Tucanna solutions 2014

Standardizing workflow and printing to

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Standardized files...

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Print

PostScriptPostScript

TIFFTIFF

PDFPDF

OfficeOffice

PNGPNG

JPEGJPEG

EPSEPS

...Standardized prints

PrintControl Pro RapidCheck

Advertising AgenciesAdvertising Agencies

DesignersDesigners

Brand OwnersBrand Owners

Workflow OverviewWorkflow Overview

CSRsCSRs

PrePress/DesignPrePress/Design

ConventionalConventional

DigitalDigital

Large FormatLarge Format

tFlow ApprovaltFlow Approval tFlow ProductiontFlow Production

tFlow Production OverviewtFlow Production Overview

‣ tFlow is an innovative digital workflow based upon the most advanced technology available for networking, Internet and Cloud connectivity, automation, and PDF optimization

‣ tFlow is an innovative digital workflow based upon the most advanced technology available for networking, Internet and Cloud connectivity, automation, and PDF optimization

‣ Client/Server structure allows platform independence as well as an extremely flexible solution‣ Client/Server structure allows platform independence as well as an extremely flexible solution

‣ Ease of use takes the technical burden off of operators, resulting in enormous gains in efficiency and productivity.

‣ Ease of use takes the technical burden off of operators, resulting in enormous gains in efficiency and productivity.

‣ Functions included in tFlow

‣ Preflighting

‣ Automatic PDF correction and optimization

‣ Softproofing

‣ XML connectivity to RIPs

‣ Secure, searchable, and filterable database for PDF storage and retrieval

‣ ICC and Device-Link color management

‣ Parallel file processing - up to 4 simultaneous processes

‣ Ink saving

‣ Application of TVI and G7 compensation curves

‣ Simple workflow creation and automation

‣ Mac/Win support

‣ e-mail notifications

‣ Functions included in tFlow

‣ Preflighting

‣ Automatic PDF correction and optimization

‣ Softproofing

‣ XML connectivity to RIPs

‣ Secure, searchable, and filterable database for PDF storage and retrieval

‣ ICC and Device-Link color management

‣ Parallel file processing - up to 4 simultaneous processes

‣ Ink saving

‣ Application of TVI and G7 compensation curves

‣ Simple workflow creation and automation

‣ Mac/Win support

‣ e-mail notifications

What is tFlow Production?

tFlow – Production – 6.000Ink saving standard profiles add €3000

Preflighting Serverex. Pitstop Server - €2500

Color Serverex. GMG, CGS, Alwan -€4-€6.000

Ink Savingex. GMG, CGS, Alwan - €6-€10.000

Impositionex. Quite -€600

Connectivityex. Switch Basic - €2500

Multiplatform - Client/Server

In addition to high price, there is no file viewing. User needs to pull files out and open in Acrobat or similar. Not client/server

What is tFlow Production for?

tFlow Production is designed to be a front-end for unifying previously independent workflows.

PDF

PS

EPS

JPG

TIFF

MS Office

Illustrator

Large format

Digital

Conventional

tFlow Production Philosophy

1. Optimization/StandardizationIncoming files are preflighted, corrected and color managed, creating digital masters

2. ArchiveDigital masters are saved in the archive for reviewing, softproofing, and storage. Imposition can be applied.

3. Repurposing and preparation for production. Color management, Ink saving, removal of sluglines, spot color mgmt, cropping, etc.

tFlow Production in’s and out’s

Web 2 Print

FTP

Dropbox

Shared Network Directory

Large format RIPs - EFI, Onyx Colorgate, etc.

CTP RIPs: Prinergy, Raampage, etc.

Remote FTP

Connect tFlow to the rest of the workflow by simply dragging input and output folders onto the queues

Proofing RIPs: Colorproof, etc.

Set black to overprint

Set white to knock out

Embed fonts

Check and adjust image resolution

Make Spot color names consistent

Fix 4 color black

Remove annotations out of printable area

Downsample and scale images

Convert fonts to vectors

TAC (Total Area Coverage) and color separation consistency for conventional printing

See example...

tFlow Production file standardizationsome examples...

tFlow Production, your one-stop shop

PDF Server Preflight File fixing Imposition Color Management Ink savingFile archiving & viewing


DesignersDesigners


tFlow ApprovaltFlow Approval

CSRsCSRs

PrePress/DesignPrePress/Design


DigitalDigital


tFlow ApprovaltFlow Approval tFlow ProductiontFlow Production


‣ Approval is a web-based collaboration system designed to fulfill a specific market need

