Integrating these already proven tools and functions with InfoPrint ProcessDirector enables more automated job preparation and management, increasing efficiency.

Customers can choose to implement any of the following Ink Suite tools: Enfocus PitStop Connect that automates the preparation of PDF files for print, increasing accuracy and repeatability by eliminating manual steps; Ink Savvy that optimises InfoPrint 5000 colour files to enhance output quality and reduce ink usage, while maintaining the overall “look and feel” of the document; Ink Estimation that enables ink job cost estimates to be quickly generated for PDF or AFP files, customised based on the InfoPrint 5000 settings; Preview Print that allows customers to print sample pages of a job on the InfoPrint 5000 with key print setting information on a banner page, for review, before printing the entire job, and for tracking purposes.

In addition, to provide flexibility to customers with different workflows, the existing versions of Enfocus PitStop Connect, Ink Estimation, and Ink Savvy will be offered as stand-alone tools, as well as the InfoPrint 5000 Ink Monitor feature which tracks actual ink consumption during print.

Since the initial launch of the InfoPrint 5000, numerous tools and enhancements have been delivered to help customers leverage their investment. With this announcement, customers can now achieve even more process automation by using the InfoPrint ProcessDirector integrated Ink Suite tools to streamline their operations.

For example, a single automated workflow can be created that will identify multiple colour quality options for a job, estimate the price for each colour option, create custom banner pages documenting the colour options and ink costs, print a subset of the job multiple times with different settings applied, choose and approve the appropriate colour option, and then print in high speed production mode.

The benefits to customers of using Ink Suite of tools include automation to reduce labour and process step costs, achieving optimum document appearance with minimal ink consumption and optimisation of cost estimates for improved ROI.

“Printers today need more options to manage processes and costs – plain and simple. The new InfoPrint ProcessDirector features in Ink Suite provide that to printers, along with the added bonus of increased flexibility and productivity,” said Gary Borgese, Director, Software Product Management, InfoPrint Solutions. “Based on our customers’ needs, we’ve developed this integration of InfoPrint 5000 ink tools with InfoPrint ProcessDirector with their business requirements in mind. This offering is a natural choice for anyone running the InfoPrint 5000.”