- Scheduling & Production Control 

- Data Collection 

- Workflow Engine 

- Material Management 

- Shipping Module 

- Job Costing 




Xgram 

Company: Systeemhuis Compri 

Product Version: all 

Phone: +31 320290100 

URL: www.compri.nl 

Description: 


Xgram is the leading MIS in The Netherlands, covering all traditional 

functions as estimating, stock control, finance, crm, scheduling, shop floor 

data collection etc. Xgram also has several JDF interfaces available or in 

development.(Creo, Agfa, Prinect, TrueFlow, Odystar etc.). Xgram als has 

u unique internetportal feature which can be completely customized. 

Over 225 companies in The Netherlands (and Belgium) are using Xgram. 

Pricing: Call for 

Features: 

- estimating and costing 

- crm 

- stock control 

- scheduling 

- finance 

- jdf interfaces 

- internetportal 


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Technique MIS 


Technique MIS 

Company: Technique Group 

Phone: +44 113 383 6000 

URL: www.technique-group.com 

Description: 

Technique provides MIS solutions focused on specific market sectors: 

Magazines 

Brochures 

Catalogues 

Direct Marketing 

Newspapers 

Books 

Finishing 

Software from Technique adds value and solves problems for printers, 

allowing the entire print job administration and control cycle to run 

smoothly. Established in 1995 Technique supplies its MIS software and 

services to some of the largest names in the printing industry and has 

built up an impressive portfolio of clients. 

Technique concentrates its core products in areas such as Estimating, 

Scheduling, Order Entry, Data Collection, Inventory, Job Costing & 

Invoicing. Each product can be implemented as a stand-alone solution or 

as an integrated suite to meet the business requirement. 

By offering the best software solutions in a modular fashion, Technique 

allows customers flexibility whilst providing open interfaces to permit 

integration with other business systems such as pre-press, purchasing 

and accounts. 

Features: 

- Request for Quote / Estimating 

- Order Entry / Workticket production 

- Scheduling 

- Inventory / Finished Goods / Despatch 

- Costing / Invoicing 


- JDF/JMF job creation 

- JMF real-time status feedback of key events 




PRIMO 

Company: Tharstern Ltd 


Phone: 01282 860 660 

URL: www.tharstern.com 

Description: 


PRIMO is the latest and most advanced Print Management Information 

System from Tharstern Ltd, to supercede TharsternSQL. Suitable for 

Printers of any type and size PRIMO supports your productive and 

administration requirments. Incorporating even more JDF based 

functionality than previous versions to help you to gain greater control 

and automation of your workflow. More importantly, PRIMO provides you 

with Business Intelligence that makes sense, helping you to see in 

real-time how your business is performing so you can truly plan, direct, 

forecast and control your print business. 

Features: 

- Estimating 

- Job Costing & Production 

- Supply Chain Management 

- Production Planning & Shop Floor Data Capture 

- Warehousing & Fulfilment / Barcode Stock Manager 

- Accounts link and CRM link 

- Executive Intelligence 

- e-commerce 


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Admera VCS 

Estimating 

Admera VCS 

Company: Admera Software Intl AB 


Phone: +46 470737010 

URL: www.admera.com 

Description: 

Admera VCS is the new generation of MIS, designed to openly meet all 

future requirements. By adopting the benefits of Admera VCS an efficient 

workflow is achieved, which results in evident time- and cost reductions. 

The flexible structure in Admera VCS allows an infinite number of 

products, services and resources. All type of production methods, such as 

digital printing, large format printing, web feed printing and offset 

printing are supported. VCS now also handles business transactions via 

PrintTalk and communication with the production flow via JMF/JDF. This 

will allow the order, planning and production process to run even more 

smoothly, from web to customer, and since the system is capable of 

receiving information back from the production flow a more precise post 

calculation can be assured. Conclusively Admera VCS reassure the success 

of profitability for your Enterprise. 




Cerm Software 

Company: Cerm nv 

Product Version: 6.1. 

Phone: +32.50.388338 

URL: www.cerm.be 

Description: 

Extended MIS for printing companies with sheetfed, webfed and/or 

narrow web (labels) including description of prepress & finishing. 

Features: 

- Estimating 

- Job Management 

- Scheduling 


- Finished Goods 

- Stock 


Estimating 

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Nucleus 

Estimating 

Nucleus 


Phone: 480-443-9494 


Description: 











Features: 












EFI Hagen OA 

Company: EFI 


Phone: 1 650 357 3500 


Description: 


Estimating 









Features: 

- Estimating 



- Purchasing 

- Scheduling 


- Inventory 


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EFI Hagen OA

EFI Pace 

Estimating 

EFI Pace 

Company: EFI 


Phone: 800=875=7117 


Description: 










EFI PrintSmith 

Company: EFI 

Phone: 650-357-3500 


Description: 

Estimating 

Take control of it all with EFI PrintSmith, the most powerful, flexible and 

feature-rich print shop management software available today. PrintSmith 

automates all the detail-laden aspects of your business including 

estimating, production, accounting and more to save you time and 

money. It is scaled to fit everything from large size operations to 

neighborhood copy shops. You can even add an e-commerce option to 

your PrintSmith system and start taking care of your customers online 

today! 


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HIFLEX MIS 

Estimating 

HIFLEX MIS 



Phone: +49 241 1683 0 


Description: 









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Features: 








- eBusiness 




SolPrint 

Company: i·teba 

Product Version: v11.x 

Phone: +44 20 7978 0113 

URL: www.solprint.co.uk 

Description: 

Estimating 

SolPrint is a comprehensive, fully integrated Management Information 

System. Modules include Prospecting, Estimating, Production Control, 

Scheduling, Shop Floor Data Collection, Quality Assurance, Job Costing, 

Raw Material Stock, Purchasing, Despatch, Invoicing, Finished Good 

Stock, Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Nominal Ledger. 

SolPrint is web enabled with modules specifically designed for access by 

Customers, Salesreps, Suppliers and Production Staff. 

SolPrint is JDF + JMF compliant with modules available to integrate the 

MIS with the production workflow. 

Iteba has an extensive team of over 20 quality assured developers able to 

customise areas of the system to match your company's specific 

operational demands. 

Features: 

- JDF and JMF Compliant 

- Comprehensive MIS 

- Customer web access 

- Supplier web access 

- Salesrep web access 

- Production Staff web access 

- 20 Quality Assured Developers 

- JMF Reactive Scheduling 


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Metrix 

Estimating 

Metrix 

Company: LithoTechnics Pty Limited 


Phone: +1 623-594-1408 

URL: www.lithotechnics.com 

Description: 

Metrix is the automated and intelligent production planning and 

imposition system for planners, CSRs, estimators, and prepress operators. 

Metrix far surpasses the old technology -- hand-drawn layouts and 

template-based imposition -- by integrating rules based intelligence 

incorporating print industry standards and a user-defined database of 

press and bindery equipment, paper stocks, and shop guidelines. Metrix 

embodies the new way of doing business for just-in-time production, 

dynamically generating the job plan and the imposition at the same time, 

eliminating numerous steps and error-prone processes in the production 

cycle. Metrix easily handles the correction cycle, instantly recalculating 

with the click of a button to accommodate late binding change orders or 

last minute scheduling problems. Metrix helps to streamline the entire 

print production workflow, having been built from the ground up on JDF 

interoperability -- importing JDF from MIS and job entry, and exporting 

JDF to prepress and to finishing. 

Features: 

- Adaptive, Dynamic, Automatic Planning/Imposition 

- Streamlines Planning, Prepress, Postpress 

- JDF Integration with MIS and Job Submission 

- JDF Integration with Prepress 

- JDF/CIP3 Cutting, Folding and Binding Data 

- Exports Fully Imposed PDF 

- Exports Barcoded Imposed PDF for Fulfillment 







Phone: +55 11 2199-0100 


Description: 


Estimating 


















Features: 



- Job Ticket 



- Job Costing 

- CRM 



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PrintVis 

Estimating 

PrintVis 



Phone: +45 86250303 


Description: 












Features: 












Optimus 2020 Estimating Pro Plus 

Company: Optimus 

Product Version: 16.13x 

Phone: +44 1483 740233 

URL: www.optimus2020.com 

Description: 

Estimating 

Estimating Pro Plus is part of the Optimus 2020 Print MIS. Optimus 2020 is 

a modular, fully integrated MIS which also contains E-Commerce, 

Scheduling, Shop Floor Data Collection, Real Time Job Tracking and other 

modules 

Pricing: n/a 

Features: 

- JDF created from Estimates 

- JDF contains both Intent and Process Nodes 


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Prism WIN 

Estimating 

Prism WIN 



Phone: +44 1206 761300 


Description: 








Features: 







Graphisoft 



Phone: +33160137950 


Description: 

Estimating 







managed. 

Features: 

- Estimating 


- Scheduling 



- Job costing 

- e-commerce 



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The Shuttleworth System 

Estimating 


Company: Shuttleworth Business Systems 


Phone: +44 1536 316316 

URL: www.shuttleworth-uk.co.uk 

Description: 

The Shuttleworth System is a fully JDF/JMF enabled Management 

Information System used by printing and packaging companies world 

wide. The highly configurable nature of the software ensures it delivers 

real performance to companies in litho, digital, screen, web, gravure, 

flexo, on roll label, folding carton, rigid box, corrugated and print 

management. A truly enterprise wide solution backed up by the highest 

levels of implementation and support,Shuttleworth will help print and 

packaging companies improve their business to meet the challenges of 

the ever changing marketplace. This is what Shuttleworth are passionate 

about. 

Features: 

- Powerful Estimating and Job Specifier 

- Integrated Stock and Purchasing 

- E-commerce & Web Applications 

- Graphical Production Planning 

- Touch Screen Shop Floor Data Collection 

- Full Multi-Currency Accounting System 

- JDF Compliance 

- JMF Compliance 




PRIMO 



Phone: 01282 860 660 


Description: 

Estimating 










Features: 

- Estimating 







- e-commerce 


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Nucleus 

Scheduling 

Nucleus 


Phone: 480-443-9494 


Description: 











Features: 












DiMS! 



Phone: +31 544 396 600 


Description: 


Scheduling 



















Features: 










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EFI Hagen OA 

Scheduling 

EFI Hagen OA 

Company: EFI 


Phone: 1 650 357 3500 


Description: 










Features: 

- Estimating 



- Purchasing 

- Scheduling 


- Inventory 




EFI Pace 

Company: EFI 


Phone: 800=875=7117 


Description: 


Scheduling 







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EFI Pace


Scheduling 


Company: EFI 

Phone: 650-357-3500 


Description: 

Take control of it all with EFI PrintSmith, the most powerful, flexible and 

feature-rich print shop management software available today. PrintSmith 

automates all the detail-laden aspects of your business including 

estimating, production, accounting and more to save you time and 

money. It is scaled to fit everything from large size operations to 

neighborhood copy shops. You can even add an e-commerce option to 

your PrintSmith system and start taking care of your customers online 

today! 




ixPPS, production control desk 



Phone: +49 6104 789 111 


Description: 

Scheduling 

ixPPS is a fully JDF based scheduling system and can work together with a 

MIS systems. The MIS system can submit calculated jobs containing the 

job structure and detailed process information. ixPPS is able to schedule 

the jobs by a graphical scheduling board and data screens. Several 

screens are representing the information. JDF are submitted to the 

devices and status information from JMF and data terminals is visualized 

in the graphical scheduling board and in the detailed data views. The JDF 

functionality can be used as an JDF/JMF gateway for the connected MIS 

systems. 

Features: 

- JDF based scheduling system 

- modern and intuitive GUI 

- planing of complex job structures 

- open for other MIS systems 

- JDF gateway for MIS systems 


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ixPPS, production control desk


Scheduling 




Phone: +55 11 2199-0100 


Description: 



















Features: 



- Job Ticket 



- Job Costing 

- CRM 





PrintVis 



Phone: +45 86250303 


Description: 


Scheduling 











Features: 










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PrintVis

Optimus 2020 Prestige Scheduling 

Scheduling 

Optimus 2020 Prestige Scheduling 



Phone: +44 1483 740233 


Description: 

Prestige Scheduling is part of the Optimus 2020 Print MIS. Optimus 2020 

is a modular, fully integrated MIS which also contains E-Commerce, 

Estimating, Shop Floor Data Collection, Real Time Job Tracking and other 

modules 

Pricing: n/a 

Features: 

- JMF messages are used to update job status 

- Real Time view of job status and progress 




Prism WIN 



Phone: +44 1206 761300 


Description: 

Scheduling 








Features: 





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technoLOGIC 

Scheduling 

technoLOGIC 



Phone: +43 1 2904028 


Description: 













Features: 



- Purchasing 

- Inventory 

- Scheduling 







Sistrade® Print 

Company: SISTRADE - SOFTWARE CONSULTING SA 


Phone: +351226153600 

URL: www.sistrade.com 

Description: 

Scheduling 

Sistrade Print is an ERP | MIS that belongs to B2B eCommerce solutions 

area. Graphic Arts and Printing Industry - Printing and packaging - 

customised system. Beyond the common functionalities to any company, 

such as orders record, stocks management or invoicing, we know that the 

company is unique in such variables as: type of production (sheet by 

sheet, reel or flexo, etc..), the type of product (offset, labels, packaging, 

flexible packaging, forms, etc.) and its working philosophy. So being, we 

have at your disposal a highly skilled and qualified team, with a vast 

knowledge in Graphic Arts and Printing Industry and which is able to 

listen to the market demands to solve problems such as: :: How to have a 

quicker estimating that can promptly answer the customer? :: How to 

have an intelligent estimating that, for example, suggests paper, suggests 

machines, or even that the customer himself can choose the job variables, 

automatically filling part of the estimate? :: How to automatically 

maintain the paper supplier's process updated? :: How to have an 

effective costs control? :: Based in Web interfaces :: MS SQL Server 

Database :: Multi-language. 

Features: 

- Equipement Maitenance w/ Production 


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Technique MIS 

Scheduling 

Technique MIS 


Phone: +44 113 383 6000 


Description: 


Magazines 

Brochures 

Catalogues 


Newspapers 

Books 

Finishing 













and accounts. 

Features: 



- Scheduling 









SolPrint 



Phone: +44 20 7978 0113 


Description: 

CRM/Sales 













Features: 










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CRM/Sales 




Phone: +44 1536 316316 


Description: 










about. 

Features: 












:Apogee Project Manager 



Phone: +32 3 444 21 11 


Description: 

Workflow 

:Apogee ProjectManager is a web-based project management portal for 

mid- to large-sized commercial printers looking to further automate and 

integrate prepress processes. It offers web-based client collaboration 

including file submission, softproofing and job approval of all production 

components: pages, signatures and product parts. :Apogee 

ProjectManager integrates customer service, page processing, and 

prepress tasksfor flawless job management. 

Features: 

- Project/Product defintion 

- Company and User Management 

- Messaging system 

- Page, signature and product parts status 

- Project status and tracking 

- Workflow chain definiton and tracking 

- JDF job tickets import/export 

- Visualization of pages and signatures 


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:Apogee Project Manager


Workflow 




Phone: 416 445 1722 


Description: 















Features: 











DALiM MiSTRAL 

Company: Dalim Software 


Phone: +49 7851 91 96 0 

URL: www.dalim.com 

Description: 

Workflow 

DALiM MiSTRAL is the industry's first ever online project management 

system designed for medium-to-large premedia and print organisations 

looking to automate and integrate production processes to a greater and 

more flexible degree. At the same time, DALiM MiSTRAL offers a secure 

online portal for clients such as publishers and print buyers of every kind 

to submit and preflight files, track job status, conduct remote and/or 

colour-accurate softproofing sessions and even validate jobs online. New 

features include an advertising submission portal, online dynamic ad 

placement tools, a faster & more streamlined user interface and increased 

JDF-based parallel systems interoperability. DALiM MiSTRAL is the first 

such system to bring together production departments - such as MIS, 

Customer Services, Premedia, Planning, Scheduling and 

Finishing/Postpress into a single, easy-to-use, common electronic 

interface: Namely, a standard web browser. 

Features: 

- JDF preflighting, imposition, job ticketing, etc 

- Compatible with most output devices 

- No client software required 

- Optional SWOP-Certified softproofing module 

- Multiple file format handling 

- Independent of existing prepress workflow system 

- Brandable user interface (logos, etc.) 


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DALiM DiALOGUE 

Workflow 


Company: Dalim Software GmbH 


Phone: +49 7851 91 96 0 


Description: 

The first SWOP-approved standalone softproofing system that is 

JDF-enabled, DALiM DiALOGUE provides companies with a facility to 

provide remote and collaborative soft proofing of high-resolution files via 

the Internet, viewing files in real time without the need for client software 

or web-browser plug-ins. DALiM DiALOGUE has been SWOP Certified, 

meaning that users can be assured that the monitor image will 

color-match a hard-copy proof. Using the job approval system, DALiM 

DiALOGUE can be configured to initiate actions that are automatically 

performed after the file has been approved. This streamlines the 

production process by eliminating operator intervention, reducing 

possibilities of delays and/or errors. DALiM DiALOGUE runs under both 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Apple OS X operating systems, and can 

integrate with suitable JDF-enabled third-party systems, being seen as a 

"JDF Device". in practice, this means that the system can initiate a 

softproofing session based upon a request from a third-party system. 

Once the softproofing session has been completed, DALiM DiALOGUE can 

inform the other system, and send over a JDF file containg the session 

metadata. 

Features: 

- Seen as a JDF Device on the network 


- Unlimited concurrent clients 

- No ASP 

- Easy-to-use user interface 

- SWOP-Certified Color Rendering 

- Unlimited file size / color space 

- Job approval and annotation features 




DynaStrip 

Company: Dynagram 


Phone: 418-694-2080 

URL: www.dynagram.com/solutions/default.asp?sec=so... 

Description: 


Workflow 

A high-end imposition solution is essential to successfully perform in 

today's competitive marketplace. DynaStrip is your key to handling more 

jobs, improving service levels, increasing client capacity and ultimately 

generating more revenues. Version 4.5 of DynaStrip extends integration 

both upstream and downstream from the imposition process. While JDF 

import introduces integration with leading MIS providers, adding JDF 

cutting and folding information at output links the imposition process to 

postpress equipment. DynaStrip is the most complete imposition solution 

available. From the very simple to the highly complex prepress 

environment, DynaStrip is a must-have. 

Features: 

- OS X Compatibility 

- JDF Support 

- User-friendly Interface 

- Direct-layout PDF 

- Seamless workflow integration 

- Time-saving templates 

- Input flexibility 


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KODAK PANDORA Software 

Workflow 



Product Version: 2.9.7 

Phone: 1.604.451.2700 

URL: www.graphics.kodak.com/pandora 

Description: 


KODAK PANDORA Software is a powerful, open-industry standard 

solution designed to efficiently create print-ready packaging layouts, 

including complex layouts. PANDORA Software gives operators control 

over artwork layout information, such as sizing and positioning, from 

original file to final output, maintaining accuracy and reliability. 

- Save time and prevent mistakes by previewing work in real time as you 

build a layout with enhanced, dynamic step-and-repeat 

- Increase flexibility and control with editable KODAK SMARTMARKS 

Software 

- Automate layouts for folding cartons; PANDORA Software allows you to 

import dies that allow 1-ups to automatically snap into place 

- Easily take completed designs from 1-up to multi-up layouts quickly 

- WYSIWYG environment correctly displays PDF transparency and 

overprint settings, drag-and-drop alignment and positioning of artwork, 

dies and marks. 

