INFOSYSTEMS S.A.

Preflight • Page Preparation • Pairing

Newspaper production environment providing a comprehensive set of tools for page pairing process definition, submition and control.

Overview

WebPairer is an PuzzleFlow Workflow extension tailored for Newspaper production. Pages are preflighted, corrected and imposed in seconds. Additional operations, such as color management, separation, OPI image swap and job redistribution are also possible.

Entire poduction process has been splitted into three stages: PreImposition, Pairing and PostImposition. First one is being responsible for page preflight and preparation, second merges single pages into production sheets, last one is mostly used for material distribution

At the PreImposition stage different acceptance rules are used according to the title definition. Page geometry is being checked, color match, page naming convention and other document technical aspects. Once page is prepared and approved it goes to the next stage.

The PuzzleFlow SoftProof is an advanced remote approval solution for Printhouses, Graphics and Designers. It enables content proof as well as fully featured color proof with all necessary measurments. It also simplifies communication with the customer. Everything to reduce time and costs related to the approval process.

How it works?

Soft proofing is a mechanism that allows you to view on your computer monitor what your print will look like when it is on paper. A specific paper. That paper and ink combination is defined by the colour profile, the same way your screen's parameters are. Once you upload your screen's colour profile, the images SoftProof presents for you will be produced accordig to the colour definition from your screen's profile in combination with output profile.

Beside of the true colour presentation, SoftProof simplifies the communication process between customer and the printer or if you want between publisher and graphic designer. It'a a single tool for many applications.

From production planning and content scheduling, through verification, conversion and print site delivery - including ad booking and processing, soft-proofing, team collaboration tools and digital editions - PuzzleFlow Publisher has it covered.

Solutions

Publisher includes a complete set of PuzzleFlow tools and a customizable PDF workflow designed to provide for the needs the publisher, while making sure files are ready for the printer.

Publisher supports each editorial team, simplifies and validates the work of designers, provides tools for early detection of errors or mistakes, and allows every user to focus on their individual tasks, while providing an overview of the progress of each publication.

Publisher's planning option, includes a live flat plan, page approval, accurate previews, and communication tools. A unique venue for team collaboration and communication with external customers, ad agencies, printers and other external entities integral to the publishing and production process.

iPackManager is an integrated MIS system designed for label and packaging manufacturers. The system supports the whole business process - from first contact with the customer, throughorder processing and job planning to stock control and logistics. The system is tailor-made for label and packaging industry businesses. Its design is based on CRM (Customer Relationship Management), MRP II (Manufacturing Resource Planning) and JDF (Job Definition Format) standards. It also complies with ISO and GMP quality standards. Its main function is to provide information that supports decision-making processes on every level – from account and shift managers to the company’s CEO.

iPackManager works together with other production systems based on PuzzleFlow technology developed by INFOSYSTEMS. This gives the possibility to build complex B2B and B2C solutions for printing companies that
supports online client service and introduces advanced automation of prepress procedures. The system allows the user remotely to accept jobs using softproofing technology. The system’s full integration with CRM and Prepress solutions greatly improves support of graphic design projects, the company’s data flow and reduces
the time required to prepare jobs for production.

The ongoing specialization and segmentation of the packaging industry, coupled with increasing time, quality and price requirements, pose new challenges for printing companies. To meet those challenges, companies have to shift their focus away from the manufacturing process to an effective management process that combines product stability and high quality with profitability and business competivity. The
product itself, even with the most advanced and desired features can’t hold its own when supply exceeds demand. Smart management provided by the iPackManager gives companies the tools for effective management of complicated business processes, reduces risk of ill-judged decisions and sustains successful performance and steady growth. iPackManager is the solution for every entrepreneur interested in measuring the effects of his actions and who is willing to use analytical tools to improve his organization and increase competivity in the packaging market. The system streamlines your company’s business processes by implementing an effective workflow management policy. Users’ privileges and responsibilities are clearly defined and they are assigned to tasks, while the progress of each task is tracked. Procedure standardization imposed by the system improves organization of work-time, information quality, team
communication and reduces the number of costgenerating errors