Canon introduces version 5.0 of the workflow PRISMAproduction - Data Managers online

With the launch of the latest version of the workflow PRISMAproduction, Canon sets new standards in output management

Canon announced the launch of version 5.0 of PRISMAproduction , a workflow that allows maximum of automation for high performance and a management system for professional printing production intended for commercial applications, publishing, direct mail and transactional.

Version 5.0 of PRISMAproduction provides improved functionality and greater management workflow, including new tools and InkControl Print File Enhancer, as well as the ability to modify existing functions. The software as well as offer flexibility and ease of use, allows print service providers to improve their efficiency, increase productivity and enhance connectivity.

able to determine a detailed and transparent calculation of the consumption related to print jobs, InkControl is a dynamic tool that enables users of Canon devices, to estimate accurately the amount of ink for each specific job. InkControl uses the powerful Océ SRA ® MP for rasterization and processing of data relating to the size of the drop indicated in the starting phase of the press, in order to calculate the ink consumption estimated before the start of production. Furthermore, the use of ink can also be checked in real time during the printing stage.

Another new feature is represented by Print File Enhancer, which allows print service providers to improve and / or modify the PDF and AFP via Graphical User Interface (GUI). Users can freely create indexes, add barcodes, text or images, insert new pages, move content, or order print file for the optimization of the mailing, all in a few clicks. This feature is very useful in case of last minute changes on files that are optimized for printing, without having to intervene with the original application.

Another new feature of version 5.0 is the Professional PRISMAproduction Book Module, which has been further enhanced to allow users to automate the production of printed books digitally through a highly efficient process that includes scanning, processing and sequential code bars. Incoming orders are grouped according to parameters that optimize the process in order to allow the automated production of short runs of books.

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Professional Document Composer (PDC) is accessible through a new user interface that provides a more intuitive mode for the imposition of the file, always with the aim of optimizing the production of books and personalized documents. PDC is integrated within PRISMAproduction and controlled via the job ticket to ensure a fully automated workflow, eliminating the need for third-party software to complete tax.

Version 5.0 of PRISMAproduction provides print service providers who work in the graphic arts market, a standard JDF / JMF flows and connections with Agfa Apogee and Fujifilm XMF. The connectors allow the connection with the corresponding systems, and specific parameters required by these applications are sent so that they can be converted into a job ticket PRISMAproduction then be processed.

“With the launch of version 5.0 of PRISMAproduction have set new standards in terms of output management. providers of printing services now have an even more powerful solution for managing workflows, designed to improve their creative capacity and to optimize the workflow of their press room. – explained Richard Leek, Project & Marketing Manager Commercial Print Canon Channel Italy – With the increasing pressure on delivery times and cost containment becomes increasingly strategic able to manage more efficiently the entire production workflow. PRISMAproduction version 5.0 enables printers to have full control of its range of applications and to be more flexible, reducing changeover times and production time. “