- PANDORA Software uses JDF to submit production layouts to 

JDF-enabled prepress systems for better integrity, and exports CIP3 for 

faster set up of cutters at finishing. 

Features: 

- Supports MAC OS X 10.5 

- Intelligent SMARTMARKS placement & mark groups 

- Supports WINDOWS 2000,2003, XP & Vista 

- PDF Native Job Support 

- Accepts and previews CFF2, DXF and DDES2 

- Outputs PDF, JDF, PJTF, Brisque LRS and CIP3 

- WYSIWYG preview environment and SHOPMAP 

- Supports PRINERGY CONNECT & PRINERGY EVO 




KODAK PREPS Imposition Software 



Phone: + 1.604.451.2700 

URL: graphics.kodak.com/preps 

Description: 


Workflow 

PREPS Software is a popular imposition tool for commercial, packaging 

and newspaper printers, with more than 30,000 installations worldwide. 

PREPS offers flexibility to build a unique workflow for each user by 

working with many popular solutions, including the PRINERGY CONNECT 

and PRINERGY EVO Workflow Systems, Rampage, APOGEE X and 

Harlequin RIPs, or as a standalone imposition solution in PDF and 

POSTSCRIPT environments. 

- PREPS Software supports both MAC OS X and the latest WINDOWS 

operating systems, and is compatible with ADOBE ACROBAT 7 and 

QUARKXPRESS 6.5. 

- PREPS Software integrates seamlessly with UPFRONT production 

planning software, the complete job production planning tool, and is 

available in three versions: Pro, Plus and XL. 

- PREPS Software provided enhanced JDF support to send imposition data 

to other JDF-enabled prepress systems. 

- PREPS Software imports JDF files from MIS using JDF stripping, and 

exports JDF back to any MIS that can process JDF files. 

- It also supports JDF roundtripping and signature mapping. PREPS Pro 

Software exports CIP3 (PPF) and JDF to cutters at finishing. 

Certifed compliant to Base ICS and LayCrImp ICS. 

Features: 

- Intelligent SMARTMARKS placement and mark groups 

- Supports ADOBE ACROBAT 9 

- Supports MAC OS X 10.3, WINDOWS XP or VISTA 

- JDF/PJTF/PDF/PS Output 

- WYSIWYG ADOBE POSTSCRIPT 3 previewer 

- True PDF Native imposition 

- Supports in-RIP and host-based separations 

- Supports PDF, POSTSCRIPT, EPS, TIFF, DCS & more 


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KODAK PRINERGY Powerpack System 

Workflow 




Phone: +1.604.451.2700 

URL: www.graphics.kodak.com/prinergypowerpack 

Description: 

KODAK PRINERGY POWERPACK Software is a powerful, highly automated 

workflow management system for packaging printers, converters, and 

trade shops. It creates a predictable and reliable manufacturing process 

that automates steps, reduces errors, and streamlines operations, so you 

can do more runs in less time and get your customers' products on the 

shelf faster. Cut costs by increasing automation with PDF Production 

Tools: PDF Trap Editor, PDF PlateBuilder, DotShop and award-winning 

PDF Compare and PDF Merge; Increase print quality with advanced 

screening features (KODAK STACCATO, SPOTLESS, HyperFlex, Maxtone, 

DigiCap Screening), and AM screening; Create print-ready packaging 

layouts with integrated KODAK PANDORA Software; Native PDF workflow 

assures data integrity: the same master file that was preflighted, proofed, 

approved and stepped is output; Accepts all file formats, including PDF, 

POSTSCRIPT, EPS, ADOBE Illustrator, Copydot, CT/LW, TIFF/IT and DCS, 

and supports all output devices; Uses JDF-based PRINERGY Business Link 

Software to automate the exchange of production data and job status 

information with prepress workflow systems and a trade shop / 

converter's MIS system. 

Features: 

- Layered PDF Versioning 

- Built On Adobe PDF Print Engine 

- Packaging Layout Automation 

- Advanced quality screening & SPOTLESS printing 

- Specialty flexo features 

- Features job tracking, archiving and reporting 

- Suite of PDF production tools 

- Embedded ORACLE SQL Database 







Phone: 1.866.563.2533 


Description: 

Workflow 















Features: 










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PRINERGY Business Link Software 

Workflow 




Phone: +1.604.451.2700 

URL: graphics.kodak.com/global/product/workflow_da... 

Description: 

KODAK PRINERGY Business Link Software provides automated data 

exchange between PRINERGY Workflow Systems and management 

information systems (MIS). Production data tracked and shared, via MIS 

integration or standalone reporting, provides information on prepress 

activity, material usage, job status, alterations, and machine utilization. 

PRINERGY Business Link Software allows the automation of workflow 

tasks, such as alteration and change requests received through KODAK 

InSite Prepress Portal Software, and automated job creation, archiving 

and purging. 

Automating the data exchange provides better inventory management, 

identifies profitable jobs, creates accurate invoices, and ensures more 

efficient production processes. With PRINERGY Business Link Software, 

customers no longer have to rely on manual procedures and guesswork to 

discover the true costs of operations. 

Features: 

- Gain visibility into workflow production costs 

- Accurately track material usage 

- Automatically track alterations 

- View data in real time with dynamic reporting 

- Enable workflow process automation 

- Flexible job status tracking options 




EFI Digital StoreFront 

Company: EFI 


Phone: 800-875-7117 

URL: www.efi.com/dsf 

Description: 

Workflow 

EFI Digital StoreFront delivers a complete, streamlined job management 

and workflow solution for your business. It enables you to create a 

personalized, interactive Internet or intranet presence 24 hours a day for 

customers, improving profitability. 


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BackStage workflow server 

Workflow 


Company: EskoArtwork 


Phone: +32.9.216.93.04 

URL: www.esko.com/backstage 

Description: 

BackStage is a part of the Esko Software Suite. It is a very modular 

workflow server, with tailored solutions and easy growth possibilities. 

BackStage maximizes productivity, repeatability and consistency in your 

prepress workflow. BackStage is used both in commercial print as in 

packaging and labels prepress production workflows. Since 2009, 

BackStage also commands Nexus and Odystar server components. Find 

more info and demo movies on www.esko.com/backstage. On the 

'integration' sub page, you can watch a demo movie showing the JDF/JMF 

capabilities of BackStage. This and more JDF-integration demo movies 

with real MIS vendors are on www.esko.com/movies. 

Features: 

- JDF/JMF for Job creation in BackStage Job DB 

- JDF/JMF Stripping (pages and pack) 

- JDF/JMF Layout (pages and pack) 

- JMF feedback to MIS (production milestones) 

- JDF/JMF DigitialDelivery for remote approval 

- JDF/JMF feedback from CDI (CTP flexo) 




WebCenter 



Phone: +32.9.216.9.186 

URL: www.esko.com/webcenter 

Description: 

Workflow 

WebCenter is the ideal tool for collaborating and communicating 

between all partners in the packaging and printing supply chains. Work 

virtually, in real-time, with your customers, suppliers and internal 

personnel. From designers and sales professionals to IT and marketing 

experts, WebCenter has the tools to bring products to market faster. 

WebCenter lets you review and approve documents, reduce and eliminate 

development cycles, and save time and money. WebCenter Projects can 

contain any type of document - CAD files, graphic files, spreadsheets, 

proposals, purchase orders, customer specifications - anything. 

WebCenter automatically maintains versions of every one of these 

documents. 

Features: 

- JDF/JMF interface to prepress (digital delivery) 


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HP Indigo JDF Manager 

Workflow 


Company: Hewlett-Packard 

Product Version: Product release at GraphExpo '06 

Phone: +972-8-938-5764 

URL: www.hp.com/go/indigo 

Description: 

HP Indigo digital presses integrate with a collection of highly efficient 

JDF-enabled end-to-end workflow solutions. 

HP Indigo digital presses and workflow management systems integrated 

with a collection of highly efficient JDF-enabled end-to-end workflow 

solutions. 

These workflows provide a high degree of automation and are built 

across hybrid and digital production through a network of HP JDF 

Alliance partners, including Agfa, Creo PODS, Duplo, Heidelberg, Horizon, 

Press-sense, Printable, and others. 

1 Workflow management solutions 

- Agfa: ApogeeX 

- Heidelberg: Prinect Printready 

- via Creo Color Servers: Prinergy, Brisque 

2 MIS solutions 

- OCSL: Optimus 2020 

- Avanti: Graphic Arts Management System 

3 Web-to-print solutions 

- Printable: Dashboard 

- PageFlex: Pageflex Storefront 

- via Creo Color Servers: INSITE Storefront System 

4 Automated finishing solutions: Integration on going 

- Duplo: Digital system 5000 

- Duplo: DC-645 

- Horizon: APC-61IISB Guillotine Cutter 

- Horizon: BQ-270 

- Horizon: HT-30 Three Knife Trimmer 

Features: 

- Enhanced Profitability 

- Better visibility/control of processes and costs 

- Tight integration of the print supply chain 

- Improved end-to-end workflow efficiency 







Phone: +49 6104 789 111 


Description: 

Workflow 









systems. 

Features: 







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KIM 6.1 

Workflow 

KIM 6.1 

Company: Krause-Biagosch GmbH 


Phone: +49 521 4599-01 

URL: www.krause-imposition-manager.de 

Description: 


KIM 6.1 is the latest version of the successful imposition software KIM 

KIM 6.1 is JDF network compatible and features a completely redesigned 

modern user interface. It makes the imposition of the most complex jobs 

even more simple and effectiv. 

KIM 6.1 provides an assistent for automatic sheet planning using job and 

production specifications. The necessary input is read from JDF files of the 

MIS or the production planning system. 

In conjunction with automatic insertion of predefined mark sets it is now 

possible to generate completely imposed sheets with a few mouse clicks. 

The labourious depositing and recovery of numerous standard layouts is a 

thing of the past. 

The available JDF moduls allow crosslinking to MIS and production 

planning systems, CTP workflows as well as to cutting machines. 

KIM 6.1 provides a production planning component which allows to 

generate the press, paper and sheet planning information in advance. 

Supported file formats 

Input: PostScript, PDF und JDF 

Output: PDF and JDF (Imposition and Cutting) 

Features: 

- real PDF based impositioning 

- Intelligent markset handling 

- fold sheed oriented 

- on the fly preview 

- JDF imposition template output 

- JDF import from MIS 

- several versions for different requirements 

- Standard, Small Format, Digital, Auto, News 




Metrix 



Phone: +1 623-594-1408 


Description: 

Workflow 
















Features: 









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Asura Pro 

Workflow 

Asura Pro 

Company: OneVision Software AG 


Phone: +49.941.78004.0 

URL: www.OneVision.com 

Description: 

Asura Pro is a cutting-edge software package for high-end production 

allowing dynamic job processing via job tickets. Asura Pro can also be 

controlled by Jobtickets send via its JDFnet service. Beyond Asura's 

functionality additional features include automated correction of column 

width and height, conversion of process colors into pre-defined or 

customized spot colors, cropping of pages with existing crop marks, and 

conversion of complete documents into HTML. 

This extensive package brings print and media production up-to-date. 

Features: 

- Automated document check and correction 

- Supports preflight and correction via JDF 

- Natively imports PDF, XPS, TIFF, JPEG, JPEG2000 

- Interprets EPS and PostScript 

- Converts to required file format 

- Adopts files to production requirements 

- Unrivaled number of checks 

- Provides detailled log reports 




PLATEflo 

Company: Polkadots Software Inc. 


Phone: +1.514.595.6866 

URL: www.polkadots.ca 

Description: 

Process PDF, PS, TIFF, PDF/X-1A, PDF/X-3, EPS, DCS and DCS2 files. 

Workflow 

PrePage-it creates secure, production ready files via a queue based, 

database driven workflow. Built in preflight automatically fixes problems. 

The simplicity, automation and productivity of PrePage-it makes it a 

powerful solution. 

PrePage-it is an open, scalable solution, compatible with all prepress 

equipment; purchase and install only what is needed then add onto the 

system as necessary. PrePage-it works with ANY imposition software on 

any platform. Add pages, preview and print quicker than ever. Last 

minute corrections are easy; change the page and output without 

re-RIPing the entire flat! 

Costly errors are caught and fixed before production. Pages can be 

proofed as they become available. Wasted materials and time are a thing 

of the past. 

Polkadots Software is committed to developing cost effective, flexible 

and highly productive automated workflow solutions. We leverage our 

print and prepress production experience to create solutions printers and 

publishers require. At Polkadots we develop unbeatable solutions: 

unbeatable performance and unbeatable value. 

Features: 

- ROOM and PDF workflow 

- Database Driven 

- JDF enabled 

- Client Server Architecture 

- Automatic Preflight and Fixes 

- Optional Automated Page Pairing 

- Optional in-RIP or Interactive Trapping 

- Soft Proofing, Remote Proofing and more... 


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Workflow 




Phone: +97246269000 


Description: 












Features: 












Rampage Workflow System 

Company: Rampage Systems Inc. 


Phone: 781-891-9400 

URL: www.rampageinc.com 

Description: 

Workflow 

The Rampage Workflow System is an open and scaleable solution that 

automates prepress production across diverse imaging systems related to 

offset and digital printing. At the core of the system is Rampage PDF Trap 

Engine, which natively processes PDF to vector PDF (NORM workflow) or 

to unscreened raster data (ROOM workflow). Supporting the JDF 

standard and working within a Client/Server architecture, Rampage 

optimizes productivity and minimizes material waste. Rampage Remote is 

a low-cost option for Internet-based proofing, collaboration, tracking, job 

submission, and other print production operations. Seamlessly 

integrated with the Rampage Workflow, Rampage Remote is sold for a 

fixed price and has no usage fees or complex pricing schemes. The 

INKdrop option pushes CMY to the black channel, which reduces ink costs 

and improves gray balance, resulting in quicker dry times, faster 

makereadies, and increased press speeds. 

Features: 

- PDF Trap Engine supporting transparent effects 

- JDF-based imposition with late binding 

- Inkzone calculation and usage (standard) 

- Internet-based proofing, submit, etc. (option) 

- Archiving 

- Screening options (FM, hybrid, screenprint) 

- Client-server system (unlimited Clients) 

- Integrated Preflight, Trapping, and Softproofing 


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Workflow 




Phone: +351226153600 


Description: 


















Features: 





PRIMO 



Phone: 01282 860 660 


Description: 

Workflow 










Features: 

- Estimating 







- e-commerce 


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Book Stacker 

Workflow 

Book Stacker 



Phone: 514 938 9050 


Description: 

Impostrip Book Stacker, award-winning solution, revolutionizes the way 

to produce digital books. It was designed to group book blocks of variable 

lengths on a press to simplify finishing and optimize for various press 

paper sizes. By putting the maximum number of blocks together without 

any operator intervention, Impostrip Book Stacker is ideal for photo 

albums or any short-run or personalized books. Book Stacker can be 

connected to a store-front to receive jobs as they are ready for 

production, allowing the best possible grouping of books on larger sheet. 

Book Stacker has a configurable barcode module and a banner option 

that help keeping track of jobs during and after production. Book Stacker 

dynamic queuing of jobs insures continuous feed to the press and a 

better margin on each order paced. 

Features: 

- 3-D stack optimization 

- Barcodes 

- XML automation 

- Tracking banner 

- JPEG processing 

- Configurable waiting queues 







Phone: +32 3 444 21 11 


Description: 

Production Control/job Tracking 








Features: 










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FlowSuite 


FlowSuite 



Phone: +31152120684 


Description: 


















Features: 













Company: arvato systems | Technologies GmbH 

Product Version: PMS 

Phone: +49-5241-807564 

URL: pms.arvato-systems.com 

Description: 


Production Management System (PMS), specially developed for printing 

and packaging industries, with experience from more than 150 

machine-links (sheetfed, web, bookbinding, finishing) and in practical use 

for years. 

PMS covers one or more plants for local as well as central production 

control and works as an independent but integrated shop floor data 

collection application together with the MIS via bi-directional data 

transfer by JDF and JMF. 

PMS works with workplaces in prepress, press and postpress with main 

focus on online machine data collection, ink consumption, materials, 

signals for QM snap samples, packing-unit control. All with minimum 

manual additions by operators. 

PMS 

- delivers transparency of all production resources (workplaces, tools, 

materials, personnel) and all job operations 

- enables flexible job status tracking 

- automates report printing at defined hours on defined printers or by 

e-mail 

- initiates various control loops by messages, reports and monitoring in 

production, scheduling and administration 

- is based on a 7x24 offline concept despite network interruptions 

- can do the shift planing for employees by qualification, shift models and 

workplaces 

Features: 

- Compatible with all MIS via JDF and JMF 

- Online machine data collection (all types, ages) 

- Predefined machine work load for easy job starts 

- Parallel data collection of ink consumption 

- Personnel time, attendance with labor definition 

- Real-time production monitoring, web access 

- Dynamic production reporting on-the-fly 

- Feedback to e-scheduling and other MIS functions 


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PMS Production Management System






Phone: 416 445 1722 


Description: 















Features: 











DALiM MiSTRAL 



Phone: +49 7851 91 96 0 


Description: 
















Features: 









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DALiM PRiNTEMPO 





Phone: +49 785191 96 0 


Description: 

DALiM PRiNTEMPO is a unique JDF-based print production & 

management system designed for printers and premedia companies, 

using any web browser on any client platform as its interface. DALiM 

PRiNTEMPO is an automated tracking system for all premedia and 

print-related job tasks, monitoring the status of job production, 

triggering actions such as the automatic generation of single pages, 

proofs or of plates. The system allows you to streamline and automate 

your production, while at the same time offer a number of online services 

for your clients such as online file submission, JDF-driven file preflighting, 

job status checking, deadline management and both remote and 

colour-accurate softproofing services. For Premedia companies, the 

system will enable you to increase your productivity, to deliver clean 

print-predictable files, to manage the whole production processes as well 

as to limit operator-induced errors thanks to automating certain 

production and business/related operations. For print companies, DALiM 

PRiNTEMPO allows you to create jobs in real-time, to generate plates 'to 

order' and produce reliable hard and softproofs - anywhere, at any time. 

Features: 

- Output device independent 


- File format independent 

- Optional SWOP-Certified Softproofing module 

- Optional Customer-Facing module 


- Independent of existing prepress worklflow 




DiALOGUE ES 



Phone: +49 7851 91 96 0 


Description: 


Dalim Software introduces the new DiALOGUE ES Online Approval Server, 

the first product based on its unique ES architecture. Built on over 20 

years of experience in commercial and packaging prepress automation 

and almost 10 years in softproofing and project management, the ES Core 

is using robust web technology and open industry standards such as JDF. 

The unmathced flexibility of the ES architecture, combined with 

enterprise-level quality and scalability, will help users to offer 

differenciated client services and to extend their geographical reach. As a 

multi-featured online softproofing server, it allows real-time, remote, 

collaborative access to any file - from original documents to validated 

jobs - with uncompromising quality. Users can view high-resolution files, 

zoom, navigate, place virtual notes, take densitometer readings, check 

production parameters, validate files and 'chat' in real time without the 

need for client software - approving single and imposed documents from 

any location. 


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DiMS! 


DiMS! 



Phone: +31 544 396 600 


Description: 




















Features: 












KODAK PRINERGY Workflow Systems 



Phone: +1.604.451.2700 

URL: www.graphics.kodak.com/prinergy 

Description: 


KODAK PRINERGY Workflow Systems solve key business issues by 

streamlining production from original file to final printed job, improving 

your productivity, resource allocation, and, ultimately, your bottom line. 

