Application Line-up Production Printing - Konica Minolta

APPLICATIONS
PRODUCTION PRINTING
LINE-UP
March 2014
LINE-UP
APPLICATIONS
PRODUCTION PRINTING
LINE-UP APPLICATIONS PRODUCTION PRINTING 2
INNOVATE AND UPDATE
YOUR PRODUCTION ROUTINES
Work routines involving the creation, submission, production, distribution, managing and archiving of
printed information can be cumbersome and time-consuming. Your ultimate goal must be to protect your
margins by enhancing the efficiency of your production floor and increasing your overall productivity.
Ongoing digitisation has made print preparation and
production processes faster and easier, relieving
your IT staff and print operators of many mundane
and repetitive tasks. But true efficiency for your
entire production facility can only be achieved with
customised solutions that seamlessly integrate
innovative hardware and intelligent software
applications.
Streamline your production processes and enhance
your overall efficiency with the creation and implementation of newly designed workflows! In addition to
our comprehensive range of in- and output systems,
Konica Minolta offers you an extensive portfolio of
software applications that not only optimise existing
structures and workflows but enable you to create
and set up entirely new work cycles.
Colour
Management
Web-to-Print
Variable
Data Printing
Print
Automation
Make-Ready
Document
Capture &
Management
Security
Connectivity
User & Cost
Management
Output
Management
Device
Management
Cloud &
Mobile
Printing
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Printgroove JT Compile
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Printgroove POD Queue
Printgroove POD Ready
Printshop Mail
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14
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Printgroove JT Web 5
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10
11
PlanetPress
Printgroove JT Web 5 GO
Page
8
Konica Minolta Photobooks
Printgroove JT Man 5
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7
Fiery Central
PJ Analyzer/Optimizer
Web-to-Print
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Konica Minolta Color Care 2
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5
DirectSmile VDP Studio
EFI Color Profiler Suite
Variable Data
Printing
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Colour Coverage Analyser
CS Remote Care
User & Cost
Management
Print
Automation
Output
Management
Make-Ready
Application
Device
Management
Category
Colour
Management
Cloud & Mobile
Printing
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User & Cost
Management
COLOUR COVERAGE ANALYSER
Producing documents with the maximum of economy is the best way for a commercial printer to save money and
secure the highest possible margins. The Colour Coverage Analyser estimates the amount of toner or ink required for
a specific print job and shows the coverage for different printers and technologies such as laser, inkjet or offset. The
application makes it also possible to compare two printers, taking into account their contract data and consumable
costs. Thus, the Colour Coverage Analyser reliably indicates the device offering the best conditions to print the job.
Key features
Key benefits
– All costs for ink/toner, parts, manpower, etc. can be
preset for calculation, as well as different contract
offerings (e.g. all-inclusive without toner)
– Comparison of two systems of the same kind, or digital
print devices vs. offset
– Estimation of ink/toner coverage for print jobs
– Supports the ICC profile to enhance the coverage
calculation for specific output devices or special print
simulations
– Data export of calculated values
– Cost estimation to produce print jobs in the most
economical way
– Indication of which device offers best value for the print
job
– Easy access to estimated ink/toner consumption
– Simple integration into established colour workflows
– Connectivity to business application for further analysis
by CSV files
CCA virtual
printer
Direct print
ICC profile
Print cost
data
Paper cost
data
CMYK
COVERAGE
VALUES
Print job data
processing/
LAB conversion
TOTAL
PRINT COST
Print cost
calculation
Data export
Drag and
drop
PDF/PS
Final print size
CSV file
Print settings
(no. of copies,
duplex, etc.)
PRINT COST
COMPARISON
– PRINTER 1 VS.
PRINTER 2
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Device
Management
CS REMOTE CARE
CS Remote Care (CSRC) can save busy offices from wasting time just to keep the printing system running smoothly
and let them focus on their core work and tasks. To guarantee the reliable operation of output devices in CRD and
commercial print environments, Konica Minolta has developed the CS Remote Care concept. It serves as a highly
flexible remote monitoring system offering proactive connection to all automatic services, providing permanent
state-of-the-art Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication between the output device and the Konica Minolta service
organisation. CS Remote Care means less maintenance and helps to avoid disruptive downtime.
