Workflow
FUJIFILM Creates conSYS Workflow Platform Thats Open, Connected, Expandable
Monday 03. November 2008 - Solutions Deliver Unparalleled Automation
In todays industry, its all about efficiency. Efficiency is the answer to customer demands for quick turnarounds and to maintaining a healthy bottom line. And efficiency is what printers get with Fujifilms new conSYS workflow solution.
FUJIFILM Graphic Systems U.S.A., Inc. will introduce the new suite of workflow technologies at Graph Expo 2008 on Oct. 26-29, 2008 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago.
conSYS offers an open, expandable platform, promising JDF cross-connections between products that can be customized for each printers needs. “This eliminates the requirement of proprietary connections and, with the JDF connectivity, allows our customers to take advantage of the newest technologies,” says Bryan Hughes, Fujifilms product marketing manager for workflow. “Weve sought out the most advanced software solutions and have ensured that theyre not only able to be seamlessly integrated with one another, but that theyre also supported as one solution. We stand behind all of the conSYS components and see this as a key advantage for Fujifilm customers.”
At the heart of Fujifilm conSYS is the well-established Rampage RIP as well as the new Fujifilm XMF workflow, which uses an Adobe PDF print engine. Also included in the suite of tools is Metrix, a planning and imposition software that affords users incredible automation opportunities.
The open architecture of conSYS allows all aspects of prepress, color and production to be connected and it can be expanded as business needs grow. “conSYS offers an alternative to the all-or-nothing approach that other manufacturers present,” adds Hughes. “More importantly, it enables constant innovation and ensures that users are able to take advantage of the latest innovations from a number of companies as soon as possible.”
Printers implementing a conSYS workflow are also able to achieve unparalleled levels of automation. Automation affords printers a number of advantages, including a reduction in costs, improved speed, better management of data and fewer opportunities for human error.
The JDF connectivity of the conSYS solutions also allows the system to be linked to proofing software as well as to Fujifilms Taskero Universe monitoring system, which enables a printers entire operation to be monitored – from the prepress area through to the pressroom. The data collected can then be used to examine processes, create and capitalize on efficiencies and provide important ROI information for prepress and pressroom managers, plant managers and executives.
Fujifilms conSYS will be running live throughout Graph Expo 2008, featuring Rampage, Fujifilm XMF and Metrix.