Most systems follow one of two directions:

‣ Collaboration‣ Good support for team-based projects‣ Poor support of graphic files and file-based annotation‣ No preflighting, poor rendering of complex graphics, slow screen redraw, limited file size support‣ Limited or no interactivity with graphic arts applications

‣ Graphic‣ Focus usually on softproofing‣ Poor team-based collaboration, limited database, user roles, etc.‣ Good graphic rendering‣ Limited or no automation and connectivity to MIS systems

‣ Approval is a web-based collaboration system designed to fulfill a specific market need

Most systems follow one of two directions:

‣ Collaboration‣ Good support for team-based projects‣ Poor support of graphic files and file-based annotation‣ No preflighting, poor rendering of complex graphics, slow screen redraw, limited file size support‣ Limited or no interactivity with graphic arts applications

‣ Graphic‣ Focus usually on softproofing‣ Poor team-based collaboration, limited database, user roles, etc.‣ Good graphic rendering‣ Limited or no automation and connectivity to MIS systems

Approval takes the best of both worlds and provides a robust collaboration platform for graphic applications

Approval takes the best of both worlds and provides a robust collaboration platform for graphic applications

Bringing files into ApprovalBringing files into Approval

1. Manual creation of Orders and jobs by managers, and web-based file uploads from design department and/or customers

2. tFlow CS Extension - Direct connection and upload from Adobe CS applications - slug line information is extracted from file, and automatic processing occurs as file enters server

3. Connection to MIS or order system – i.e. An XML file is sent from order system and enters Approval – Orders and Jobs are created automatically, and Email notification is sent to request artwork upload

1. Manual creation of Orders and jobs by managers, and web-based file uploads from design department and/or customers

2. tFlow CS Extension - Direct connection and upload from Adobe CS applications - slug line information is extracted from file, and automatic processing occurs as file enters server

3. Connection to MIS or order system – i.e. An XML file is sent from order system and enters Approval – Orders and Jobs are created automatically, and Email notification is sent to request artwork upload

Technical DetailsTechnical Details

‣ HTML 5 InterfaceApache 2.2 with mod enabled rewritePHP

5.4.15 with standard extensions enabled. Modified php.ini

config to increase post and upload sizePostgresSQL

DatabasePGAgent managed by Postgres (Scheduler)SMTP

account for managing email alertsCallas PDF Toolbox for PDF

Preflight and images

‣ HTML 5 InterfaceApache 2.2 with mod enabled rewritePHP

5.4.15 with standard extensions enabled. Modified php.ini

config to increase post and upload sizePostgresSQL

DatabasePGAgent managed by Postgres (Scheduler)SMTP

account for managing email alertsCallas PDF Toolbox for PDF

Preflight and images

Flexible OrganizationVisualize projects in progress according to multiple parameters such as clients, annotations, changes, milestones, andrevisions.

Flexible OrganizationVisualize projects in progress according to multiple parameters such as clients, annotations, changes, milestones, andrevisions.


Project controlDefine milestones and deadlines to maintain your projects on time in each phase of development. Configure alerts to keep everyoneup to date on the latest project status.

Project controlDefine milestones and deadlines to maintain your projects on time in each phase of development. Configure alerts to keep everyoneup to date on the latest project status.


Configurable AlertsConfigure how you would like to receive the information on your projects –weekly, daily, or realtime– and keep yourself informed of anylast minute changes or requests.

Configurable AlertsConfigure how you would like to receive the information on your projects –weekly, daily, or realtime– and keep yourself informed of anylast minute changes or requests.


Comprehensive ViewVisualize the design in high resolution, together with annotations, comment threads, and milestones, identifying the date andcollaborator who made each.

Comprehensive ViewVisualize the design in high resolution, together with annotations, comment threads, and milestones, identifying the date andcollaborator who made each.


Preflight & OptimizationAll files are checked, fixed and standardized,ensuring flawless production and elimination of costly job repeats.

Preflight & OptimizationAll files are checked, fixed and standardized,ensuring flawless production and elimination of costly job repeats.


AutomationTake control of your workflow, verifying any filefrom anywhere, or automate inputs and outputsin just one easy step.

AutomationTake control of your workflow, verifying any filefrom anywhere, or automate inputs and outputsin just one easy step.


Advanced Color ManagementFlexible use of ICC profiles, DeviceLinks, and InkSaving Profiles allows you to tailor yourworkflows for any need. Manage all of yourcolor from just one window.

Advanced Color ManagementFlexible use of ICC profiles, DeviceLinks, and InkSaving Profiles allows you to tailor yourworkflows for any need. Manage all of yourcolor from just one window.


