Konica Minoltas workflow automation solution for production print

Konica Minolta’s workflow automation solution for production print © 2018 Konica Minolta, Inc.

Agenda • Challenges in Production Print • The Value of Print Automation • Typical Production Print Workflows • Tools to Help You Sell 2

Challenges in Production Print Investing in the latest technology Too many manual processes Disappearing margins Digital Media Overbooked staff Not enough time to onboard new clients 3

A Time-Intensive Manual Workflow Preflight Bindery Calculations Imposition Layout File Preparation Last-Minute Changes Mixed Media Color Management Hard-Copy Proofs In-Line Finishing Requirements 4

The Ideal Workflow 5

The Power of One Click Workflow Name Manual Setup Multi-Job Merge 37 clicks Route Based on Job Type 33+ clicks Multi-Up Booklet 15 clicks Simplex Booklet 13 clicks Preflight 12+ clicks Business Cards 8 clicks Sharpen Images 5 clicks

The Future Looks Bright feel that Workflow Automation is a strategic focus for their business. believe that they could automate further than they do today. 7

Simple, Easy-to-Use Technology • Konica Minolta developed & managed solution • Automated workflow solution to streamline prepress and make-ready tasks • Graphical Workflow Designer makes it easy to create customized production print workflows • Easily troubleshoot document workflows and identify bottlenecks with unique Live. Flo Technology

Optimize Internal Production Routines 1 • Capture jobs automatically from a variety of sources 2 • Route jobs with automated ease 3 • Distribute jobs in a single step

Unlock New Organizational Efficiencies • Automate Preflight • Manage Job Ticket information • Evaluate Print Files • Route Files Based On Color, Metadata, Page Count, etc. • Seamless integration with Konica Minolta print controller & other Accurio. Pro Systems automate to deliver higher throughput and more capacity using existing resources.

Save Time & Money • Lights-out functionality • Seamless imposition • Other Automated File Processing, including o Ganging o Tab Creation o PDF File Manipulation o VDP o Job Ticket Editing o Etc. automate to reduce labor costs.

Customize Complex Print Jobs Specialty Functions o o o Automated watermarking, annotation Despeckle Deskew Rename, split, merge files Connect to any ODBCcompliant database Receiving print stream from LPR Queues Mobile app Metadata to File Metadata Routing Metadata Scripting Etc.

Enhanced Scalability Create unique, modular, costeffective solution tailored to client needs. feel automating workflows would be cost-prohibitive.

Effectively Segment Markets & Meet Customer Needs with Accurio. Pro Connect Power Tools Optional Bundle Book Builder Optional Bundle Accurio. Pro Flux Connector Option Connectivity Optional Bundle Dispatcher Phoenix Optional Modules

Identifying Opportunities • Small to mid-sized & Inplant printers • Budget-conscious & sustainable • Completes customized & complex print jobs • Quality & customer focused • Connects to other Accurio. Pro systems (Conductor and Flux) 15

PRODUCTION PRINT WORKFLOWS © 2018 Konica Minolta, Inc.

Flat Print Workflow First, the Flat Print workflow parses the input files for quantity as part of file name, then routes based on preset sizes for imposition and printing. Metadata scripting takes the parsed quantity and transforms it into metadata that the PJL print preferences node can use to set print quantity.

Postcard VDP Workflow This workflow collects an Excel file and imposes its variable data onto the postcard PDF. Then, the postcard is imposed onto a 12” x 18” and routed based on color content. If the document is already color, a color bar is added prior to being sent to the printer.

Save Time by Automating Tab Creation/Insertion Preparing documents for printing is too labor intensive. In this automated workflow, the time/effort spent to set up jobs is dramatically reduced. • • • Job tickets are accepted from Web-to-Print service (e. g. , Page. DNA) Bleed tab documents are built (creating tabs automatically based on job ticket) Files are sent for preflight check Print quantity is adjusted mid-stream Processed files are sent to Accurio. Pro Conductor’s Queue Management for printing

Save Time by Automating Imposition Minimize waste and speed print production workflows with this automated workflow that routes documents based on page size and color. • • Letter sized documents are imposed on 13 x 19 Color bars are inserted on documents, if necessary Preflight checks are performed Processed files are sent to Accurio. Pro Conductor’s Queue Management for printing

Save Time by Automating Tray Call Insertions In plant printer for major insurance company is spending way too much time manually setting up printing insurance packets on different stock paper. With this workflow, packets are sent to the correct printer tray automatically! • Raw Postscript files are parsed • PJL commands (tray calls) were automatically inserted • Packets are sent to the correct printer tray.

DEMO © 2018 Konica Minolta, Inc.

RESOURCES © 2018 Konica Minolta, Inc.

The Accurio. Pro Connect Solution Accurio. Pro Connect includes • • • • • LPR Input Automated collection/ processing/distribution Workflow Designer Workflow Scheduler Live. Flo Technology File Parsing Tools Annotation, Watermark, Split, Rename Image Enhancement File Routing Preflight Job Ticket Parsing Tools Job Ticket Editor Preflight Imposition Trim Marks HTTP Inputs/Outputs PDF Processing Tools Conductor Connector Etc. Optional Modules • Accurio. Pro Connect Book Builder Tab Creation processes • Accurio. Pro Connect Power Tool Additional pre-press processes, such as color bar insertion, ganging, VDP, etc. • Accurio. Pro Connectivity JDF Tools • Accurio. Pro Flux Connector Connects to Accurio. Pro Flux • Upgrades any existing Dispatcher Phoenix installation with Accurio. Pro Connect features

Resources Marketing Brochure 4 -page brochure on My. Konica. Minolta. com NFR Licenses To help you sell (http: //sec. kmbs. us/nfr) Demo Licenses For installation at a customer site Web-Based Training Module Learn the product at your own pace Instructor Led Training Class on Accurio. Pro Workflow Solutions (available upon request)

Sample Workflows • Vast online library Promote hands-on learning Templates for success Includes set-up instructions Downloadable input files • Ganging • • (and more coming soon!)

Sales Support Pre-Sales Support Contact Solutions Engineering Center for quote configuration questions, sample workflow POCs, questions about technical capabilities, sales positioning, etc. Business Needs Analysis Form Required for SEC Remote Installation Services & SEC Professional Services Post-Sales Support Fully supported via KM Support Channel

In Conclusion Accurio. Pro Connect is a robust application for streamlining production print workflows. You can automate pre-press processes, customize complex print jobs, route files based on color, page count, and metadata, connect to other Accurio. Pro systems, manage job ticket information, and much more. An automated solution for any print shop, Accurio. Pro Connect optimizes productivity, boosts connectivity, and saves time.

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