Key features
Key benefits
– Administration and status analysis through Web front-end
– Performance monitoring of all included output devices
– Supply management ensures timely delivery of consumables in exactly the required quantities
– Proactive transmission of events, e.g. counter readings
or service notification, directly from the output device to
the Konica Minolta service organisation in real time
– Can be adapted to many applications hosted at
customer site already (e.g. SiteAudit) to transfer events
– Customised secure connection of installed output
device to Konica Minolta service organisation via GPRS,
GSM, e-mail or fax
– GPRS Modem will cache latest data from MFP so data
can be retrieved also when MFP is switched off
– Controlled communication data volumes
– Direct transmission of any technical problem from the
output device to the service organisation makes timeconsuming service calls superfluous
– Due to automated logistics, regular checking and
ordering of consumables is no longer necessary
– Taking counter readings and forwarding them to the
Konica Minolta service becomes a thing of the past
– Detailed analysis and direct transmission of any output
device’s problem determines whether the fault can
be rectified remotely or whether an on-site service is
required
CUSTOMER
KONICA MINOLTA
Logistics
Service Centre
GPRS
module/
GSM
Request
GPRS
module/
GSM
e-mail
Service/
maintenance,
consumables
requirements,
alarm messages
and counters
e-mail
Fax
Fax
CSRC server
Backend
system (ERP)
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Variable Data
Printing
DirectSmile VDP Studio
As the leading Variable Data Printing software, DirectSmile opens up a completely new world of communication for
commercial printers and print-for-pay environments. Its three modules cover a range of requirements from entry-level
to advanced creations: As an easy-to-use plug-in to Adobe InDesign, DirectSmile VDP gives users full VDP functionality for Adobe InDesign documents. DirectSmile VDP Studio offers advanced image personalisation capabilities. And
with DirectSmile Creator, users can take advantage of personalised images within their existing applications, as well
as create, calculate and export their own images.
Key features
Key benefits
– Professional layouting of personalised and individualised
print products based on Adobe InDesign
– Users can link any variable or static layout element or
layer to the database and work with logical rules for full
text and image personalisation
– Users can automatically create personalised images
based on their existing database
– The barcode module facilitates the integration of
barcodes into layouts
– Fully featured imposition solution; users can call up
previews of the imposition with real designs; manage
papers; place technical information and barcodes on
the spread; apply crop marks and profit from a highly
productive workflow
– The workflow is seamless from document creation to
printing and includes imposition as well as crop marks
– With the creation of variable print formats like PDF, PPML
and JLYT, printing is possible on all digital presses
DIRECTSMILE VDP
Graphic
elements
– No need to start learning DirectSmile VDP from
scratch – start with your familiar environment:
Adobe InDesign
– Participate in a fast-growing marketing segment:
personalised, targeted mails
– Easy print job production, no need to establish different/
additional routines
DIGITAL OUTPUT SYSTEM
Plug-in for
InDesign
DIRECTSMILE VDP STUDIO
Database
Plug-in for
InDesign + image
personalisation
OUTPUT
Graphic
elements
DIRECTSMILE
CREATOR
For the creation
of jpegs
Database
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Colour
Management
EFI Color Profiler Suite
The EFI Color Profiler Suite is the market-leading colour management solution for Fiery servers consisting of integrated tools that ensure total colour quality at every stage of the printing workflow. The comprehensive suite extends
the capability of Fiery-driven printers with the most advanced colour management tools available, integrated at every
stage of the printing workflow to ensure that colour reproduction is always accurate, consistent and repeatable. This
software application targets all print providers.
