Kodak's New Software Improves Prepress Work Efficiency

Kodak Graphic and Video Group (GCG) presented a powerful software module on Print 05. This module integrates Kodak's print workflow solution, which will greatly improve the printer's automation level and production capacity. With the help of the valuable software modules of PRINERGY and Winning Workflow Management Systems, printers can not only increase revenue, stream their prepress production, but also reduce costs.

new version! Intl UPFRONT 4.0 Job Planning Software

InSite UPFRONT software is an intelligent job planning solution that can significantly increase efficiency and reduce planning errors. This software can replace the manual folding paper layout to create a job plan. It is an efficient and powerful planning software.

The InSite UPFRONT version 4.0 job planning software has several major innovations, including: Significantly improved markup capabilities, such as placement of tags based on pages or gutters; enlargement of print layout and layout schemes; enhanced user interface; creation and planning of jobs Make general settings; export charts to PDF files, and export to existing PREPS imposition software to output print layouts. IntelliLink UPFRONT 4.0 software will be released worldwide in early 2006.

new version! Intl Link 2.1 software

Intl Link software connects the Prinergy Workflow Management System (which also includes the Win Workflow System running the Director Workflow System) to the Management Information System (MIS). The software can report independently without MIS or EZLink's link software. Reports are generated based on information such as prepress activity, material consumption, job status, machine usage, and change actions. Through standard business analysis software analysis reports, printers can better understand their business, better track jobs and reduce costs and increase profits.

InTouch Link 2.1 software provides independent reports that are based on page details and signature status, allowing the printer's MIS system to still print from it even if it does not accept the EZLink software. Extract information from the workflow. By improving the visibility before printing, the business level will also be greatly improved, successfully capturing every business opportunity and increasing production profits. The new independent report includes:

* The Surfaces Ready for Platemaking Report provides the preparation of all pages in the system before the plate was made. The report can help produce plans and provide simple answers to some questions, such as “Is the job ready for printing?” A timely report on a missing page or an approved page print will greatly increase the turnaround time and increase the number of running jobs.
* The job page summary report (Job Page Summary Report) lists the page number for each processing job. Based on these parameters, it can evaluate the overall page processing and proofing situation and assist in arranging production.
* Job Layout Summary Report reports on the page sending and approval status of a specified job. By knowing the signature and approval status of each page, it can assist in arranging production and planning.
* Layout Output by Job Report shows which plates have been output for the specified job. Know which pages have been proofed or plated to help with job planning.
* The Operator's Separations Output by Operator Report can be based on the operator's listing of color separation output for a certain period of time. Separation of the plates will indicate the time taken to sign the machine.

The newly released Inklink link software also supports JDF Stripping Params (JDF files for describing large version information). When the MIS sends the JDF Stripping Params to the InTouch link software, the Prinergy 3.0 workflow management system will automatically create the jobs and the large version, which is achieved by the Prinergy Automated Imposition feature. Intl Link 2.1 software is now available on the market.

new version! PROFILE WIZARD Mio 3.1 Color Management Software

PROFILE WIZARD Mio software can generate intelligent ICC documents to ensure the integrity of the data transmitted between input devices, displays, and output devices. Through MACINTOSH OS X editing software and ICC document editing functions, version 3.1 software can customize colors and support the creation of up to six color documents, which will significantly improve the quality of display and output document creation.

The PROFILE WIZARD Mio 3.1 software optimizes the documentation of Xerox DOCUCOLOR color digital printers and can greatly support printers with digital printing and offset printing. This new version will be available worldwide in October 2005.

new version! PROFILE WIZARD Digi 2.0 Color Management Software

PROFILE WIZARD Digi 2.0 color management software is specifically designed for digital printers to create ICC documents quickly, automatically and easily. PROFILE WIZARD Digi software version 2.0 now supports the Xerox DOCUCOLOR 250 printer/copier and the GRETAGMACBETH Eye-One Pro spectrophotometer. In November 2005, it will begin shipping worldwide.

new version! Pandora 2.8 even drying software

Pandora is a software that can even increase the efficiency of creating packaging layouts. The software uses open industry standards such as PDF and JDF to integrate seamlessly with numerous workflow systems. Pandora has an intuitive interface and is extremely flexible. It can easily create a one-page to multi-page layout based on the completed design draft in a very short time.

Pandora 2.8 software allows operators to define their own tags and edit the contents of these tags in a software environment. This feature avoids launching other desktop software. Pandora software now renders mark sizes, colors, and overprint features. The 2.8 version also has major improvements, including Prinergy Evo PDF processors that can use JDF, PDF1.5 support, rule software, and integration with Prinergy workflow management systems. The software will be available from next month.


Source: Eastman Kodak Company