‣ PrintControl Pro is an application which takes the user step by step through the process that is necessary to establish optimal and repeatable printing conditions. PCPro resolves the issues with final print quality.

PrintControl Pro

‣ All ISO 12647-2, 12647-3 and GRACoL parameters are included, but custom standards may also be created and used.

‣ Great care has been taken to make a usually complex task much simpler and faster. One does not need to be a color expert to use PCPro, nor is much time needed to optimize the process. While other solutions require days of tests and print runs with an expensive specialist on-site, with PCPro and a short training, any user can standardize his printing process.

‣ PCPro has all of the advanced functionality any expert needs for complete analysis, but at the same time the step by step process guides the normal user reach high-quality results himself.

Achieving uniform color

Digital

Offset

Proofing

PrintControl Standardization

ISOCoated or GRACoL

Original file in print color spaceOriginal file in print color spaceOriginal file in print color spaceOriginal file in print color space

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Convert toproofer profile

Convert topress profile

Files are converted via ICC or Files are converted via ICC or Device Link to proofer and Device Link to proofer and digital press profiles.digital press profiles.

Files are converted via ICC or Files are converted via ICC or Device Link to proofer and Device Link to proofer and digital press profiles.digital press profiles.

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PrintControl standardizes the PrintControl standardizes the press to print to the same press to print to the same colorspace as the standard colorspace as the standard profiles.profiles.

PrintControl standardizes the PrintControl standardizes the press to print to the same press to print to the same colorspace as the standard colorspace as the standard profiles.profiles.

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Color is uniform across the various Color is uniform across the various printing devices in an efficient and printing devices in an efficient and repeatable manner.repeatable manner.

Color is uniform across the various Color is uniform across the various printing devices in an efficient and printing devices in an efficient and repeatable manner.repeatable manner.

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‣ Just as proofs need to be verified for color for color fidelity, so do prints.

RapidCheck

‣ RapidCheck is a fast and easy solution that examines whether all printing parameters comply with standards ISO 12647-2 and 12647-3, or user-defined in-house standards.

‣ Measurement of the control strip can be done in seconds using an i1 or SpectroDens. Information provided includes Density, Colorimetric values of primary and secondary colors as well as Spot Colors, Trapping, TVI, NPDC, Grey Balance and Slur/Doubling.

‣ All information is displayed in a simple and graphical manner with a detailed analysis. No technical background is necessary to understand a RapidCheck report, although the data is also there for more advanced users.

‣ When RapidCheck is used on a daily basis, expensive problems can be easily prevented and troubleshooting is much more efficient. A good analysis of printing quality comes from ongoing analysis, not from an occasional measurement from time to time.

Controlling quality

Digital print

Job is printed

Proof is created

Files are proofed and printed Files are proofed and printed with different technologies.with different technologies.

Files are proofed and printed Files are proofed and printed with different technologies.with different technologies.

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Prints are measured via scanning Prints are measured via scanning of color control strip.of color control strip.

Prints are measured via scanning Prints are measured via scanning of color control strip.of color control strip.

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Reports are generated, verifying Reports are generated, verifying color quality of each printing color quality of each printing technology.technology.

Reports are generated, verifying Reports are generated, verifying color quality of each printing color quality of each printing technology.technology.

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RapidCheckReport

RapidCheckReport

VerificationSticker

Sample Cases



DesignersDesigners


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Hybrid PrintingHybrid Printing

tFlow checks, corrects, and color tFlow checks, corrects, and color manages all files automatically, manages all files automatically, leaving operators free to focus leaving operators free to focus on production work. All files are on production work. All files are then stored in the database for then stored in the database for quick retrieval.quick retrieval.

tFlow checks, corrects, and color tFlow checks, corrects, and color manages all files automatically, manages all files automatically, leaving operators free to focus leaving operators free to focus on production work. All files are on production work. All files are then stored in the database for then stored in the database for quick retrieval.quick retrieval.

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Files may arrive in many Files may arrive in many formats, and even PDF files formats, and even PDF files often contain errors, resulting in often contain errors, resulting in costly delays and waste.costly delays and waste.

Files may arrive in many Files may arrive in many formats, and even PDF files formats, and even PDF files often contain errors, resulting in often contain errors, resulting in costly delays and waste.costly delays and waste.

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Content creators send files via Content creators send files via the Internet, Cloud service, or the Internet, Cloud service, or through conventional media.through conventional media.