Key features
– The standard measurement-based verification tool
facilitates the checking of proofs in accordance with
industry standards
– Any required comparison is safe and reliable, because it
is based on precise measurements
– The intelligent wizard-driven colour verification tool
facilitates colour verification for inexperienced users for
each individual job
– Intuitive user interface ensures straightforward operation
and a minimised learning curve
– The application fully supports the industry-standard
profiles ICC v2 and ICC v4
– Optimised coverage is ensured for toner as well as ink
by optimising the calibration for Fiery-driven printers
– Auto install: Profiles are automatically sent to the
Fiery-driven printers
– The module calibrates and creates ICC profiles for
CRT, LCD and laptop displays; multiple monitors can
be matched to a reference monitor, supporting users in
producing accurate soft proofs
– Compatibility: The application works with both Mac and
Windows clients
– 3D gamut viewer for optimum visibility of the measured
results is ensured with this tool
– With the profile inspector tool it is possible to compare
profiles and plot spot colours to visualise them in reference to a colour; fast, intuitive means to validate profiles
and printers’ proofing capabilities
– The profile editor provides users with editing features to
create perfect profiles with ease
Key benefits
– Guaranteed colour print quality with easy-to-use tools
– Precise colour matching, even for novice operators,
avoiding or at least minimising any learning curve
– Consistent colour reproduction over time
– Reduces misprints and the need to rework as well as
reprint jobs
OPTIMISED QUALITY
–Profiles for printers
–Profile inspector
–Profile editor
–Colour verifier
–Device link profile
–Profiles for monitors
Fiery controller
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Output
Management
EFI Fiery Central
With EFI Fiery Central, multiple Fiery-driven engines and selected non-Fiery-driven engines can be combined under the
Fiery Command Workstation environment, helping operators such as commercial printer and in-house print providers
to get work done faster and more cost effectively. Fiery Central integrates into current production systems to make
existing printing assets more scalable and productive. It lets users create print device groups, import native PDF
documents, optimise print resources and manage workloads – all from a central console.
Key features
Key benefits
– Unified printroom management: Fiery Central integrates
into production systems, enhancing the scalability and
productivity of existing and new printers
– Single user interface
– Product-based job processing
– Easy grouping and balancing
– Bidirectional communication
– Error rerouting
– Intelligent job balancing
– Support of max. 12 printers
WORKFLOW AUTOMATION
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Efficient output management of the whole print fleet
Full control over the print files
Last-minute changes in the printroom
Transparent printroom management
CENTRALISED PRODUCTION
Make-Ready
Fiery Impose
Visual, intuitive and
interactive document
imposition tool
Fiery JobFlow
Browser-based
PDF workflow
automation for
a single Fiery
or a multi-Fiery
environment
Fiery JobMaster
Advanced Make-Ready
including tab design, pagelevel ticketing, scanning
and powerful late-stage
editing features
PDF
Fiery Central
PDF production workflow
solution, maximises throughput
and automates colour and B/W
workflows
Fiery Print Servers
Optimise the
throughput of print
engines
PRODUCTION
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Colour
Management
KONICA MINOLTA COLOR CARE 2
Konica Minolta Color Care is an efficient application package for commercial printers, in-house printers, print & copy
providers and direct mail services, enabling them to define, achieve and maintain product-specific quality standards
for any colour device. The application provides professional service, precise calibration and regular maintenance to
colour production printing environments.
Key features
– The application has been customised for optimum
performance on Konica Minolta devices
– Color Care includes an intuitive user interface for extra
ease of use
– Product-specific quality standards are maintained for
any colour device
– The exact installation and calibration procedure for
Konica Minolta bizhub colour systems achieves
predefined quality targets
– Continuous quality control system can either be
obtained as a professional service or is available for
self-check and adjustment
– Statistics function enables an analysis of quality control
measurements over arbitrary time intervals
– Color Care facilitates the creation of CMYK and RGB
profiles
– The application fully supports the industry-standard
profiles ICC v2 and ICC v4
– A choice of different patches (IT8.7/3, IT87.4, ECI) is
provided to ensure optimum results
– Profiles can be created for LCD, CRT and laptop monitors
to always achieve optimum viewing conditions
– Improving printer profiles, measurement errors are
eliminated and measurement data automatically
smoothened
– The application works with Mac and Windows clients
– Color Care also supports Konica Minolta’s own developed measurement device FD-5BT
– 3D gamut viewer for optimum visibility of the measured
results is ensured with this tool
– The 'plot gamut as points' capability facilitates the
precise evaluation of the measured results
Key benefits
– Guaranteed colour print quality with easy-to-use tools
– Precise colour matching, even for novice operators,
avoiding or at least minimising any learning curve
– Consistent colour reproduction assured for the long term
– Reducing misprints and the need to rework as or
reprint jobs
KONICA MINOLTA COLOR CARE SUITE
INCONSISTENT OUTPUT
EVALUATE/ANALYSE
CALIBRATE
Reference
Reference
Verify
PROFILE/
APPLY COLOUR
MANAGEMENT
Reference
Verify
Verify
Confirm
REFINE
Reference
Verify
CALIBRATE
PROFILE
SIMULATE PRINT
OPTIMISED OUTPUT
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Web-to-Print
KONICA MINOLTA PHOTOBOOKS
As the perfect entry solution for commercial print
providers to tap into the tremendous market potential
of photo book production, Konica Minolta Photobooks
helps to create, control and organise photo books that
can then be produced on any Konica Minolta colour
digital press. Available on a Software-as-a-Service
(SaaS) basis, Konica Minolta Photobooks comes
completely configured and customised.
