Product Info
PrintFactory DFlux further extends the PrintFactory v4 philosophy of being more than just a RIP, by providing a full production automation platform and an easy-to-use interface to automate any action, from file reception and routing, file standardization, PDF checking and correction, to file delivery or output.
PrintFactory DFlux is a new automation solution based on Enfocus and callas software technologies that takes repetitive tasks out of the hands of the operator, increasing efficiency and reducing errors. PrintFactory DFlux interacts with applications such as Creative Suite® and supports automatic file standardization of a vast series of incoming file formats. This greatly reduces the amount of errors and file make-ready time.
PrintFactory DFlux comes with predefined, practical, and usable flows that help large format production companies getting a head start in implementing automation within their organization. These flows automate anything from a specific action, such as file conversion to PDF, to an entire process such as the file and color standardization of incoming files.
- : InDesign Server based high-volume output automation of PDF and other publishing file formats.
- : A set of DeviceLink profiles to standardize color of campaigns on different media
- : An automatic image optimization module that standardizes and improves the quality of images, even inside PDFs.
Key Features
Powerful and flexible automation using built-in tools
- Send and receive jobs through FTP, email, hot folders...
- Filter and route jobs based on naming conventions, metadata, size...
- Rename incoming jobs according to company rules
- Send notification emails (text and HTML)
- Perform simple load-balancing of jobs between multiple output devices
- Easily handle individual files (PDF, PostScript, TIFF…) and complete job folders (such as Adobe InDesign job packages)
Full control of PDF files using the built-in PDF engine
- Preflight PDF files according to the latest standards (PDF/X, PDF/A, PDF/E, Ghent PDF Workgroup…) using the same engine as Adobe Acrobat
- Generate extensive and user-friendly reports of any job
- Submit, track and route files from the desktop
- Use DFlux Client to submit new jobs to specific workflows. Where needed require additional metadata to be provided with the jobs.
- Implement manual intervention points in larger automated workflows. Use the desktop client to release jobs or to decide where jobs need to be routed
Advanced customization of automated workflows
- Extensive support for variables in the automation engine and the callas quality control engine to allow customization without scripting
- Built-in scripting support to modify existing tools or write completely new tools (using JavaScript, VB Script on Windows and AppleScript on Mac)
- Easy integration with larger systems using scripting. JavaScript includes support for SQL connection to databases, communication using SOAP to web services, reading and writing text and XML files and more
Seamless integration of key print applications
- Automate the conversion of different job types to PDF or PostScript using the integration with Adobe Creative Suite or Quark Xpress
- Add on options for automatic image enhancement and high-volume output automation
- Integrate 3rd party solutions for proofing, color standardization, asset management and more.
Benefits
- Standardize job processing
The drag-and-drop engine in PrintFactory DFlux enables the best of two worlds; far-reaching flexibility to deal with special jobs or customers and standardized processing of the majority of the regular jobs. This greatly reduces the potential for human errors and ensures all jobs for a specific production process are treated the same way.
- Shorten job turn-around times
PrintFactory DFlux can automatically receive files through FTP and email and immediately pass them to through the built-in PDF quality control. Potential problems can be fixed on-the-fly or communicated back to the customer much faster that way. This avoids the need for last minute corrections and allows to supply files much closer to the production deadline.
- Improve job quality
The superior color correction and conversion tools in PrintFactory DFlux can guard and improve the quality of all incoming jobs. DFlux preflighting and correction capabilities can even deal with complicated problem jobs such as those coming from Microsoft Word. Its advanced transparency flattening and color standardization features easily convert them into print-ready PDF files. The optional advanced image optimization engine of Elpical Claro enhances the quality of incoming images with ease, including the images in incoming PDF files.
- Track actions per job
DFlux logs every action performed on a job. This allows a job manager to follow up on job processing but also enables automatic links with for example MIS systems. The information can be used for communication to the client or for price calculations.
System Requirements
Windows®
- Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional or Home Edition
- Microsoft® Windows® 2003 Server Standard or Enterprise Edition
- Microsoft® Windows® Vista Home, Premium, Business or Ultimate Edition (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Microsoft® Windows® 7, Home Premium, Business or Ultimate Edition (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Microsoft® Windows® 2008 Server Standard or Enterprise Edition
Macintosh®
- Mac OS® X or Mac OS® X Server v.10.4.x through 10.6 (Universal)