Content creators send files via Content creators send files via the Internet, Cloud service, or the Internet, Cloud service, or through conventional media.through conventional media.

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tFlow optimizes each PDF before tFlow optimizes each PDF before output depending upon the printing output depending upon the printing technology. The entire process technology. The entire process may be automated, or paused at may be automated, or paused at any step, allowing the operator to any step, allowing the operator to softproof and check files.softproof and check files.

tFlow optimizes each PDF before tFlow optimizes each PDF before output depending upon the printing output depending upon the printing technology. The entire process technology. The entire process may be automated, or paused at may be automated, or paused at any step, allowing the operator to any step, allowing the operator to softproof and check files.softproof and check files.

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DigitalDigital


TIFFTIFF

PDFPDF

OfficeOffice

PNGPNG

JPEGJPEG

EPSEPS

forfor

Offset PrintingOffset Printing

Prepress operators submit all Prepress operators submit all files to tFlow for preflight, error files to tFlow for preflight, error correction, and color correction, and color standardization - ex. ISOCoated standardization - ex. ISOCoated or GRACoL.or GRACoL.

Prepress operators submit all Prepress operators submit all files to tFlow for preflight, error files to tFlow for preflight, error correction, and color correction, and color standardization - ex. ISOCoated standardization - ex. ISOCoated or GRACoL.or GRACoL.

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PrepressPrepress

Files can be checked and Files can be checked and softproofed in the tFlow client, softproofed in the tFlow client, insuring color and content insuring color and content fidelityfidelity

Files can be checked and Files can be checked and softproofed in the tFlow client, softproofed in the tFlow client, insuring color and content insuring color and content fidelityfidelity

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Offset printingOffset printing

ProofingProofing

Sensitive jobs can then be Sensitive jobs can then be submitted from tFlow to the submitted from tFlow to the digital proofing system for final digital proofing system for final OK.OK.

Sensitive jobs can then be Sensitive jobs can then be submitted from tFlow to the submitted from tFlow to the digital proofing system for final digital proofing system for final OK.OK.

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PDFs are optimized for printing - PDFs are optimized for printing - TAC adjustment, device-link color TAC adjustment, device-link color management, ink saving, spot color management, ink saving, spot color handling and TVI/NPDC handling and TVI/NPDC compensation curves.compensation curves.

PDFs are optimized for printing - PDFs are optimized for printing - TAC adjustment, device-link color TAC adjustment, device-link color management, ink saving, spot color management, ink saving, spot color handling and TVI/NPDC handling and TVI/NPDC compensation curves.compensation curves.

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SoftproofingSoftproofing

TIFFTIFF

PNGPNG

JPEGJPEG

EPSEPS


PDFPDF

forfor

Remote Job SubmissionRemote Job Submission

Remote AgencyRemote Agency

Remote CustomerRemote Customer

Remote users can connect over Remote users can connect over the Internet or LAN/WAN via the Internet or LAN/WAN via tFlow clients, on Mac and tFlow clients, on Mac and Windows, to submit jobs to Windows, to submit jobs to predefined queues.predefined queues.

Remote users can connect over Remote users can connect over the Internet or LAN/WAN via the Internet or LAN/WAN via tFlow clients, on Mac and tFlow clients, on Mac and Windows, to submit jobs to Windows, to submit jobs to predefined queues.predefined queues.

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PrintPrint

Any file which cannot be Any file which cannot be processed is held, and the processed is held, and the customer is supplied with customer is supplied with detailed descriptions of items detailed descriptions of items which need to be fixed.which need to be fixed.

Any file which cannot be Any file which cannot be processed is held, and the processed is held, and the customer is supplied with customer is supplied with detailed descriptions of items detailed descriptions of items which need to be fixed.which need to be fixed.

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InternetInternet

InternetInternet

Missing image on page 3

Missing image on page 3

tFlow checks, corrects, and color tFlow checks, corrects, and color manages all files automatically. manages all files automatically. In-house operators may place In-house operators may place jobs on hold for review, or allow jobs on hold for review, or allow for direct printing.for direct printing.

tFlow checks, corrects, and color tFlow checks, corrects, and color manages all files automatically. manages all files automatically. In-house operators may place In-house operators may place jobs on hold for review, or allow jobs on hold for review, or allow for direct printing.for direct printing.

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tFlow optimizes each file before tFlow optimizes each file before output depending upon the printing output depending upon the printing technology. technology.

tFlow optimizes each file before tFlow optimizes each file before output depending upon the printing output depending upon the printing technology. technology.

