In Search of PrintTalk and JDF -- McIlroy

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"The most prominent features of JDF are: Ability to carry a print job from genesis through completion. This includes a detailed description of the creative, prepress, press, postpress and delivery processes. Ability to bridge the communication gap between production and Management Information Services. This ability enables instantaneous job and device tracking, as well as detailed pre- and post-calculation of jobs in the graphic arts.