The latest version of the Apogee Suite 8 PDF workflow, featuring a series of new tools for volume printers, is now available.
The software runs natively on 64-bit Windows Server operating systems. It optimises the use of the available processing hardware and takes full advantage of virtualisation software. The company’s new web printing imposition takes into account every parameter of a web press to automatically define the best imposition, including cutting, slitting, folding, binding, and much more.
The software also helps print service providers (PSPs) to extend their market reach and gain new customers. It starts with tight integration with StoreFront, the cloud-based web-to-print solution that enables PSPs to set up internet shops or ‘shopfronts’ for both printed and non-printed products. Online orders can be downloaded into and processed by the workflow without operator intervention. This automation allows PSPs to provide new services for their customers and create a true B2B environment.
‘This is great for typical e-commerce environments. StoreFront gives printers the opportunity to automate customer communication with jobs of any size, typically the smaller or repeat jobs,’ said Andy Grant, global director of software. ‘It also features a ‘Merge Jobs’ functionality, which merges jobs that have similar characteristics, such as paper type or ink sets, to be imposed on one sheet for cutting later. It’s another convenience tool offered by Apogee that can help printers become more productive.’
An additional enhancement to Apogee Suite 8 is Preflight, which offers improved colour management. The software verifies that colour profiles are attached to all objects and automatically updates incorrect profiles. It also makes the necessary adjustments should the output target change.
