Workflow Imaging News

Fujifilm launches Web-to-Print functionality for its XMF cross-media workflow

Fujifilm's philosophy of offering ‘best-of-breed' solutions and choice has been realised in this case thanks to XMF's open JDF and Pure PDF architecture, with the EFI Digital Storefront now supported through XMF.

The addition of these benchmark web-to-print solutions to the recently announced refinements in XMF v3.0 means that XMF is now one of the most comprehensive workflow platforms for managing integrated production. The benefits of ultra-fast productivity...

'POWER TO SUCCEED'

FUJIFILM Europe today announces its Graphic Arts strategy for Ipex 2010 (Birmingham, UK, 18-25 May) and beyond. Under the banner ‘POWER TO SUCCEED', Fujifilm will demonstrate how its technologies, solutions and sound business advice will give printers of all shapes and sizes the ‘power to succeed' in today's tough economic climate.

In Hall 9, stand number 9-CD360, Fujifilm will focus on how printers can drive their businesses forward and succeed...

Fujifilm launches v3.0 of it XMF cross-media workflow

FUJIFILM Europe today announces the launch of version 3.0 of its XMF cross-media workflow solution. This latest version features a raft of improvements designed to build on XMF's cross-media capability and take further advantage of the software's ‘Pure PDF' architecture. In particular, v3.0 of XMF has been designed to give printers the flexibility to automate many production activities previously requiring manual intervention, as well as the ability to reduce...

Fujifilm expands support for XMF with new European centre

Despite the downturn in economic conditions over the last 6-12 months, the growing success of XMF has resulted in Fujifilm deciding to expand its support infrastructure. The new European centre will provide guidance on workflow issues and technical support for the XMF cross media workflow portfolio, and is just one of several such centres that have been established worldwide. Similar facilities have also been set up in North America and Asia, with all regional teams working closely...

Fujifilm launches 'Pure PDF'

During the two years since its launch, XMF has been installed in hundreds of print companies throughout Europe, with nearly all seeing a significant improvement in productivity, as well as a raft of other benefits. This is down to XMF's ability to natively handle PDFs without file conversion, together with efficiencies gained through XMF's unique architecture. This is benefiting traditional offset production, but more importantly is helping printers improve productivity...

Colour by numbers

Consultant Paul Sherfield examines how Fujifilm solutions can help with ISO 12647/2

One day, all workflows will be built this way

More enhancements to Fujifilm's groundbreaking workflow

Exceeding expectations with XMF

Two printers tell us what a difference XMF has made to their businesses

Fujifilm XMF Workflow offers most advanced integration with the Shuttleworth MIS

Thanks to the fact that XMF has been built from the ground up around JDF, integration with the Shuttleworth MIS has been straightforward. More importantly, the resulting level of communication between the two systems represents one of the most powerful integrated solutions on the market. In particular, the bi-directional dataflow between XMF and Shuttleworth provides a high level of automation and efficiency. Job estimates created through the Shuttleworth MIS are sent directly to...

Fujifilm announces the availability of XMF Remote

FUJIFILM Europe today announces the commercial availability of XMF Remote, a comprehensive web portal and soft-proofing module to complement the company’s XMF cross-media workflow.

XMF Remote allows a printer to offer additional online services to its clients. These include the ability for clients to preflight and submit jobs online and, once in production, to review, annotate and approve jobs and receive real-time notification of the job status. XMF Remote also helps...