Key features
Key benefits
– User-friendly, fully customised customer interface with
enhanced multilingual support (18 different languages)
– Powerful auto flow functionality which makes it possible
to design photo books in minutes
– Essential tools that help to improve the picture quality
(crop, rotate, etc.)
– Enhanced pre-flight check
– Built-in shopping basket includes highly flexible pricing
engine with per-page pricing, discount levels, vouchers,
tax and shipping costs
– Multiple currency support and multiple payment options,
e.g. credit card, PayPal, and others
– SSL-encrypted file transfer via the Internet
– Automates files going to press
– Manages your orders and enables you to view status
– The easy way to offer professional photo albums and
calendars
– Simple, rapid and low-cost implementation, since no
server technology needs to be provided by the print
provider
– Fully customised and configured software
– Efficient diversification by creating new business
opportunities
– Helps enhance the services offered to existing clients
and attract new customers
– Increases turnover, margins and incremental profit
– Complete solution from one source (hardware, software
and support)
CUSTOMER
KONICA MINOLTA SERVER
€
Design a photo
book with the
Photobook Designer
Application
Place an order
and fill out the
job ticket via the
Internet browser
Submit the photo book to the
print provider via the Internet
Pay for the
photo book
online
Download the
photo book
from the
Konica Minolta
server
PRINT ROOM
Prepare delivery
of the printed
photo book
Print the
photo book
Adjust printer
driver settings
depending on
the job ticket
settings
Review the
photo book and
the job ticket
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Make-Ready
PJ Analyzer/PJ Optimizer
PJ Analyzer/PJ Optimizer targets CRDs, commercial printers, and other companies with the need to pre-flight their
files prior to printing. The application supports efficient PDF printing and helps to avoid production hitches and
standstills from inaccurate or faulty PDF files. PJ Analyzer checks if files are printable; in addition to that, PJ Optimizer
can correct typical problems and make files printable.
Key features
Key benefits
PJ Analyzer/PJ Optimizer
– Converts PostScript data and images into PDF format
– Pre-flight check for more than 150 details
– Resource module for external resources, such as
images, ICC profiles, fonts or dynamic configuration
– Archive for incomplete or faulty jobs to be processed
later
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Makes checking print jobs fast, easy and straightforward
Clearly laid-out preview for documents out of pre-flight
Minimises misprints and standstills
Automatic correction of faulty print files – no manual
intervention necessary
– Optimised print job preparation, e.g. efficient colour
management function
PJ Optimizer only
– Optimisation of incoming PDF files
– Regulation of different colour names
– Provides colour corrections with ICC profiles
– Converts all fonts included in the job into vector graphics or Typo3 fonts
CUSTOMER
PRINT PROVIDER
PJ ANALYZER
PJ EXPRESS
Input
Normalizer
Pre-flight
Output
PJ OPTIMIZER
PJ EXPRESS
1
Input
Normalizer
Toolbox
Colour
Mapper
Colour
Management
Font to Curves
Pre-flight
Output
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Variable Data
Printing
PLANETPRESS
PlanetPress facilitates the personalisation of transactional documents in which elements such as graphics, images and
text change from one printed piece to the next, using information from a database or external data file. The software
also provides the automatic delivery of such documents to print, email, archive, fax and even Web output. PlanetPress
can import existing business documents created with any Windows application and interpret the content intelligently
for repurposing and enrichment. With PlanetPress, all communication can be turned into an opportunity to create new
business opportunities and build customer loyalty. This software application targets marketing services companies,
print and copy shops, commercial printers and CRDs.