PRINERGY Systems are modular, open and scaleable to meet your specific 

market needs, whether you are a small or large commercial, publication, 

newspaper or packaging printer. They deliver intelligent automation, 

optimized production management, advanced STACCATO Screening and 

SPOTLESS Printing. PRINERGY Workflow Systems support: The ability to 

accept job tickets produced with JDF from MIS systems and production 

planning tools to automate job creation and imposition; Automated ink 

key presetting via JDF with the KODAK PrinkLink or INKPRO software 

options; Supports for both conventional and digital printing with a single 

workflow; Native transparency support throughout the workflow, and 

dual CPSI and ADOBE PDF Print Engine RIP support; Enhanced job 

information support with Dashboard, Job Notes and Custom Fields; 

Automated prepress to data exchange with PRINERGY Business Link 

Software 

Features: 

- PDF FIle Architecture 

- ColorFlow Color Relationship Management 

- Rules Based Automation & Layered PDF versioning 

- Automated page assignment and imposition 


- STACCATO Screening & SPOTLESS Printing options 

- Native transparency support 

- JDF-based workflow automation & MIS integration 


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Phone: +1.604.451.2700 


Description: 









and purging. 






Features: 













Phone: +32 87 37 90 72 


Description: 





for printers. 









workflows. 

Features: 










Features: 










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Partner - GamSys MIS

Goss Web Center 



Company: Goss International 


Phone: +33 44294092 

URL: www.gossinternational.com 

Description: 

Goss Web Center TM provides the following modules: Goss Omni 

Presetting TM makes it fast and easy to preset ink keys, web path and 

motorized folder functions. The Omni Presetting functions allowing 

offline job preparation prior to the run. Goss Omni Reporting TM: reports 

press status - in real time and on a cumulative bass. Goss Omni Link TM is 

a 2-way communication between MIS and the Goss Web Center TM based 

on JDF/JMF. Goss Web Center Online TM provides remote access to Press 

Production Data. 

Features: 

- Presets complete web press per JDF 

- Automatic job import from JDF comp. MIS 

- Real time job and press tracking 

- Consumable reports 

- Remote access 

- Reporting of makeready, copies, time & cost 

- Statistical comparison 

- Export to any JDF compliant MIS 




HIFLEX MIS 



Phone: +49 241 1683 0 


Description: 










created. 













Features: 








- eBusiness 


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HIFLEX MIS

eVolution MIS 


eVolution MIS 



Phone: +44 1245 231670 


Description: 

Core modules for this task are Production Control, Shop Floor Data 

Capture and Sentinel Machine Monitoring. Imprint's Production Control 

actually looks and feels like a wallboard and is very easy to use. Moreover 

it is truly multi-user, so move an item on one screen it moves on the 

others. It can work standalone or live to the rest of the system, eg Shop 

Floor Data Capture and Direct Machine Monitoring. A shadow moves 

across the T-cards as the job progresses. The display moves with time, so 

can realistically drive a 42" wall mounted plasma screen. Imprint has a 

clever way of handling short run jobs, usually a shortcoming with gantt 

chart style systems. It can handle multiple sites, a wide variety of plant, 

shift and overtime patterns, and can schedule multiple component and 

sections. SFDC and Sentinel, battle hardened after some 27 years in the 

workplace, offer more individual and immediate advantages, in one hit, 

than any other module. It is no longer regarded as an option but as an 

essential part of a fast moving, accurate and effective MIS. Live viewing 

on screen of the current position of every job, of every collection centre 

and of every operative updating every 10 seconds. 

Features: 

- Live links from factory using SFDC and Sentinel 

- Live viewing onscreen of every job status 

- Job status updates every 10 seconds 

- Total integration and feedback to Imprint MIS 

- Ease of use: keyboard/ touch screen/barcode 

- Multi-site functionality 

- Integration to 3rd party systems 







Phone: +49 6104 789 111 


Description: 










systems. 

Features: 







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SolPrint 


SolPrint 



Phone: +44 20 7978 0113 


Description: 













Features: 












Asura Pro 



Phone: +49.941.78004.0 


Description: 










Features: 










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Optimus 2020 - Data Collection 


Optimus 2020 - Data Collection 


Product Version: 16.13x 

Phone: +44 1483 740233 


Description: 

Data Collection is part of the Optimus 2020 Print MIS. Optimus 2020 is a 

modular, fully integrated MIS which also contains E-Commerce, 

Estimating, Scheduling, Real Time Job Tracking and other modules 

Pricing: n/a 

Features: 

- JMF messages are used for real time job tracking 

- JMF messages are used to update job status 

- JMF messages are used for job costing 




Prism QTMS 



Phone: +44 1206 761300 


Description: 


The QTMS product range is a comprehensive production management 

system which includes dead-on machine counts and WIP tracking 

available as a stand-alone product or fully integrated into the Prim WIN 

MIS. QTMS offers electronic job plan display and real time updates of 

performance against plan for quantities, times, operators, materials etc. 

The latest iQ range allows easy upgrade from the entry level system 

through to specific Sheetfed, Web, Binder and Stitching line systems 

which generate pallet tickets, job and shift performance reports as well as 

Paper usage reports down to individual reel or paper stack level. In 

addition to the comprehensive performance reporting, the iQ suite offers 

production tracking down to reel and pallet level across the entire 

production workflow therby giving visibilty from white paper received 

right through to Finished Goods shipped. The iQ products act as JDF 

devices and can be used to provide JDF/JMF compatible data from older 

production equipment regardless of manufacturer and thereby complete 

a JDF workflow across the plant. 

Features: 

- Easy to use Touch Screen technology 

- Supports JDF job tickets for job plans 

- Generates realtime JMF status messages 

- Adds JDF capability to older equipment 

- Provides common controller across all equipment 


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Graphisoft 


Graphisoft 



Phone: +33160137950 


Description: 







managed. 

Features: 

- Estimating 


- Scheduling 



- Job costing 

- e-commerce 





technoLOGIC 



Phone: +43 1 2904028 


Description: 














Features: 



- Purchasing 

- Inventory 

- Scheduling 





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Phone: +44 1536 316316 


Description: 










about. 

Features: 












Flex-PCS 

Company: SoftSolutions, Inc. 


Phone: 540-345-1045 

URL: www.softsolutionsit.com/flexfeatures.pdf 

Description: 


Flex-PCS is a fully integrated Production Control System for the print 

sector. It takes advantage of SoftSolutions Open Flex-OS integration 

platform to connect virtually any existing Management Information 

System (MIS) with virtually any existing piece of Print Equipment. 

By leveraging industry standards such as JDF/JMF, Flex-PCS offers a 

highly cost-effective means of integrating front-office Sales Planning and 

Estimating with real-time shop-floor job costing metrics. Flex-PCS can 

also act as a universal JDF Workflow Controller for a print facility. 

Flex-Timesheets provide a browser based user interface that provides a 

simple workflow for queuing JDF files from MIS to the cost-center, then 

uploading JMF messages from any equipment back into the MIS. 

Flex-PCS can also JMF enable legacy print machines with a simple, 

low-cost Direct Machine Interface (DMI) unit. Using counter inputs, 

Flex-PCS is able to publish machine metrics packaged in a JMF format or 

broadcast using custom drivers to disparate information systems. 

Features: 

- Open Integration 

- Connect to Legacy Machines 

- Connect to Legacy MIS Systems 

- Web-Browser based system runs on any PC 

- Low Cost to setup 

- Fast to setup 

- Easy to learn 

- View plant metrics from your iPhone/Blackberry 


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Technique MIS 


Technique MIS 


Phone: +44 113 383 6000 


Description: 


Magazines 

Brochures 

Catalogues 


Newspapers 

Books 

Finishing 













and accounts. 

Features: 



- Scheduling 









Book Stacker 



Phone: 514 938 9050 


Description: 














Features: 


- Barcodes 






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Book Stacker

FreeFlow Output Manager 


FreeFlow Output Manager 


Phone: 1-800-275-9376 


Description: 

FreeFlow Output Manager improves your digital print production 

capacity, turnaround and productivity by centralizing control of print job 

management across multiple production systems. 

Features: 

- JMF job submission and monitoring 

- JDF Digital Print job ticketing 

- JDF Job production data capture 







Phone: +32 3 444 21 11 


Description: 

Prepress Departmental Controllers 








Features: 










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DALiM MiSTRAL 


DALiM MiSTRAL 



Phone: +49 7851 91 96 0 


Description: 















Features: 









JDF-Enabled Equipment 





Phone: +49 785191 96 0 


Description: 



















Features: 









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DALiM TWiST 


DALiM TWiST 


Product Version: v6 

Phone: +49 7851 91 96 0 


Description: 

DALiM TWiST is a workflow automation server, streamlining many aspects 

in daily production, ranging from preflight and normalization or trapping 

and color management and much more. Its preflight tool is based on JDF 

for profiles and report. The high degree of automation in DALiM TWiST is 

achieved through the usage of naming conventions, meta data (i.e. XMP) 

or bi-directional database connectivity to dynamically set up and pilot the 

workflows. Through the new JDF Action tool, JDF Devices can be 

accessed and integrated seamlessly within any workflow. 




CREO Color Servers for Xerox 


Phone: +32.2.352.2878 

URL: www.creoservers.com 

Description: 


The CREO Color Server family for Xerox includes the CX260, CXP50, 

CX700, CX8000AP, CX IGEN3 and CX IGEN4. Designed exclusively for 

Xerox with the CREO Color Servers Technology, each color server offers 

top color, flexibility, and workflow control for handling versatile 

applications such as catalogs, flyers, complex long-run Variable Data 

Printing (VDP) jobs, and presentations. The servers fast RIP has a 

user-friendly interface. The CREO Color Server is a pioneer in its seamless 

integration with traditional workflows. Furthermore, it is part of the 

industry-wide Workflow Partnership Program initiative, aimed at creating 

connectivity among all branches of the printing industry. Print 

On-Demand Solutions Group's commitment to JDF connectivity is 

demonstrated via its Partnership Program. In this framework, vendors 

with products or systems team to integrate and allow customers to 

choose the digital printing workflow that best fits their production 

requirements, offer open connectivity to upstream workflow for full 

process automation using certified and tested solutions. 

Features: 

- Unique CREO Color Server Fusion imaging hardware 

- Connectivity to GA, JDF WF, and Xerox FreeFlow 

- VDP support of Variable Print Specification-VPS 

- VDP Support of Xerox VIPP, PPML, PDF, and PS 

- Creates Ready-to-Print (RTP), no re-RIP needed 

- Advanced document printing enables mixed stocks 

- High-speed RIP and flexible workflow tools 

- High image quality and color management 


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HP SmartStream Production Plus 




Phone: +32.2.352.2878 


Description: 

The Production Plus Print Server, Powered by CREO is a powerful new 

digital color server, designed exclusively for HP INDIGO with the CREO 

Color Server Technology. The HP Indigo-CREO powered solution sets new 

standards for image quality, color control and output, unified workflow, 

connectivity, and VDP options for HP Indigo users. The Production Plus 

Print Server consumes and executes JDF and is capable of writing and 

returning JDF/ JMF information, enabling unified workflow for the easy 

routing of offset jobs to digital. The Production Plus Print Server's high 

performance and user-friendly workflow increase the productivity and 

throughput of the Indigo press; maximize the press uptime, and decrease 

faults and costs. The Print On-Demand Solutions group's commitment to 

JDF connectivity is demonstrated via its Workflow Partnership Program. 

In this framework, vendors with products or systems team to integrate 

and allow customers to choose the digital printing workflow that best fits 

their production requirements, offer open connectivity to upstream 

workflow for full process automation using certified and tested solutions. 

Features: 


- JDF connectivity to Prinergy and Brisque GA 

- VDP support of Variable Print Specification -VPS 

- VDP Support of PPML, PDF, Optimized PDF, VDX, an 

- Creates Ready-to-Print (RTP), no re-rip needed 

- Can drive two digital presses with one server 

- PANTONE-certified color management system 





IC-304 Plus Print Controller 


Phone: +32.2.352.2878 


Description: 


The IC-304 Plus Print Controller is a highly affordable robust workflow 

solution. Designed exclusively for Konica Minolta with the CREO Color 

Server Technology, the IC-304 Plus Print Controller offers comprehensive 

variable data printing (VDP) support, sophisticated color management 

tools, document printing capabilities, and connectivity to graphic arts 

workflows via built-in JDF capabilities. The IC-304 Plus Print Controller 

consumes and executes JDF and is capable of writing and returning JDF/ 

JMF information, enabling unified workflow for the easy routing of offset 

jobs to digital. The IC-304 Plus Print Controller high performance and 

user-friendly workflow increase the productivity and throughput of the 

printer, maximize the press uptime, and decrease faults and costs. The 

Print On-Demand Solutions Group's commitment to JDF connectivity is 

demonstrated via its Workflow Partnership Program. In this framework, 

vendors with products or systems team to integrate and allow customers 

to choose the digital printing workflow that best fits their production 



Features: 


- JDF connectivity to Graphic Arts 


- VDP Support of PPML, PDF, Optimized PDF, and PS 


- Flexible paper-handling and in-line finishing 


- Client workstation operates on both PC and Mac 


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Phone: +1.604.451.2700 


Description: 

















Software 

Features: 












EFI Fiery Central 

Company: EFI 

Phone: 1 650 357 3500 


Description: 


Maximizes print production capacity by managing multiple Fiery-driven 

and non-Fiery driven devices as a group. By distributing large print jobs 

across multiple printers and splitting jobs between color and 

black-and-white, Fiery Central ensures that each engine is utilized to its 

full capabilities for increased productivity and maximum throughput. 

Fiery Central is a JMF department level controller that can provide 

command and control over your prepress and digital printing devices via 

the EFI JDF Connector. Balance also collects job data (such as labor, 

material usage, start/stop time, etc.) and provides that data as JDF to MIS 

systems such as EFI Monarch. EFI Pace and EFI Digital StoreFront. 

http://www.efi.com/products/production/fiery/other/jdf-connector/ 

Features: 

- Manage multiple devices as a group 

- Split jobs between color and black-and-white 

- Balance work optimally across devices 


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Fiery JDF 



Company: EFI 


Phone: 1-650-504-3892 

URL: www.efi.com/FJDF/ 

Description: 

Fiery JDF (FJDF) is a set of features tightly integrated into Fiery controllers 

to provide JDF/JMF functionality, enabling JDF integration to a Fiery 

controller without any extra workstation required. It is not an application, 

but rather components running together with other modules on the Fiery 

controller itself, such as web services, database, PDF-handling routines, 

Paper Catalog, configuration, job logging, etc. 

Fiery JDF technology helps you use your workforce more wisely, shorten 

lead times and produce more jobs profitably. It automates and integrates 

your business and print process at a minimal cost. 

-Increases productivity and efficiency by eliminating manual data entry 

and re-entry. 

-Provides accurate and automatic business intelligence by capturing all 

production data and disseminating it to the appropriate business 

software for more accurate reporting, estimating and accounting. 

-Supports digital and litho offset hybrid workflow, so you can utilize the 

best of both technologies. 

-Maximizes your return on investment and profitability through 

integration and scalability using EFI, OEM and third-party JDF-enabled 

technology. 




imagePRESS CR Server A7000 


Company: Kodak's Print On-Demand Solutions Group 

Phone: +32.2.352.2878 


Description: 

The imagePRESS CR Server A7000 is designed exclusively for CANON 7000 

Press with the CREO Color Server Technology. The robust server offers 

Canon customers advanced features for high-quality image control, 

ease-of-use, productivity, and connectivity to graphic arts workflows via 

built-in JDF capabilities. The CREO Color Servers / CANON solution is 

designed to meet the high-end graphic arts and production color 

environments, and enables commercial and corporate print centers to 

fulfill a range of color applications quicker, easier and more affordably 

than ever before. The imagePRESS CR Server A7000 consumes and 

executes JDF and is capable of writing and returning JDF/ JMF 

information, enabling unified workflow for the easy routing of offset jobs 

to digital. The Print On-Demand Solutions Group's commitment to JDF 

connectivity is demonstrated via its Workflow Partnership Program. In 

this framework, vendors with products or systems team to integrate and 

allow customers to choose the digital printing workflow that best fits 



Features: 










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Ritecontrol SE 


Ritecontrol SE 


Phone: 847-870-7400 

URL: www.screen.co.jp/ga_dtp/en/ 

Description: 

Ritecontrol SE is a key module and the heart of Screen JDF workflow. This 

production management system supports the interface between Trueflow 

SE and a user specific MIS system and enables JDF-based, unified control 

of all the processes involved in getting a printed product to market, 

including design, prepress, press, finishing, and delivery. With the latest 

Trueflow SE version, JDF stripping parameter information can be 

conveyed to Trueflow via Ritecontrol SE and dramatically reduce prepress 

imposition works. 







Phone: +49 7851 91 96 0 


Description: 

Proofers 


















metadata. 

Features: 




- No ASP 






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InkZone & DI-Plot 

Proofers 


Company: DIL Digital Information 


Phone: +41438182000 

URL: www.digiinfo.com 

Description: 

Feed the Press! 

With InkZone, CIP3/4 or JDF-data converted by DI-Plot can now be used 

for presetting the ink zones on the press. InkZone is compatible with all 

popular printing machines (e.g. Heidelberg, MAN Roland, Komori, Ryobi, 

KBA, etc.). In particular, existing offset machines without presetting can 

be upgraded with InkZone both simply and economically. 

Pricing: n/a 

Features: 

- CIP3/4, JDF and proprietary Bitmap Input 

- Formproof & digital preset at the same time 

- Drives most offset printing machines available 




EFI Colorproof XF 

Company: EFI 

Product Version: v3.0 

Phone: +49-2102-7454-0 

URL: www.efi.com/bestcolor 

Description: 

Proofers 

EFI Colorproof XF is a modular and individually configurable sophisticated 

client/server proofing and production solution for the professional 

printing market. 

The Basic Package provides the basic proofing and printing functionality. 

By adding Product and Output Options the solution can be expanded 

with functionalities according to the individual needs of the customer. 

Output Options: 

Printer Options M/XL/XLL (To drive DOD Inkjet, Laser and LED printers 

from desktop to large format size); 

Fiery Option (Connector to Fiery driven output devices); 

File Export Option (Export of color-managed Tiffs and PDFs) 

Product Options: 

Color Manager Option (For and profiling); 

Color Verfier Option (For verification of contract proofs against references 

etc.); 

Dot Creator Option (For rasterising continuous-tone data and output of 

screened printouts); 

One-Bit Option (For halftone proofing of original one-bit files used for 

CTF/CTP); 

Production Option (For advanced step & repeat, tiling and color 

corrections) 

Spotcolor Option (For enhanced spotcolor handling) 

Features: 

- Modular, customizable Client-Server solution. 

- Cross platform - Mac and PC. 

- User and administration mode. 

- Internal PS-RIP, original Adobe PostScript 3. 

- Support of open standards: ICC, PDF/X, JDF, ... 

- L*a*b* based printer linearization functionality 

- Multi-output functionality. 

- Intuitive, clear and easy-to-use GUI. 


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Harlequin Server RIP 

Proofers 


Company: Global Graphics Software 


Phone: +1 703-266-9588 

URL: www.globalgraphics.com/products/harlequin_rip... 

Description: 


The Harlequin Server RIP is a key component of many industry-leading 

proofing, imaging and direct-to-print workflows worldwide. Launched at 

GraphExpo 2007, the JDF-enabled Harlequin RIP is available through 

Global Graphics' OEM partners. Version 8.1 is compliant with JDF v1.3, and 

capable of automatically controlling the rendering, screening, trapping, 

color management, calibration and output of both composite and 

preseparated files. 

