Software - Web-to-print

PREPRESS USED to be a tightly defined process. Its evolution into “workflow” made the boundaries less clear cut, and they have been further blurred by the introduction of digital printing, variable data, Web-to-print and JDF into the production mix. Developments on all fronts could be seen around the show floor at Graph Expo 2007, along with a new potential wrinkle—Microsoft’s XPS (XML Paper Specification). Delivering on announcements made at last year’s show, a couple of vendors released upgrades to their workflow solutions that implement the Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE) technology. It implements native PDF rendering, faster file processing and further JDF integration. Agfa’s

TOKYO—September 21, 2007—The International Cooperation for the Integration of the Processes in Prepress, Press and Postpress (CIP4) organization announced at IGAS 2007 the first and second place winners in all three categories for the annual The Jürgen Schönhut Memorial CIP4 International Print Production Innovation (CIPPI) Awards. The CIPPI awards are given annually to the applicant with the most compelling case study in one of three categories, which are: • Most innovative use of process automation technology in an implementation • Best cost/benefit realization as a result of process automation implementation • Biggest improvement in efficiency and customer responsiveness as a result of

TOKYO—September 21, 2007—The International Cooperation for the Integration of the Processes in Prepress, Press and Postpress (CIP4) organization today announced at IGAS 2007 the release of a new set of Interoperability Conformance Specifications - “ICS” based upon version 1.3 of the JDF specification. Current JDF product certification testing, managed by PIA/GATF, is based upon JDF 1.2 ICS’, which is the previous generation of ICS documents. ICS’ define subsets of the JDF specification that graphic arts systems and software must implement to establish a minimum level of JDF support. Each ICS is specific to a production step or the connectivity between a system that is

ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CA—Sept. 19, 2007—A new report looks at print buyers’ interests in and experiences with e-procurement offerings, and how companies are saving money with e-procurement solutions. Titled “The Print e-Procurement Marketplace: 2007 Print Buyer Survey Results,” the report results from the EDSF research grant and mentor program. An EDSF grant was awarded to George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., where faculty collaborated with Gartner to conduct the research. EDSF is the international, non-profit organization dedicated to the document management and graphic communications industries. The report is available now as a free download at www.edsf.org. ”Today’s web-to-print tools are viable options for print

CHICAGO—September 9—A series of enhancements to the KODAK MATCHPRINT Inkjet Proofing Solution extends its uses and benefits for delivering accurate, predictable color proofs. The most recent expansion to the MATCHPRINT Inkjet Proofing Solution includes support for several of the latest EPSON printers, an updated version of KODAK Proofing Software, and a new line of media. The MATCHPRINT Inkjet Proofing Solution now supports the recently introduced EPSON Stylus Pro series of printers in 2-up, 4-up and 8-up formats, including EPSON UltraChrome K3 inks with Vivid Magenta technology. Availability of the MATCHPRINT Inkjet Proofing Solution with the new EPSON Stylus Pro Printers is planned for the

CHICAGO—September 9—Applications and ideas for print providers seeking new business and profitable growth opportunities take center stage in Kodak’s exhibit at Graph Expo. Displays of new products, output created and produced using KODAK solutions, information about specialty services, and more await visitors at booth #1246. “Our theme at Graph Expo, ‘Print Is…,’ highlights the many reasons that print continues to bring unmatched value to marketers and consumers as a communications medium, and shows print providers some innovative ways to expand their revenue potential through new capabilities,” said Kevin Joyce, Managing Director, United States and Canada Region, Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group. Kodak’s Graph Expo exhibit

PHOENIX— September 9, 2007—LithoTechnics, Inc., developer of Metrix®, the award-winning automatic layout calculator, announced today that Metrix® version 3.0 will be demonstrated for the first time at GraphExpo® 2007 in Chicago. Metrix® 3.0 introduces many new capabilities including the following: Mac OS X support: Metrix® 3 will be available on both Windows and Mac OS X platforms. Automatic Allocation: Another industry first for LithoTechnics and a significant step towards complete automation of ganged layouts. In addition to calculating the optimum fit for products on individual press sheets as Metrix® has always done, the Automatic Allocation functionality of Metrix® 3.0 also calculates optimum product assignment across multiple press

RIDGEFIELD Park, NJ — August 30, 2007 — Agfa Graphics announced today that the company, a worldwide leader in prepress solutions for the printing, publishing and newspaper industries, will bring a broad spectrum of new and updated products and solutions to its exhibit (booth #3839) at GRAPH EXPO, which is being held September 9-12 at McCormick Place South in Chicago. Some of Agfa’s products and technologies to be shown at GRAPH EXPO include: :Anapurna M – Agfa’s entry-level wide-format industrial ink-jet printer which will be running live at the booth; :ApogeeX 4.0 (worldwide debut) – The newest release of this popular workflow features advances such

SOLANA BEACH, CA—August 29, 2007—Printable Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of Integrated Marketing, Web to Print, and Personalized Direct Marketing Solutions will be demonstrating six new and enhanced products in multiple booths at Graph Expo 2007, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, from Sunday, September 9, through Wednesday, September 13. Solutions from Printable Technologies can be found in the following booths: FusionPro® VDP and Web to Print solutions will be demonstrated by HP (Booth #1229) and Canon (Booth #2400). A FusionPro Web integration with ePace Print MIS will be presented by Pace Systems Group (Booth #4807). EFI will be showing the Digital Storefront powered by FusionPro Server (Booth #3000). FusionPro

KANSAS CITY, MO—08/29/07—Saepio Technologies, Inc. has announced the formation of the Saepio Solutions Group (SSG), a technology integrator specializing in Advanced JDF and VDP Workflow systems, Local Marketing Management and other Enterprise Web-to-print solutions. The SSG consulting team works with print providers to design solutions that provide true cost savings through technology-enabled workflow. These marketing-focused engineers, project managers and marketing process experts leverage their unique knowledge base, gained through their work at Saepio Technologies, to deliver a singular Web-to-print solution tailored to the needs of printers and their clients. Using Saepio’s proprietary marketing storefront as the interface, SSG consultants integrate best-of-breed technology from other vendors. The