Key features
Key benefits
– Robust, easy-to-use, drag-and-drop, point-and-click
tools to create and design transactional or promotional
documents
– Easy adding of data-driven graphs and barcodes for
concise communications
– Optimised PostScript, Fiery FreeForm™ 1 & 2, VPS and
VDX for high-speed printing of complex documents
– Data import from almost any source, including native
XML- and ODBC-compliant databases
– Flexible open architecture for printing to any PostScript
printer
– Unrestricted access to any networked printer’s paper
handling and finishing features
– Simultaneous generation of electronic documents for
later retrieval; automatic integration into electronic DMS
INPUT
– Individually designed and automated workflows improve
business efficiency, reduce errors and deliver the right
document to the right place in the right format
– Increased workflow efficiencies by routing documents to
wherever they are needed
– Easy customising of documents to increase response
rates
– Facilitates turning invoices into advertising vehicles by
suggesting items related to purchase history to generate
higher revenue
– Cluster printing to harness the power and speed of
multiple printers; intelligently performs round robin, road
balancing or job splitting to reduce network traffic and
increase efficiencies
WORKFLOW TOOLS
OUTPUT
Data
PDF
Data
PDF
Data
Data & documents
Split, merge, enhance, sort, filter and distribute
Communicate with external,
e-commerce or Web applications for live processing of
online data
Web
Distributed printing, remote printing,
cluster printing, etc.
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Print
Automation
Printgroove JT Compile
The content of extensive operator manuals, technical handbooks, comprehensive training materials, monthly reports,
and similar is almost always supplied by various departmental sources and usually needs frequent alterations. With
JT Compile the repetitive, time-consuming imposition and print preparation of such documentation becomes a thing
of the past. PDF documents from different sources – e.g. the chapters of a handbook – can be easily compiled and
perfectly imposed. JT Compile saves all print settings and automatically adjusts them before reprinting, to reflect any
changes made in the source documents. PDFs are logically combined into one document, with the PDF source remaining untouched. This way any changes made in a source document are automatically implemented during reprinting.
Key features
Key benefits
– Clear user approach with integrated preview options
– Simple compilation of different PDFs into one logical
document without changing source documents
– Central document management provides automatic
media adaptation and insertion of tab sheets/blank
sheets
– Archived documentation projects include finishing
settings for production
– Documentation contents can be maintained by the
responsible authors, ensuring automatic printing of
latest updates only
– Easy to operate for anyone – the optimised document
processing saves time and avoids misprints
– Instant on-demand production makes stock keeping and
costly storage a thing of the past
– The centralised workflow always guarantees production
of the latest handbook versions, avoiding misprints of
obsolete data and eliminating distribution of outdated
documentation
– Complete integration of all print settings in the archived
documentation saves operators considerable time and
makes the production process failsafe
PROJECT: “MANUAL”
INPUT
Marketing
Printgroove JT Compile
OUTPUT
Cover sheet
Digital output device
Printgroove JT Compile:
Documentation
Legal department
Installation instructions
Liability/warranty
–Definition of settings once per
project
–Easy implementation of any
change
–Automatic application of
correct settings
Contacts
Digital output device
Definition of:
–Quantity
–Finishing
–Impositioning
–Media (per chapter)
Human resources
Preview
Digital output device
Print
Automation
Output
Management
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Make-Ready
Printgroove JT Man 5
Printgroove JT Man 5 is Konica Minolta’s software solution for professional print automation, make-ready and output
management, which supports the creation of sophisticated print products with a job-ticket-driven print workflow.
Printgroove JT Man 5 integrates all the necessary functions for modern in-house print production, from document
submission to imposition and media programming.