The Harlequin RIP's speed, flexibility, rich set of features and open 

architecture mean that OEMs can build a vast array of Harlequin 

RIP-based workflow systems. 

Features: 

- High-quality, high-performance RIP 

- Optional trapping & color management 

- Award-winning font emulation 

- Can be driven with JDF from imposition programs 

- Available on Mac and Windows 

- Support for hundreds of output devices 




Impostrip Proof 



Phone: (514)938-9050 


Description: 

Proofers 

Impostrip Proof is the first software to take a complete job defined in any 

imposition software or workflow, that supports JDF, for production of 

printing plates and output it as a duplex proof on any laser printer. 

Impostrip Proof produces a digital blue line for customer approval of the 

imposition.Impostrip Proof is not a simple reader spread produced from 

the same file; it is the actual proof of the imposition geometry of the plate 

made for CTP. If the imposition is done incorrectly, if a page is in the 

wrong location, or if it is improperly rotated, it will be printed that way on 

the Impostrip Proof output, or it will prompt the user there is a mistake 

and ask if they want to print it anyway.Impostrip Proof is the only 

software that actually recreates the actual process of doing a blue line. We 

take the plate data and do a virtual fold and cut to get an exact electronic 

replica of what a printer would get doing a conventional blue line. 

Features: 

- Input JDF from any imposition or workflow 

- Digital blue line to duplex printers 

- Output PDF or PS 

- Output populated and unpopulated JDF 

- Hot folder driven 


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CDI, Cyrel Digital Imager 

CTP 

CDI, Cyrel Digital Imager 


Product Version: DFS 7 

Phone: +49 4821 7701 

URL: www.esko.com/flexo 

Description: 

Since more than 10 years, CyrelTM Digital Imagers have revolutionized 

the flexo printing industry with the most advanced digital flexo solutions. 

The CDI family today is result of customer-driven development and of the 

long-term partnership with DuPont. Today, the family of CDI imaging 

devices spans the entire range of flexo printing applications: from narrow 

web label printing to wide format corrugated printing, from one color 

printed corrugated boxes to highly sophisticated security printing. Flexo 

plates and sleeves imaged on CDI devices are pushing flexo print quality 

and printing stability further, and they achieve superb results that before 

were only achievable in offset or gravure. The CDI has a Digital Flexo Suite 

Module which can take input from MIS to determine the correct merging 

behavior of separations on plate, and which can report the exposing 

status and plate usage of the individual separations via JMF. 

Features: 

- JMF status reporting (incl .plate wastage/usage) 







Phone: +1 703-266-9588 


Description: 


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Harlequin Server RIP

:Apogee Automate 

Prepress Workstation/software 


Company: Agfa Graphics 


Phone: +32 3 444 21 11 


Description: 


:Apogee Automate is a fully integrated, prepress production system 

designed to accommodate the production needs of medium and large 

commercial printers. It provides automated PDF creation, preflighting, 

imposition and resolves transparencies. It combines the Adobe CPSI RIP 

and the latest Adobe PDF Print Engine RIP for native PDF rendering. It 

scales to a multi-platform workhorse when production needs change. 

Track jobs, control output queues, request plate remakes, generate page 

and imposition proofs, or soft proofs of screened and trapped digital 

films, using a single graphical user interface. Automate all tasks using JDF 

connectivity to :Apogee ProjectManager or MIS systems. Provide 

real-time reporting using JMF on job progress, page revisions and 

number of proofs and plates made. Drive digital presses using 

JDF-enabled Digital Press Link. Agfa Balanced Screening, :Sublima and 

:CristalRaster FM Screening increases print quality. :Apogee Color 

guarantees predictable soft and hard copy proofing. :Apogee InkSave 

provides ink cost savings, and increases printability and quality of the 

printed matter. :Apogee InkDrive, automates ink fountain setup and 

reduces press make ready time. 

Features: 

- Automated PDF creation, preflighting, imposition 


- Advanced job tracking, management and reporting 

- Color managed page/imposition/soft proofs 

- Press ink savings, auto setup of ink fountains 

- JDF/JMF based job submission and reporting 

- JDF integration with MIS and digital press 

- :ABS, :Sublima and :CristalRaster Screening 




:Apogee Manage 



Phone: +32 3 444 21 11 


Description: 



:Apogee Manage is designed for printing companies that produce a 

moderate volume of plates. Running on a single platform, it provides 

powerful tools normally found only in high-priced production systems. It 

performs tasks such as PDF creation, preflighting, imposition and resolves 

PDF transparencies. It combines the Adobe CPSI RIP and the latest Adobe 

PDF Print Engine RIP for native PDF rendering. :Apogee Manage can be 

enhanced with :Apogee WebApproval providing page-upload and 

approval services to print buyers. JDF is used to either connect :Apogee 

Manage with MIS systems for automatic job setup and execution or to 

interface with digital presses. To track job progress and calculate costs, 

JMF is used to provide real-time reporting of page revisions, number of 

proofs and plates made. Agfa Balanced Screening, :Sublima and 






Features: 






- JDF/JMF integration with MIS 

- ABS, Sublima, CristalRaster Screening 

- Enhance to :Apogee Automate 


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:Apogee Manage

Apogee DigitalPrintLink 





Phone: +32 3 444 21 11 


Description: 

:Apogee DigitalPrintLink establishes a unified hybrid prepress workflow 

solution by integrating 3rd party digital presses with :Apogee Prepress 

workflow solutions. Using :Apogee DigitalPrintLink, jobs in :Apogee 

Prepress can either be processed for traditional offset litho print 

production or for automated on-demand print jobs on digital presses. 

Output efficiency, quality and consistency is maintained due to the use of 

the same :Apogee Prepress workflow which uses the same processing 

components and resources, such as Normalizer, Renderer, ICC-profiles, 

fonts, and more, for all output devices. The integration of the digital 

presses is based on the JDF/JMF standard, enabling a standardized 

integration and production automation. Rendered and imposed jobs are 

transferred from :Apogee Prepress and will incl. information for the digital 

press s.a. customer data, single/double sided, paper type/size, screening 

and finishing info. Integration is provided with Canon imagePRESS C1, 

C6000VP, C7000VP presses and HP Indigo presses via Digital Front End or 

direct with HP Indigo presses 3500, 5000 and 5500. Integrations with Fiery 

are planned in 2010. 

Features: 

- JDF/JMF integration with digital presses 

- Integrates with HP Indigo digital presses 

- Integrates with Canon imagePRESS 

- Consistent and efficient output and quality 

- Use of same workflow and user interface 

- Use of same processing components and resources 

- Facilitates hybrid prepress workflow 




:Apogee Control 



Phone: +32 3 444 21 11 


Description: 



:Apogee Control is designed for operations that rely on off-the-shelf 

applications to produce pages or fully imposed flats. It combines the 

Adobe CPSI RIP and the latest Adobe PDF Print Engine RIP for native PDF 

rendering. It delivers key prepress functionality for simplified flattening of 

transparencies, film output, plate making, and proofing. The unique 

graphical user interface intuitively helps you manage and track jobs, 

control output queues, request plate remakes, generate page or 

imposition proofs, or soft proofs of screened and trapped digital films 

with ease. :Apogee Control integrate with legacy workflows and provides 

connectivity to digital presses using the JDF-enabled Digital Press Link. 

Through Agfa Balanced Screening, :Sublima, :Sublima XM and 

:CristalRaster FM Screening, print quality can even be more enhanced, 

while :Apogee Color, including :ColorTune and :SherpaProof, produces 

predictable soft and hard copy proofs. Targeted for the press room, 

:Apogee InkDrive Link automatically sets the press ink fountains for 

reduced press make ready times. 

Features: 




- Auto setup of ink fountains, Flattening 


- Drive digital presses 

- Scale to multi-platform workhorse 

- Enhance to :Apogee Manage or :Apogee Automate 


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:Apogee Control

DALiM TWiST 


DALiM TWiST 



Phone: +49 7851 91 96 0 


Description: 














Phone: +32.2.352.2878 


Description: 


















Features: 










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CREO Color Servers for Xerox





Phone: +32.2.352.2878 


Description: 

















Features: 














Phone: +32.2.352.2878 


Description: 



















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IC-304 Plus Print Controller

Kodak NexStation front end 




Product Version: System 9 & 10 

Phone: +1 800 336 8868 

URL: graphics.kodak.com 

Description: 

The Kodak NexStation front end drives a variety of NexPress digital 

production color presses and workflow solutions. It is a comprehensive, 

centralized press manager with more workflow automation features that 

enable shorter setup times providing more press productivity control. The 

NexStation IV offers a full suite of tools that guarantees maximum image 

quality including advanced job ticket editing capability that allows for 

last-minute job changes, including color adjustment and content editing. 

The NexStation front end is based on an open architecture and industry 

leading standards including the Microsoft Windows OS, Intel processors, 

Adobe RIP technology, Adobe PDF internal workflow, JDF Job Ticketing, 

Adobe PS and PDF input file formats, ANSI PPML/VDX input file format for 

optimized variable data printing, and ICC profile based color 

management demonstrate. 

Commitment to industry open standards enables our customers to 

leverage and profit from JDF technology and other key developments 

taking place in this quickly evolving industry. 

Features: 

- Job and press control 

- NexPert service management capabilities 

- Parallel job processing 

- Scalable platform and processing power 

- Intelligent reporting and content management 

- Onboard step-by-step video diagnostic procedures 

- JDF/JMF connect to Prinergy, Brisque, PrintReady 








Phone: +1.604.451.2700 


Description: 



















Features: 










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KODAK PRINERGY Powerpack System






Phone: 1.866.563.2533 


Description: 















Features: 
















Phone: +1.604.451.2700 


Description: 









and purging. 






Features: 








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PRINERGY Business Link Software

EFI XFlow 


EFI XFlow 

Company: EFI 


Phone: 1 650 357 3500 


Description: 

Lets print shops automate prepress functions to streamline digital and 

offset printing and proofing. It integrates powerful tools to automatically 

convert files to PDF,preflight, trap, impose, correct, RIP, soft proof and 

more. OneFlow captures, creates, and processes valid JDF for each of 

these tools and provides for integration with third party workflow tools 

that emit and/or consume (valid) JDF via the EFI JDF Connector. With 

XFlow, any print shop employee can master the prepress management 

process from one desktop and output files to DI presses, platesetters, 

wide format inkjet proofers and/or Fiery-driven copier/printers. 

Features: 

- Automate prepress functions 

- Preflight 

- Trap 

- Impose 

- Correct 

- Rip 

- Soft proof 







Phone: +32.9.216.93.04 


Description: 












Features: 









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RealPro Digital Workflow 


RealPro Digital Workflow 

Company: FFEI Ltd. 


Phone: +44 1442 213440 

URL: www.ffei.co.uk/ 

Description: 

An OEM developer for some of the industry's key workflow products, FFEI 

has harnessed the experience and knowledge of the same development 

team to create a new standalone workflow solution. Based on APPE 

(Adobe PDF Print Engine), RealPro - Digital Workflow provides 

exceptional flexibility, efficiency and ease of use due to in built PDF/JDF 

technology enabling total job integrity. With cross-media capabilities to 

support many output devices, and imposition tools to allow last minute 

edits quickly without impact on job queues, RealPro - Digital Workflow 

provides ideal features to drive real benefits in production timescales and 

ease. In addition to expected workflow features, it incorporates the 

unique capabilities of RealVue3D. Enabling printers to visually check 

layout and trims, it provides on-screen simulations of the final product 

complete with special finishing effects such as metallic inks and 

embossing. With features that allow users to view the product from any 

angle, turn pages and simulate printing characteristics such as paper 

thickness and finish, RealVue3D capability adds value to a print workflow 

by adding another tool that can improve production and approval cycles. 

Features: 

- Adobe APPE Print Engine 

- Integrated Imposition 

- Film, Plate and Proof output 

- JDF Submission from MIS Systems 

- JDF Output to Press or other Workflows 

- Extensible multi-box and multi-client system 




Celebrant Suite 


Company: FUJIFILM Corporation 

Product Version: V6.1 

Phone: 81-3-6271-3027 

URL: www.fujifilm.com/products/graphic_systems/ 

Description: 

Celebrant Suite is a powerful rip workflow system.Celebrant Suite 

provides a range of solutions from a simple print spooler to a full prepress 

production system. Products include Celebrant Gateway, Celebrant RIP, 

Celebrant Primer and Celebrant Extreme. 


Celebrant Suite 

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FUJIFILM Workflow XMF 


FUJIFILM Workflow XMF 

Company: FUJIFILM Corporation 

Product Version: V3.0 

Phone: +81-3-6271-3027 

URL: www.fujifilm.com/products/graphic_systems/ 

Description: 

This latest v3.0 features a raft of improvements designed to build on 

cross-media capability and take further advantage of the software's "Pure 

PDF" architecture. In particular, v3.0 of XMF has been designed to give 

printers the flexibility to automate many production activities previously 

requiring manual intervention, as well as the ability to reduce costs by 

improving colour management and therefore extend the potential for ink 

savings. In addition, XMF v3.0 features improvements to its XMF Remote 

web portal, allowing printers to achieve closer relationships with clients, 

and provides a more sophisticated range of proofing options. These 

include advancements to XMF's 3D proofing engine to enable the 

creation of more realistic "virtual"3D proofs, and improvements to XMF's 

section proofing to allow complete job mock-ups to be produced on 

digital presses. Both these additions help printers offer their clients more 

effective ways of visualising the final printed product. Finally, v3.0 of XMF 

has been specifically designed to accommodate the more complex 

production demands associated with web presses, with a range of new 

options including advanced imposition and colour management. 

Features: 

- Pure PDF workflow for maximum performance 

- Native JDF architecture for maximum flexibility 

- Integrated imposition for productivity 

- Intelligent automation to maximize quality 

- Cross-media capability for offset and digital 




MetaPack 


Company: India Metamation Software Private Limited 


Phone: +91-44-24506112 

URL: www.metamation.org 

Description: 

MetaPack is an innovative packaging solution aimed at producing an 

efficient and error free die layout with least operator intervention. Besides 

structural design of a one up, MetaPack also accepts the graphic image in 

PDF format and generates a multiple-up PDF with marks included in it. 

Features: 

- Highly efficient nesting 

- Parametric box designs 

- Automated layout planning 

- 3D visualization of product with graphics 

- Generates print ready packaging layouts 


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Phone: +32.2.352.2878 


Description: 


















Features: 












Speedflow Impose 



Phone: +49.941.78004.0 


Description: 


Speedflow Impose is powerful and easy-to-use imposition software 

providing vast possibilities for imposing commercial print items of all 

kinds. Jobs can be output on any device supporting PDF output. 

Speedflow Impose supports common print processes and types of 

presses. It also supports ganging as well as step-and-repeat - a 

considerable advantage you want to optimize machine run times through 

multiple layouts. Speedflow Impose organizes imposition workflows and 

automates time-consuming processes. Independent of the size and kind 

of the job Speedflow Impose drastically reduces your costs and 

processing times. 

JDF-Layouts can be imported, generated and sent to RIPs 

Features: 

- Powerful native PDF imposition 

- Consumes and produces required JDF information 

- Short job handling times 

- Automates a wide range of imposition settings 

- XML-based imposition sheet libraries 

- Fast PDF preview and zoom 

- Supports multiple layouts 

- Allows defining/importing various sets of marks 



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Fold-it 


Fold-it 



Phone: +1.514.595.6866 


Description: 

Fold-it is digital blueline proofing software designed to "DE-IMPOSE" 1-Bit 

TIFF imposition signature files created from any workflow. Fold-it uses 

imposition data contained inside of a JDF file to correlate between the 

1-Bit TIFF signature and the final cut-down pages to generate a hard copy 

or soft copy proof that enables the user to guarantee that pages have 

been imposed in the correct sequence. 

Fold-it will cut the signatures into individual pages, composite the 

necessary 1-Bit TIFF files and down-sample to the optimal proofing 

resolution. Fold-it can generate single page, duplexed proofs, as well as 

proofs generated as either printer spreads or reader spreads. Proofs can 

be output for hard copy proofing or saved as PDF. 

Fold-it has been tested with, and fully supports, JDF imposition data 

created from DynaStrip, Signastation, Preps and Impostrip. 

Features: 

- JDF De-Imposition of 1-Bit TIFF signatures 

- Print out single page duplex proofs 

- Print out duplexed printer spreads 

- Print out duplexed reader spreads 

- Save as PDF 




X-800 

Company: Punch Graphix 


Phone: +32 (0)3 4431311 

URL: www.xeikon.com 

Description: 


Its scalability makes the Xeikon X-800 the benchmark digital front-end for 

high-end variable-data production. Thanks to our focus on industry 

standards, it enables the implementation of fully automated workflows 

while ensuring great flexibility. The modularity of the X-800 makes sure it 

fits into your existing structure, allowing adaptations for future needs. 

Thanks to its completeness the X-800 makes a manifest difference in the 

widest variety of printing markets: short run colour printing, print on 

demand, direct mail, transactional printing, label printing, packaging, etc. 

Its object-based high-end variable data support (with support for IPDS 

streams) along with fast ripping and sophisticated object management, 

makes it easy to manage and print the required output. Integrated quality 

management tools guarantee a high level of continuous quality. 

Xeikon is putting considerable effort into JDF connectivity; a workflow 

partner program has been set up by Xeikon's solutions team to ensure 

optimal integration in existing workflows. 

The standalone Impactor, a tool to generate JDF imposition templates, 

enables full support of the X-800 post-rip imposition possibilities. 

Features: 

- open architecture for optimal integration 

- scalable workflow 

- focus on industry standards 

- quality management tools 

- object-based streaming 

- VDP-support: PDF, PPML, PPML/VDX, IPDS 

- flexible JDF-based post-rip imposition 

- Powerful preview functionalities 


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Trueflow SE 


Trueflow SE 



Phone: 847-870-7400 

URL: www.screen.co.jp/ga_dtp/en/product/wf_rip/tru... 

Description: 

Trueflow SE, Screen established JDF-PDF compliant workflow, is the core 

of our EQUIOSNET workflow solutions. It features the latest PDF support 

utilizing the reliable Adobe PDF Print Engine Core 2 and produces 

superior print quality thanks to unique screening technology. Trueflow SE 

plays the most important role as an intelligent prepress navigator 

including job management, imposition, processing/output, archving and 

more. Not just a prepress solution, it accelarates print producion 

end-to-end automation, working with MIS, printing press and post press 

utilizing JDF connections. 




FreeFlow Process Manager 



Phone: 1-800-275-9376 


Description: 

FreeFlow Process Manager software simplifies your application workflows 

by automating your prepress activities while providing you with the 

flexibility to modify workflows as needed. 

Features: 

- JMF job submission and monitoring 

- JDF enabled functions prepare jobs for print 


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DynaStrip 

Imposition 

DynaStrip 



Phone: 418-694-2080 

URL: www.dynagram.com/solutions/default.asp?sec=so... 

Description: 


A high-end imposition solution is essential to successfully perform in 

today's competitive marketplace. DynaStrip is your key to handling more 

jobs, improving service levels, increasing client capacity and ultimately 

generating more revenues. Version 4.5 of DynaStrip extends integration 

both upstream and downstream from the imposition process. While JDF 

import introduces integration with leading MIS providers, adding JDF 

cutting and folding information at output links the imposition process to 

postpress equipment. DynaStrip is the most complete imposition solution 

available. From the very simple to the highly complex prepress 

environment, DynaStrip is a must-have. 