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Local OperatorLocal Operator

Where you are in the world is Where you are in the world is not important. Connect and use not important. Connect and use tFlow from your local network or tFlow from your local network or across the world, with your Mac across the world, with your Mac or your PC.or your PC.

Where you are in the world is Where you are in the world is not important. Connect and use not important. Connect and use tFlow from your local network or tFlow from your local network or across the world, with your Mac across the world, with your Mac or your PC.or your PC.

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Keep all of your production files Keep all of your production files in a centralized database, in a centralized database, allowing everyone to work allowing everyone to work togethertogether

Keep all of your production files Keep all of your production files in a centralized database, in a centralized database, allowing everyone to work allowing everyone to work togethertogether

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Once tFlow has check and Once tFlow has check and standardized each file, operators standardized each file, operators can then search, filter, view and can then search, filter, view and softproof them from their local softproof them from their local workstations. workstations.

Once tFlow has check and Once tFlow has check and standardized each file, operators standardized each file, operators can then search, filter, view and can then search, filter, view and softproof them from their local softproof them from their local workstations. workstations.

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Any file can then be sent to print Any file can then be sent to print either locally or on a remote either locally or on a remote printing site.printing site.

Any file can then be sent to print Any file can then be sent to print either locally or on a remote either locally or on a remote printing site.printing site.

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WorkGroupsWorkGroups

Local Operators - LAN

Remote Operators - Internet/WAN

InternetInternet

Local Printers

FTPFTP

Remote printerRemote printer

Multiplatform users submit all Multiplatform users submit all files to tFlow for conversion and files to tFlow for conversion and storage in database, keeping storage in database, keeping assets in centralized location.assets in centralized location.

Multiplatform users submit all Multiplatform users submit all files to tFlow for conversion and files to tFlow for conversion and storage in database, keeping storage in database, keeping assets in centralized location.assets in centralized location.

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PDFs are easily retrievable from PDFs are easily retrievable from any user for softproofing, any user for softproofing, editing, or submitting to digital editing, or submitting to digital proofing or local printing.proofing or local printing.

PDFs are easily retrievable from PDFs are easily retrievable from any user for softproofing, any user for softproofing, editing, or submitting to digital editing, or submitting to digital proofing or local printing.proofing or local printing.

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Automatic optimization of PDFs for Automatic optimization of PDFs for newspaper ads, magazines, newspaper ads, magazines, posters, brochures, or Internet posters, brochures, or Internet publishing ensures error-free publishing ensures error-free production. FTP delivery production. FTP delivery automates file delivery to printers.automates file delivery to printers.

Automatic optimization of PDFs for Automatic optimization of PDFs for newspaper ads, magazines, newspaper ads, magazines, posters, brochures, or Internet posters, brochures, or Internet publishing ensures error-free publishing ensures error-free production. FTP delivery production. FTP delivery automates file delivery to printers.automates file delivery to printers.

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FTPFTPPrinting HousePrinting House

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AgenciesAgencies

Mac

PDFPDF

PC

ProofingProofing

SoftproofingSoftproofing

Files are automatically Files are automatically converted to PDF, preflighted, converted to PDF, preflighted, corrected, and color managed.corrected, and color managed.

Files are automatically Files are automatically converted to PDF, preflighted, converted to PDF, preflighted, corrected, and color managed.corrected, and color managed.

Configuration forConfiguration for

Indigo PressIndigo Press

Corrects PDFs but maintains full color gammut

Standardizes PDFs to one color space

Optimization of PDF for different printing products




Standardizes PDFs to one color space

PDFs optimized and color managed for each printer and media


PrepressPrepress


Standardizes PDFs offset spaces

Proofing Queues simulating different printing environments

Standardizes PDFs gravure spaces Printing Queues

applying device links, ink saving, and compensation curves

Printing Queues for gravure


PackagingPackaging

Optimization for flexo printing

Optimization for gravure printing

Optimization for offset printing


Converts to standard color spaces

Converts to gravure packaging standard

DatabaseDatabase

Searchable and filterable database with different file views

All file information available at a glance

AutomationAutomation

One input, multiple outputs

SmartLinks allow conditional workflows with no scripting necessary

SoftProofingSoftProofing

Check color directly in tFlow. No third party applications necessary

Detailed ReportsDetailed Reports

All problems and warnings identified and explained in detail to aid troubleshooting

Every problem tagged and defined within the PDF

Advanced Color ManagementAdvanced Color Management

ICC color conversion for standardizing the color space

Device Links for Ink Saving and color space transformation

Application of press compensation curves

Spot Color handling

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