Key features
Configuration editor
– All configuration topics are displayed in one window
– Automatic printer configuration
Job editor
– Switch between previews in one window
– Finishing is shown in the preview
– Warnings are shown when chosen finishing is not
available on selected printer
Impositioning
– Provides a range of predefined layout options and
enables the creation of individual impositioning schemes
– After selection, the software automatically arranges the
pages in the corresponding order for printing
Media programming
– Supports high media flexibility with features such as tray
addressing, tab printing and subset finishing
– Preprinted separator sheets can for example be
interposed in mid-workflow and stapled automatically
with the rest of the document
Unlimited choice of output devices
– Printgroove JT Man 5 supports all major industry
standards virtually without limits
– Printing can be on any PostScript device of Level 2 and
higher, enabling the seamless integration of 3rd-party
devices into the fleet of output systems
Order Tracking
– Five work steps available per default, each work step is
divided into various status
– Decide which work steps/status to display
Key benefits
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Full workflow management
Full automation of the print workflow
Full control over the print files
Last-minute changes in the printroom
CUSTOMER SIDE
3rd-party application
(Word, Excel, etc.)
The job ticket is
completed and the
order placed
PRINTROOM
Job ticket
Server
Based on the
template printing
starts automatically
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Web-to-Print
Printgroove JT Web 5
Mainly targeting professional printers and CRDs, Printgroove JT Web is an easy-to-use Web-to-Print solution with
a simple and straightforward ordering process. Once the customer has placed his order, he can track the status of
each job. Printgroove JT Web streamlines the ordering process, offering flexibility and efficiency to administrators and
convenience to end users.
Key features
Key benefits
– Even non-expert users can order complex print products
quickly and easily
– 24/7 opening hours
– Customer can order from wherever they are
– Fast and SSL-secured online payment
– Customers are kept constantly informed about the order
status
– Convenient online ordering and preview, with instant
online quotation
– Catalogue functionality
– Multishop functionality
– Includes PDF pre-flight for customers
– Support of standard online payment methods
CUSTOMER
SERVER
€
Create
print file
Place an order
and fill out the
job ticket via the
Internet browser
or the printer
driver
PRINTROOM
Prepare for
delivery
Print the job
Submit the file to the print
provider via the Internet
Pay for the
print job online
or offline
Download the
print file from
the server
PRINT ROOM SIDE
Online status
tracking
Adjust printer
driver settings
depending on
the job ticket
settings
Review
submitted
print file and
job ticket
Web-to-Print
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Cloud & Mobile
Printing
Printgroove JT Web 5 GO
Printgroove JT Web 5 GO is a hosted Web-to-Print software. It is a highly developed software solution for secure
24-hour-a-day web submission of print jobs including a job ticket – irrespective of the location, data format or type
of printer hardware. Due to its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business model, Printgroove JT Web 5 GO is the perfect
business enabler for the Web-to-Print market. With Printgroove JT Web 5 GO Konica Minolta offers the developed
software product, the hosting and service and support from one source.
Key features
Key benefits
– Hosted by Konica Minolta
– Convenient online ordering and preview, with instant
online quotation
– Catalogue functionality
– Multishop functionality
– Includes PDF pre-flight for customers
– Support of standard online payment methods
– Even non-expert users can order complex print products
quickly and easily
– 24/7 opening hours
– Customer can order from wherever they are
– Fast and SSL-secured online payment
– Customers are kept constantly informed about the order
status
– Simple, rapid and low-cost implementation, since no
server technology needs to be provided by the print
provider
– Complete solution from one source (hardware, software
and support)
CUSTOMER
KONICA MINOLTA SERVER
€
Create
print file
Place an order and
fill out the job ticket
via the Internet
browser or the
printer driver
PRINTROOM
Prepare for
delivery
Print the job
Submit the file to the print
provider via the Internet
Pay for the
print job online
or offline
Download the
print file from
the server
Online status
tracking
Adjust printer driver
settings depending on
the job ticket settings
Review ubmitted
print file and job
ticket
Print file
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Output
Management
Printgroove POD Queue
Offering comprehensive print queue management, Printgroove POD Queue targets mid-sized companies dealing with
multiple digital printers and high production volumes. The application effectively manages and edits print queues by
linking multiple output devices across the production floor – including control of processes, tasks, capacities and
devices. As a result the entire hardware is utilised with maximum efficiency and the workflow perfectly streamlined.