Features: 

- OS X Compatibility 

- JDF Support 

- User-friendly Interface 

- Direct-layout PDF 

- Seamless workflow integration 

- Time-saving templates 

- Input flexibility 




inpO2 



Phone: 418 694-2080 

URL: www.dynagram.com 

Description: 

Imposition 

inpO2 is the next-generation imposition solution that eliminates the 

notion that prepress departments have to sacrifice functionality for 

simplicity...or ease-of-use for performance. Specifically designed for 

contemporary printers deploying end-to-end PDF workflows, inpO2 

integrates powerful imposition technology within a familiar environment: 

Adobe Acrobat. More power means you can tackle any of your customers' 

mind-bending (or not!) impositions--and get the job done on time. An 

intuitive interface means less time spent figuring out imposition and your 

imposition software. inpO2 is the best of both worlds. So simple yet so 

powerful. 

Features: 

- Feature-rich product using latest technologies 

- Exports fat PDF files or JDF layouts 

- Compatible with Acrobat Standard and Pro 8 

- Windows and Mac OSX 

- 100% WYSIWYG 

- Fast learning curve 

- Many editions and languages available 

- Network licensing 


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Imposition 




Phone: + 1.604.451.2700 

URL: graphics.kodak.com/preps 

Description: 


PREPS Software is a popular imposition tool for commercial, packaging 

and newspaper printers, with more than 30,000 installations worldwide. 

PREPS offers flexibility to build a unique workflow for each user by 

working with many popular solutions, including the PRINERGY CONNECT 

and PRINERGY EVO Workflow Systems, Rampage, APOGEE X and 

Harlequin RIPs, or as a standalone imposition solution in PDF and 

POSTSCRIPT environments. 

- PREPS Software supports both MAC OS X and the latest WINDOWS 

operating systems, and is compatible with ADOBE ACROBAT 7 and 

QUARKXPRESS 6.5. 

- PREPS Software integrates seamlessly with UPFRONT production 

planning software, the complete job production planning tool, and is 

available in three versions: Pro, Plus and XL. 

- PREPS Software provided enhanced JDF support to send imposition data 

to other JDF-enabled prepress systems. 

- PREPS Software imports JDF files from MIS using JDF stripping, and 

exports JDF back to any MIS that can process JDF files. 

- It also supports JDF roundtripping and signature mapping. PREPS Pro 

Software exports CIP3 (PPF) and JDF to cutters at finishing. 

Certifed compliant to Base ICS and LayCrImp ICS. 

Features: 

- Intelligent SMARTMARKS placement and mark groups 

- Supports ADOBE ACROBAT 9 

- Supports MAC OS X 10.3, WINDOWS XP or VISTA 

- JDF/PJTF/PDF/PS Output 

- WYSIWYG ADOBE POSTSCRIPT 3 previewer 

- True PDF Native imposition 

- Supports in-RIP and host-based separations 

- Supports PDF, POSTSCRIPT, EPS, TIFF, DCS & more 




EFI XFlow 

Company: EFI 


Phone: 1 650 357 3500 


Description: 

Imposition 










Features: 


- Preflight 

- Trap 

- Impose 

- Correct 

- Rip 

- Soft proof 


EFI XFlow 

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FastImpose 

Imposition 

FastImpose 


Phone: +32.9.216.93.97 

URL: www.esko.com 

Description: 

FastImpose is a powerful imposition program going beyond interactive 

page stripping. Its built-in intelligence manages the most complex 

imposition schemes with just a handful of templates. The real-time 

visualization features in combination with its very powerful SmartMarks 

dramatically improve efficiency and reduce errors. 

FastImpose's most remarkable feature is its full JDF stripping support. In 

combination with BackStage, the prepress server of the Esko Software 

Suite, this allows the complete automation of imposition in prepress. 

Features: 

- JDF Stripping support 

- JDF Layout support 

- JDF output for finishing equipment 




Plato 


Phone: +32.9.216.93.97 


Description: 

Imposition 

Plato is a powerful tool for the creation of print-ready layouts. Plato 

provides a robust set of automatic and interactive tools to create even the 

most complex step-and-repeat arrangements. Users who benefit most 

include narrow web label printers and converters who can now take 

control and reduce costs by bringing optimum plate layout in-house, or 

packaging trade shops that supply final plates or film as part of their core 

competencies. Its features include SmartMarks, SmartFlaps, SmartFlips, 

SmartLayout, the import of structural designs, the automatic masking for 

graphics based on dies, a SheetInspector, and many more. Plato's most 

remarkable feature is its full JDF stripping support. In combination with 

BackStage, the prepress server of the Esko Software Suite, this allows the 

complete automation of step and repeat in prepress. 

Features: 

- JDF Stripping support for labels and packaging 




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Imp 

Imposition 

Imp 



Phone: +91-44-24506112 


Description: 


Imp is an automatic planning and imposition software. With a single click, 

it does holistic optimization of material, equipment and time by 

intelligently choosing the right signature, sheet size, work style and press. 

The automation results in different solutions, listed in a 

layout-efficiency/production-cost matrix. Each solution contains 

ready-to-RIP plate/sheet layouts using a dynamic mark positioning 

system and parametric folding templates. This allows the operator to 

make last minute changes without the need to recreate imposition 

layouts and also eliminates the concept of storing imposition templates. 

The powerful nesting engine aids in laying out complex ganged jobs 

which is very important for on-line printers. Additionally, Imp allows the 

operator to manually plan jobs with a uniquely intuitive UI which helps in 

easy understanding and editing at different levels. Imp also supports 

planning and imposition for the packaging workflow. 

Features: 

- Unmanned planning and imposition 

- Advanced optimization for ganged layouts 

- Integration through stripping and populated JDF 

- Certified against LayCrImp JDF 1.3 

- Eliminates management of imposition templates 

- Helps avoid costly mistakes 

- Powered by Adobe's PDF library 




KIM 6.1 

Company: Krause-Biagosch GmbH 


Phone: +49 521 4599-01 

URL: www.krause-imposition-manager.de 

Description: 


Imposition 

KIM 6.1 is the latest version of the successful imposition software KIM 

KIM 6.1 is JDF network compatible and features a completely redesigned 

modern user interface. It makes the imposition of the most complex jobs 

even more simple and effectiv. 

KIM 6.1 provides an assistent for automatic sheet planning using job and 

production specifications. The necessary input is read from JDF files of the 

MIS or the production planning system. 

In conjunction with automatic insertion of predefined mark sets it is now 

possible to generate completely imposed sheets with a few mouse clicks. 

The labourious depositing and recovery of numerous standard layouts is a 

thing of the past. 

The available JDF moduls allow crosslinking to MIS and production 

planning systems, CTP workflows as well as to cutting machines. 

KIM 6.1 provides a production planning component which allows to 

generate the press, paper and sheet planning information in advance. 

Supported file formats 

Input: PostScript, PDF und JDF 

Output: PDF and JDF (Imposition and Cutting) 

Features: 

- real PDF based impositioning 

- Intelligent markset handling 

- fold sheed oriented 

- on the fly preview 

- JDF imposition template output 

- JDF import from MIS 

- several versions for different requirements 

- Standard, Small Format, Digital, Auto, News 


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Metrix 

Imposition 

Metrix 



Phone: +1 623-594-1408 


Description: 
















Features: 














Phone: +49.941.78004.0 


Description: 

Imposition 

Speedflow Impose is powerful and easy-to-use imposition software 

providing vast possibilities for imposing commercial print items of all 

kinds. Jobs can be output on any device supporting PDF output. 

Speedflow Impose supports common print processes and types of 

presses. It also supports ganging as well as step-and-repeat - a 

considerable advantage you want to optimize machine run times through 

multiple layouts. Speedflow Impose organizes imposition workflows and 

automates time-consuming processes. Independent of the size and kind 

of the job Speedflow Impose drastically reduces your costs and 

processing times. 

JDF-Layouts can be imported, generated and sent to RIPs 

Features: 

- Powerful native PDF imposition 

- Consumes and produces required JDF information 

- Short job handling times 

- Automates a wide range of imposition settings 

- XML-based imposition sheet libraries 

- Fast PDF preview and zoom 

- Supports multiple layouts 

- Allows defining/importing various sets of marks 



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Fold-it 

Imposition 

Fold-it 



Phone: +1.514.595.6866 


Description: 














Features: 





- Save as PDF 




Trueflow SE 



Phone: 847-870-7400 


Description: 

Imposition 











Trueflow SE 

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Book Stacker 

Imposition 

Book Stacker 



Phone: 514 938 9050 


Description: 













Features: 


- Barcodes 








Impostrip 



Phone: (514) 938-9050 


Description: 

Imposition 

Impostrip V9 is a processional full-feature client-server imposition 

solution designed for sheetfed and web commercial printers. It allows 

unlimited number of users or used as a desktop application. Impostrip 

relieves the user of the tedious task of creating endless number of 

templates and hot folders. The dynamic template feature means a 

template can be assigned to many different jobs. No need to make a new 

template every time the page counts or the binding method change. 

Impostrip dynamic marks and color bar features can be associated to the 

template where they are auto-adjusted based on the job. Our dynamic 

hot folders have the ability to receive any size saddle-stitch jobs for 

exemple. This extra flexibility offers the benefit of working with few 

templates and hot folders, thus eliminating errors. Impostrip offers the 

ability to gang loose pages and mixing jobs with different binding 

methods. Impostrip can automate double-burns, double-page spreads, 

sectioning for web by regrouping pages that shares common colors. 

Impostrip supports JDF, PJTF and placement file workflows. Impostrip 

outputs CIP3-PPF and CIP4-JDF for ink-key settings, folding and cutting 

instructions. 

Features: 

- Desktop or unlimited user client-server workflow 

- Built-in color bar creator 

- Ganging: Mix independent page sizes 

- Origami template builder using paper folding 

- Web growth support, bottling and shingling 

- Display impositions for up to 6 Webs on screen 

- Input: PDF, PS, EPS, TIFF, PREPS® templates 

- Output: PS, PDF, CIP 4 JDF & PPF, PJTF, ICF, 


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Impostrip OnDemand 

Imposition 

Impostrip OnDemand 



Phone: (514)938-9050 


Description: 

Impostrip OnDemand is designed to automate and optimize imposition 

for digital printing. Its unique dynamic template allows the same 

template to impose jobs of varying lengths, page sizes and formats. Use 

our Best Fit feature to generate the best template for the job or use 

Origami paper folding to generate new template automatically with 

marks in position. Our dynamic hot folder automatically takes jobs and 

imposes them on the fly, adjusting marks and pages or adding blanks. It 

supports all the bindery types: saddle-stitch, perfect-bound, repeating 

booklets, spiral bound, right-side and calendar binding. Hot folders are 

editable by simply opening them and making the change in the 

preferences. Impostrip OnDemand provides the professional features 

including full control over page position, bleed, page-spread and scaling. 

Impostrip OnDemand can take PDF and over 150 PostScript application 

files, Tiff and JPEG. It outputs JDF, populated and unpopulated, PDF, PS, 

.IMP for HP-Indigo presses. Perfect for sort-runs or personalized 

marketing campaigns. Impostrip OnDemand comes also as an ECONO 

version for small offset printers that want to automate with simple hot 

folders. 

Features: 

- Dynamic imposition with dynamic templates 

- Easy Hot Folder automation 

- Best Fit for automated template selection 

- Origami virtual paper folding - template builder 

- Support for Repeating booklets 

- Group more booklets on the sheet 

- Simple editable hot folder 

- On-the-fly collating marks placement 







Phone: (514)938-9050 


Description: 

Imposition 














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OnDemand Scalable Server 

Imposition 

OnDemand Scalable Server 



Phone: 514-938-9050 


Description: 

Impostrip OnDemand Scalable Server is a new breed of imposition 

solution designed to leverage the power of multi-core servers to deliver 

the prepress processing speed needed to print a high-volume 

transpromo, personalized campaigns and digital books on high-speed 

Inkjet web or high quality cut-sheet presses. Using Impostrip unique 

dynamic template technology and intelligent hot folders, Ultimate is 

providing unseen performance and automated imposition schemes that 

exploit the possibilities of wide web presses; the Scalable Server insures 

additional benefits allowing customers to eliminate imposition steps, thus 

offering a transparent process in the most challenging prepress 

environment. Job Manager Module V.1 plays the role of a file 

management system distributing files to all available computers at the 

service of the imposition, thus increasing speed of PDF processing when 

producing millions of full-color statements, direct mail pieces and book 

pages. This workflow includes a JDF output. Impostrip OnDemand 

Scalable Server comes with an XML Director to connect to store-fronts, 

putting the 2 in web2print. 

Features: 

- Dynamic and editable hot folders 

- Optimizes the use of multi-core computers 

- Uses full width of the web automatically 

- Offers all tools for in-line assembly 

- Barcode editor for tracking 

- XML DIrector for web2print 

- Gangs more jobs 

- JDF job ticket 







Phone: 514-938-9050 


Description: 

Imposition 
















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Adobe Acrobat 

Layout 

Adobe Acrobat 

Company: Adobe 


Phone: See website 

URL: www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/main.html 

Description: 

Whether files need to be shared across the office or around the globe, the 

Adobe Acrobat product family enables businesses to simplify document 

processes using Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). A standard 

adopted by governments and enterprises worldwide, Adobe PDF is a 

reliable format for electronic document exchange that preserves 

document integrity so files can be viewed and printed on a variety of 

platforms. 

Adobe has provided content originators with the ability to create JDF files 

on the desktop, directly within Acrobat Professional. 

For more information on how to use the JDF capabilities of Acrobat, visit 

http://www.adobe.com/products/jdf/ 

Features: 

- Easy Adobe PDF file creation 

- Review management and robust commenting tools 

- Layers and large format support 

- Reliable JDF creation from the desktop 

- Built in preflighting 

- Forms creation 

- Enhanced file viewing and navigation 

- PDF/X compliance 







Phone: 1.604.451.2700 

URL: www.graphics.kodak.com/pandora 

Description: 


Layout 

KODAK PANDORA Software is a powerful, open-industry standard 

solution designed to efficiently create print-ready packaging layouts, 

including complex layouts. PANDORA Software gives operators control 

over artwork layout information, such as sizing and positioning, from 

original file to final output, maintaining accuracy and reliability. 

- Save time and prevent mistakes by previewing work in real time as you 

build a layout with enhanced, dynamic step-and-repeat 

- Increase flexibility and control with editable KODAK SMARTMARKS 

Software 

- Automate layouts for folding cartons; PANDORA Software allows you to 

import dies that allow 1-ups to automatically snap into place 

- Easily take completed designs from 1-up to multi-up layouts quickly 

- WYSIWYG environment correctly displays PDF transparency and 

overprint settings, drag-and-drop alignment and positioning of artwork, 

dies and marks. 

- PANDORA Software uses JDF to submit production layouts to 

JDF-enabled prepress systems for better integrity, and exports CIP3 for 

faster set up of cutters at finishing. 

Features: 

- Supports MAC OS X 10.5 

- Intelligent SMARTMARKS placement & mark groups 

- Supports WINDOWS 2000,2003, XP & Vista 

- PDF Native Job Support 

- Accepts and previews CFF2, DXF and DDES2 

- Outputs PDF, JDF, PJTF, Brisque LRS and CIP3 

- WYSIWYG preview environment and SHOPMAP 

- Supports PRINERGY CONNECT & PRINERGY EVO 



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FastImpose 

Layout 

FastImpose 


Phone: +32.9.216.93.97 


Description: 

FastImpose is a powerful imposition program going beyond interactive 

page stripping. Its built-in intelligence manages the most complex 

imposition schemes with just a handful of templates. The real-time 

visualization features in combination with its very powerful SmartMarks 

dramatically improve efficiency and reduce errors. 

FastImpose's most remarkable feature is its full JDF stripping support. In 

combination with BackStage, the prepress server of the Esko Software 

Suite, this allows the complete automation of imposition in prepress. 

Features: 

- JDF Stripping support 






Plato 


Phone: +32.9.216.93.97 


Description: 

Layout 

Plato is a powerful tool for the creation of print-ready layouts. Plato 

provides a robust set of automatic and interactive tools to create even the 

most complex step-and-repeat arrangements. Users who benefit most 

include narrow web label printers and converters who can now take 

control and reduce costs by bringing optimum plate layout in-house, or 

packaging trade shops that supply final plates or film as part of their core 

competencies. Its features include SmartMarks, SmartFlaps, SmartFlips, 

SmartLayout, the import of structural designs, the automatic masking for 

graphics based on dies, a SheetInspector, and many more. Plato's most 

remarkable feature is its full JDF stripping support. In combination with 

BackStage, the prepress server of the Esko Software Suite, this allows the 

complete automation of step and repeat in prepress. 

Features: 

- JDF Stripping support for labels and packaging 




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Imp 

Layout 

Imp 



Phone: +91-44-24506112 


Description: 


Imp is an automatic planning and imposition software. With a single click, 

it does holistic optimization of material, equipment and time by 

intelligently choosing the right signature, sheet size, work style and press. 

The automation results in different solutions, listed in a 

layout-efficiency/production-cost matrix. Each solution contains 

ready-to-RIP plate/sheet layouts using a dynamic mark positioning 

system and parametric folding templates. This allows the operator to 

make last minute changes without the need to recreate imposition 

layouts and also eliminates the concept of storing imposition templates. 

The powerful nesting engine aids in laying out complex ganged jobs 

which is very important for on-line printers. Additionally, Imp allows the 

operator to manually plan jobs with a uniquely intuitive UI which helps in 

easy understanding and editing at different levels. Imp also supports 

planning and imposition for the packaging workflow. 

Features: 

- Unmanned planning and imposition 

- Advanced optimization for ganged layouts 

- Integration through stripping and populated JDF 

- Certified against LayCrImp JDF 1.3 

- Eliminates management of imposition templates 

- Helps avoid costly mistakes 

- Powered by Adobe's PDF library 




Adobe Acrobat 




URL: www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/main.html 

Description: 

Preflight 

Whether files need to be shared across the office or around the globe, the 

Adobe Acrobat product family enables businesses to simplify document 

processes using Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). A standard 

adopted by governments and enterprises worldwide, Adobe PDF is a 

reliable format for electronic document exchange that preserves 

document integrity so files can be viewed and printed on a variety of 

platforms. 

Adobe has provided content originators with the ability to create JDF files 

on the desktop, directly within Acrobat Professional. 

For more information on how to use the JDF capabilities of Acrobat, visit 

http://www.adobe.com/products/jdf/ 

Features: 

- Easy Adobe PDF file creation 

- Review management and robust commenting tools 

- Layers and large format support 

- Reliable JDF creation from the desktop 

- Built in preflighting 

- Forms creation 

- Enhanced file viewing and navigation 

- PDF/X compliance 


Adobe Acrobat 

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Preflight 




Phone: +49 785191 96 0 


Description: 


















Features: 











DALiM TWiST 



Phone: +49 7851 91 96 0 


Description: 

Preflight 










DALiM TWiST 

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Asura Pro 

Preflight 

Asura Pro 



Phone: +49.941.78004.0 


Description: 









Features: 












Adobe PDF Print Engine 



URL: www.adobe.com/products/pdfprintengine/ 

Description: 

The Adobe PDF Print Engine is a next-generation printing platform that is 

based on the same PDF technology as Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Creative 

Suite software. It allows PDF files to be rendered natively throughout the 

workflow, eliminating the need to flatten transparent artwork, and 

enables a complete, end-to-end PDF workflow that uses common 

technology to generate, preview, and print PDF files. 

