Distribute-and-Print--Linking Presses to Profits

"One of the most challenging aspects of distribute-and-print operations is ensuring print quality throughout the process," Duval states. "By using centralized file-checking and test-printing, Agfa can help ensure customer satisfaction with the final printed pages."

And what of currency issues?

In the example of PrintCast, the hub facility does more than preflight and test-print job files—it filters through currency issues that could pose a significant barrier to success. Agfa has developed a process in which customers pay for their jobs when submitting them to their local Chromapress print site.