Key features
Key benefits
– 2-way communication provides real-time status control
and output status monitoring
– Last-minute job ticket editing
– Cluster printing and Color Split
– Hot folder functionality
– Printgroove POD Queue is also available on a preinstalled server
– 2-way communication ensures that each job goes to the
most suitable output device
– Last-minute editing and the late incorporation of changes
avoid production delays
– Automated batch processing ensures the balanced use
of all available output devices
– Clustering supports the most efficient and economical
use of all output devices
PRINTGROOVE POD QUEUE
Printjob with colour and black
and white pages
Client
Client
Hot folder
Printjob with colour pages
Client
Color Split
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Make-Ready
Printgroove POD Ready
Combining efficient prepress management with easy-to-use make-ready functionality, Printgroove POD Ready enables
quick and easy previewing and editing of PDF documents before sending them to production. Printgroove POD Ready
is the convenient prepress management solution for the light production market and is a highly flexible tool that also
offers its benefits as a stand-alone application. This software application targets print and copy shops, commercial
printers, and CRDs.
Key features
Key benefits
– Imposition schemes support all output options available
on the output devices, such as perfect binding, booklet
making, etc.
– Simulating the transmission of the print data to the output
device, the pre-flight and print preview tool detects
possible problems, e.g. with the embedding of fonts
– Scanning of paper jobs makes combining paper
originals and electronic files into one job simple and
straightforward; to optimise scans, functions like deskew
and despeckle are also provided
– Printgroove POD Ready connects to software programs
such as Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
Illustrator or Quite Imposing
USER
– The imposition scheme versatility makes even the
creation of the most complex products quick and easy
and enhances the productivity in document production
– Providing a convenient job check before processing,
the pre-flight and print preview features eliminate the
production of faulty documents and minimise waste by
indicating potential problems before printing
– Scanning of paper jobs: The support for paper-based
documents facilitates the integration of already existing
documents into an electronic workflow
– The connectivity to 3rd-party applications allows
integration of external applications into a single workflow
avoiding having to switch between different applications
PRINTROOM
Send to printroom
Create PDF document
– Checking file
– Preparation of document for
production
– Print file is sent from POD
Ready to POD Queue for
output management
– Print data is processed
– Documents are produced
LINE-UP APPLICATIONS PRODUCTION PRINTING 19
Variable Data
Printing
PRINTSHOP MAIL
Printshop Mail is a VDP software solution that allows print service providers, direct marketing services, and marketing
departments to create dynamic, database-driven documents quickly and easily. With Printshop Mail it is possible to
personalise promotional communication by varying text, graphics, barcodes or entire layouts based on information
taken from the selected database.
Key features
Key benefits
– Intuitive user interface for design and publishing with
drag-and-drop functionality
– Wizard support to create expressions and business rules
– Free barcode library
– Powerful production features: imposition, duplex
printing, page picking, subset finishing, and barcodes
– Document control with simple modification of printer
output and settings
ANY DATABASE
PRINTSHOP MAIL
– Easy and intuitive operation via clearly structured
user interface
– Straightforward and reliable creation of complex
workflows without a steep learning curve
– On-the-fly barcode integration into coupons,
vouchers, etc.
– Complete control over documents
ANY MAJOR RIP TECHNOLOGIES
OUTPUT
Graphic
elements
ANY LAYOUT
– Import of
pre-designed
documents
– Drag & drop
variable fields
from a database
– Production of the desired
amount of records
–– All specifications refer to A4-size paper of 80 gsm quality.
–– The support and availability of the listed specifications and functionalities varies depending on operating
systems, applications and network protocols as well as network and system configurations.
–– The stated life expectancy of each consumable is based on specific operating conditions such as page coverage
for a particular page size (5% coverage of A4).
The actual life of each consumable will vary depending on use and other printing variables including page
coverage, page size, media type, continuous or intermittent printing, ambient temperature and humidity.
–– Some of the product illustrations contain optional accessories.
–– Specifications and accessories are based on the information available at the time of printing and are subject to
change without notice.
–– Konica Minolta does not warrant that any specifications mentioned will be error-free.
–– All brand and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders and are
hereby acknowledged.
Konica Minolta
Business Solutions Europe GmbH
Europaallee 17
30855 Langenhagen Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 511 74 04-0
Fax: +49 (0) 511 74 10 50
www.konicaminolta.eu
03/2014
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