The Adobe PDF Print Engine combines the strengths of Adobe PDF for 

content definition and the JDF standard for job ticketing and process 

control in powering RIP and workflow systems. Available in printing 

systems from Adobe partners, it enhances output consistency throughout 

the workflow, improving overall print productivity and profitability. 

Features: 

- Greater workflow control: 

- * Common PDF technology across the workflow 

- * Pervasive JDF control 

- * Native PDF & live transparency w/o flattening 

- Increased Workflow Productivity: 

- * What you see is what you print 

- * Faster rendering of design elements 

- * Scalable architecture 


RIP 

Adobe PDF Print Engine 

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Adobe PostScript 3 

RIP 

Adobe PostScript 3 




URL: www.adobe.com/products/postscript/main.html 

Description: 

Adobe PostScript 3 is the worldwide printing and imaging standard. Used 

by print service providers, publishers, corporations, and government 

agencies around the globe, Adobe PostScript 3 gives you the power to 

print visually rich documents reliably. Adobe PostScript 3 printing 

technology is licensed to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for 

building high-performance printing systems and print workflow 

solutions. As a scalable architecture, it can be easily integrated into a wide 

range of devices and technologies while maintaining the high quality and 

performance you expect from Adobe. 

Features: 

- Consistent high quality printing 

- Support for composite workflows 

- Direct consumption of PDF files 

- Fully enabled for JDF control 

- Upgradeable with Adobe in-RIP trapping 

- Supports transparent artwork, JGEG 2000, layers 

- Standard multi-threaded rendering 

- And more... 







Phone: +32 3 444 21 11 


Description: 


:Apogee Automate is a fully integrated, prepress production system 

designed to accommodate the production needs of medium and large 

commercial printers. It provides automated PDF creation, preflighting, 

imposition and resolves transparencies. It combines the Adobe CPSI RIP 

and the latest Adobe PDF Print Engine RIP for native PDF rendering. It 

scales to a multi-platform workhorse when production needs change. 

Track jobs, control output queues, request plate remakes, generate page 

and imposition proofs, or soft proofs of screened and trapped digital 

films, using a single graphical user interface. Automate all tasks using JDF 

connectivity to :Apogee ProjectManager or MIS systems. Provide 

real-time reporting using JMF on job progress, page revisions and 

number of proofs and plates made. Drive digital presses using 

JDF-enabled Digital Press Link. Agfa Balanced Screening, :Sublima and 






Features: 






- JDF/JMF based job submission and reporting 

- JDF integration with MIS and digital press 

- :ABS, :Sublima and :CristalRaster Screening 


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RIP 




Phone: +32 3 444 21 11 


Description: 


:Apogee Manage is designed for printing companies that produce a 

moderate volume of plates. Running on a single platform, it provides 

powerful tools normally found only in high-priced production systems. It 

performs tasks such as PDF creation, preflighting, imposition and resolves 

PDF transparencies. It combines the Adobe CPSI RIP and the latest Adobe 

PDF Print Engine RIP for native PDF rendering. :Apogee Manage can be 

enhanced with :Apogee WebApproval providing page-upload and 

approval services to print buyers. JDF is used to either connect :Apogee 

Manage with MIS systems for automatic job setup and execution or to 

interface with digital presses. To track job progress and calculate costs, 

JMF is used to provide real-time reporting of page revisions, number of 

proofs and plates made. Agfa Balanced Screening, :Sublima and 






Features: 






- JDF/JMF integration with MIS 


- Enhance to :Apogee Automate 







Phone: +32 3 444 21 11 


Description: 


















Features: 









RIP 


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RIP 




Phone: +32 3 444 21 11 


Description: 


:Apogee Control is designed for operations that rely on off-the-shelf 

applications to produce pages or fully imposed flats. It combines the 

Adobe CPSI RIP and the latest Adobe PDF Print Engine RIP for native PDF 

rendering. It delivers key prepress functionality for simplified flattening of 

transparencies, film output, plate making, and proofing. The unique 

graphical user interface intuitively helps you manage and track jobs, 

control output queues, request plate remakes, generate page or 

imposition proofs, or soft proofs of screened and trapped digital films 

with ease. :Apogee Control integrate with legacy workflows and provides 

connectivity to digital presses using the JDF-enabled Digital Press Link. 

Through Agfa Balanced Screening, :Sublima, :Sublima XM and 

:CristalRaster FM Screening, print quality can even be more enhanced, 

while :Apogee Color, including :ColorTune and :SherpaProof, produces 

predictable soft and hard copy proofs. Targeted for the press room, 

:Apogee InkDrive Link automatically sets the press ink fountains for 

reduced press make ready times. 

Features: 




- Auto setup of ink fountains, Flattening 


- Drive digital presses 

- Scale to multi-platform workhorse 

- Enhance to :Apogee Manage or :Apogee Automate 







Phone: +32 3 444 21 11 


Description: 


:Apogee PDF & Proof provides fully integrated PDF creation using a single 

graphical user interface. It is intuitive and therefore easy to learn and use. 

It comes with advanced tools that help you manage the PDF creation, 

preflighting, trapping, proofing, and the export of workflow-optimised 

PDF files, all from one central place. An integrated Flattener automatically 

resolves transparencies that are found in PDF1.4/PDF1.5/PDF1.6, and lets 

you generate and export Certified PDF files to remote production facilities 

in either PDF, PDF/X-1, PDF/X-1a or PDF/X-3 format. Without compromise 

it also allows you to export JDF files for reliable exchange of the PDF 

pages with remote production centers. :Apogee PDF & Proof includes 

both the Adobe CPSI-based RIP as well as the latest Adobe PDF Print 

Engine RIP for native rendering of PDF files incl. transparencies. 

Stand-alone or in a non-Agfa workflow, :Apogee PDF & Proof is the 

perfect and reliable proofing solution, using built-in :Apogee Color based 

colour management and output quality control.:Apogee PDF & Proof 

drives all :Sherpa and :SherpaProof systems as well as a range of 3rd party 

printers. 

Features: 

- Automated PDF creation and preflighting 

- Export JDF files for reliable PDF page exchange 


- Color managed page/imposition proofing 

- Import and proofing of legacy file formats 



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RIP 




Phone: +1.604.451.2700 


Description: 



















Features: 















Phone: +1.604.451.2700 


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Features: 










RIP 


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RIP 


Company: EFI 


Phone: +49-2102-7454-0 

URL: www.efi.com/bestcolor 

Description: 

EFI Colorproof XF is a modular and individually configurable sophisticated 

client/server proofing and production solution for the professional 

printing market. 

The Basic Package provides the basic proofing and printing functionality. 

By adding Product and Output Options the solution can be expanded 

with functionalities according to the individual needs of the customer. 

Output Options: 

Printer Options M/XL/XLL (To drive DOD Inkjet, Laser and LED printers 

from desktop to large format size); 

Fiery Option (Connector to Fiery driven output devices); 

File Export Option (Export of color-managed Tiffs and PDFs) 

Product Options: 

Color Manager Option (For and profiling); 

Color Verfier Option (For verification of contract proofs against references 

etc.); 

Dot Creator Option (For rasterising continuous-tone data and output of 

screened printouts); 

One-Bit Option (For halftone proofing of original one-bit files used for 

CTF/CTP); 

Production Option (For advanced step & repeat, tiling and color 

corrections) 

Spotcolor Option (For enhanced spotcolor handling) 

Features: 

- Modular, customizable Client-Server solution. 

- Cross platform - Mac and PC. 

- User and administration mode. 

- Internal PS-RIP, original Adobe PostScript 3. 

- Support of open standards: ICC, PDF/X, JDF, ... 

- L*a*b* based printer linearization functionality 

- Multi-output functionality. 

- Intuitive, clear and easy-to-use GUI. 





Company: EFI 


Phone: 1-650-504-3892 


Description: 











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RIP 




Phone: +32.9.216.93.04 


Description: 











Features: 













Phone: +1 703-266-9588 


Description: 












Features: 








RIP 


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Rasterize-it 

RIP 

Rasterize-it 



Phone: +1-514-595-6866 

URL: polkadots.ca/online/rasterize-it.html 

Description: 

Rasterize-it Harlequin RIP is able to process jobs passed from a JDF source. 

JDF is an electronic replacement for a job bag and can bring cost savings 

to all sizes of operation. 

The Rasterize-it engine, (Harlequin RIP) was the first product to be JDF 

certified by CIP4 following testing by the Printing Industries of 

America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation. 

Rasterize-it supports up to the JDF 1.3 specification. 







Phone: 781-891-9400 


Description: 















Features: 





- Archiving 





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SV-110 

RIP 

SV-110 


Phone: 847-870-7400 

URL: www.screen.co.jp/ga_dtp/en/product/digitalpri... 

Description: 

SV-110 is a special controller for Truepress Jet520, Screen's innovative 

full-color variable printing system. Truepress Jet520 can function both as 

a high-volume variable printing system and high speed on-demand 

printing system, ensuring the optimal workflow with this high-speed 

parallel processing controller. This high-speed RIPing and printing system 

enables 420 feet of paper per minute output. It means approximate it can 

print maximum 109,200 pages of letter size(11" x 8.5") document per hour 

with a Dual Engine Duplex system. 

SV-110 support interface between MIS utilizing JDF format, enabling job 

entry, RIPing and printing direction and system condition control. 




Trueflow SE 



Phone: 847-870-7400 


Description: 











RIP 

Trueflow SE 

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Digital Printers (pre-proofs And Desktop) 


Company: EFI 

Phone: 1 650 357 3500 


Description: 

Maximizes print production capacity by managing multiple Fiery-driven 

and non-Fiery driven devices as a group. By distributing large print jobs 

across multiple printers and splitting jobs between color and 

black-and-white, Fiery Central ensures that each engine is utilized to its 

full capabilities for increased productivity and maximum throughput. 

Fiery Central is a JMF department level controller that can provide 

command and control over your prepress and digital printing devices via 

the EFI JDF Connector. Balance also collects job data (such as labor, 

material usage, start/stop time, etc.) and provides that data as JDF to MIS 

systems such as EFI Monarch. EFI Pace and EFI Digital StoreFront. 

http://www.efi.com/products/production/fiery/other/jdf-connector/ 

Features: 

- Manage multiple devices as a group 

- Split jobs between color and black-and-white 

- Balance work optimally across devices 





Company: EFI 


Phone: 1-650-504-3892 


Description: 












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Fold-it 


Fold-it 



Phone: +1.514.595.6866 


Description: 














Features: 





- Save as PDF 







Phone: (514)938-9050 


Description: 















Features: 








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DiALOGUE ES 

Soft Proofers 

DiALOGUE ES 



Phone: +49 7851 91 96 0 


Description: 

Dalim Software introduces the new DiALOGUE ES Online Approval Server, 

the first product based on its unique ES architecture. Built on over 20 

years of experience in commercial and packaging prepress automation 

and almost 10 years in softproofing and project management, the ES Core 

is using robust web technology and open industry standards such as JDF. 

The unmathced flexibility of the ES architecture, combined with 

enterprise-level quality and scalability, will help users to offer 

differenciated client services and to extend their geographical reach. As a 

multi-featured online softproofing server, it allows real-time, remote, 

collaborative access to any file - from original documents to validated 

jobs - with uncompromising quality. Users can view high-resolution files, 

zoom, navigate, place virtual notes, take densitometer readings, check 

production parameters, validate files and 'chat' in real time without the 

need for client software - approving single and imposed documents from 

any location. 







Phone: +49 7851 91 96 0 


Description: 

Soft Proofers 


















metadata. 

Features: 




- No ASP 







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Soft Proofers 




Phone: 604.451.2700 


Description: 


















verification. 

Features: 











EFI XFlow 

Company: EFI 


Phone: 1 650 357 3500 


Description: 

Soft Proofers 










Features: 


- Preflight 

- Trap 

- Impose 

- Correct 

- Rip 

- Soft proof 


EFI XFlow 

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WebCenter 

Soft Proofers 

WebCenter 



Phone: +32.9.216.9.186 

URL: www.esko.com/webcenter 

Description: 

WebCenter is the ideal tool for collaborating and communicating 

between all partners in the packaging and printing supply chains. Work 

virtually, in real-time, with your customers, suppliers and internal 

personnel. From designers and sales professionals to IT and marketing 

experts, WebCenter has the tools to bring products to market faster. 

WebCenter lets you review and approve documents, reduce and eliminate 

development cycles, and save time and money. WebCenter Projects can 

contain any type of document - CAD files, graphic files, spreadsheets, 

proposals, purchase orders, customer specifications - anything. 

WebCenter automatically maintains versions of every one of these 

documents. 

Features: 

- JDF/JMF interface to prepress (digital delivery) 







Phone: 781-891-9400 


Description: 

Soft Proofers 















Features: 





- Archiving 






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Labproof SE 

Soft Proofers 

Labproof SE 


Phone: 847-870-7400 

URL: www.screen.co.jp/ga_dtp/en/product/cms/labfit... 

Description: 

LabProof SE is a high-quality color proofing system that takes full 

advantage of the strengths of inkjet printing. Users can preset LabProof 

SE processing to a Job ticket to enable automatic output to the LabProof 

SE and inkjet proofer output. Spot color information and printing 

conditions can be transmitted in the printing instructions, which makes 

LabProof SE extremely fast and easy to use. LabProof SE status during 

printing can be ascertained with the aid of JMF. It accepts RIP'ed CMYK 

TIFF and 1-bit TIFF files and outputs them on a large-format inkjet printer. 

LabProof SE uses industrystandard ICC profiles and color chart 

measurement for color matching and creates color proofs that are as close 

to the final printed product as possible. 






Phone: 847-870-7400 


Description: 

Soft Proofers 





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KODAK InkPRO software 

Other JDF-Enabled Prepress Equipment 

KODAK InkPRO software 



Phone: 604.451.2700 

URL: www.graphics.kodak.com 

Description: 

InkPRO software is an option for Brisque prepress workflow systems that 

completely digitizes the ink-keying process on offset presses. It supports 

CIP3/CIP4 data, and interfaces to any press that supports CIP3 format and 

to presses with computerized controls. For presses without computerized 

controls, an option allows outputting a hard copy of the key settings for 

each ink tower. 

The InkPRO application creates an ink management file from the 

fully-imposed imaging data. This file enables automatic ink key settings 

on the press, streamlining the press makeready operation and minimizing 

potential areas of error. It produces an accurate ink-management file to 

high quality output results and accurately forecasts ink consumption 

based on real job data. These features assure print-predictability and 

maximize productivity, while reducing paper and ink waste. 

Accurate forecast of ink consumption enables you to order your 

consumables accordingly, so that you always have sufficient ink reserves, 

without over-spending. InkPRO as well creates CIP4-PPF data for popular 

cutting machines. 

Features: 

- Supports JDF & CIP3/CIP4, printout, pre-cip3 

- Automates calculation & sharing of ink data 

- Predicts ink consumption 

- Exports cutting data 

- Reduces time & costs associated with makeready 

- Can be automated using hot folders 

- OS 9 and OS X native aplication 




KODAK PrintLink software 



Phone: 604.451.2700 

URL: www.graphics.kodak.com/go/prinergy 

Description: 


KODAK PRINERGY PrintLink software is a KODAK PRINERGY workflow 

system software option that automatically generates digital ink profiles 

and routes them to the press interface, enabling printers to dramatically 

reduce make-ready times. It automatically communicates precise ink 

coverage information and print form geometry from the prepress area to 

the pressroom for digital ink key presets. This approach reduces time, 

paper, and ink wasted in adjusting ink keys on the press. PrintLink 

software also eliminates the time spent scanning imaged plates and 

maintaining a plate scanner. 

PrintLink software passes CIP3/CIP4 compliant data enabling 

vendor-independent digital links across prepress, press, and postpress 

areas, allowing for data exchange among computers, printing presses, 

and finishing equipment. It enables an efficient print manufacturing 

environment, shortening makeready time and increasing productivity to 

make the most from an investment in digital workflow. This approach 

reduces time, paper, and ink wasted in adjusting ink keys on the press. 

Features: 

- automates calculation & sharing of ink data 

- reduces time & costs associated with makeready 


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EQUIOS Pre4m Imposition software 


EQUIOS Pre4m Imposition software 


Phone: 847-870-7400 

URL: www.screen.co.jp/ga_dtp/en/ 

Description: 

Open imposition module of Screen's intelligent prepress workstation, 

Trueflow SE (Ver.7), for print MIS vendors. This module enables MIS 

sytems to support stripping parameter. MIS systems with this module can 

receive prepress imposition scheme, stripping parameter, as a JDF 

and can send it to postpress, which accelerates overall print producion 

automation and eliminates human error. 




LogoTronic professional 

Company: Koenig & Bauer AG 

Phone: +49 (351) 833-0 

URL: www.kba.com 

Description: 

Pressroom Departmental Controllers 

KBA LogoTronic professional is the KBA production management system 

for data exchange (JDF/JMF) between KBA Rapida sheetfed-, KBA 

Compacta web-offset-presses and MIS, pre-press and post-press. It helps 

to oversee operations and improves productivity due to shorter 

make-ready times with preset / recorded data (ink, water, sheet size, 

stock, machine settings). 

At drupa 2008 KBA demonstrated award winning solutions provided by 

KBA Complete. These solutions are focused on workflow automation and 

integration of pre-press-, press-, and post-press-equipment through a 

leading MIS via open JDF/JMF interfaces. 

Features: 

- Resource Management; customer, paper, ink datab. 

- Order Management; organize jobs, check status 

- PressWatch; immediate update on all jobs status 

- SpeedWatch; captures, stores, displays all msgs. 

- VisuTable; visual order planning / scheduling 



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K-Station 


K-Station 

Company: Komori 


Phone: +81-3-5608-7806 

URL: www.komori.com 

Description: 

K-Station provides central control of multiple Komori presses and 

functions as an interface to outside systems (such as the Management 

Information System [MIS]). This facilitates sending/receiving production 

data by JDF and permits data management. K-Station sends the 

production control data and job control data in the CIP4/JDF data from 

the MIS and the CIP4/PPF data from prepress to multiple presses 

(KMS/KHS-AI), and supports press-side makeready tasks. In addition, 

production and maintenance data can be managed and stored, and 

necessary information can be sent as feedback to MIS. Linkage with 

existing process systems is possible through CSV files. 




IPC Server II 

Company: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries 


Phone: +81-848-67-2235 

URL: www.mhi-mpp.com/e/index.html 

Description: 


The IPC Server II employs an open JDF/JMF-interface to accommodate 

two-way information exchange with internal management information 

systems and job order information systems. The IPC Server II consists of 

three functional software packages available individually or as a group to 

meet customers' needs. 

(1) Job package: All printing job data and scheduled job lists that have 

been registered with the IPC II Server are made available to each 

appropriate press via the press IPC II. This package enables centralized 

management of all print jobs and scheduling of all programmed jobs. 

(2) Production package: The functions of this package are to serve as a 

remote press monitor for all jobs in progress, maintain a history of the last 

100 jobs run, and calculate and provide a productivity record of each 

press linked with the IPC Server II. 

(3) Maintenance package: This software package offers centralized control 

of all diagnosis support and maintenance support rendered to each press 

linked with the IPC Server II. 

Features: 

- JDF/JMF enabled 

- Job assigning for the press 


- Summarizing production statistics 

- Summarizing maintenance statistics 

- Web interface enabled 

- Data exporting to Microsoft Excel 


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Ink Ready 

Ink Systems 

Ink Ready 



Phone: (514)938-9050 


Description: 

InkReady is a tool to reduce press make-ready by generating ink density 

report for each plate. Ink Ready does this for presses that have digital 

connectivity (CIP3/4 PPF) and presses that do not. InkReady takes the 

digital plate in PDF or PS format and produces a PPF ink density data 

sheet that can be exported to any color control console on a press that 

supports PPF, or it produces a printed report indicating the ink density of 

each ink zone of the press, as defined by the user. InkReady works with 

any workflow or RIP that produces a PPF file for printing presses. 

InkReady works with digital plate files from any source and supports 

CMYK and spot colors. The preview can show the composite or the 

separated layers. 

Features: 

- Analyze PPF, PDF or PostScript of imposed files 

- Direct Preview of all colors or each color 

- Export PDF or PS Report of each of the Ink Zones 

- Export PPF files 

- User define amount of ink zones of press 

- Hot Folder Automation 

- Custom levers to match press console 

- Support Dot Gain Curves 




Chromozone 



Phone: +91-44-24506112 


Description: 

Color Control 

Chromozone, the Print Standardization and Management software 

enables the quality-conscious printer to define quality standards and run 

jobs according to these criteria. Chromozone can integrate into a JDF 

workflow by processing a product JDF containing conventional printing 

nodes for each layout side. This avoids data reentry at the press shop 

floor, saving time and avoiding errors. In addition, the internal job 

definition structure of Chromozone greatly simplifies MIS related 

activities such as tracking job status and job scheduling. 

A sophisticated analysis and reporting module provides feedback to both 

operator and management about quality and quality trends. 

Management can use the quality indices generated by Chromozone to 

establish job acceptance criteria. 

Besides analysis, Chromozone can control print quality in a closed loop by 

converting the difference in actual and desired density to changes in 

ink-key openings. 

Features: 

- Aids in achieving print standardization 

- Measurement and display of color values 

- Extensive analysis and reporting of jobs 

- Print shop floor management 

- Modules for calibration of press 

- Initial ink key opening calculator 

- Closed loop control 

- Compatible with a range of SPMs 


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QuadTech Color Control System 

Color Control 

QuadTech Color Control System 

Company: QuadTech, Inc. 

Product Version: with SpectralCam 

Phone: +1 414 566-7500 

URL: www.quadtechworld.com 

Description: 

The issue today is not whether you can deliver high-fidelity color 

reproduction; it is whether you can do so efficiently enough to remain 

cost-competitive and ensure long-term profitability. The solution? 

Integrate JDF with the QuadTech Color Control System and Data Central 

to quickly optimize your color quality. This system applies inline spectro 

photometric technology and adaptive control software to automatically 

maintain color density. You can add options to control process variables 

such as three-color gray balance, midtone balance, ink-key presetting and 

more. Maintain visual OKs per alley and automatically control alleys down 

to the page level. Automatically adjust everything from the overprint 

behavior of process inks in midtones and shadows to the relationships 

between single-color dot gain balance and single-color solid densities. 

The result is always quick, consistent color control. Plus, innovative 1.6 

mm color bar with full bleed eliminates the need for extra locating marks 

and contributes to higher productivity and profitability. The system also 

provides accurate CIELAB reporting to ensure that you are meeting the 

latest quality standards, such as ISO 12647 and G7. 

Features: 

- Works with QuadTech's ICON platform for ROI 

- Provides consistent color control & quality 

- Searches for, locates and tracks micro color bar 

- Maintains 3-color gray balance & midtone control 

- A full range of optional tools is available 

- Eases problem diagnosis and troubleshooting 

- Minimizes waste & enhances productivity 

- CIELAB reporting to ensure standards compliance 







Phone: +32 3 444 21 11 


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Company: Canon Inc. 

Phone: +81-3-3758-2111 

URL: www.canon.com 

Description: 

The imagePRESS CR Server A7000, powered by Creo Color Server 

Technology, is a high-performance, high-end color server based on the 

Creo Color Server feature-set and flexible architecture. It offers an 

extensive set of features that deliver excellent color capability, speed, and 

one of the best values for professional graphic arts, mid-production, 

CRDs, creative agencies, and commercial printers alike. 

Benefits: 

Built-in JDF/JMF Capabilities: Seamless integration between production 

steps, for faster turnaround times and reduced labor. 

Creo Color Server Job Ticket Software: It can create a job definition format 

(JDF) file that contains a set of printing parameters (job ticket). This 

provides support of job parameters on third-party software. 

Creo's Workflow Partnership Program: This program studies and develops 

connectivity between the imagePRESS CR Server A7000 and the broadest 

array of third-party workflow solutions. 

VDP Format: Rapid, efficient VDP processing, regardless of the original 

authoring tool. Accepts standard VDP data formats, including VPS, 

Optimized PDF, Optimized PostScript, and PPML - and integrates with 

PDF workflows. 




imagePRESS Server A3100 series 

Company: Canon Inc. 

Phone: +81-3-3758-2111 

URL: www.canon.com 

Description: 


The Fiery-driven Canon imagePRESS Server addresses the mission-critical, 

print production, such as variable data printing (VDP), requirements of 

Canon imagePRESS C7000VP, imagePRESS C6000VP, and imagePRESS 

C6000 customers in the commercial print, print for pay, corporate 

reprographic department (CRD) and creative graphic arts markets. With 

the Fiery open platform and compliance with industry standards such 

JDF, PDF, and PPML, the new servers seamlessly integrate into Canon 

customers' overall print shop operations, including offset/digital hybrid 

environments and third-party graphic arts workflows, including 

Computer-to-Plate (CTP) environments. The Fiery JDF solution bridges 

the gap between creative, production and management information 

solutions, making digital production faster and more efficient. It also 

increases value and productivity of solutions by automating digital 

workflow. 

*Depending upon the model of imagePRESS Server, some of them is an 

optional accessory. 

*imagePRESS Server A1100 support only imagePRESS C6000. 

Features: 

- Command WorkStation 

- ColorWise Pro Tools 

- EFI Compose/Impose 

- Booklet-Maker Wizard 

- Paper Catalog 

- PPML Support 

- Graphic Arts Package* 


imagePRESS Server A3100 series 

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Product Version: System 9 & 10 

Phone: +1 800 336 8868 

URL: graphics.kodak.com 

Description: 


The Kodak NexStation front end drives a variety of NexPress digital 

production color presses and workflow solutions. It is a comprehensive, 

centralized press manager with more workflow automation features that 

enable shorter setup times providing more press productivity control. The 

NexStation IV offers a full suite of tools that guarantees maximum image 

quality including advanced job ticket editing capability that allows for 

last-minute job changes, including color adjustment and content editing. 

The NexStation front end is based on an open architecture and industry 

leading standards including the Microsoft Windows OS, Intel processors, 

Adobe RIP technology, Adobe PDF internal workflow, JDF Job Ticketing, 

Adobe PS and PDF input file formats, ANSI PPML/VDX input file format for 

optimized variable data printing, and ICC profile based color 

management demonstrate. 

Commitment to industry open standards enables our customers to 

leverage and profit from JDF technology and other key developments 

taking place in this quickly evolving industry. 

Features: 

- Job and press control 

- NexPert service management capabilities 

- Parallel job processing 

- Scalable platform and processing power 

- Intelligent reporting and content management 

- Onboard step-by-step video diagnostic procedures 

- JDF/JMF connect to Prinergy, Brisque, PrintReady 



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PRINERGY Digital Software 



Phone: +1 604-451-2700 

URL: www.graphics.kodak.com/prinergydigital 

Description: 

Kodak Prinergy Digital Workflow Solution is designed for the specific 

needs of digital workflows, providing powerful automation and 

integration options designed to allow printers to centrally manage digital 

presses from one centralized workflow hub. 

Kodak Prinergy Digital Workflow is fully integrated with the award 

winning Kodak Web to Print solution, combining the versatility of the 

InSite Storefront System with the flexibility and control of Prinergy. 

Features: 

- Zero Touch Automation 

- Latest PDF Adobe Print Engine 

- Digital Press Management 

- Expandable solutions integration 

- Tight integration Kodak Web to Print Solutions 

- Universal Digital Press Connectivity 

- Enables integrated color control across devices 

- Shared ORACLE Database 





Company: Hewlett-Packard 

Product Version: Product release at GraphExpo '06 

Phone: +972-8-938-5764 

URL: www.hp.com/go/indigo 

Description: 


HP Indigo digital presses integrate with a collection of highly efficient 

JDF-enabled end-to-end workflow solutions. 

HP Indigo digital presses and workflow management systems integrated 

with a collection of highly efficient JDF-enabled end-to-end workflow 

solutions. 

These workflows provide a high degree of automation and are built 

across hybrid and digital production through a network of HP JDF 

Alliance partners, including Agfa, Creo PODS, Duplo, Heidelberg, Horizon, 

Press-sense, Printable, and others. 

1 Workflow management solutions 

- Agfa: ApogeeX 

- Heidelberg: Prinect Printready 

- via Creo Color Servers: Prinergy, Brisque 

2 MIS solutions 

- OCSL: Optimus 2020 

- Avanti: Graphic Arts Management System 

3 Web-to-print solutions 

- Printable: Dashboard 

- PageFlex: Pageflex Storefront 

- via Creo Color Servers: INSITE Storefront System 

4 Automated finishing solutions: Integration on going 

- Duplo: Digital system 5000 

- Duplo: DC-645 

- Horizon: APC-61IISB Guillotine Cutter 

- Horizon: BQ-270 

- Horizon: HT-30 Three Knife Trimmer 

Features: 

- Enhanced Profitability 

- Better visibility/control of processes and costs 

- Tight integration of the print supply chain 

- Improved end-to-end workflow efficiency 



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X-800 

Company: Punch Graphix 


Phone: +32 (0)3 4431311 

URL: www.xeikon.com 

Description: 


Its scalability makes the Xeikon X-800 the benchmark digital front-end for 

high-end variable-data production. Thanks to our focus on industry 

standards, it enables the implementation of fully automated workflows 

while ensuring great flexibility. The modularity of the X-800 makes sure it 

fits into your existing structure, allowing adaptations for future needs. 

Thanks to its completeness the X-800 makes a manifest difference in the 

widest variety of printing markets: short run colour printing, print on 

demand, direct mail, transactional printing, label printing, packaging, etc. 

Its object-based high-end variable data support (with support for IPDS 

streams) along with fast ripping and sophisticated object management, 

makes it easy to manage and print the required output. Integrated quality 

management tools guarantee a high level of continuous quality. 

Xeikon is putting considerable effort into JDF connectivity; a workflow 

partner program has been set up by Xeikon's solutions team to ensure 

optimal integration in existing workflows. 

The standalone Impactor, a tool to generate JDF imposition templates, 

enables full support of the X-800 post-rip imposition possibilities. 

Features: 

- open architecture for optimal integration 

- scalable workflow 

- focus on industry standards 

- quality management tools 

- object-based streaming 

- VDP-support: PDF, PPML, PPML/VDX, IPDS 

- flexible JDF-based post-rip imposition 

- Powerful preview functionalities 


X-800 

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FreeFlow JMF Service 


FreeFlow JMF Service 


Phone: 1-800-275-9376 

URL: www.xerox.com 

Description: 

FreeFlow JMF Service provides a single, common JMF/JDF-based 

integration point supporting job submission, control, and monitoring to 

all Xerox Digital Production Presses. 




FreeFlow Print Server 


Phone: 1-800-275-9376 

URL: www.xerox.com/digital-printing/workflow/dfes-... 

Description: 


FreeFlow Print Server is an intuitive, easy-to-use print server that delivers 

unparalleled flexibility, advanced workflow operability, and 

state-of-the-art color management for Xerox production printers 

Features: 

- Job ticketing, including JDF Digital Printing 


FreeFlow Print Server 

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Xerox Digital Presses 


Xerox Digital Presses 


Product Version: Full Color 

Phone: 1-800-275-9376 

URL: www.xerox.com/digital-printing/digital-printi... 

Description: 

Full color, high speed, digital printing press models that offer benchmark 

productivity, print quality, and economics. Combined with FreeFlow, the 

entire fleet of Xerox digital press can accept JDF Digital Printing job 

tickets. 





Company: Goss International 


Phone: +33 44294092 

URL: www.gossinternational.com 

Description: 

Offset Presses Web 

Goss Web Center TM provides the following modules: Goss Omni 

Presetting TM makes it fast and easy to preset ink keys, web path and 

motorized folder functions. The Omni Presetting functions allowing 

offline job preparation prior to the run. Goss Omni Reporting TM: reports 

press status - in real time and on a cumulative bass. Goss Omni Link TM is 

a 2-way communication between MIS and the Goss Web Center TM based 

on JDF/JMF. Goss Web Center Online TM provides remote access to Press 

Production Data. 

Features: 

- Presets complete web press per JDF 

- Automatic job import from JDF comp. MIS 

- Real time job and press tracking 

- Consumable reports 

- Remote access 

- Reporting of makeready, copies, time & cost 

- Statistical comparison 

- Export to any JDF compliant MIS 



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Phone: +49 (351) 833-0 


Description: 











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Phone: +41438182000 


Description: 

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Phone: +49 (351) 833-0 


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QuadTech Data Central 


Phone: +1 414 566-7500 


Description: 

Other JDF-Enabled Press Equipment 

Now, you can eliminate the makeready delays associated with 

individually setting advanced press controls, plus benefit from the ability 

to keep your controls running at peak performance. JDF and Data Central 

work together to automate the receipt, storage and application of set-up 

parameters for any QuadTech ICON platform product system. The results? 

Reduced press makeready times, enhanced productivity and stronger 

profitability. Data Central is a modular solution for capturing the full 

productivity and print-quality potential of your automated press controls. 

You can also build in continuous performance with the Data Central 

Performance Reporting module. It provides the data you need to control 

and enhance the performance of your equipment and crew, while 

documenting the quality of your product. 

Features: 

- Integrates with JDF & ICON platforms 

- Automates set-up to reduce makereadies 

- Data helps control & improve performance 

- Documents work quality 

- Improves profitability 


QuadTech Data Central 

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QuadTech Ribbon Control System 


QuadTech Ribbon Control System 


Product Version: with MultiCam 

Phone: +1 414-566-7500 


Description: 

The QuadTech Ribbon Control System with MultiCam is a computerized, 

closed-loop, print-to-cut and print-to-fold registration system that uses 

two types of compensating devices to control registration: cutoff 

compensators control print-to-cut registration to minimize cutoff 

(circumferential) error and sidelay compensators, such as angle bars, 

control print-to-fold registration to minimize sidelay (lateral) error. 

Combining proven algorithms with a camera offering breadkthrough 

speed and accuracy, this system delivers both unprecedented 

performance and unmatched value. By integrating JDF with QuadTech 

Data Central, The QuadTech Ribbon Control System with MultiCam 

enables you to automate virtually every registration task. To minimize 

waste, the Ribbon Control System automatically makes angle-bar 

adjustments during startup, before ink even becomes visible. Standard 

capabilities include interfaces to equipment such as UV coaters, 

perforators, pattern gluers, folders, and rotary cutters. Options include 

ink-guiding cameras to enable print-to-slitter registration. The 

performance proven MultiCam is the fastest, best selling register camera 

in the world, with over 9,000 cameras built. 

Features: 

- Works with the ICON platform for ultimate ROI 

- Superior CMOS-based scanner & camera technology 

- Eliminates the guesswork and errors 

- Instant access to preset parameters 

- Greatly streamlines job setup 

- Auto angle-bar adjustments pre startup 

- Interfaces with UV coaters, perforators, gluers 

- Interfaces with folder, rotary cutters, and more 




Register Guidance System 


Product Version: with MultiCam 

Phone: +1 414 566-7500 


Description: 


Because our Register Guidance System relies not on off-the-shelf 

hardware, but on pace-setting CMOS-based scanner and camera 

technology we developed, it delivers the high performance you need. By 

integrating JDF with QuadTech Data Central, the QuadTech Register 

Guidance System with MultiCam enables you to automate virtually every 

registration task. By allowing the selection of continuous, makeready and 

per-web phasing, our automatic phaser control eliminates the guesswork 

and errors normally associated with register control. It also allows 

minimal registration-mark white space requirements at speeds of up to 

3500 fpm. And, audible error alarms alert your operators to everything 

from missing marks to large-scale errors. System capabilities include Ink 

guiding for control of print-to-slitter register, cocking for tilting images 

across the web, and fan-out to minimize the effects of web growth. The 

performance proven MultiCam is the fastest, best-selling register camera 

in the world, with over 9,000 cameras built. The bottom line is greater 

productivity, dramatic waste reduction and improved quality for every 

run. 

Features: 

- Works with the ICON platform for ultimate ROI 

- Superior CMOS-based scanner & camera technology 

- Eliminates the guesswork and errors 

- Variety of cameras & scanners available 

- Audible error alarms stop problems fast 

- Customizable to meet your specific requirements 


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pXnet 

Postpress Departmental Controllers 

pXnet 

Company: Horizon International Inc. 


Phone: +81-740-25-4567 

URL: www.horizon.co.jp 

Description: 

The Horizon pXnet system is the original networked workflow system that 

allows to create a comprehensive automated CIP4 bindery by decrypting 

the JDF files and automatically controlling the Horizon bindery products 

through the network. 

Features: 

- Bindery products are automatically set up. 

- Job tickets can be created without PPF or JDF. 

- Every job progress is tracked in real time. 

- Customer Information System is included. 




Connex Workflow System 

Company: Müller Martini 

Phone: +41 62 745 45 90 

URL: www.mullermartini.com 

Description: 


Muller Martini is presenting the revolutionary new Connex workflow 

system based on the CIP4 standard. Using Connex, all Muller Martini 

machines (except Mailroom Systems), from stand-alone machines to 

complex production systems, can be networking with the customer's 

Management Information System (MIS). In addition, Connex permits the 

integration of older machines or machines from other suppliers. 

Production jobs can be quickly and easily entered, edited and 

coordinated; in short, it makes production transparent and easy to keep 

track of. All the equipment at the drupa stand ranging from printing 

systems, press delivery systems, saddle stitching, perfect binding, 

hardcover production, and book on demand solutions are linked with 

Connex to a virtual order center via JDF/JMF. This will illustrate clearly the 

benefits of a digital workflow system for everyday production. 

Features: 

- Constant supervision of production lines 

- Statistics and grahical analysis 

- Creation of jobs in JDF format 

- Job scheduling and assigning of production lines 

- JMF Production data for tracking and analysis 

- Communication to legacy machines 



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Flex-PCS 



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microcip 

Cutters 

microcip 

Company: C&P Microsystems 

Phone: 707-776-4500 

URL: www.cp-microsystems.com 

Description: 

C&P Microsystems PIA/GATF InterTech Technology Award winning 

microcip software allows the importation and conversion of standardized 

CIP/JDF files into cutting programs for the C&P Microsystems cutter 

automation system. The result is a cutting program for a paper cutter 

created automatically from CIP files. The software has the ability to be 

integrated to a company's network; thereby allowing files to be easily 

transferred. Once transferred and converted, the operator has the ability 

to review the program and make adjustments. 




microcut PLUS NT 

Company: C&P Microsystems 

Product Version: PLUS NT 

Phone: 707/776-4500 

URL: www.cp-microsystems.com 

Description: 

Cutters 

microcut PLUS NT is designed to automate backguage movement on any 

paper cutter, regardless of brand or size. The benefits include increased 

productivity, greater accuracy, and improved reliability. In addition, the 

microcut PLUS NT is CIP3/4 capable. 

Features: 

- solid state circuitry 

- full color multilingual touch screen display 

- patented microprocessor control backguage posit. 

- patented independent DC motor drive 

- repeatablity of backguage position to +/- .002 

- non-volatile memory 

- self diagnostic electronics 

- over 20,000 world wide installations 


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DC645 Production Colour Finisher 

Cutters 

DC645 Production Colour Finisher 

Company: Duplo Corporation 

Product Version: with JDF Console 

Phone: +44 (0) 1372 478 

URL: www.duplointernational.eu/product_detail.php?... 

Description: 

The DC-645 has been recognised as a top quality digital finishing unit by 

many leading digital print companies. It offers high quality creasing, 

slitting, cutting and perforating in a single pass while also opening the 

finishing process to networked management through JDF connectivity. 

This makes the DC-645 an ideal machine for a progressive printer looking 

to future-proof an investment, while being able to meet any requirements 

for short run and fast turnaround print production. For 2010, a range of 

modules have been added to enable sorting, folding and stacking, 

increasing the number of applications one operator can complete with 

this product in one pass. Version 2 of the Duplo JDF Console has also 

been expanded to support the full range of modules and incorporates 

features to enable operation in a partially complete JDF environment. 

Features: 

- Cuts & creases, perforates and folds 

- One operator, one pass 

- Designed for digital colour print 

- Automatically compensates for image drift 

- Business cards, postcards, greetings cards 

- Commercial print and photo applications 




MBO-DATAMANAGER 

Folders 

Company: MBO Maschinenbau Oppenweiler Binder GmbH & Co. KG 

Phone: +49 7191 46 840 

URL: www.mbo-folder.com 

Description: 

The MBO Datamanager is a software for the integration of MBO folding 

machines into a digital workflow. The folding machines can be connected 

via CIP4/JDF to press and pre-press as well as to Management Information 

Systems (MIS). With the MBO-Datamanager, job information can be sent 

bidirectional between the production office and the folding machine and 

gives a current production overview of all folding machines in the 

network. 

Features: 

- Production monitoring 

- Job and customer administration 

- Programming of folding impositions 

- Interface to management systems 

- Centralized database for machine documents 


MBO-DATAMANAGER 

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Stitchers 



Phone: +41 62 745 45 90 


Description: 














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Phone: +41 62 745 45 90 


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ind-com 

Other Bindary 

bind-com 

Company: Wohlenberg Buchbondesysteme GmbH 


Phone: +49/4231/775-16 

URL: www.wohlenberg.com 

Description: 

Motorized perfect binding line with Navigator, bind-com and JDF 

Interface 




ixFrame / OPC 



Phone: +49 6104 789 111 


Description: 

Programming Environments & SDKs 









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JDF Tools 





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ixNET, ( .NET / C# - API ) 





Phone: +49 6104 789 111 


Description: 

ixNET is a communication library and is the base of our ixFrame 

technology. ixNET is now available with a .net and COM API. The product 

takes care on the communications needed within JDF products and helps 

to implement stable JDF/JMF communicators. 

Features: 

- HTTP and hotfolder components 

- Mime/Multipart with automatic extract of parts 

- JMF send & receive (ICS level 3) 

- autoresponse on common messages 

- JMF prefiltering (only supported messages) 

- JMF construction kit with templates 

- .net API & COM API 

- monitor for debuging with log levels 







Phone: +49 6104 789 111 


Description: 

SOAP/Messaging Tools 

ixNET is a communication library and is the base of our ixFrame 

technology. ixNET is now available with a .net and COM API. The product 

takes care on the communications needed within JDF products and helps 

to implement stable JDF/JMF communicators. 

Features: 

- HTTP and hotfolder components 

- Mime/Multipart with automatic extract of parts 

- JMF send & receive (ICS level 3) 

- autoresponse on common messages 

- JMF prefiltering (only supported messages) 

- JMF construction kit with templates 

- .net API & COM API 

- monitor for debuging with log levels 



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Validators 




Phone: +49 6104 789 111 


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Consulting Services 

Company: 1PRIME concept 

Phone: +33 611 830 506 

URL: HTTP//www.1prime.com 

Description: 

General Technical And Management Consulting 

1PRIME-concept is a consulting company leader in market intelligence, 

business optimisation and training for the Graphic Arts Industry and the 

Printing Industry. Our areas of competencies are: 

E-commerce and web to print consulting 

Digital Printing strategy 

Work flow optimisation 

One-to-one marketing and variable data expertise 

Consulting & Training 


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JDF : formation et consulting 




Product Version: French Version 

Phone: +33 160 27 16 26 

URL: WWW.1PRIME-CONCEPT.COM 

Description: 

1PRIME concept was the first French Company to become Associate 

Member of CIP4 in 2003. We offer JDF oriented consulting services and 

trainings. 1PRIME concept est membre de CIP4 depuis 2003. Nous nous 

adressons aux chefs d'entreprises de la chaine graphique et aux 

responsables de centres d'impression qui souhaitent decouvrir JDF et 

comprendre les benefices d'un flux de production optimise pour leur 

entreprise. Nos services couvrent l'initiation JDF, l'audit de l'existant, le 

conseil en optimisation des flux de production, l'assistance a la 

configuration et la mise en place de solutions. 

Features: 

- Why JDF will improve your profitability 

- Pourquoi JDF va améliorer votre rentabilite 

- JDF Introduction (training) 

- Initiation JDF (formation) 

- Audit of current work flow and recommendations 

- Etude des flux existants et preconisations 

- How to start a JDF implementation 

- Comment reussir l'implementation de JDF 


JDF Services 





Phone: +32 87 37 90 72 


Description: 





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JDF Consulting 



Company: Global Workflow Solutions 

Phone: 1-650-324-4000 

URL: GlobalWorkflowSolutions.com 

Description: 

Consulting and help with general technical and management issues for 

JDF. 

Pricing: n/a 





Economic benefits of networking 

Company: IRD 


Phone: +49-6181-9640621 

URL: www.ird-online.de 

Description: 

Ascertaining the economic benefits of a fully-networked printing plant. 

This tool includes the eBusiness and JDF based products of 7 

manufaturers: Agfa, Kodak, Heidelberg, Hiflex, MAN Roland, Mueller 

Martini, PPI. 

Features: 

- Input of the individual enterprise data 

- selection of the departments and products 

- calculation of time savings 

- calculation of the ROI 


Economic benefits of networking 

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JDF Consulting - Basics 




Phone: +49 6104 789 111 


Description: 

In 1998 ixact started with consulting and development for the printing 

industry and since 2002 we are developing CIP4 products. This valuable 

experience allows us to provide our customers with full and competent 

support for their CIP4 projects. The result is the well thought out design 

and rapid and successful realization of the customer's CIP4 goals. With our 

know how and our framework ixFrame or our library ixNET we can help 

clients to implement JDF / JMF interfaces to their products in a short time. 

Features: 

- Workshop: Basic know how for management 





JDF Consulting - developer 


Phone: +49(0)6104789111 


Description: 






know how and our framework ixFrame we can help clients to implement 

JDF / JMF interfaces to their products in a short time. 

Features: 

- Workshop JDF basics and details 

- Workshop implementation strategy 

- Coaching of developers 

- Selecting tools 



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JDF Management Briefing 


JDF Management Briefing 

Company: Medit Consult Aps 

Phone: +45 33210740 

URL: www.meditconsult.dk 

Description: 

JDF Management Briefing is a half day seminar for the management 

group of your business about JDF. Consultants from Medit Consult 

explains the technology and the businesslike possibilities you get by 

implementing it. Furthermore we go through a guide of how to 

implement JDF in your workflow and best practice scenarios. JDF 

Management Briefing is a great way to create the right foundation for 

further JDF discussions and decisionmaking in your business. 

The agenda for JDF Management Briefing: 

1. Introduction to JDF 

2. The JDF workflow and its elements; JDF, JMF and MIS 

3. Best Practice 

4. Guide to implementing JDF for best ROI 

5. Debate about JDF in your business 

Pricing: 1.250 

Features: 

- A concrete debate about JDF in your business. 





Company: PrePress Consulting 

Phone: sjaeggi@prepress 

URL: www.jdf.info 

Description: 


Stephan Jaeggi (member of the CIP4 advisory board) provides consulting 

for vendors and users of JDF compliant tools and systems. 


Features: 

- JDF strategy 

- JDF products 

- JDF evaluation 



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JDF-AKTUELL 


JDF-AKTUELL 


Phone: 0041/61/4220442 


Description: 

JDF-AKTUELL is a free german language newsletter published by Stephan 

Jaeggi (member of the CIP4 advisory board). Access older issues and 

register for free subscribtion at http://www.jdf.info 

Pricing: FREE 

Features: 

- free newsletter in german language 

- links to important information about JDF 

- independant 

- vendor neutral 








Phone: +351226153600 


Description: 


















Features: 




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JDF Strategy And Planning 




Phone: +33 160 27 16 26 


Description: 










Features: 












Ready for JDF 


Phone: +45 33210740 


Description: 


Ready for JDF is a proces optimization project in your business in order to 

secure right Return on Investment when implementing JDF. A basic rule 

of getting the best benefit from automating your business processes is 

first to have complete control over them. No benefit from automazation if 

the manual handled parts of processes are not at its best. 

Medit Consult is a independent consultative business with good 

experience in counselling and implementing JDF in the Graphics Arts 

industry. Medit Consult also have great experience in managing proces 

optimization projects prior to implementing automating technologies 

into workflows. In this matter you first of all have to pick a path in your 

JDF implementing strategy, which this project also will concern. flRead 

for JDFfl is caracterized by the following 

- Complete analysis of the workflow of your business 

- Clarification of workflow requirements 

- Technical requirements for JDF enabled equipment 

- Planning of JDF implementation project 

- Documentation of optimized processes 

Call Medit Consult for a non binding discussion and pricing on a flRead 

for JDFfl project in your business 

Pricing: Call us 

Features: 

- Secures optimum proces handling in your business 


Ready for JDF 

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Description: 




Features: 







Introduction in JDF 

Company: VIGC 

Phone: +32 14 40 39 90 

URL: www.vigc.be 

Description: 


Everything you need to know about JDF to be able to make solid business 

decisions. It includes an introduction in XML, in the JDF concepts, the 

different approaches in JDF, the JDF-enabled printing company (in the 

future) and to conclude a 'how to start' guide. The seminar includes 

several practical examples, even with common software applications like 

Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, Quark Xpress. The seminar is given in 

Turnhout (Belgium) on a regular basis, but it can also be given in 

company, on demand. It is given by Eddy Hagen or Carl Van Rooy, both 

CIP4 Certified JDF Experts. 



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JDF Implementation 



Phone: 1-650-324-4000 


Description: 

Consulting and help with general technical and management issues for 

JDF. 

Pricing: n/a 




ixFrame / OPC 



Phone: +49 6104 789 111 


Description: 










Features: 








ixFrame / OPC 

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Phone: +49 6104 789 111 


Description: 
















Features: 












Phone: +49 6104 789 111 


Description: 







know how and our framework ixFrame or our library ixNET we can help 

clients to implement JDF / JMF interfaces to their products in a short time. 

Features: 

- Workshop: Basic know how for management 



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Phone: +49(0)6104789111 


Description: 








Features: 








Project Management 


Phone: +45 33210740 


Description: 


Medit Consult is an independent consultative business with good 

experience in counselling and implementing JDF in the Graphics Arts 

industry. 

Furthermore we have great experience in counselling and implementing 

technologies like PDF, ICC-based Color Management and general proces 

optimization. 

We offer to help your business implement JDF in order to secure the right 

Return on Investment. 

Call Medit Consult for a non binding discussion and offer on consultative 

aid in your JDF implementation. 

Pricing: n/a 

Features: 

- Securing optimum Return on Investment. 


Project Management 

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Prism WIN SBE 


Prism WIN SBE 



Phone: +1 978 284 6201 


Description: 

A value priced, entry level version of the Prism Win Management 

Information System. Prism WIN SBE, Small Business Edition, is designed 

for printing companies that require a fully featured and fully integrated 

MIS but do not have an initial requirement for customized input screens, 

calculations or extensive project management and implementation 

assistance. 

Modules included with SBE are: Quoting; Order Entry; Scheduling/Job 

Tracking; Shop Floor Management; Purchasing; Inventory/Raw/Finished 

Goods; Sales Order Processing (Fulfillment); e-Service Desk, and Financials 

(GL/AP/AR). 

Prism WIN SBE shares the same level of integration plus basic modules 

and database as Prism WIN. It is designed to provide a built-in upgrade 

path allowing customers to economically expand their system at any time 

to the more configurable Prism WIN system. SBE has been designed to 

meet current requirements while having the built-in capability to be an 

integral part of your market expansion and growth plans. 

Features: 

- Pre-configured, fully featured MIS 

- Fully modular, from Estimating to Finance 

- Quick Implementation Program 

- Upgrade Path available to Prism WIN suite 




JDF Product Evaluation 


Phone: 1-650-324-4000 


Description: 

Consulting on evaluation of JDF Products. 

JDF/JMF Product Procurement Consulting 

Pricing: n/a 


JDF Product Evaluation 

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JDF/JMF Product Procurement Consulting 





Description: 




Features: 









Phone: +49(0)6104789111 


Description: 

Programming & Systems Integration 








Features: 







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XML Training and Consulting 

XML Technical Consulting 



Phone: 1-650-324-4000 


Description: 

Courses and consulting for people who want to know about XML (the 

underlying format of JDF), both basic and advanced topics, such as the 

JDF Schema. 

Pricing: n/a 







Phone: +33 160 27 16 26 


Description: 

JDF Courses 










Features: 











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JDF/JMF Training 




Phone: 1-650-324-4000 


Description: 

Courses to help you understand what JDF is and how it can benefit your 

business. Some courses cover basics concepts and others cover JDF and 

JMF in great detail. 

Pricing: n/a 




JDF Expert Certification Series 


Company: IPA - The Association of Graphic Solutions Providers 

Phone: 952-896-1908 

URL: www.ipa.org/jdf 

Description: 

The JDF Expert Certificate Program, presented by CIP4 and IPA, is 

designed to rapidly provide a consistent worldwide understanding of the 

JDF(Job Definition Format) standard. -- The JDF Expert Certificate 

Program consists of 13 training modules offering a comprehensive review 

of the XML-based file format standard and end-to-end job ticket 

specification. The program concludes with a final examination for those 

interested in earning a JDF Expert Certificate.-- The JDF Expert Certificate 

Program is designed for those who are leading efforts to implement JDF 

based automated processes and computer integrated manufacturing into 

their operations. This includes chief information and technology officers 

and lead systems and technical professionals at printing, prepress, and 

publishing companies worldwide. -- To recieve member pricing for the 

series, use Special Purchase Code: CIP4 when registering at 

http://www.ipa.org/jdf 

Pricing: Special Purchase Code: CIP4 


JDF Expert Certification Series 

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JDF Seminars 






Description: 

Stephan Jaeggi (member of the CIP4 advisory board) offers JDF 

introduction seminars in german and english languages. More 

information about scheduled seminars at http://www.jdf.info 


Features: 

- Why JDF? 

- What's behind JDF? 

- JDF and JMF basics 

- Requirements for JDF solutions 

- Important JDF products (market overview) 

- Steps of a JDF project 

- Questions... 





Company: VIGC 

Phone: +32 14 40 39 90 

URL: www.vigc.be 

Description: 


Everything you need to know about JDF to be able to make solid business 

decisions. It includes an introduction in XML, in the JDF concepts, the 

different approaches in JDF, the JDF-enabled printing company (in the 

future) and to conclude a 'how to start' guide. The seminar includes 

several practical examples, even with common software applications like 

Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, Quark Xpress. The seminar is given in 

Turnhout (Belgium) on a regular basis, but it can also be given in 

company, on demand. It is given by Eddy Hagen or Carl Van Rooy, both 

CIP4 Certified JDF Experts. 



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JMF Courses 



Phone: 1-650-324-4000 


Description: 




Pricing: n/a 








Description: 

JDF Planning & Implementation Training 





Features: 










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Customize On-site Training 



Phone: 1-650-324-4000 


Description: 




Pricing: n/a 








Description: 

Job Description/Skills Assessment 





Features: 










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Basic XML Training (key Concepts) 



Phone: 1-650-324-4000 


Description: 




Pricing: n/a 




Advanced XML Training (Schema, Name Spaces, Etc.) 



Phone: 1-650-324-4000 


Description: 




Pricing: n/a 



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JDF Hotlines 


Admera Software AB 

Shila Ismail 

shila.ismail@admera.com 

Admera Software AB 

Christian Strand 

christian.strand@admera.com 

Avanti Computer Systems Ltd. 

Stephen McWilliam 

sjm@avantisystems.com 

Cerm nv 

Geert Van Damme 

geert.vandamme@cerm.be 

CICERO Stapro Group, Ltd. 

David Urbánek 

urbanek@iscicero.cz 

Czech Republic 

CRC Information Systems, Inc. 

Jim Drisler 

jmdrisler@crcinfosys.com 

DiMS! organizing print 

Martijn Kemperman 

martijn.kemperman@dims.net 


Sebastian Wodetzki 

sebastian.wodetzki@dims.net 


Shannon van Halteren 

shannon.van.halteren@dims.net 

Dr. Lauterbach & Partner GmbH 

Michael Lauterbach 

mlauterbach@dr-lauterbach.de 


Duplo Corporation 

Peter Dyson 

Peter.Dyson@duplointernational.com 

Europe, Africa, Middle East Region 

Duplo Corporation 

Si Nguyen 

snguyen@duplousa.com 

North & South America 

EFI 

JD Bagnell 

jd.bagnell@efi.com 

US 

EFI 

Jon Minion 

jon.minion@efi.com 

US 

EskoArtwork 

Francis Labaere 

fl@esko.com 

GamSys Software 

Patrick Vreven 

patrick@gamsys.net 

Europe 

GamSys Software 

Benjamin Lesenfans 

benjamin@gamsys.net 

Europe 

Hewlett-Packard 

Amnon Slonimski 

amnon.slonimski@hp.com 

Imprint Business Systems Ltd 

Linda Tozer 

sales@imprint-mis.co.uk 


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ixact GmbH 

Dr. Karsten Wendt 

wendt@ixact.de 

MBO Maschinenbau Oppenweiler Binder GmbH & Co. KG 

Klaus Stocklossa 

klaus.stocklossa@mbo-folder.com 

Worldwide 

Printing Industries of America 

Mark Bohan 

mbohan@printing.org 

Printing Industries of America 

Brandon Iskey 

biskey@printing.org 

RHAPSO GRAPHISOFT 

Support 

supportprint@rhapso.fr 


Marketing 

marketing@rhapso.fr 


Sales Team 

info@rhapso.fr 

SoftSolutions, Inc. 

Jay Foster 

jfoster@SoftSolutionsIT.com 

USA 

ssb Software - Service und Beratung GmbH 

Stephan Fischer 

stephan.fischer@ssb-diso.de 

Technique Group 

Howard White 

howard.white@technique-group.com 

United Kingdom / Europe 


Technique Group 

Mark Anderson 

mark.anderson@technique-group.com 

North America 

Ultimate Technographics Inc. 

Joanne David 

Joanne@imposition.com 

Ultimate Technographics Inc. 

Raymond Duval 

Raymond@imposition.com 

UP3I 

Christian Sack 

Contact@up3i.org 

Germany / All 


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